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Welcome to Touch of Class Consignment's first seasonal newsletter. My intentions are to have informative and fun articles for my consigners and customers. I hope you find the information useful!!

Time to revamp your closets for spring!!
It's that time again where we have to take a day to change over our clothes from one season to the other. I thought it would be appropriate to insert some helpful hints here for everyone. In order to care for our clothes garments should always be cleaned before storage. Many foods and beverages leave yellow stains behind as they age. Stains can also attract insects that may damage the fabric while feeding on the stain...ugh!. Either launder or dry clean all clothing prior to storage. Use only appropriate laundry detergents for washing. Avoid using soap, chlorine bleach, starch, garment sizing, or fabric softeners. Rinse all washed garments thoroughly. If some items require the use of a fabric softener before wearing again, wait until the garments are unpacked at the end of seasonal storage. You can put them through a rinse or dry cycle with the added fabric softener prior to returning the items to use. Avoid storage space where garments can be exposed to potential problems, like the heat of an attic, moisture of a basement, or the grease and fumes of a garage. Any storage area should be cleaned and vacuumed before storing clothes. Do not allow the stored items exposure to sunlight or artificial light, which can cause some dyes to fade or yellow.

Do not use plastic bags for storing clothes. The plastic prevents air circulation, and allows moisture to collect and mildew may form....thus causing the article to have mold spores and that dreaded musty smell. It´s important to allow all fabrics to breathe. Use packing materials that also breathe, like white tissue paper or clean sheets/pillow cases. Suitcases make great temporary storage containers. By placing folded items inside pillowcases or sheets, they can be easily removed when the suitcases are needed for travel. For flat storage, fold as little as necessary, and fold on seams as much as possible. Don´t overstuff your storage container. If storage space at home is insufficient, talk to your local dry cleaner. Some companies offer seasonal garment storage.

Digging for Gold & Sterling!
As a woman who loves jewelry and nice things, I know that a good many of you like it too. Did you know that I buy your unwanted, mis-matched earring(s), kinked chains, rings, pins and watches in gold and sterling? Not only do I look for jewelry but sterling pieces, antique pottery and more. So make it a point when you change over your clothes to do some spring cleaning in your jewelry box ....and who knows you might find a gold mine just waiting to be mined. With the money you make from your old unwanted pieces you can put it toward your vacation this summer or purchase new pieces to replace them. Call to make an appointment or just bring them with you the next time you visit.

In House Parties
Did you Know?.... To make things more fun, Touch of Class also has private clothing and jewelry parties. Big discounts and private shopping make this a fun and intimate experience for friends, families and professional groups. We do the writing of the invitations, you send them out either via email, mail or handout. We provide the wine, you bring the cheese and crackers. What you receive is $25 plus 10% of the sales from your friends to use toward your purchases....or if you like you can send it as a donation to your favorite charity. This is a great way to have a night out with your friends......or to have a fundraiser. If you would like to book a date or more information give us a call.

NEW ARRIVALS *St. John Turquoise ruffled sweater size small *2 -Elle Tahari Baby Doll Tunic's - XS *Coach purses in leather - red, blue, brown, canvas, straw and signature totes in black and one in pink stripe....cosmetic bags, wristlets....all beautiful, in style and waiting for a new home!! *New Watches & Jewelry have arrived from NY as well!! *And don't forget we have a great selection of prom gown, mother of the bride or groom and wedding attendance dresses. Sundresses are in as well. So come and get yours. I wish you all a good and playful summer!

Sincerely,
Nita Maccallum
Touch of Class Consignment