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Laundry is one of my favorite subjects. . . When it's done like this. We're lucky enough to have fresh air and sunshine and a clothesline. Later in the season the air will be as hot as an automatic dryer. But on a mild day like this I can strip a bed at 8:30 and have it washed, hung, damp dry, and all ironed by 10:30 with plenty of time in-between to read a few blogs! The trick is to catch the linens damp for ironing so that the pressing is a breeze. It's a bit like cooking. You just have to stay with it (or at least have it in mind) until it's done. For those of you who hate ironing, all I can say is I feel that way about cooking! I have grandkiddos coming in a few days, so my guest room nursery, which is also my linen room, needs a bit of clearing out. That always gets me messing with some pretty linens and laces. All in all, not a bad way for me to spend a morning. I hope you're loving some Summer air! Ciao! for now! Jacqueline *P.S. I hope you'll follow me over to My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia Faded Charm Savvy Southern Style A Beach Cottage My Romantic Home

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I love an afternoon of junking with nothing in mind but to find fabulous. That afternoon doesn't happen all that often, but it's great therapy when it does. I was lucky with linens this time, and got a small bundle, one piece at a time, here and there. This creamy chenille spread is in almost perfect condition and is quite old. The little puffs on it are smaller and more numerous than the later "popcorn" bedspreads. I'm often asked to post about my method for whitening linens. Rule number one is to buy in good condition in the first place. I then do a normal gentle wash with a little whitener like Clorox 2 or Oxyclean. That's often all that is needed. When I launder this piece it will lose its lovely creamy patina. One of my exciting finds was a pair of tatted pillowcases. Tatting is a different method from crochet. It's done with a shuttle rather than a hook, and is rarer to find. Lace is often referred to as "tatting" as a general term, as I found in the newest Fleamarket Style magazine. But tatting has it's own consistent look which is less varied than knitting or crochet. Here is a close-up of the inset. And another close-up of the hem. It's delicacy is most suited for baby clothes and handkerchiefs. Fewer women mastered the technique. I'm not beyond picking up single pillowslips in white if I find an unusual feature at a bargain price because I also love a mix of linens on a bed. This one was a fun find with an unusual crocheted pattern trim. But I often find less than perfect pieces that merit an investment in repairs and treatment. Either the problems are minor, or the lace can be salvaged. All the flaws in this pure linen runner are found on the same corner and may be easy to resolve. The small stains will likely need a long soak with a whitener to remove. Twenty four hours or more if needed. A couple of stiches are all that's needed for the trim. My little bundles accumulate until I have enough time and stock to clean and iron them in batches. I find them cheery to have around just as they are. Another imperfect sample worthy of investment is this short, quite old curtain panel. Its stains may never be completely removed, but at two dollars it's worth the risk. Even in poor condition it makes a pleasing display peeking out of a drawer or bunched in a basket. Hanging, it's imperfections may be hidden in folds. A little Holly Sugar sack with a faded motif. It's always wonderful to find things shop or gift ready, as these snowy hand towels. And in pairs! My favorite find was this pair of pristine towels with green worked details. Maybe you can spot their individual differences at a glance. This one is the prototype. It's mate has details in a lighter thread. The worker had to switch threads even for the body of the design on the left. Coming up short of the planned material was merely a signal to move on with what was at hand, with a beautiful result. A good lesson for life. And hem work is different. To me this little pair of towels embodies everything I love about old textiles. Art, quality, innovation, economy, skill, practicality, uniqueness, and beauty. Collecting linen is one of the joys of my life. Thanks for sitting through the lesson! Ciao! for now! Jacqueline Join me at Faded Charm for White Wednesday! And A Beach Cottage for Good Life Wednesday

Reversible linen duvet cover from softened melange bluish green and off-white or striped linen. Washed linen duvet / doona cover / quilt cover will be perfect as summer duvet too. Double, Queen, King, Cal King bedding, custom sizes bed linen. This reversible elegant comforter cover is sewn from melange bluish green linen on up-side and off-white or striped linen on other. Melange linen, woven from bluish green and off-white threads, highlights the softness and coziness of linen. Softly wrinkled linen texture and fresh tones will inspire calm and relaxation. Linen fabric used was specially washed and tumble-dried in order to get softness and feeling of comfort and coziness. And no more ironing, never, just leave as it is ... linen speaks for itself. OTHER CHARACTERISTICS: • Listing is for duvet cover. • 100% stone washed high quality European linen (~200 g/m2 or ~8 oz/yd2). • Button closure. If prefer zipper at bottom, please indicate in the note. • French seams. • Seamless; only US KING sizes may have decorative flat seams across. • Four inner ties to keep your comforter/duvet from shifting. • Color: its made from two patterns - melange bluish green (some people call it blue) and undyed off-white (with a tint of yellow), bleached white or striped. Bluish green can be replaced by melange yellow or melange light grey. • Care: machine washable 104°F/40°C, dries fast and will not shrink further, no ironing needed. • Homemade in Lithuania. COURIER SHIPPING for standard shipping price - available for non-Europe buyers - USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, S.Korea, etc. - your parcel will arrive within 5-8 days and safe from get lost on its way. SIZES (Width x Length): US TWIN 66x86" | 168x218cm US TWIN XL 66x90" | 168x229cm US FULL/DOUBLE 80x80” | 201x201cm US QUEEN 90x88” | 229x224cm US KING 102x90” | 259x229cm US CALIFORNIA KING 104x94” | 264x239cm US CAL KING + 116x98" | 295x249cm US CAL KING ++ 120x98" | 305x249cm UK SINGLE 135x200cm | 53x79" SINGLE 140x200cm | 55x79” IKEA SINGLE 150x200cm | 59x79” DOUBLE 200x200cm | 79x79” UK KING 225x220cm | 89x87” EU KING 240x220cm | 94.5x87” SUPER KING 260x220cm | 102x87” 150x220cm | 59x87” 160x220cm | 63x87” 180x220cm | 71x87” 200x220cm | 79x87” AU SINGLE 140x210cm | 55x83” AU KING SINGLE 160x210cm | 63x83” AU DOUBLE 180x210cm | 71x83” AU QUEEN 210x210cm | 83x83” AU KING 245x210cm | 96x83” JAP SINGLE 150x210cm | 59x83" JAP SEMI-DOUBLE 165x200cm | 65x79" JAP DOUBLE 190x210cm | 75x83" JAP QUEEN 210x210cm | 83x83" JAP KING 230×210cm | 90x83" ********** If you need pillowcases of the same design: https://www.etsy.com/listing/592638039/melange-linen-pillowcase-reversible-euro?ref=shop_home_active_1 Perfect ruffled pillow cases for more romantic look: https://www.etsy.com/listing/796018749/ruffled-linen-pillow-case-reversible?ref=shop_home_active_1&frs=1 Maybe you are interested in duvet set: https://www.etsy.com/listing/578638118/melange-linen-reversible-duvet-set-in?ref=shop_home_active_1 For melange bluish green linen flat sheets: https://www.etsy.com/listing/536805005/heavy-linen-sheets-from-melange-linen?ref=shop_home_active_10 For the melange bluish green linen fitted sheet (select melange green): https://www.etsy.com/listing/546417965/grey-linen-fitted-sheet-deep-pocket?ref=listing_published_alert ********** I ADORE LINEN AS: • Linen is the fabric that become better with years – softer, smoother, more lustrous and cozy. • Wrinkled texture provides a light massaging effect and stimulates your blood flow. • It is not known to cause allergies. • It is a breathable – linen bedding is warm and cozy in winter and comfortably cool in the summer nights. • It is highly absorbent – absorbs superfluous moisture much more effectively than cotton does. • It is inherently antimicrobial and resistant to fungi. • It is environmentally friendly – linen is fully biodegradable, renewable and needs no irrigation. DejavuLinen - try it, feel it and you’ll crave for more. Thank you for your time. Dangira back to my shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DejavuLinen ********** 2020© All listing design, images, photo, descriptions are copyright and property of DejavuLinen.

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[All Photos - The Grower's Daughter] This past weekend, I took a trip out to one of the largest antique shows in Canada. It's held about an hour from our place so it was barely a trip at all, but it felt kind of like a road trip: The anticipation of what you'll bring home, the getting up while it's dark, the early morning, peaceful drive, and the good coffee and donuts. Road trip. Though there are some highlights from the show coming later, I wanted to share one specific booth with you. It was one of my two favourites of the entire show, and, you'll soon see why. It's actually kind of funny because the brilliant woman behind the booth happens to be someone who I see, quite regularly, at a local auction. In fact, I can often expect some competitive bidding from her on certain items I love. I figured she was just a typical dealer with good taste... then I saw her booth. It's filled with the most gorgeous mix of vintage linens, rustic garden ware, French antiques and just a hint of industrial chic. Gorgeous. Take a peak inside this lovely booth belonging to Joanne Price of Feathers. I thought it was a good find worth sharing. 

I tend to use hard working linens on my everyday table. And because I actually prefer the look, plain hefty linen with a nice weave gets more of a workout around here. But special occasions can call for a bit more. And I also love pulling out the folded stacks for a beautiful airing for no other reason than to enjoy their beauty. Isn't this eyelet monogram interesting? I love cutwork embroidery a lot too. Both white on white, and the more tonal whites with ecru thread. Decisions, decisions! These are all smaller tablesquares to use either on a smaller table or chair back, or laid over a larger cloth to show it off in the center. I love the look of layered linen. More details. Here's a closer look at the linen cloth with the crochet hem. It has an inset circle of lace in the center as well. I thought I would show you one of my dressiest tablecloths. You may have noticed it on my table before. It's vintage Quaker Lace, but with a difference. . . . Most Quaker Lace is made from cotton thread. Mine is all silk, which gives it a beautiful sheen and a nice springy texture. I've never seen another like it. I must tell you, choosing linens is a great way to start the day! I hope your day is off to a good start too! Happy Spring Weekend! Jacqueline Join me at The Rosegarden in Malevik~Saturday Show Off

Baby clothes are like little handmade bouquets. Intricate and soft with delicate folds like petals. Awesome in detail. Cheerful as roses. And hardly a winter goes by that I don't yearn for silky yarn and knitting needles to grow a cozy sweater from. Beds of coverlets and throws banish the winter chill. Isn't lace like a blooming winter garden? Does "sew" derive from "sow"? Vining ruffles and pintucks adorn the nursery walls. Who needs to wait for spring? . . . I hope you enjoyed my nursery garden! Jacqueline Join me at Faded Charm White Wednesday

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Finding a pile of cast off ivory china in a thrift store is a good enough occasion for a white celebration! I've never seen this particular pattern before, and it isn't as sturdy or dear as my Wedgewood or even my Rose Point dishes by Steubenville. But all the better! I can use these more freely. With the exception of a large platter, all the pieces in the set are smaller. Not a dinner plate in the bunch. But there are seven soup bowls, and eight of these alluring square salad plates to mix and match with the other patterns. Four berry bowls and a smattering of butter plates and a cereal bowl round it all out. I never gave it a second thought before grabbing it all up! White roses and monogrammed linen dress it all up. I couldn't resist including my flea market ivory serving knife and fork to go with the theme! An old wire dish drainer brings it all back down to earth. . . . I even love the little maker's mark on the back. Berry bowl, and bread and butter plate. Wouldn't those plates look sweet with some pretty little sandwiches on them? Anyway, thanks for popping in for a look! So nice that you stopped by for a visit. I can't believe we're already looking to the weekend again! Hope it's good! Jacqueline Join me at Between Naps on the Porch~Tablescape Thursday Savvy Southern Style~Wow Us Wednesday French Country Cottage~Feathered Nest Friday My Romantic Home~Show & Tell

Ne pas s'appauvrir. Penser que l'on a fait une bonne affaire. Se faire plaisir. Voilà ce que j'ai réuni cet été dans une ambiance tout à fait agréable. Rose Ocre Bleu Brillante Ces petites pinces m'ont été offertes ,la petite dame pensait les mettre à la poubelle. Mr Manon est toujours surpris que l'on me fasse des cadeaux si souvent,mais il est là pour le voir..

sitting with my parents and uncle steve in the kitchen an hour before we leave for the party and i’ve been going through pinterest while we chat. it’s led to this little compilation of …