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Pimpernel Le Poulet Black & White Rooster Placemats

(Just click on the picture above to go to my eBay store with items for your home and my ribbon loop fringe.) This vintage boxed set of Pimpernel corked back placemats are the perfect accent for your farmhouse kitchen or... Continue reading

Posted Apr 23, 2013 at Linens and Laurel

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Vintage Initials Used for Monogramming Coats

Many years ago I purchased a lot of initials that were most likely from a furrier shop. Even those retailers sold other fine coats. These would have been sewn inside on the lining. Imagine the glamor of a very special... Continue reading

Posted Jan 23, 2013 at Linens and Laurel

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The Macey Hook & Eye

Ms. Susie over at 1st Floor Flat is a bit under the weather and not from the snow storm that has chilled England. Nothing alarming, just enough to keep her off her feet for a few days. I’ve been promising... Continue reading

Posted Jan 22, 2013 at Linens and Laurel

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Paper Flowers and a Cinnamon Stick Candle Holder

Our son decided he was going to move the desk that has held my odds and ends of sewing and crafting supplies into his room. It’s a small piece of old Ethan Allen that a neighbor was tossing 15 years... Continue reading

Posted Jan 21, 2013 at Linens and Laurel

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Ribbon loop fringe made in the old style is our specialty. Vintage and new sewing notions. We offer sewing patterns, fabric, sewing trims, sequin appliques, and assorted sizes of tassels for mixed media and sewing! Look for interesting buttons in our bits and pieces. Continue reading

Posted Apr 5, 2012 at Boutique

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Spring Colors

Spring promises renewal. Trees and plants begin budding with an agreement for the flowers and food to appear soon. It the season of declutter, cleaning and starting fresh. It is a time for colors like these… I’m joining in for... Continue reading

Posted Apr 4, 2012 at Linens and Laurel

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Green Treasures

Our community is having a garage/yard sale at the end of April and I am getting a big head start on clearing things out. Look what I found! Gorgeous green paper that has been distressed to look very old OR... Continue reading

Posted Mar 16, 2012 at Linens and Laurel

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Rain

At last! When we first moved here a year ago, we were astonished that it could rain non-stop for six months. This year there has been none…until yesterday. It is now considered a storm, this drizzle along the coast and... Continue reading

Posted Mar 14, 2012 at Linens and Laurel

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Pink Saturday Goes Green

Since I am generally unaware of the date, Pink Saturday as St. Patrick’s Day totally confused me this week. So, I’m sharing a collage of Pink Saturday participant’s greens which covers both colors. Hope you enjoy! And, the winner of... Continue reading

Posted Mar 9, 2012 at Linens and Laurel

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If I win the lottery

I was talking to a friend yesterday and she asked me if I ever played, “If I win the lottery…? Of course I do! My sister and I play it each time we get together. Of course, our big plan... Continue reading

Posted Mar 8, 2012 at Linens and Laurel

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Vintage Shell Embellished Cigar Box

I found this box in Winter Park, Florida at an estate sale many years ago. I’m not sure of the age, but it certainly is vintage. Possibly someone knows when it was popular to add a mirror, trim and lining... Continue reading

Posted Mar 6, 2012 at Linens and Laurel

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Spring Clean Up

Another little outdoor area is complete! Our vintage chicken crate we rescued from a barn in Pennsylvania at least twenty years ago has traveled with us from coast to coast. It is part of the family now. The zinc planters... Continue reading

Posted Mar 6, 2012 at Linens and Laurel

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I will finish this afghan…I will …

Last week I shared my new ironing board cover find with four of my Japanese crochet flowers all pinned on as IF there would be blocking going on in this home all week. Here I am, ready to share a... Continue reading

Posted Mar 5, 2012 at Linens and Laurel

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Robin, we are in a (gorgeous) rental in Fremont. We are, desperately, I might add, looking for something near Sunnyvale, Mountain View, that doesn't require a chain link fence and guard dogs AND our entire paycheck.

Commented Mar 3, 2012 on What do you want your blog to be when it grows up? at Linens and Laurel

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Ah, lottery winnings. Definitely a must on the list before a move to California. Good point. We left that off the list and are feeling the impact.

Commented Mar 2, 2012 on What do you want your blog to be when it grows up? at Linens and Laurel

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What do you want your blog to be when it grows up?

When I first started blogging, I thought my blog was all about me. Now it is all about the inspiration I get from others. While gathering content for a post requires me to do something to have something to say,... Continue reading

Posted Mar 2, 2012 at Linens and Laurel

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Comfort Food–Chicken Pot Pie

It is cold and rainy here in California and snow and ice stormy for my family in New York. The perfect setting for comfort food on both coasts. My husband said he has been waiting 25 years for me to... Continue reading

Posted Mar 1, 2012 at Linens and Laurel

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White Ruffled Tablecloth

When we lived in Dallas, I not only sold at McKinney Trade Days, relative of the great Tyler Trade Days, I did holiday shows. My tables were covered in white which means I had lots of white table cloths. Since... Continue reading

Posted Feb 29, 2012 at Linens and Laurel

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Outdoors for Wednesday

It is time to clean up for spring and planting and I need motivation. A new post each Wednesday works for me. Something will be pruned for photos. The geraniums lasted over the winter. There is probably a prescribed pruning... Continue reading

Posted Feb 28, 2012 at Linens and Laurel

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Ironing and the Creative Process

From the feedback I receive when talking about ironing, this is a task most don’t love as much as I do. It is a mindless activity that takes just about any old fabric item and makes it beautiful. Okay, so... Continue reading

Posted Feb 27, 2012 at Linens and Laurel

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Linens and Laurel is now following Cutiestfriend

Feb 25, 2012

I was immediately drawn to the gorgeous pink crochet afghan since I am working on one myself. (boy, do they take a long time!) Pretty pins! Yes, I pin when I have a bit of free time...if I'm not crocheting that silly afghan. :-) Happy Pink Saturday. Stop by and enter my giveaway if you enjoy embellishments.

Commented Feb 25, 2012 on Pinterest Pinks at Blackberry Creek Home Arts

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Pink Saturday Giveaway

First some business: I have fixed the comment settings on this new to me site so I’m posting the giveaway again this week. IMPORTANT NOTE: If you use BLOGGER with a captcha code, I cannot let you know how wonderful... Continue reading

Posted Feb 24, 2012 at Linens and Laurel

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Dining Room Armoire Redesign

Remarkably, I am sharing this today. Usually I live with things in a new place for a bit to see if I’m happy with it. This task has been postponed since the holidays and I may or may not have... Continue reading

Posted Feb 23, 2012 at Linens and Laurel

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Fire King Milk White Hobnail Planter

These little planters were plentiful at garage and estate sales while we lived in Florida. I have purchased them for a quarter and, in turn, sold them when we moved. But, I love them so much, I never can pass... Continue reading

Posted Feb 22, 2012 at Linens and Laurel

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