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Thursday, February 17, 2011

Cheery Vintage Linens


Of all things vintage, linens are my inspiration. Mix them with anything new or old and they lend a character and warmth supplied by nothing else.



They're also extremely practical in decorating. Change your entire color scheme in five minutes.



The promise of spring makes me want my fifties print tablecloths out everywhere, even bedside.



I love flour sack pillowslips with an unreasonable passion. Such cheery prints and colors! 

 










And fancy hand-crocheted pillowcases feel like nothing but pure indulgence to me!






















I'm linking up with Debra's Vintage Inspiration
 at Common Ground
  Home Sweet Home at Sherry's The Charm of Home
Friday's Pretties at I love Pretty Little Things

Join in for more cozy cottage inspiration!

Ciao! for now!

Jacqueline




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23 comments:

  1. The Charm of HomeFebruary 17, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    They are beautiful Jacqueline. I love the little flirt of color. That pressed glass is wonderful too. Very nice for spring. Thanks for linking up!
    Sherry

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  2. TeteFebruary 17, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    Love your spring time linens...so airy.
    Hugs- Tete

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  3. PamelaFebruary 17, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    Lovely linens Jacqueline! I have a real thing for antique linens!!
    Pamela :)

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  4. SarahFebruary 17, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    Beautiful textiles, Jacqueline. A touch of spring for us all! ~ Sarah

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  5. mary pernulaFebruary 17, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    Love your chintz plate, I have a few pieces myself. HUGS MARY

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  6. Bella's Rose CottageFebruary 17, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    Hi Jacqueline,
    Beautiful! I am so ready for colors! Those embroidered pink pillowcases, delightful, and rosy:-)
    Thanks for spreading your cheer:-)
    Bella

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  7. ......Michele @ Portlandia VintageFebruary 17, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    Your pieces are wonderful. I love vintage linen as well and use them when I can. I have been looking for a tablecloth like yours. Love it! Portlandia Vintage

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  8. {Bellamere Cottage}February 17, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    Isn't it the truth??? I just bought a sweet vintage tablecloth that feels like nothing I've ever felt before....

    Yours are soooo yummy....and I love the colors too..... I'm a sucker for vintage linens tooooo..

    Warm blessings,
    Spencer

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  9. Blue Ridge Altered ArtFebruary 18, 2011 at 3:40 AM

    Love your feedsack pillow cases. I really love the crochet trim ones. I have many but mine are in all white. Puts a little elegance to or beds. Thanks for sharing your beautiful linens. ~~Sherry~~

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  10. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    I love all your vintage linens! they are all so beautiful.

    Kathy

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  11. UnknownFebruary 18, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    Beautiful linens.
    thanks for sharing.
    Michele

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  12. Ann from On Sutton PlaceFebruary 18, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    What beautiful pieces of history...I have some pieces that belonged to my grandmother. She would crochet lace to the edges of pillowcases. I am so grateful to have them. Thanks for sharing!

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  13. Robin JohnsonFebruary 18, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    I love your collection. They must make you smile as you lay them out and figure out how to use them.

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  14. MarlisFebruary 18, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    Beautiful linens! Wow. I love the crocheted ones and the tablecloths.. well you are so right, they are perfect for springtime.. only one month away!!

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  15. Judith @ Lavender CottageFebruary 18, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    I'm always on the lookout for vintage linens too; my passion is napkins and tablecloths.
    Your colourful display today was so nice to see and I wish I still had some of the old tablecloths my mother had - our table was never bare.

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  16. Debra@CommonGroundFebruary 18, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    ooohh, I just love these, especially those rose pillowcases, so sweet!
    love ya, dear!
    Debra

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  17. I Love Pretty Little ThingsFebruary 18, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    Vintage Linens just make me Happy!

    Thank you for joining my little Friday Pretties Party! :)
    It is very, very pretty over here,
    Joyce

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  18. GloriaFebruary 18, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    Hi Jacqueline,
    I am visiting you (and now following) from Joyce's Friday Pretties. I am so glad I found you! :) I love all of your very "pretty" cheery vintage linens!!

    XOXO Gloria

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  19. Wanda MetcalfFebruary 18, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    We are two peas in a pod. I love linens too! mix ans match it's it's the best. I love how I can change a room for any holiday or occasion in minutes.

    Have a great weekend

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  20. My Cottage DiaryFebruary 18, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    Those crocheted pillowslips are amazing and so pretty! And another plate in the Rose Chintz that I love. The top plate/platter is lovely, too. Bess

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  21. Vintage HomeFebruary 19, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    OH my I am crushing on those pillow slips!..The green is so sweet, and who doesn't like a pink rose!

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  22. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    Your linens are beautiful. I especially love that pillowcase.

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  23. MaaikeFebruary 20, 2011 at 1:53 AM

    Oh those linens are amazing Jacqueline! The pink ones are my favorite... soooo lovely with that corner in the middle. Have a great Sunday,
    love Maaike

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