Batik Egg Decorating Classes by Mary Nejdl in Cedar Rapids
Folk art batik wax resist egg decorating offered March 17 with two three hour sessions at 9 am and 1 pm at Hus Memorial Presbyterian Church Cedar Rapids. Master artist Nejdl teaches centuries old Czech Slovak Batik with wax and dye. Registration $30, limited space, contact Jan Stoffer at 319 362 8200 or jan NCSML.org.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Mary Neidl
Hus Memorial Presbyterian Church
Schaeffer
Nejdl
Jan Stoffer
Jan
Ncsml.org
Linn County Fair Queen Contest Seeks 2012 Candidates
The Linn County Fair Association invites 16 to 21 year old Linn County women active in at least one service organization to apply for the 2012 Linn County Fair Queen contest. Finalists crowned June 27 with applications due May 15 at the Marion Extension Office or by mail. details online and via contact persons Jennifer Dunn and Kathy Clemens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
Make a tool kit a staple of your wardrobe
A fashion writer notes that a small on hand toolkit saves time on wardrobe emergencies. It highlights simple, affordable tools for quick alterations and repairs, encouraging readers to assemble a compact set for closet maintenance.
Quick home hacks for sweater pills shoes and shirts
Home keepers can curb pilling with a $10 sweater shaver that lifts pills into a lint catcher. Leather sponges restore shine to worn shoes using mild oils, while a portable steamer under $30 smooths wrinkles. knits and wool respond well, but severely damaged items may not be saved.
Clever DIY storage tips for boots and scarves
Roll magazines to fill boot shafts for upright shape and crease control. Wine bottles can substitute but pose hazards on high shelves. Use towel racks inside doors or walls to hang scarves, with shower rings increasing capacity. Store delicate scarves separately while casual ones stay visible and wrinkle free.
Building a Personal Emergency Wardrobe Kit
A compact in-hand kit helps fix wardrobe mishaps while on the go. Pack blister block fashion tape safety pins stain stick clear nail polish bobby pins nail clippers and add ponytail holders blotting papers tweezers if space allows. Keep the kit slim enough to fit a handbag.
Pippa Middleton effect reshapes bridesmaids fashion trends
In the wake of the royal wedding many brides are choosing individual, flexible styles for bridesmaids. Shorter dresses and pockets are popular, with bridesmaids picking their own dress styles within a shared color palette. The trend favors personal fit over tradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pippa Middleton
Kate Middleton
Fashionista.com
Pippa
Rush
Mom
Grandma
Anna Kelly
J Major
Charlotte
N.C
Yesteryear
Carrie Goldberg
Martha Stewart Weddings Magazine
Goldberg
Also Mentioned on This Page
Susan G. Komen
Kancer
Kim
Summit Schools
Regent St. Nic
Cedar Rapids Mount Mercy University
Jane Gilmor
Cedar Rapids Museum
Linn County Fair
Queens
Nek
Sally McGraw
Minneapolis
Star Tribune
Storage Solutions
Cristina Bolling McClatchy
Mandy Case
Fort Mill
D.C
Fort Mill High School
Case
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!