Journal

Young & Vibrant Paris: Cassandra's guide to restaurants and cafés

Mixing the traditional with the new, discover Cassandra's guide to exciting places, restaurants, and cafés to visit in Paris.

Cassandra's Guide to Spring in London

Discover Cassandra's curated guide for what to see, where to eat and what to do in London this spring.

The History of Galette des Rois

Galette des rois or 'Cake of the Kings', a staple of French pâtisserie during the festivities of Epiphany, is a beloved tradition celebrating family and friendship. It is an invitation to gather an...

Denim - A Distinctly French Heritage

Denim is believed to have French heritage because of the fabric manufacturing in Nîmes and the dye used from Genoa (“Gênes”). Cassandra Goad's jewellery designs in the latest La Belle France collec...

Silk Road Slippers

Read about the story behind Silk Road Slippers, an artisanal footwear company founded by four friends with just four suitcases. Silk Road Slippers is a labour of love and luggage, where craftsmansh...

The History of Le Bon Marché

Cassandra explores Le Bon Marché, the staple department store on the left bank of Paris. Discover this place of elegance and allure where "la Parisienne" shops in style.

In Conversation With Annamarie Phelps

Explore insights from Annamarie Phelps, Deputy Chair of the British Olympic Committee, on the Paris 2024 Olympics, including the new sports, gender equality initiatives, sustainability efforts, and...

The French Game of La Pétanque

Pétanque is a tradition that embodies the spirit of leisure and community. This activity of skill and strategy has earned it place as a competitive sport. Discover Cassandra Goad's sport-inspired j...

Photographing a fabric at it's birthplace: Toile de Jouy

Explore the peaceful country scenes of the cotton fabric known as Toile de Jouy and discover the history behind Cassandra Goad’s design on a photoshoot at the Chateau Maillebois.

Cassandra The Alchemist

Cassandra Goad has a deep passion for gardening that she sees as a form of alchemy, much like the creative process in her workshop. Explore how Cassandra finds inspiration and wonder in the natural...