To some it might seem an absurd question, but ‘are clothes moth dangerous?’ is something I am frequently asked. Don’t get me wrong, people don’t just stop me in the…
The Clothes moth goes through different phases in its lifecycle: egg, larvae, pupae, adult. However, it’s only the larval phase that is responsible for the destruction of materials because the…
Sometimes, clothes moth infestations are so bad that it doesn’t seem to matter what you do they just keep coming back. If this is the case for you, it’s unlikely…
Every November and December we embark on our Christmas fair calendar and although its hard work it’s so rewarding because it gives me and the team a chance to meet…
#secondhandseptember I have been watching Oxfam’s campaign, #secondhandseptember, with great interest. My lifelong career as a seamstress means that I automatically look at vintage worn or ill-fitting clothes with a…
I love this time of year, dew on the grass in the mornings and crisp cool air. Yes, it’s sad to say goodbye to the summer and all that the…
I realise that, ‘Do I have moths?’ is probably not what you’re asking yourself right at this moment, it’s the middle of summer, schools have closed, and we’re all out…
With a name like ‘Clothes moth’ you can be forgiven for thinking that these pesky creatures are only a wardrobe issue, but this is simply not true. Clothes moths are…
A cashmere goat is any breed of goat that produces cashmere wool, the goat’s fine, soft, downy, winter undercoat, in commercial quality and quantity. This undercoat grows as the day…
We all have that one item in our wardrobe that we love. Whether it's the perfect fit, very flattering or the perfect colouring for your complexion, it's something you want…
Your cashmere is something you should really take care of. Whether you've spent a little, or a lot, we will advise you on how to preserve it's quality and prevent…
You may or may not have heard of Charlotte Amor Valentine - a home and lifestyle blogger from Bournemouth, otherwise known as The Home That Made Me. She likes to…