Last month I went wedding gown shopping with my niece, and it was exhausting.  She made two appointments – one in the morning and one in the afternoon at two local boutiques, and it seemed to me that she tried on every dress in each location.  When she arrived at the first location, the attendant asked her questions on cut and fabric preferences.  I had no trouble understanding what she was looking for when it came to cut, but when she started talking about fabrics, I admitted I was lost.  I had no idea what tulle was.

Much of the nation didn’t take a vacation last year because of COVID, so I suspect vacations will be even sweeter this summer.  Sadly, neither my husband nor my son wants to hit the beach this year, so we are opting for a trip to New Orleans.  But for those of you that will be enjoying the beach, sun, and water, this post is for you.

Tips to help your swimwear look nice and last longer.

The term vintage can apply to clothing made in a previous era, but the industry standard states that items made between 20 and 100 years ago are considered vintage.  Because styles seem to come and go, it can be difficult to determine whether a garment is actually vintage; however, things like metal zippers, side-snap closures, saw-toothed edges, pinked seams, and union labels printed in blue can indicate if a garment was manufactured before the mid 1960’s. 

This year has been exceptional, and I don’t mean in a good way.  COVID-19, political discourse, and economical challenges have all wrecked havoc on many of our lives.  So, what does all this have to do with clean sheets?  While clean sheets can’t solve all of life’s problems, they can keep you healthy and improve your quality of sleep.

Side Effects of Not Washing Your Sheets Weekly