Friday, November 19, 2010

The Quest For "It" finds some extra closet space

If you are not already familiar with the fabulous Tia Walker and The Quest For "It" blog, then you are seriously missing out. If your "it" is endless closet space, Tia's got your back: Clothing Storage is "It."

Monday, November 15, 2010

Clothing Storage Tip of the Day - Clean vs. "Clean"

Never put worn items back in the closet next to clean garments. Even if a worn garment is “clean,” your body oils and perfume/cologne act as a magnet for material-damaging insects such as moths. Putting the worn garment back in the closet is an invitation, and these unwelcomed guests will create havoc and irreparable damage. Don’t kid yourself that a few pieces of cedar and a lavender sachet will keep your closet free from insects indefinitely. Read more here:

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Seasonal Clothing Storage Tip of the Day

Never store clothing in the thin plastic bags from your dry cleaner. Always remove the plastic garment bags immediately. These bags do not allow the garment to breathe properly, which leads to fume fading and discoloration. Uggh!! Does your Spring/Summer wardrobe need a safe place to hibernate? Garde Robe does it all. Read more about it...

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Seasonal Clothing Storage Tip of the Day

To avoid distortion and stretching, never store vintage, embellished gowns, knits or delicate items on hangers; always store these items flat, wrapped individually in acid-free tissue, and place them in a breathable, archival box. Or let the experts at Garde Robe do it all for you. Read more here: Seasonal Storage For Clothing