Our grandmothers understood that aprons can be functional fun AND fashionable at the same time. From flour sacks to gossamer, these pieces of the past protected clothing from splatters and dirt....and they still do. Let's take a look at aprons past and present, and what to do with them when you're not wearing them.

Before paper factories began mass-producing paper tissues to wipe our eyes and blow our noses, there were handkerchiefs, also known as hankies. They've always been linked to romance, and since it's February, it's the perfect time to explore the history of the hankie. From delicate and dainty to sturdy and serviceable, these squares of cloth were a mainstay for men and women to carry with them until very recently.  Whatever happened to hankies? And what can you do with any squares you may have inherited or picked up on a whim?