I still cannot believe we are already on our March Newsletter, time really does fly by when you are having fun!

You will be glad to know that Alistair and I survived Bubble and that the feedback from buyers on the collection was great. It is so encouraging to know that our new products were well received and everyone loved the quality and the design of the range.

So, with some new customers under our wings, we are ready to face the challenges ahead (sounds like a quote from a Batman movie!) and hopefully, fingers crossed, all the hard work we have put into designing the collection will pay off!

Here is a picture of some of our new range displayed on our stand and a little sneak preview of what is to come soon!

Most of the items you see in the photo are new, so keep your eyes peeled for the uploads on the site (finally, phew!).

With all the new products coming through every day, there has been so much excitement at our head office! But I like to think that some of our products are real staples to our collection. So, amongst my 'old' favourites, I have the Liquirizia...

I particularly love the Liquirizia as Alistair and I chose the grey/yellow version take Louis home from the hospital when he was born, and he was so cosy in it!

I found it so useful on cold days out and Louis wore it under a little pram coat or simply by itself, wrapped in his Rossana Baby Blanket and ready for his daily walks....

He wore it indoors and outdoors on so many occasions, until he could literally no longer fit in it!

What I love even more is that the cashmere washed amazingly and if you look at it now, it is exactly the same as when we first tried it on our little (now two year old) baby!

It is a simple design, but a timeless one... a real staple, as I said...

A very distressed friend rang me last week to let me know that she had started finding little holes in her most precious and favourite cashmere jumpers...

She wanted some advice on how to deal with the dreaded MOTHS and I contacted one of our factories to ask for their expert advice on how to combat these destructive creatures!

They told me some facts which I knew and some which I didn't, so here is a little guide on how to fight off moths (in a nutshell):

1.    If you find any signs of moth attack (!), then immediately wash your garment/get it dry cleaned.

2.    Put your cashmere garments in the freezer for a couple of days - this will kill any eggs laid by the moths, but ensure to wrap the garment in a plastic bag first to prevent the yarn being damaged by the build up of condensation.

3.    Cedarwood and lavender might help to repel moths temporarily, but the best advice would be to invest in garment bags, particularly if you are planning to store winter clothes in the Summer.

4.    If your windows are open on warm summer evenings, be sure to draw the curtains or even use a fly-screen. Moths are (famously) attracted to light.

5.    Keep watch over your high-risk zones: dark cupboards, spare rooms and the space under the bed. Moths like to lay their eggs in these dark and seldom-disturbed nooks.

6.    Vacuum regularly - especially under beds and chairs. This will get rid of any moth eggs that are waiting to hatch.

The funny side of the story is that they asked me to tell my friend to feel flattered, as moths only attack the best quality clothes (cashmere, fur, feathers, silk and anything that is not synthetic!). I wonder whether she will find it amusing, though....