An article I wrote for Darling Magazine was up this past weekend. And I have to say, the process of writing on a specific topic can teach you so much! Unlike past articles I've written--on friendships, travel, projects I've done--this one stretched me to really dig deep and research a topic that I only knew from the surface. I can now say, I feel well equipped to take on even the toughest laundering task. Thanks to tips from women in my life, and a bit of old fashioned book research, I was able to put together The Art of Laundering. You can scroll down and read it in full, and see the original article over at Darling Magazine online.
You are out shopping with
your best friend and you've just found the most beautiful piece of
clothing to add to your wardrobe. Its versatile and completely
you.The fabric on your skin,
the color hue against your complexion, and the fit—as if it was
made for you, ready to be off the rack and worn out the door. As you
hold the textile up and see your reflection in the mirror, you
hesitantly reach for the tag near the neckline. Three words stare
back at you: dry clean only.
Oh how three words so delicately printed and hidden in a garment can
stifle the shopper in her tracks! And how quickly your decision to
purchase the piece is swayed. All due to laundering.
