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Free Last Minute Christmas Shopping?

2009-12-17T22:25:00.006-06:00

It's about that time when panic is starting to set in...Christmas is a week away! Don't fret--Boozetique Basement offers FREE personal bargain shopping services. We get the details from you of what to look for and stay in your budget. We then send you pictures of what we find and if you approve we send it your way. Even if you live outside the metro New Orleans area we offer our free services. Go to www.boozetiquebasement.com/shop_for_me.html and fill out our shop for me for free form and we will get started right away for you!

How To Remove: A Red Wine Stain

2009-10-07T11:11:00.004-05:00

If you don't have the Wine Away around or weren't able to grab it in time, follow these easy steps.

Compliments of www.RealSimple.com.
Video and picture link: http://www.realsimple.com/home-organizing/cleaning/stain-removal/remove-red-wine-stain-00000000002315/index.html

What You Need
Large bowl, clean cloth, cool water, salt, pot holder, boiling water, vinegar
Follow These Five Easy Steps

How To: Remove a Red Wine Stain Step 1
Blot the stain
Drape the stained fabric over an empty bowl, centering the stain within the rim. Using a clean, dry cloth, dab at the stain to absorb excess liquid. Don’t rub, which can set the stain.

How To: Remove a Red Wine Stain Step 2
Pour cool water on stain
Be sure you cover the entire stain with water.

How To: Remove a Red Wine Stain Step 3
Cover with salt
Saturate the stain with a generous amount of salt and let sit until the salt begins to absorb the stain (it will start to turn pink). The sooner salt is applied, the easier it will be to lift the stain.

How To: Remove a Red Wine Stain Step 4
Boil water and pour
Slowly—and carefully—pour boiling water onto the stain from a height of about six to
eight inches. Let sit until the stain lifts.

How To: Remove a Red Wine Stain Step 5
Soak in vinegar mix and wash
If the stain doesn't come out after following the steps above, soak the cloth in a solution of one part vinegar to two parts water. Once the stain lightens, launder the item as usual.
Tip: Avoid putting the cloth in the dryer until the stain is completely removed. The heat will cause the stain to set.

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Do you wear white below the waist after Labor Day?

2009-09-19T23:28:00.003-05:00

Do you wear white below the waist after Labor Day? There are many fashion rules that people don't follow these days but is this one of them? Let us know on our new "The Fashion Pulse" section of our website. It's all part of the launch of our new and improved website! http://www.boozetiquebasement.citymax.com/polls.html

We are very excited to launch our new site to you! We hope you like it. If you have feedback for us about the site, please do not hesitate to let us know. Our new "Feedback" section allows you to share your thoughts with us. We want to hear from you! Honest.

Our Shop For Me section allows you to send us requests. What bargains you are looking for? We promise to begin our search within 24 hours. You can still become a Boozetique Beauty by signing up for our newsletter. Past members, we have converted you to the new site so no need to sign up again.

For you wine-os out there, we will start a new section in a couple of months that will give you recommendations and all the latest on whites, reds, zin, blush and champagne. We will let you know when to look for it and maybe even share some pictures from wine country.

Fall is a great shopping season! We look forward to shopping with you and for you!

Cheers,
Boozetique Basement

August Shopping!

2009-08-06T15:22:00.002-05:00

Now is a great time to cash in as stores cash out. As stores begin to make room for fall fashion don't forget to check the clearance racks for summer fun. In many parts of the country there will still be summer like temperatures for three more months so now is the time to buy if you have been putting off buying new shorts. Also, if you are going on a tropical vacation in the fall like so many of us do-don't wait till the last minute to buy swimsuits and accessories. These items will be increasingly harder to find, as we get closer to winter. Back to school sales are another great way to take advantage of these kinds of sales. Most schools across the country will be back in session by the end of this month so take advantage and have fun! Happy Shopping!