Buying time

Having only just got my breath back after the Christmas period, it's time to adjust to 2008 and focus on putting the finishing touches to Anusha's spring and summer collections.

This weekend I'm off to Top Drawer - the first major trade show of the year and the first one I ever visited, more than a decade ago, when I worked as a jewellery buyer for a shop in Bath.

Although it's an unsociably early start for a Sunday (and tough on the feet!), the exhibition provides an opportunity to view a huge selection of fashion, accessories, jewellery and gifts. It also enables me to catch up with some of the lovely designers we currently stock at Anusha, meet potential new suppliers, and get inspiration for this year's collection - all in one day!