With Mother's Day just around the corner, it's time to find something truly special for the remarkable women in our lives. Whether you're shopping for your mum, grandmother, mother-in-law, or any maternal figure who deserves appreciation, we've curated a guide to gifts that combine luxury, thoughtfulness, and lasting quality.

Why Cashmere Makes the Perfect Gift

There's something undeniably special about receiving cashmere. It's not just a gift—it's an experience. The moment she unwraps that beautifully soft wrap or scarf, she'll feel instantly cherished. Unlike flowers that fade or chocolates that disappear, cashmere becomes a treasured companion for years to come.

Our cashmere wraps collection features pieces that transition effortlessly from cosy evenings at home to elegant evenings out. Available in a stunning palette of colours, you're sure to find something that matches her personal style.

Make It Personal

Want to elevate your gift from lovely to unforgettable? Personalisation transforms a beautiful item into a meaningful keepsake. A monogrammed cashmere wrap or a personalised baby blanket for a new grandmother shows you've put genuine thought into your choice.

Our personalised gifts collection offers elegant embroidery options that add that extra touch of love. Consider:

• Initials or monograms – Classic and timeless
• Names – Perfect for grandmothers with new grandchildren
• Special dates – Anniversary or birthday embroidered discreetly

Gift Ideas by Budget

Under £50: Our luxurious cashmere-blend scarves offer affordable elegance without compromising on quality. Perfect for mums who appreciate understated sophistication.

£50-£100: A personalised cashmere scarf or a beautifully soft baby gift set for grandmothers welcoming new additions to the family.

£100+: Our premium cashmere wraps in gorgeous seasonal colours make an unforgettable statement gift. Pair with personalised embroidery for the ultimate luxury present.

For New Grandmothers

Is this her first Mother's Day as a grandmother? Our baby gifts collection includes beautiful blankets and accessories that she can give to her grandchild—a gift for both generations that creates precious memories.

Order Now for Mother's Day

Don't leave it to the last minute! Personalised items require extra care and attention, so order early to ensure your gift arrives beautifully presented and on time. We take pride in our gift wrapping, making your present ready to hand over the moment it arrives.

This Mother's Day, give her something she'll treasure—not just on the day, but for many years to come.

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and if you're searching for a gift that truly says "I love you," look no further than something soft, luxurious, and thoughtfully personal. Whether you're shopping for your partner, mother, best friend, or treating yourself (because self-love counts!), we've curated the ultimate guide to gifts that will be cherished for years to come.

Why Cashmere Makes the Perfect Gift

There's something undeniably romantic about cashmere. It's the gentle warmth on a cold February evening, the softness against the skin, the feeling of being wrapped in pure luxury. Unlike flowers that wilt or chocolates that disappear, a beautiful cashmere piece becomes a lasting reminder of love and thoughtfulness.

Our cashmere wraps and scarves are crafted from the finest Grade A Mongolian cashmere, offering:

• Exceptional softness that only improves with wear
• Lightweight warmth perfect for unpredictable British weather
• Timeless elegance that never goes out of style
• Versatile styling – from office to evening out

Make It Personal

Want to take your gift from lovely to unforgettable? Adding a personal touch transforms a beautiful present into a treasured keepsake. Our personalised embroidery service lets you add initials, names, or meaningful dates to your chosen piece.

Imagine her unwrapping a sumptuous cashmere wrap, only to discover her initials delicately embroidered in the corner. It's these thoughtful details that turn a gift into a memory.

Valentine's Gift Ideas for Every Budget

For the Romantics: A classic cashmere wrap in her favourite colour, personalised with your anniversary date hidden in the hem – a secret just between the two of you.

For New Parents: Celebrate that first Valentine's Day as a family with our personalised baby blankets. Soft, snuggly, and embroidered with baby's name – it's a gift for the whole family.

For Best Friends: Why should romance have all the fun? Galentine's Day deserves recognition too. Matching cashmere scarves with your initials make a wonderfully thoughtful friendship gift.

For Yourself: You deserve luxury too. Treat yourself to something beautiful this Valentine's Day – consider it an investment in daily happiness.

Order in Time for Valentine's Day

To ensure your personalised gift arrives beautifully wrapped and ready for February 14th, we recommend ordering by February 8th for standard delivery. Need it sooner? Contact us about express options.

Every order arrives in our signature gift packaging at no extra charge – because presentation matters as much as the gift itself.

This Valentine's Day, give something that lasts. Something soft. Something personal. Something that says, "I chose this just for you."

Cashmere is one of the most luxurious natural fibres in the world, and with proper care, your cashmere pieces will last for years – even decades. Here's everything you need to know about keeping your cashmere looking and feeling its best.

Why Cashmere Needs Special Care

Cashmere comes from the soft undercoat of cashmere goats, making it incredibly fine and delicate. Unlike regular wool, these fibres are much softer and more prone to pilling if not cared for properly. The good news? A little attention goes a long way.

Washing Your Cashmere

Hand washing is best. Fill a basin with lukewarm water (never hot) and add a small amount of gentle detergent or specialist cashmere wash. Submerge your garment and gently swirl – don't rub, twist or wring.

Rinse thoroughly in clean lukewarm water until all soap is removed. Gently press out excess water by laying flat on a clean towel and rolling up.

Drying

Always dry cashmere flat on a clean, dry towel away from direct heat or sunlight. Reshape while damp and leave to air dry naturally. Never hang cashmere – it will stretch out of shape.

Dealing with Pilling

Pilling is natural with cashmere, especially in high-friction areas. Use a cashmere comb or fabric shaver to gently remove pills. Regular de-pilling actually helps your cashmere look better over time.

Storage Tips

• Always store clean – moths are attracted to body oils and food residue
• Fold rather than hang to prevent stretching
• Use cedar balls or lavender sachets as natural moth deterrents
• Store in breathable cotton bags, not plastic

Our Promise

At Mimi & Thomas, we source only the finest grade cashmere for our cashmere collection. With proper care, your purchase is an investment that will bring warmth and comfort for many years to come.

Have questions about caring for your Mimi & Thomas pieces? Get in touch – we're always happy to help.

Hello!

It has been a very hectic and emotional July flying over to Hong Kong for my Dad's funeral (sadly we have lost him to cancer at 70 years old after a year's battle, I do believe he is at a better place and I miss him everyday.) then straight back to a full on summer holiday entertaining my 2 lovely boys.

We had a fantastic time with our family in Abersoch, North Wales, it is like our second home that we absolutely adore. The weather has been kind to us in this part of the country, we went boating, digging holes on the beach, paddling in the sea, mackerel fishing, seals and giant jellyfish watching and I have even swam in the sea without a wet suit a few times. It seems just a little easier looking after my 2 toddlers (now 5 and 3 years old) this summer, I can definitely see the light in the tunnel. It was wonderful to see them making new friends on the beach confidently, enjoying paddling without their eczema hurting their legs and my older boy has been kayaking on his own with me on the paddle board alongside and my little one just loved all the beach activities especially ice-cream and fell asleep as soon as we were on the boat, must be the sea air and rocking motions. 

Now we are back at work and I am very excited to release and share with you all my new Mimi & Thomas cashmere designs for the new season.

It is always a thrilling journey to get inspired, draft my designs, sampling with my lovely family-run supplier in Nepal who’s done me proud and did an amazing job again to bring my designs to life, delivery is here and we had a photo shoot with my gorgeous yummy mummy friend Josie on that HOTTEST evening in July with bi-fold doors and windows open, fan is on, blotting paper ready. What a trooper!

This A/W 2019 season, I’m rolling out our signature accent borders cashmere wraps and new mini-me wraps for the little ones. Working with a family-run mill near Kathmandu for 5 years, we've created our finest cashmere. Using the longest fibres for beautiful softness and warmth. Each of our pure cashmere wrap is a timeless seasonal accessory that will add colours, style to your everyday outfit. 

• Free UK and worldwide delivery
• Monogram service available
• Made in 100% finest cashmere in Nepal

I hope you enjoy wearing our cashmere. If you have any questions or feedback, please do not hesitate to drop me a line or contact us on social media.

Love, 

Janet Carlisle

Founder/designer of Mimi & Thomas cashmere and leather

email: janet@mimiandthomas.co.uk

xxx

Come and try on 10 simple ways to wear my Mimi & Thomas® cashmere button wrap! 

My customers love my cashmere multi-ways button wrap because it's utterly soft, versatile, great value and love its packaging and comes with useful how to wear guide. They became repeat customers and bought even more in different colours for themselves, as gifts to treat someone special. So a thought to share how I wear my cashmere multi-ways wrap in all these 10 ways for a school run, business meeting, travelling, Sunday stroll, cocktail nights to a glamorous ball. They are very simple to do and won't take a minute, you can transform your cherished cashmere wrap to more than just a poncho and wear it in all seasons. I'm 5 foot 3 tall and a size 12 modelling my wrap but they really are one size fits all for everyone! I am styling my outfits with different colour ones but rest assured these styles all come from this single multi-ways cashmere wrap.     

Day 1: V neck poncho / school run

Drape the cashmere wrap over the shoulders and button in front. It works well with wearing a shirt underneath and flick the collar out.

Tips: Leave the top button unbuttoned to create a deeper V neckline.

Here's my quick layer up school run look with my navy pure cashmere button wrap and my favourite sketchers!

Day 2: Poncho / Sunday stroll

Drape the cashmere sheet over the shoulder and button in front. Move buttons to the side of your shoulder. 

This is very easy to do and create a flattering asymmetric hem poncho. 

Here's my weekend "country" look wearing my burgundy cashmere button wrap, a navy felt hat from Gap and my Timberlands chelsea boots.

Day 3: Shrug / Business meeting

Fold the cashmere wrap in half lengthwise, button the buttons on each side to create a tube. Put your arms through here. 

Here's my take on a tone-on-tone outfit with a dusky pink swallows blouse, beige check trousers with my super soft beige cashmere wrap as a shrug, carrying my new blush pink nappa leather travel clutch. This will work really well over a lovely cocktail dress attending weddings, christenings or even in the office for a smarter luxurious layer instead of a cardigan. The back also drapes beautifully.

 

Day 4: Scarf / Travelling

Fold the cashmere wrap in quarters lengthwise, button up and wrap round the neck to create a snuggly cosy cashmere scarf. Bliss.

This is my travel look in my Burberry cashmere/wool coat and my black croc embossed leather travel clutch, accent with light grey pure cashmere wrap made into a scarf.  

Day 5: Snood / Going to the cinema

Fold the cashmere wrap in half lengthwise and button the end buttons with opposite sides to create a loop. Feed the hoop overhead then twist around the neck to feed it through the head again, this becomes a stylish double infinity scarf.

The great thing about this is you can wear the cashmere wrap over the jacket and keep yourself snug and warm during colder months. Here's my latest look I worn my charcoal pure cashmere wrap as a snood over my greatest find in Salisbury's Tu the other day at their 25% off clothing event- my new leather jacket, sling on my silver leather cross body bag, navy tunic flare dress, black nubuck boots. Off I go!

Day 6: Pashmina / Going to a party

Drape the cashmere wrap over the shoulders. My cashmere wrap is a 2-ply knitted version of a pashmina, it is thicker and looks more luxurious than a lighter weight, woven pashmina you find commonly online/ high street.  

You can also leave one side longer than the other, and throw the longer end over the opposite shoulder with a twist to create an elegant drape.

Day 7: Capelet / Just a cashmere day!

Fold the cashmere wrap in half widthwise and button the bottom 3 buttons. Feed the hoop over head with buttons in front. Pull the cashmere hoop upwards, twist the hoop at the back of your neck then feed it over your head to create a turtle neck, adjust the drape on both shoulders.

I am in love with this bold royal blue and grey combo at the moment. I am wearing my royal blue cashmere blend multi-ways wrap as a cape over my pure cashmere Audrina long cardigan. Cashmere on cashmere, have a cashmere day!

  

Day 8: Cowl neck poncho / Shopping trip

Drape the cashmere wrap over the shoulders and button in front, then move the buttons round to the back. If you want a deep cowl neckline, leave the top button undone at the back, so you can pull the front neckline down easily.

I love this cowl neckline as much as the side poncho I styled earlier. It gives you a blank canvas to accessorise with a statement necklace. I am wearing my dark green pure cashmere wrap as a cowl neck poncho, the ultimate classic leopard court heels and match my outfit with my tan brown leather cross body.   

Day 9: Vest / Outdoor at the weekend

Fold the cashmere wrap in half lengthwise, button the bottom 3 buttons. Feed both your arms through the hoop with the 3 buttons at the back. 

This is another style apart from the scarf, snood, bolero you can wear together with a big jacket in the colder months. This is my Saturday morning look taking my boy to his tennis lesson. In the spirit of this sport look, here's a few failed jump shots and got one in the end.

 

   

Day 10: Stay on shawl / Going to a ball

Repeat steps from previous Vest style, pull the cashmere wrap over the shoulder backwards to create a shawl that will stay put nicely on your shoulders.

Here's my take on wearing my black pure cashmere wrap as a shawl and style with my silver leather half moon clutch on a dark purple Lipsy floral lace dress with clever draping around my belly!

 

So here you go, these are my 10 looks with 10 ways to wear my multi-ways cashmere wrap. It really is versatile piece of layering you will love.

If you have any ideas, photos how you wear your Mimi & Thomas cashmere wrap, please feel free to share with us on social or inbox me at janet@mimiandthomas.co.uk

Love, 

Janet Carlisle

xxx