Linens were apart of a young girls dowry when we reflect back in time…
Items she brought into a marriage.
Monogramming linens were usually a sign of affluence in families.
Monogramming linens were usually a sign of affluence in families.
Neither of which I grew up with!!!
Specific cabinetry pieces were made to hold the family house linens… I love that!
When I started collecting pieces for our country house I found some fabulous imported european pine pieces that were from the 1800’s.
When I found this piece I was smitten…
It is a 1800’s Housekeeping cuboard
This is where I keep our family linens!
This is where I keep our family linens!
The beauty of it is I have plenty of space to organize my linens. I have so many linens… Most are still packed because we are renovating.
Future pantry light!
*LOVE* Vintage ticking…
I have several upholstery projects waiting for this.
I tag and write the yardage so I know at a glance with out unfolding!
Vintage Belgium linens all whites!
This was a vintage chenille slipcover I LOVED it, turned out beautiful…
It was on the down sofa in the master bedroom at our old beach house…
The curtains are vintage too…monogrammed Belgium linen sheets
*R* is for Romance…
*P*
Is for baby Peterson years ago…
I used this photo of my baby for announcing my new opening of Buckingham Mercantile…
Vintage linens are for everyday… use them and enjoy a some lux.
xo,
me
Have a beautiful weekend!
Hope over and visit my post today Saturday’ Designing with vintage at Second Shout Out
Do some vintage linen shopping!
Your linens are amazing – just love the vintage Belgium linens and the gorgeous monograms!
I have Slipcovered my living room chairs in French vintage linens. I adore the all white look. When you're ready, that new pantry light will be stunning.
oh my gosh…so beautiful… love the French ticking and the monogram linen.