Well, I never thought this was going to happen, but I'm using cloth handkerchiefs and loving them! A friend cleaned out her aged mother's home and gave me new pack of three floral-polka dot cotton hankies. They were really cute, but I'd never used cloth handkerchiefs in my life! I guess of reusing a handkerchief so much just wasn't appealing to me. However, I've always looking for ways to save the earth a little more, so I gave them a try...and I'm hooked! Nothing more snazzy and elegant than pulling out a cute polka dot square to dab your nose with....sure beats a crusty, wadded up Kleenex. I put them in the wash every week or every few days and they're holding up great. If I'm sick with a cold I sure will reach for the disposable tissue box, but for everyday sniffles my hankies are marvelous. Not to mention, the number of unsightly tissues floating around in my purse and hiding in my pockets have been significantly reduced.

So....do you think they are a legitimate accessory? I found these super cute ones on Amazon and am thinking of increasing my collection! (I'm a huge fan of plaids, stripes, and graphic prints, can you tell?)