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There are serious scarf collectors out there with encyclopedic knowledge on the care and cleaning of scarves. I am impressed with many that know the history of the Hermes House, the patterns and colorways of their scarfs as well as knowing about the artists and their art that goes into each design. I was a scarf collector for many years and it is only the past few years that I have been collecting Hermes leathers. A new world for me. For those that are interested, there are several collector forums that exist. PM me if you are specifically interested in Hermes Scarf Groups.I didn't know about those get-togethers, Hermes24, but they surely make sense in the wonderful world of "silkies." There is a lot of knowledge--and amazing collections--out there, so why not share? I have enough scarves to qualify, I think, but nowhere near enough expertise.
Hi---what is your method for spot removal like makeup or salad dressing splats?Sending best wishes! I think scarf washing is pretty easy, and after the first try, is less scary!
I get everything set up before starting…several white, fluffy towels, a sweater drying rack, 2 plastic tubs/basins, and delicates wash (I use The Laundress). I place the drying rack wherever I'll be letting the scarf dry, and lay the towels flat in an area I use to place the wet scarf once washed, when I'll need to roll out the excess water. And finally, I place the two bins at a sink, and am ready to start. I fill one with cold water, with a squirt of the delicates wash, and I fill the second basin with cold water, no detergent. Then I submerge the scarf in the soapy water, and gently swish, keeping the scarf moving. Once clean, I move it to the basin with the clear water, and continue to swish. I empty the soapy water basin, and fill with clear, cold water. and move the scarf to the clear water basin, and continue back and forth using new, clear, cold water in each basin to swish and rinse, until no bubbles remain. I gently remove the wet scarf, holding a moment over bin to let some excess water drip away. I place the wet scarf on the white towels arranging it so that it's back to square, and as possible, not overlapping onto itself. I gently roll the scarf into the towels, then I unroll, and place on drying rack. Once somewhat dry, I iron, avoiding all hems, being care not to iron over them. Rolled hems will still be damp, so then I place back on the drying rack, to let it completely dry. Mousselines can be washed, but must be ironed while very wet. Otherwise the fabric gets crinkly (which can be remedied by rewetting, and ironing wet).
Good luck!
i have used a dry cleaning spray. I spritz iton a Q-tip and dab the spot and let it dry to a powder before brushing it off. The spray I have currently is made by Goddards.
during the day it's still hot, but yesterday the wind came back and I had to use a jacket while I was out with a friend of mine I love this time of the year!
I can't wait to pass her all my scarves and little treasures (not my Kelly wallet ahah! Or my future Birkin bag!)
It was the same here in Milan last night
Anyway, I really love to read all your comments during the small bits of time I have, I don't write so much here because I'm a young mum and I live very far from my parents (they're in Rome), I take care of my daughter during the day and I start working in the afternoon until I come home at 9-10 pm.. and you know what? I really understand your point of view, living and choosing to not have any babies..
Growing up here in Italy (in my small village near Rome) you would have seen all your friends having 2-3 kids at the age of 25, I'm not joking! Just a small group of them go to the university, but then they're under a terrible pressure to hurry and have husband, wife and babies.
I had a bad moment in my life when I was 25 and I felt so "old" because I didn't have a family or a university diploma yet, because I found my actual job at 23 with a life long term contract (and you know here in Italy it's a miracle to have a job when you are young) but still I felt so empty, and I knew my boyfriend since 2003, so we felt it could bring us joy...
No one told us how hard it is to grow a daughter by ourselves in another city! How it is hard to be judged in a town (milano) where all women start having children at 35-40 years old, and I feel so alone being the only 28 aged mum in my zone!! All my mum friends are 45-50 now! Same age as my mum!
My precious daughter (Leyla) is so similar to me, so she's not a problem being with her, she's now 2 years old and things are going so well because we have a special connection, but I realize that she's different from other kids! I hate (and she too) other kids when they scream, they touch my daughters toys and make her cry, cause she's the one that prefers to play alone and at a certain point involve someone to play with her, but the thing I can't bear is the screamers parents... they don't care about what their kids are doing, thinking just about their own business.
My boyfriend and me are maybe martians?
We can't wait to our daughter to grow up and enjoy all the vacations and beautiful things we like to do, I took Leyla with me in Paris a lot of times at Hermès boutiques too and she enjoys to search for "the horses"
I think that living as a parent and enjoy freedom and shopping can cohexist, but requires a lot of patience, and after my last (and first alone!) trip to Paris, where I discovered how relaxing it can be even to travel alone and enjoy a flight, a private room in the heart of a city, it can be heaven!
So, enjoy every single bit of that freedom! In the while, I'll continuing arguing with the old ladies in my condo telling me "it's time for baby number 2" and "why are you always going around alone! Take your daughter to the park!!" And other things said from strangers [emoji23]
We had a chill here too. That means it was 75 lol! It gave me the opportunity to wear a nice cardigan out to dinner. I was hoping that the restaurant would be be freezing, and it was! Yay!
It was the same here in Milan last night
Anyway, I really love to read all your comments during the small bits of time I have, I don't write so much here because I'm a young mum and I live very far from my parents (they're in Rome), I take care of my daughter during the day and I start working in the afternoon until I come home at 9-10 pm.. and you know what? I really understand your point of view, living and choosing to not have any babies..
Growing up here in Italy (in my small village near Rome) you would have seen all your friends having 2-3 kids at the age of 25, I'm not joking! Just a small group of them go to the university, but then they're under a terrible pressure to hurry and have husband, wife and babies.
I had a bad moment in my life when I was 25 and I felt so "old" because I didn't have a family or a university diploma yet, because I found my actual job at 23 with a life long term contract (and you know here in Italy it's a miracle to have a job when you are young) but still I felt so empty, and I knew my boyfriend since 2003, so we felt it could bring us joy...
No one told us how hard it is to grow a daughter by ourselves in another city! How it is hard to be judged in a town (milano) where all women start having children at 35-40 years old, and I feel so alone being the only 28 aged mum in my zone!! All my mum friends are 45-50 now! Same age as my mum!
My precious daughter (Leyla) is so similar to me, so she's not a problem being with her, she's now 2 years old and things are going so well because we have a special connection, but I realize that she's different from other kids! I hate (and she too) other kids when they scream, they touch my daughters toys and make her cry, cause she's the one that prefers to play alone and at a certain point involve someone to play with her, but the thing I can't bear is the screamers parents... they don't care about what their kids are doing, thinking just about their own business.
My boyfriend and me are maybe martians?
We can't wait to our daughter to grow up and enjoy all the vacations and beautiful things we like to do, I took Leyla with me in Paris a lot of times at Hermès boutiques too and she enjoys to search for "the horses"
I think that living as a parent and enjoy freedom and shopping can cohexist, but requires a lot of patience, and after my last (and first alone!) trip to Paris, where I discovered how relaxing it can be even to travel alone and enjoy a flight, a private room in the heart of a city, it can be heaven!
So, enjoy every single bit of that freedom! In the while, I'll continuing arguing with the old ladies in my condo telling me "it's time for baby number 2" and "why are you always going around alone! Take your daughter to the park!!" And other things said from strangers [emoji23]
