Pages

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Lacy White Vintage Linens


My recent shopping foray turned up a few irresistible vintage linens to go with my farmhouse pitchers. There are still a few items, when  priced right, that just make sense to pick up no matter how many I already have. Besides loss through normal wear and tear, they make wonderful gifts, or can always be sold. The matelasse coverlet, used as a backdrop here, is one of them. 



Another is the monogram linen hand towel with antique bobbin lace peeking through here.



It's a bit hard to believe that these exquisite hand towels were once used in households every day!





These satin stitch letters appear to actually be satin! "RTM" anyone?? The larger center letter is the one for the surname. . . . But it hardly matters when it's this beautiful.



The white cloth on the right is a luscious woven antique ribbed cotton in wonderful condition. Neither damask nor homespun, a farm style cloth like this one doesn't turn up for me often. Because it's small and plain the price had only been set at five dollars. I'll own it the rest of my life!







Ten dollars got me this vintage flax linen tablecloth in fall colors, and new condition.









And finally, a delicate machine lace runner in ecru, and in fine condition. Yum!!!







The small ironstone farmhouse pitcher in back was my little bonus buy on this trip. It wasn't a good resell price, but this isn't Texas! They aren't on every corner in New Mexico.















Thanks for coming by!
Ciao! for now!

Jacqueline



Join me at
Faded Charm
White Wednesday!


French Country Cottage

Posted by at

32 comments:

  1. Mary @ Redo 101October 11, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    All stunning ... great finds. Thanks for sharing the beauty.

    Mary @ Redo 101

    ReplyDelete
  2. SalmagundiOctober 11, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    The brown & white tablecloth is perfect for your brown transferware! You're right - I think all of the antiques are in Texas! Sally

    ReplyDelete
  3. My Little Home and GardenOctober 11, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    Jacqueline,
    All of your linens are so lovely. I have a couple of things I've picked up on trips and need to make sure I use them more. I also enjoyed your post with the beautifully decorated chamber pot (at least, I'm assuming that was it's original purpose).
    -Karen

    ReplyDelete
  4. Brenda PruittOctober 11, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    Ah, lace gets me every time. It stops me in my tracks!
    Brenda

    ReplyDelete
  5. a quiet lifeOctober 11, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    so pretty but i am extra bee happy~

    ReplyDelete
  6. Toyin O.October 11, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    Nice pictures:)

    ReplyDelete
  7. VeronicaOctober 11, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    Verdaderamente bello!
    Saludos
    Veronica

    ReplyDelete
  8. AnonymousOctober 11, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    Great finds. I could use them all:-)

    Regards from Sweden
    Elna

    ReplyDelete
  9. SylviaOctober 11, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    Beauty , Beauty , Beauty ...I couldn't resist such beauty ! Lucky you, girl ! :)

    ReplyDelete
  10. The Vintage FarmhouseOctober 11, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    Pretty. Love vintage linens! ♥

    ReplyDelete
  11. KellyOctober 11, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    I love white anything. So of course I love the new linens that you got along with the pitchers. Just beautiful!

    ReplyDelete
  12. PatOctober 11, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    You have such beautiful vintage linens. That brown tablecloth goes well too. I started looking for an Esty button, I was sure you must have a shop of linens. LOL!

    ReplyDelete
  13. Pamela GordonOctober 11, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    You have such a great way to show your beautiful linens and dishware. I love these photos.

    ReplyDelete
  14. UnknownOctober 11, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    soo beautiful! your linen collection is to die for! truly...i'm about ready to change my name to "Renee Theresa Moreau" just to claim that piece! LOL! Happy WW! ;)

    ReplyDelete
  15. OliveOctober 11, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    I love all monogrammed linens and pick them up too. I found a lovely set of pillow cases with hand crochet this weekend. The pitcher is darling and they are not easily found in GA/SC either!

    ReplyDelete
  16. LizlovesVintageOctober 11, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    Linens have been my downfall. I just love the simple elegance. Thanks for sharing your collection. Fantastic!
    xxx Liz

    ReplyDelete
  17. JuneOctober 11, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    Hi Jacqueline,
    Antique and vintage linens are my weakness. I have a wonderful source and buy them when I find some I can't live without.
    Your's are amazing pieces! And the way you have photographed them is beautiful!

    ReplyDelete
  18. SuzOctober 11, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    The lace runner is so pretty and charming. I used to have a vintage hand towel collection and put it out every dinner party until one time someone actually used them. ugh. (I had paper ones out on the sink.)

    ReplyDelete
  19. elizabethOctober 11, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    All of your lovely linens...I will not covet, I will not covet, I will not covet. :)

    ReplyDelete
  20. Cottage and BroomeOctober 12, 2011 at 12:40 AM

    What great finds, I love the lace, so beautiful. Laura Cottage and Broome

    ReplyDelete
  21. Susan EvelynAndRoseOctober 12, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    Oh Jacqueline, I am in love with your linens! They look amazing, and I love the way you style them in the photos. Wonderful finds!
    Happy WW,
    Susan

    ReplyDelete
  22. AnonymousOctober 12, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    Gorgeous collection, Jacqueline! Hope all is happy and well at your house!
    Hugs,
    Zuzu

    ReplyDelete
  23. StinaOctober 12, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    It's beautiful.:-) Stina

    ReplyDelete
  24. Faded CharmOctober 12, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    Two of my favorite things....white linens and pitchers:-)

    Love your pics as always.

    xoxo
    Kathleen

    ReplyDelete
  25. Bella's Rose CottageOctober 12, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    Hi J,
    Yes YUM!! Oh a delicious big piece of machine lace, yummy!! The flowers on the bobbin lace are amazing.. well it's all amazing, you have been a lucky shopper lately!!
    Hugs,
    Bella

    ReplyDelete
  26. UnknownOctober 12, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    Hello Miss J

    so pretty and so feminine - I love all the photos.

    Candles, lace and white jugs - i'll bring the scones, jam and cream you put the kettle on.

    x loulou

    ReplyDelete
  27. Susan FreemanOctober 13, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    Fabulous linens ~ I heart them all!

    Hugs,
    Susan and Bentley

    ReplyDelete
  28. SarahOctober 13, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    Wow those are some lovely finds! I am so envious! :) Dropping in from French Country Cottage.

    ReplyDelete
  29. Sandi~A Cottage MuseOctober 14, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    So pretty!
    Love the monogram!

    ReplyDelete
  30. micheleOctober 16, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    such romantic gorgeousness. i am sighing at these timeless images. come visit anytime.

    warmly.

    michele

    ReplyDelete
  31. THE FARMHOUSE PORCHOctober 18, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    Gorgeous photos! I'm following your beautiful blog.

    ♥Linsey

    ReplyDelete
  32. Curtains in My TreeOctober 19, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    That is most beautiful for sure

    ReplyDelete

Thanks for commenting! You may also comment at jqbaros@gmail.com. Thank you!

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)