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 is a delightful smell of freshly cut grass and as we open our eyes again, we are dazzled with bright colours of the emerging tulips and vibrant […]
Category: The Yarn
Mother’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 for Mother’s Day whether you are close by or at a distance. Living together? It’s the little things! Ask any Mum what they would love, and they’ll […]
Cashmere socks and scarves – A love beyond Valentine’s Day
At My Cosy Store we love cosiness and comfort. With the continued restrictions presented by the COVID-19 pandemic and colder days, Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to take action. Here are our top 3 tips to show yourself, and your special someone, some love this Valentine’s Day. Sole Mates One thing we know for […]
5 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 only best raw materials for our collection of cashmere socks, hats, gloves and scarves. Our cashmere is harvested by hand from the luxuriant undercoat of cashmere goats […]
6 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 on mute. Stilled and muffled by the magical addition of a deep blanket of pristine, perfect snow. Yet, as rare as a white Christmas is, the promise […]
Where to go – Breaks 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 glories of the Scotland during the pandemic. The accommodation, restaurants and cafés who go the extra mile to be COVID safe and still make their guests feel […]
The 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 Historical references to cashmere date back as far as the 13th Century; to the famous explorer, writer and merchant Marco Polo.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 Travels of Marco Polo detail the 24yrs he spent in the royal court of the Mongol Emperor Kublai Khan. During this time, he amassed a fortune on […]