We are really liking the designs so far!!!
Here are a few more points to note:
1. we would like the logo to have a stamp like quality see:
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/173036810654738568/ (EG: in a circle with a border, "- EST 2013 -" at the top, overlapping S & M in the middle and the words "The Silk Merchant" at the bottom)
2. we like a simple clear font eg:
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/144537469264594184/3. Also we would like this logo to either be in 'black and white' or a modern bluey/green/grey colour (not too bright though)
Thank you so much!