Yes, it was a shockingly awful summer weather-wise, but spirits were of the Blitz rather than the dampened variety in Port Isaac. I don't think I've ever seen the village busier. Many were there to wander through our very own coastal village film set, fams of Doc Martin from far and wide, even Australia.

So with all the visitors, we had a busy summer in Charmed. I was particulary proud of our summer window, a fresh green colour scheme and our lovley T-shirt celebrating the 'Summer of Motherly Love'. It was another of Laurence's designs, inspired by Cecile and I'm glad to say has been very popular.

Autumn is closing in and we expect once again to be awash with visitors over half term. This season we are offering a bang-on-trend cornucopia of fabulous pastal coloured tartan skirts and lovely, lovely soft coordinating jumpers and twinsets and coordinating accessories. Think Miss Marple meets Vivienne Westwood and you'll have got it just about right and what's more, you'd look well placed trotting down even the most exacting shopper's paradise anywhere in the world. The catwalks have been awash with tartan, so that's good enough for me. I've actually been pioneering tartan for ages and I'm really pleased to have such lovely colours in stock. The softest baby pink and blue, purple and green. We've also stocked up with gorgeous new jewellery from several new designers, heavenly pyjamas and kimono wraps and our website is due for a complete overhaul in the next couple of months. We'll be adding lots more things you can buy over the internet and introducing new product lines.

We've also got new staff in the form of the truly delightful Jill and Angela, who have worked magic this summer, keeping everything looking brilliantly chic and gaining their own little fan club of devoted customers.

As always, we look forward to welcoming you to Charmed in Cornwall.