You may have more luck posting this is the laundry forum (there are some real laundry gurus there). I would want more information about these sweaters. What material are they? Cashmere? Silk? Are the embellished with something? I personally love Vaska Herbatergent (I have the lavender one) for my fine washables but I also have the Laundress Wool/Cashmere. I'm not a huge fan of the Laundress line but the wool/cashmere really does do a beautiful job. http://store.thelaundress.com/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=TL&Category_Code=135woolCash Here is a link that might be useful: Vaska

Oh, that is really nice. I hope to someday be able to knit like that. I have made 2 sweaters, one for an adult and one for a toddler. But they have mistakes in them, but not bad for my first ones. My husband says you would never even know there were mistakes, but I know. I am going to try again though, practice makes perfect!! I just love it when you all put your pictures in here for us all to admire. It inspires me!

Gudang, a lot of people here on this forum started with a heavy dense soil mix, often with compost and other soil components - because that is what is commonly available. Then they noticed that their plants are start to suffer at one point and came here for advise. Al (Tapla) has relentlessly taught the concept for better soil mix, fertilizing, pruning, repotting and many other topics. Most made an effort to follow in his foot steps and found his teachings to be invaluable and succeeded in keeping their plants flourishing. In short, he has a lot of credibility here. Not only that they have subsequently helped others because they understood the concept that no book can offer. Whereas you have yet to offer sound advice with evidence of success. First you have to build and establish your credibility - show your work and explain not only what but also how and why. For example, terms like less porous and more porous does not make any sense - more or less compared to what?

To stay near Columbia, try Aloft. It is quite close and simple but new. A lot of bedraggled hotels in the area. Also check out AirBnB. As far as shows, I would read the reviews carefully, as it is such a personal thing. My favorite recent one was Three Tall Women, but I think that is gone. Come From Away was just a little too saccharine for me but it may be because I was in NYC for 9/11 and I just can't see it in song, even from the uplifting Gander vantage point. If you have not seen them, I'd consider Hamilton (because it is kind of a must-see to me), Beautiful (because the Carole King music is super and I the true life story is interesting), Kinky Boots (i loved the movie, too, but the music is totally different for the show... I thought the show was fun and funny), Wicked (great music, some humor), and Dear Evan Hansen (modern, touching, great perf by the lead, but more for teens perhaps). I am a huge Downton Abbey fan but have not done this yet https://www.downtonexhibition.com/ Also, I prefer the MOMA somewhat to the Met, and I think they have better dining too. : )