I had the opportunity to talk to Yvonne on the Yvonne Kandi Radio Show about Happy Hanky handkerchiefs. Have a listen….(about 15 minutes 22 seconds into the broadcast)…

http://www.theyvonnekandishow.com/posts/41540

Wishing everyone love, happiness and health in 2011.

Just finishing up at a photo shoot for Happy Hanky and thought I would share one of the shots with you! I love how a professional photographer can capture the color and texture of the handkerchiefs. It really shows the uniqueness of each handkerchief !  

 

I love wearing Happy Hanky handkerchiefs as bracelets! Many of you have probably seen me rocking the hanky bracelet at events…usually with a fun brooch attached. Louis Vuitton is going retro with their own version of the handkerchief bracelet with a gold clasp. I like their take but I have to admit that I love the idea of picking out my own handmade Happy Hanky and looking for a vintage brooch to clip in the middle! I know I’m partial to my own line but, my frugal ladies, one Louis Vuitton handkerchief bracelet costs $125 and a Happy Hanky handkerchief bracelet costs $15!

    

Louis Vuitton bracelet picture from December 2010 issue of Marie Claire magazine, p62.

This Saturday, November 27th is the first-ever Small Business Saturday: a day to honor the businesses we love. Local shops and restaurants employ our neighbors and reinvest our money close to home. These businesses are the heartbeat of our communities and local economies – so join the Movement, spread the word, and show some love to your favorite local businesses! Visit the Small Business Saturday facebook page for more information.  

Thanks to everyone who supports small business like Happy Hanky all year long!

It’s no secret that I’m a huge Mad Men fan so needless to say I was super excited when Kara Birkenstock, TV host  and owner of YourGalKara, mentioned  Happy Hanky handkerchiefs as one of the retro-chic fashion items that are quintessential of Mad Men style. Kara can be heard on the Pete & Brenda radio show outside Atlanta, GA and it can be seen on her blog  http://yourgalkara.com/. Check out some of the other items that she recommends as well…Since I already have a handkerchief I think I will be buying one of those compacts!

Believe it or not there are actual rules to handkerchief usage. Follow these simple rules so you are not guilty of a hanky faux pas!

1. First, always start the day with a clean, ironed and neatly folded handkerchief. After the handkerchief is used, it is acceptable to stuff the handkerchief back into a handbag or pocket without being folded.

2. Cover your mouth and nose with your handkerchief when you sneeze. If you really want to be proper, give your handkerchief a little shake before bringing it up to your face.

3. It is extremely chivalrous for a man to offer a lady his handkerchief, however he should only do so when the handkerchief is clean and unused.

I love getting hanky inspiration from all over and when I saw this napkin table-runner idea I immediately thought of handkerchiefs. I think it would be so lovely to use different handkerchiefs to create a table runner. Use one handkerchief under a cake plate when your serving an apple streussel to guests. And why stop at a table-runner? Why not swap out doilies for handkerchiefs? A hanky would look great under a vinatge lamp on a tiny nightstand.

I often receive inquiries from customers on how to care for their hanky collection. Here is what I recommend for washing your new and vintage handkerchiefs:

1. Hand-wash your handkerchiefs in warm water and a gentle detergent.

2. Hang the handkerchiefs and allow them to air-dry or tumble in dryer on warm setting.

3. If you are storing your hankies, line a plastic air-tight storage container with acid-free tissue paper and roll each hanky in the tissue paper. Store the container in a cool, dry closet and make sure they are out of direct sunlight which may deteriorate the fabric.