In 2024, the Pantone color of the year was Peach Fuzz. In 2023, it was Viva Magenta. Bright, festive colors sure to lighten any mood. 2025 is taking a new direction: Mocha Mousse. It looks like the color left on your white fabric when you spill coffee. Expect to see more browns used in product […]

Sometimes wrapping paper and ornaments shed their tiny glitter bits, and you are left with micro-bits of shiny material on your rug or carpet, so small they might escape the vacuum cleaner. Here’s a very tiny tip: When the carpet’s covered in glitter from ornaments, decorating and celebrating, grab a ball of Play-Do. Roll it […]

The winter solstice is the day of the year with the fewest hours of daylight. In the northern hemisphere this date falls in December every year. In 2024 the winter solstice will occur on Saturday, December 21. But that means Sunday the days start getting longer again. While the nights may be cold and dark, we […]

Ho Ho Ho! It’s that time of year to bring Santa’s good cheer. Most Santa Suits need to be dry cleaned. You know, for all that soot they pick up sliding down the chimney… and just general wear.  If you only use your Santa Suit once per season, you may only need to clean the […]

Want to look your best after unpacking your clothes? Here’s a reuse-friendly tip: Put plastic dry cleaning bags in between items when you pack. It helps prevent clothes from sticking together and wrinkling. Once you have worn the clothes, you can put them back in the bag and keep your worn laundry separated from your […]