Dry clean only

A third of Britons admit they never check instruction labels before clothes go into the wash, while many are clueless about the symbols advising them how to wash items.

If you follow the right steps, you may never need to spend money on a dry cleaner again.

Our roundup of expert laundry tips will cut the time you spend doing laundry, while helping you keep your clothes and linens looking as colorful and flawless as they did they day you bought them.

I've been freshening up some of my stored vintage linens. I try to keep them rotating and make sure they each have their day in the sun. I like the look of them in their changing stacks and piles. Coverlets, quilts, and spreads just need a quick fold. But there's always a bit of ironing that can be done. Always. But that's the good news! I never feel like I have to iron a thing. It's all for fun and relaxation. If it's not your thing, I just can't explain what a relaxing pleasure it is. Some…

Airing Out Hanging your pillows and comforters out on a clothesline several times per year can keep them smelling fresh and minimize the need for laundering.

Hi everybody. So this is the reveal. The glorious stripes turned into a bag for Nelly Bo. It will become her gym bag at school but as school finishes next week I guess it will become her shopping - beach - play bag instead. :D I found inspiration and tutorial here. I used up my scraps of cotton (DK weight on a 3mm/C-2 from My Rainbow Baby Blanket. It was fast and fun as I did this together with Nelly Bo. We worked treble crochet (UK)/double crochet (US) rows until desired height. I then…

Punch up your entry way coat rack with these custom DIY color dipped clothes hangers!

Is it completely germophobic to be cleaning your kids’ stuffed toys every month? Of course, I’m asking for a friend of mine (wink)! I completely understand that our kids need to grow their immune system by being exposed to various degrees of bacteria, still, I can’t look at these toys and remain calm. It makes me cringe. Just like that tiny chalk mark the teacher used to forget to erase on the board back in school. Ok, there goes my free-spirit reputation!

What to do When Would you do anything for your children? Sure, you would. As mothers we typically do our best for our family – take care of their needs. While talking to my newly married daughter about things in general, I mentioned my blog’s new look and upcoming posts. She then asked if I […]