Journal

Cassandra's Guide to London in Winter 2026

What to do, what to see and where to eat this winter in London.

Opals: A Study in Colour

From the play-of-colour that makes every opal unique to the folklore that surrounds it, discover the story of one of nature's most remarkable stones.

Whites Lies: The Polychromy of Ancient Greek sculptures

Ancient Greek sculptures were never meant to be white at all, and were once polychrome,  adorned in vivid reds, deep blues and golden yellows.

Cassandra's Guide to London in Autumn 2026

What to do, what to see and where to eat this autumn in London.

The Return of the Bayeux Tapestry

The Bayeux Tapestry is finally returning to England. Nearly 1,000 years after the Norman Conquest, this extraordinary medieval masterpiece will be exhibited at the British Museum from September 202...

A Jewel to Mark a Transatlantic Visit

Cassandra handcrafted a bespoke brooch for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association, celebrating the enduring bond between England and America through craft and symbolism.

Postcards from Kefalonia

Discover Kefalonia, an island where dramatic landscapes and quiet villages shape a slower, more immersive way of travelling. Here are a few considered stops to guide your time on the island.

The Iliad Comes to the Gardens at Vann

Coming up soon at Vann, an unforgettable evening of open-air theatre beneath the summer sky. This July, Troubadour Stageworks returns with a powerful retelling of The Iliad, bringing ancient storie...

Your Wishlist: Save What Speaks to You

Think of your Cassandra Goad wishlist as a little space just for you. A place to save the jewels that make you pause, the ones you keep thinking about long after you have closed the page.

In Conversation with Diptyque

On a warm spring evening, Dr. Antony Makrinos and Claire Makrinos joined Cassandra at our Sloane Street boutique for a conversation that moved between Greece, myth and fragrance.