This is Wilbur, my client’s family teddy bear. He visited the beach house one summer and ended up hibernating there through winter. He was hanging out with some insects and skipped a bath or two. We gave him a surface clean and personalised treatment with our natural bacteria & virus destroying, ozone sanitising & deodorising…
read moreWe all love a bit of silk. When exposed to high heat or agitated in water, silk fibres constrict and the fabric shrinks (how much depends upon the type of silk and conditions). Silk ties and foulards need to be dry cleaned to retain their lustre and shape. Hand rolled edges (pictured) are an artisanal…
read moreEmbroidery is an ancient art form evolving from religious roots, to flourishing in royal courts and becoming a domestic craft. It adds texture and dimension to a garment. Every now and then, a piece of embroidery is so exquisite, it quietly commands attention for its beauty. Can’t talk, busy appreciating this drop dead gorgeous cashmere,…
read moreOne of my customers, whose wardrobe I have cared for over 20 years, buys exquisitely tailored pieces of pre-loved clothing. Her latest, this woollen
read moreCan you see the pulled thread in this lovely jumper? No? Me neither. We restored it to its original condition. Be super careful with your jewellery, watches and belt and bag buckles when wearing your favourite jumpers. And, should the worst happen, come see us, we’ll lovingly restore your pieces.
read moreSilk satin feels soft to the touch but is remarkably durable due to long strong interwoven fibres. Despite its inherent strength, we still recommend treading lightly and water proofing to protect silk satin covered shoes from errant liquid. We have an assortment of techniques to help restore scuffs and marks, though not all can be…
read moreThe countdown has started to the 2024 AFL Brownlow Medal event on Monday, 23 September. For over a decade Irenes’s has been primping, pressing and preparing outfits for a number of the attendees. Who will win this year? The red carpet outfits, as always, of course!
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