Look Your Best at (formal) Parties

Look Your Best at (formal) Parties

Enjoy the party, but with the festivities spills, splashes, and other party-time mishaps, as well as wear alone, can take their toll on these expensive items.Many formal wear garments are made of luxurious fabrics, such as taffeta, moire, satin, organza, metallic...
Making Draperies Last

Making Draperies Last

Draperies can be susceptible to a wide variety of problems, ranging from shrinkage and fading to stains and abrasion damage. Too often we only think of cleaning draperies after they’ve been framing our windows for a few years. Sometimes problems can develop over time...
Back To School

Back To School

Getting ready for another year of school almost always calls for at least one shopping trip. Whether you’re a teacher, parent, or college student you’ve got some looking good to do this year. The most important thing for students is to be comfortable in...
Update Your Fall Closet

Update Your Fall Closet

The first step toward having a great wardrobe is being able to work with what you already own. You may think you need to start from scratch, but what about those great clothes you already have in your closet? If you have a great skirt and no matching blazer, why buy a...
Stains From Sunscreens And Suntan Lotions

Stains From Sunscreens And Suntan Lotions

Summer time … whether it’s hanging out on the beach, walking in the park or heading out on a family vacation, sun protection is important. Many products used to help protect your skin from the sun or enhance your skin tone can cause stains to fabrics. Most of these...
Prevent and Treat Common Summertime Stains

Prevent and Treat Common Summertime Stains

Your picture of paradise may include cheeseburgers, soda, ice cream, pizza, and other summertime favorites, but that picture undoubtedly doesn’t include spots on your shorts and shirts. These tips will help you confront the stains of summer. For a care-free...