From Cards to Classics; Celebrating 30 Years of Caroline

Sometimes it really is the most insignificant items that may ignite a simple happiness. Consider a clean notebook and a flowing pen. They have a subtle appeal that invites you to start on a creative adventure. A sensory refuge is created by the rustling of pages, the slide of ink, and the aroma of paper.

What is it about stationery that can bring some people to their knees with joy? A new untouched perfectly virgin notebook, a pen that glides across the page, a new set of stickers gleaming in an unopened package. The think-leaded pencil that created shades and tones. Or the colourful pencil case that zips open to reveal colourful felt tips.

Are you a new notebook sniffer? does fresh unblemished paper give you a thrill? would you go so far as to call yourself a ‘stationary pervert’? Or are you more about an intimate moment with pen and paper?

Simple basic notebooks and pens elevate the everyday, enabling the creation of stories of happiness, one stroke at a time. In a loud world, stationaries provide a haven of peace. Personalized cards, pens, envoleps etc., lends a touch of intimacy to their versatility, making them flexible friends.

A new notepad has an everlasting promise, a flawless canvas with limitless possibilities. The pristine pages hint at untold tales and whispered hopes when we open its cover. Dare we write the first word.?

Yet each penstroke becomes an investigation of our imagination, providing us with the keys to our own stories. The notebook is an invitation to create, a domain where we may write the tale of our own creation.

On the other hand, it is a valued confidant and a safe haven for secrets. We reveal our deepest thoughts, concerns, and hopes within its pages. It is a quiet witness to our journey and the custodian of our weaknesses.

The scent of a freshly opened notebook is a lovely encounter that evokes memories and excitement. It is a clean, pure perfume that reflects the possibilities of new beginnings and uncharted experiences.

Inhaling this smell is like taking a breath of inspiration, a reminder that each page invites us to develop, imagine, and embark on new adventures.

The artistry of expression are embodied by two simple but strong associates – the pen and the pencil. A writer’s quill is as much of an instrument that creates stories out of thoughts on paper as the pen is. 

In contrast, the pencil–a silent poet in graphite clothing, gently draws dreams and desires, letting the artist to dance away on the page of infinite options. 

They combine to form a potent duo known as a pen-pencil– a pair that brings to life imagination on empty sheets and makes them a mirror image of ideas. Words dance on paper, and they remain in the memory of the readers.

Like any other small time capsule, birthday cards carry inside them the sentiment of good wishes and jubilation. The cards are more than mere paper; they are a blanket of feeling, laugher, and love. It could be an illustrated one or just a bunch of written words.

Whatever it’s made or said, it expresses care and affection. This is a generational practice; it is tangible proof that someone stopped for some reason to embrace the distinctiveness of one person somewhere.

At her kitchen table, after an accidental meeting with a neighbour. Caroline Gardiner made six distinct card designs that were a monument to her talent and vision.

The brand has now expanded, working with stores such as Selfridges, John Lewis, and Waitrose, as well as having a presence in independent gift shops throughout the world. 

The company debuted its first flagship store on Marylebone High Street in 2014, along with a line of leather purses, cashmere accessories, and home fragrances.

They’ve also sold 2.4 million sheets of flat wrap, 300,000 rolls of wrapping paper, and 300,000 pens with enough ink to round the world six times. 

The 30th anniversary of the company is a celebration of innovation, devotion, and the heritage of beautiful design. Caroline Gardner’s brand is a testament to the importance of stationery.

The 30th anniversary of the company is a celebration of innovation, devotion, and the heritage of beautiful design. Caroline Gardner’s business is a monument to the strength of passion and creative vision, not merely a celebration of stationery.

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