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New Zealand designer Juliette Hogan recently published a clothing care guide. This guide was developed to support her -�buy once, buy right-� philosophy, which helps her customers increase the longevity of their garments so they can enjoy quality knitwear and cashmere for decades.... read more

Summer is officially here and that means barbecues, picnics, and campouts. It also means it's summer stain season. Summer sauces, condiments, and beverages can permanently damage clothing if not treated properly. Many of these are best treated by professionals with stain removers... read more

Summer fruits make some of the best desserts, whether cooked or eaten fresh from the garden. Just imagine grilled plums, peach cobblers, fruit-filled pies and bowls of fresh blueberries and raspberries. Summer fruits are ripe, sweet and juicy -" and stain makers. After all, fruits were... read more

Father's Day is coming, and as we all know, Dads deserve plenty of love and appreciation. This year, instead of the traditional -�tie,-� why not spend time together doing something fun? Here are seven ideas to get you started. Play (or learn to play) golf. Our Valley has more than 200... read more

Showing up at a business meeting or wedding in clothing that looks like they've been wadded up and crushed is embarrassing. Unfortunately, with today's luggage fees and carry-on limitations, many of us are cramming as much as we can into tiny bags. Even before these restrictions, packing... read more

Memorial Day Weekend is the official start of summer and for many in out communities, that means it is time to break out the camping gear. Aside from safety equipment, one of the most important things to pack is your sleeping bag. But, before you pack it up, head out and go to snuggle up... read more

We all know that Memorial Day means the start of summer, barbecues with friends and family, a trip to the pool, and appreciation for those who fought for our freedoms. But, there is much more to it. Here are five facts you can share with your... read more

Tired of those unsightly yellow perspiration stains on your light clothing or the discoloration under your arms on your darker garments? These stains are the result of the interaction of your deodorant and the fibers of your clothing. It is not the sweat that causes the discoloration. The... read more

What could you possibly give to a woman who is devoting her life to you and her newborn children? How can you pick a Mother's Day gift that would measure up to all she's doing? It's a daunting task. Hint: it's not candy or time with the kids. And, it's not breakfast in bed, which... read more

How you dress expresses more than your fashion preferences. It can communicate self-confidence, character, attitude, interests, and more. And, we all know a first impression can be a lasting impression, especially when it comes to work and new relationships. These three steps will help... read more