Shops We Love: C.Atherley
As fully paid-up members of the Scented Geranium Appreciation Society (well, we would be if such a thing existed), we’ve been raving about the C.Atherley range from the moment Cath Kidston launched her new venture, in partnership with the lovely founders of Heathcote & Ivory. As far as we’re concerned, it is no surprise that it has gone on to become hugely successful. (We’re not the only ones feeling the pelargonium love…)
And, because shopkeeping runs through Cath’s veins, there is (but of course!) now a C.Atherley emporium in London’s Connaught Village (near Marble Arch), showcasing the whole 10-piece Geranium No.1 collection in the most stylish way imaginable – bath and body treats, candle, the new Room Spray and (see below) a GORGEOUS geranium-splashed zip-up bag, for your bits and pieces.
Swoon over the styling – cloches from Claverton Cloches, vintage chairs and benches. Just so, so many ideas to take away. From the photos here, in fact, you’ll see how beautifully it’s all displayed – and the geranium artworks are for sale, too. Have a sniff, a snoop, soak up some home #inspo – and you never know, you might just spot Cath in the back, beavering away in her Joy of Print design studio!
Watch out for collaborations and pop-ups in the shop, too. (Any excuse to go back!)
C. Atherley is at 3 Porchester Place, St George's Fields, London W2 2BS
Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday 10am - 6pm
PS FYI, a new scent is on its way, we’re promised, in 2025 – another expression of scented geranium, because there are just so many different types, conjuring up rose, lemon, orange, mint and even cinnamon!