For centuries, elegant table linens have occupied pride of place in humble to grand residences. They represent hospitality and gracious living, and many hold considerable monetary value. These finely woven fabrics made from the choicest…
Decades ago, families invested in living room furniture which included a coffee table, one or two arm chairs, and a big sofa, loveseat, or sectional. This room was strictly ‘off limits’ except when their guests…
Depending on the size of your residence as well as the scale of your windows, your home’s draperies and curtains, whether custom-made or from the discount store, can represent a sizable expense. So on that…
Newlywed, considering going down the aisle again for your 10th, 20th, or beyond anniversary, honoring your granddaughter’s request to wear your dress on her wedding day, or maybe you were lucky and scored a Vera…
Since you were a little girl, you dreamt of your special day and always knew exactly the style of wedding gown you will wear. You found it at a bridal salon on their sales rack…
Most brides keep their wedding gowns, although some do not have their dress professionally treated after their nuptials. Perhaps their bridal finery has been stored in a zippered plastic bag before being placed in a…
Over the past decade, fashion has been taking a new turn: less is more. Not only are greater numbers of us carefully curating our wardrobes, but we are opting for quality over quantity. Everywhere, women…
Few brides consider what will become of their wedding gown after their big day, and their honeymoon has come and gone. As they settle into married life, there are simply other considerations, so that their…
There is an old expression that two things that can be expected are death and taxes. Not to be grim, but one can also add to that list- the size of an average clothes closet…
Many New Yorkers cannot live both their professional and family lives without housekeeping services. In NYC more than any other city in the nation, there is a great demand for professional home cleaning. NYC is…