There are certain things that I just cannot resist. Embroidered or lace trimmed linens are one of those things. Tablecloths, handtowels, handkerchiefs ~ I’m not picky. I prefer white on white but that isn’t necessarily a hardfast requirement. Old, new, neglected or much loved. I especially like picking them up on travels, as a memento of a place visited.
I had to travel to Costa Rica for work and on my last day there I took the afternoon off to do a little shopping. Across the street from my hotel was a modern shopping center and my goal was shoes. Instead I found a gorgeous silk embroidered tablecloth and spent my entire souvenir budget on it.
I also like to pick up handkerchiefs in antique stores. They are plentiful and generally just a few dollars. I use them as coasters or place them under objects (the rabbit above, athough you can’t quite tell from the picture, is resting on one).
You would be surprised where you can find such treasures; in one of my bathrooms I made a curtain out of a small, cutwork tablecloth that I bought at K-Mart (Thank you Martha Stewart).
I also love sparkly things but that’s another post for another time….
Your photos remind me of those in Victoria Magazine. What a wonderful magazine that was during its first 10 years! Anyway, they are wonderful and inspiring.
I loved Victoria Magazine. They had a photographer with a Japanese name – his work was incredible so thank you for a huge compliment. I’m working on my skills :o) You should see all the pictures I DON’T post.