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We're celebrating the new season with vibrant gift wrap

by Rachael Lythgoe

We're celebrating the new season with vibrant gift wrap

Zesty yellows, verdant greens & blossom pinks - we're matching our gift wrap to the new Spring season. We've opted for unique and environmental...
Posted in gift, gift wrapping

Independent, local & officially the best place to live in the UK - welcome to Stroud

by Rachael Lythgoe

Independent, local & officially the best place to live in the UK - welcome to Stroud

Everyone in Stroud knows it, and now it's official - the place we call home is the best place to live in the UK according to the Sunday Times. We k...
Posted in Stroud

Lavender & Patchouli soap is back in stock - this is why it's our best selling soap

by Rachael Lythgoe

Lavender & Patchouli soap is back in stock - this is why it's our best selling soap

After a long gentle curing process, College Green's best selling Lavender and Patchouli soap is back in stock. So what makes it our most popular so...
Posted in goats milk soap, lavender soap, natural soap, patchouli, soap

We're trialling shower bombs - have you ever used one?

by Rachael Lythgoe

We're trialling shower bombs - have you ever used one?

We were surprised at the results of an Instagram story poll recently that showed most people preferring a shower to a bath. And several customers h...
Posted in bath, shower, shower bomb, shower fizzie, shower tablet

Happy Mother's Day

by Nick Lythgoe

Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother’s Day to all mums, grandmas, godmothers, and pet mums everywhere. Judging by the number of gift sets we’ve sent over the last couple o...

"The bamboo that bends is stronger than the oak that resists"

by Rachael Lythgoe

"The bamboo that bends is stronger than the oak that resists"

The bamboo plant is incredible - it's the fastest growing plant on earth, naturally antibacterial, a source of food, medicine and is used in thousa...
Posted in candle, candles, soy wax candle, wax melt

Wooden soap dishes are back in stock!

by Rachael Lythgoe

Wooden soap dishes are back in stock!

Did you know you can extend the life of your soap by using a soap dish? All soap will benefit from being kept on a soap dish between uses. The best...
Posted in soap dish, wooden soap dish

Who’s looking forward to relaxing in a warm bath at the end of a wet, windy weekend?

by Rachael Lythgoe

Who’s looking forward to relaxing in a warm bath at the end of a wet, windy weekend?

By taking the time to set the scene you can transform your experience from everyday bath to indulgent treat: an essential oil bath soak, a gentle s...
Posted in bath soak, Bathing bliss

You'll love our new gift wrapping - it's unique, environmentally sustainable & utterly gorgeous

by Rachael Lythgoe

You'll love our new gift wrapping - it's unique, environmentally sustainable & utterly gorgeous

Now you can make your College Green gift set even more special by choosing our new gift wrapping option: we'll wrap your present in a one-of-a-kind...
Posted in gift, gift wrapping

Give a thoughtful Valentine gift this year

by Rachael Lythgoe

Give a thoughtful Valentine gift this year

If you want Valentines to be more meaningful than chocolates and flowers -  why not give your loved one a more thoughtful gift this year? College G...
Posted in Valentines

These are the posts you liked most in 2020

by Rachael Lythgoe

These are the posts you liked most in 2020

If you follow College Green on Instagram, the chances are you've liked one of these photos as they make up our top 9 posts of the year. From a wax ...
Posted in Happy New Year

Gift vouchers make perfect last minute presents

by Rachael Lythgoe

Gift vouchers make perfect last minute presents

If you need a present in a hurry then STOP. Pour a glass of something festive, sit back, relax and choose 'gift card' on the College Green website....
Posted in Christmas, Christmas gift, Christmas gifts, gift vouchers, last minute gifts