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Father’s Day Inspiration
This year Father’s Day falls on Sunday 20th June. Dad’s are often the most difficult to buy for. To help you out we have rounded up the best […]
Continue readingDestination Comfort – Bedtime
In our Destination Comfort series, we will look at the snuggest ways to help you reach your goals. Let us dive into one of our favourite cosy activities […]
Continue readingApril Showers Bring May Flowers!
The well known rhyme April showers bring May flowers fills us with joy and anticipation. If lockdown last year began your gardening journey, this is an especially exciting […]
Continue readingSpring Fresh!
With closed eyes, we can feel the warmth of the sun on our face, while the gentle breeze keeps us in the present. The birds are twittering, there […]
Continue readingMother’s Day Inspiration
The 14th March 2021 marks Mother’s Day. At this point in time, we hope we may be able to see our nearest and dearest. Here are our tips […]
Continue readingCashmere socks and scarves – A love beyond Valentine’s Day
At My Cosy Store we love cosiness and comfort. We know that you do too. What better excuse than Valentine’s Day to show your nearest and dearest how […]
Continue reading5 Reasons Why Cashmere Socks and Scarves are Great
Ask any cashmere wearer and they’ll tell you that nothing beats the super soft yarn for warmth, luxury, breathability and endurance. At My Cosy Store, we source the […]
Continue readingWhere to go – Breaks and things to do in 2021
Travel restrictions have reduced our options but the desire to get away for weekends and enjoy dining out is strong. We explore the best places to experience the […]
Continue reading6 Reasons Cashmere Accessories are the Perfect Christmas Gift
Snow at Christmas is the stuff dreams are made of. Flakes the size of pennies drifting in lazy spirals from a pale milky sky. Waking to a world […]
Continue readingThe History and Heritage of Cashmere
How was cashmere discovered? Historical references to cashmere date back as far as the 13th Century; to the famous explorer, writer and merchant Marco Polo. His book, The […]
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Archives
- 12 May Father’s Day Gift Guide
- 22 November The Ultimate Gift Guide
- 18 November Comfort in Kindness – Self-Care Starts with You
- 31 October Enemies of Cashmere
- 20 October Gloves Galore! Choosing the Perfect Pair
- 30 September Cosy Pleasures – The Hygge Life
- 23 September Cosy Pleasures – Autumn Drinks
- 11 August What is Cashmere?
- 11 August Cashmere vs Lambswool vs Merino
- 11 August Caring for Your Cashmere Socks
- 11 August Caring for Your Cashmere Scarves
- 11 August Caring for Your Cashmere Beanie Hats
- 11 August Is cashmere worth the money?
- 11 August How long does cashmere last?
- 11 August The best bedsocks
- 18 June Destination Comfort – On the Go!
- 02 June Father’s Day Inspiration
- 25 April April Showers Bring May Flowers!
- 08 April Spring Fresh!
- 02 March Mother’s Day Inspiration
- 17 December Where to go – Breaks and things to do in 2021
- 28 September The History and Heritage of Cashmere