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If you ask us, winter hasn't quite gotten a fair shake. For example, the ancient Greeks blamed 6 months of cold weather on the trickery of Hades, head of the underworld. Then again, the Hellenes didn't yet have toasty warm silk to ease the season's wrath. In our modern world, frosty conditions still cause headaches for many. Heating costs, for instance, are expected to rise an average of 10% per household this year, according to the Energy Information Administration. Luckily we can save money turning down the thermostat 4 or 5 degrees while keeping comfortable with warm silk layers. Below are some additional tips to heat your hearth economically this winter: |
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| Whether you prefer to spend these cold months curled up with a good book, skiing the Swiss Alps, or a combination of the two, the versatility of silk layering suits everyone's needs. So make sure to stock up on silk glove & sock liners, long underwear, and other layering pieces. They're all-natural and energy efficient! |
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Roses are red, violets are blue… you know the rest. But how did these heart-warming little greetings come to be? Valentines were popularized in Europe in the Eighteenth Century, with close friends and relatives exchanging hand-written notes and trinkets. We have Ms. Esther A. Howland to thank for our modern idea of the valentine. In 1847 she pioneered commercial valentines, taking inspiration from an English love note she received. Today the U.S. Greeting Card Association  estimates about one billion valentines are sent each year worldwide. The perfect accompaniment to your thoughtful card? Our new Tossed Heart pure silk pajama is sure to be warmly received on this loveliest of holidays.
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The East Coast has many reputations… a highly educated populous, a harmonious balance of urban and country landscapes, and, you can't forget, its infamous "can't leave the house for a week" blizzards. To no surprise the area is home to 6 of the top 10 snowiest places in America (excluding mountainous regions and Alaska). The great state of Michigan, with its strong lake effect weather, takes care of the remaining four.
For those living in snowy, cold regions, as well as every area that feels an occasional chill in the air, we've developed our "Snowflake Guide" to ensure you keep toasty warm no matter the weather. Look for one, two, or three snowflakes to customize your level of warmth. The more snowflakes, the more warmth you can expect. And, for the youngsters in your life, don't forget children's long underwear!
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| Kari and her Poodle Oliver |
Keeping her thermometer set at 60 degrees during the winter is a choice both economical and ecological, writes Kari, a silk-loving customer here in Madison, Wis. A science writer & editor, Kari knows a thing or two about saving energy and said she's even considering lowering her house temperature to 55 this year. "Silk long johns make it all possible," she writes. When she's not inside staying warm in silk, Kari enjoys taking her standard poodle, Oliver, for walks on brisk winter evenings. Another benefit to silk? Saving time! "I'm always dressed to go out in the cold," she says, "(silk's) also comfortable enough to wear at the office all day." |
Decoding Interlock:
Interlock is a tricky knit to describe. While our interlock long johns are filament silk, there’s twice as much of it. Two needles stitch the fabric simultaneously, so it’s like two layers combined into one! Shop Interlock Silk |
Mountain tops in votes!
In last fall’s Silk Quarterly we asked what your favorite image was. The race was tight amongst the mountain scene, the snowman, and the panda bear. But, after all the votes were cast & counted, the mountain came out on top! Thanks for your input! |
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First of all, I hope 2008 finds you happy, healthy, and cozy. I also hope you get a chance to have some fun this winter, like I recently did on a sledding excursion with my family. While many people I know prefer to use this time of year to hibernate in their warm silk, we decided to put our silk long johns to quite an exciting test, gliding down (and climbing back up) the great, local snow-covered banks. Literally a "field" test, my family & I took our sleds to some open land just a short distance from Madison, Wis., that’s truly a tobogganer’s paradise. Rolling hills and  soft powder ensured we had fun for hours, and our toasty spunsilk long underwear provided guaranteed warmth the entire time. We’d love to hear your silk warmth field testing stories this winter. We greatly appreciate your ongoing patronage. Oh, and happy sledding!
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Chris Vig
President
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Last Silk Quarterly we asked what your favorite silk items are & why, and we were excited to get such great responses! For example, Jean, an artist in Arizona, often travels to galleries and painting events during the cold months. She wrote "My long johns have been many places when we paint outside in the winter... and I am grateful for  them every time." Thanks Jean for sharing your story!
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Getting rid of seasonal doldrums is easy with our new winter fashions. Going somewhere soon? Check out our latest crepe de Chine shirt-jacket & pant. Looking to add some color to dreary days? A silk flocked velvet jacquard top is the perfect piece. Our silk experts
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| Winter Catalog Online now |
also designed two new unisex sweaters with great texture to keep you extra warm & cozy from winter to spring. And, check out our largest sleepwear sale ever!
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Simply send your answers to editor@wintersilks.com & correct responses will be entered into a drawing for a WinterSilks gift card.
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#4) Did you know we offer men’s silk briefs in 8 styles? How many color choices is the logo brief available in?
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| We’re constantly striving to make shopping our website an easy, enjoyable experience. From its launch in 1999 to today, our site has evolved quite a bit, thanks in no small part to technology. Recent additions include the catalog quick order, in which shoppers with a catalog can simply enter the product item numbers they wish to purchase. We’ve also introduced new collections to the site, making it even easier to find exactly what you’re looking for. Since we update our site daily, we’d like to know if there’s anything you think we could improve upon. After all, you’re our best source of information & inspiration. Simply email us at editor@wintersilks.com and let us know how we can better serve our online customers. And make sure to check back frequently, you never know what’s going to be added next. |
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