Sheepskin for an Indian summer...

Well who would have thought it was October! Judging by the uncharacteristically warm weather over the last week, it would be easy to believe that this was still summer. I certainly wasn’t complaining at the weekend as I was able to enjoy sunbathing on the beach and even a little dip in the sea (it was possibly the last chance to do it without shivering until next spring so I had to make the most of it!).

While the sun and warmth brought a welcome change, it also gave businesses that rely on tourism an extra boost which here in Cornwall is extremely important. Our local news last night reported a £20 million addition to the tourism economy this weekend. The seaside towns were particularly busy which was lovely to see.

You might wonder how the warm weather might affect sales for companies like Celtic Sheepskin whose biggest sales period is over the colder months. Well it turns out that while the phones were inevitably a bit quieter than normal for a September Saturday, the orders were still coming in thick and fast for winter woollies and sheepskin coats! Speaking to Jo in our factory shop, plenty of customers came in during the day to try on sheepskin coats and boots (taking a break from the beach perhaps!). Jo explained the Celtic Duffle Coat was particularly popular...

It might sound like a strange concept to be buying snuggly sheepskin in such hot weather but in reality it is quite a sensible idea. Following on from a post I wrote earlier on in the year when our very own Charlotte Cole featured in Prima Magazine talking about how sheepskin can keep you cool in the summer, a sheepskin coat is the perfect addition to a warm October outfit; it will keep you comfortably warm when the sun disappears to a cool evening, allowing you to continue wearing your favourite strappy top and not shiver.

Take the Sheepskin Waterfall Jacket for example…

This stunning jacket is made from close-cropped wool which feels incredibly light for a sheepskin coat yet will ensure you stay cosy on a cool evening.

As for sheepskin boots, I doubt I’m the only person who wears them almost all year round! Again, being made from 100% sheepskin, ours are suitable to wear in all weathers and temperatures and will keep your feet feeling comfortable however warm it is. Our Classic Shortie Boots are a great option if you like to bare your legs...

We hope you have managed to make the most of the surprise heatwave too. With the clocks going back later this month I imagine it won’t be long before we are all dressed for a big freeze!