Unpacking , sorting the linen,lace, chanvre, hemp and trouvaille
from our recent visit to France and Belgium
from our recent visit to France and Belgium
moving stock around
to make place for fabulous new finds
speaks of days when replacing was not an option, easier to mend than to hand weave new ones..
Opening the boxes, re-discovering and re-live the day, the event, the place , the dealers, the trip...the thril of the hunt
Linge et blanc
everywhere
Unpack, sort,wash, iron, measure,snapshots documenting each piece..
working against the clock to have all ready to share.
in my French Armoir with brocante finds and linge
et blanc
....to be continued
Col x
Col x
Being watched by the family..
curious about all the white linen
(just had to share the boys!-please note they are ever so comfortable on their own French daybed, French chanvre cloth to protect from muddy feet, and velvet toile cushions. I had no say at all, they claimed it)
What fun you must have had unpacking and sorting your wonderful purchases - the laces and linen are divine!
ReplyDeleteThe boys are just gorgeous - they look like they're overseeing the whole event.
Have a wonderful week-end .xx
Dearest Colette,
ReplyDeleteYou came home with quite some treasures and of course fond memories. On the other hand, missing the boys...
Lots of love,
Mariette
Oh my I'm having a Swoonfest of epic proportions beholding all your French and Belgian Treasures! I think I want EVERYTHING in that first photo! *winks* You certainly hit the Motherlode of fab linens, chanvre, hemp and trouvaille! Thanks for giving us a peek preview... and your fur babies are just precious!
ReplyDeleteDawn... The Bohemian
This is indeed a treasure trove of linen. I am so jealous!!!!! what is it about linen, that we love so much?
ReplyDeleteooooooooooohhh yes the linen drives me crazy too lucky you to find all that the embroidery is divine and all the stripes tooooo it just covers very aspect of life doesnt it so basic but so elegant mmm fay x enjoy weekend
ReplyDeleteBeautifil...of course you touch all women's hearts with your linen...who doesn't love beautiful linen?
ReplyDeleteBisous
Ronelle
*lol* - yes,I know EXCACTLY what you mean....let´s just say it´s a miracle that the people of my family ever get a seat in any of the nice sofas...!!!!
ReplyDeleteThey claim a certain style,these gorgeous but oh so spoiled afghans :))))
Yours are beautiful...I always wanted a black masked one...haven´t had one yet funny enough!!!They always take my breath away.But so did all the beautiful linens you have got your hands on...wow is all I can say!!!!!!!
One treasure after the other...and hopefully a wonderful trip as well:))))
have a nice weekend :))))
tovehugs:)
Fabulous linen Colette! I would be happy surrounded with these marvels.
ReplyDeleteHave a happy weekend so far,
xoxo
Cecilia
Colette it looks like you found the mother load of linen! Looks like fabulous finds and I love your boys they're a handsome pair! Have a lovely weekend!
ReplyDeleteOh, my...I love all of it. And the doggies aren't bad either! lol
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing all the 'spoils' with us, Collette.
Hope your weekend is going well.
April
I so wish I could come shopping~Cheers Kim
ReplyDeleteEverything you do inspires me deeply! Colx you know how enamored I am with everything you do, along with the postings of your travels to your friends homes.
ReplyDeleteI pop in to see if there is something I need as inspiration that I will take with me when I leave your place :)
I really have to comment even more often to let you know you are a site to love!
xoxo
Dore
Merci for your visit on my blog. You have such a variety of linen! It's good to get it sorted. Plus, your dogs are just gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteWill visit you again soon,
B.
What an incredible haul! I've so enjoyed following your trip to France and seeing this beautiful linen (though your 'boys' may just be the best of all!).
ReplyDeleteMagnificent linen and magnificent dogs! I can't decide which i like more. Have a lovely week! x Sharon
ReplyDeleteYour collection is growing by leaps and bounds, although many will surely be snapped up as soon as they are ready for sale! Love the initialed & embroidered pieces.
ReplyDeletexoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
I have an amazing Giveaway from the Artisans at Novica!
Your blog is just beautiful! I have so enjoyed looking and loving everthing!
ReplyDeleteA feast for the eyes, thank you so much!
Susan
Just found your blog! Lovely things! I long for linen sheet, but I need a King. Guess I could sew two together! Have a great weekend!
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Dear Colette,
ReplyDeletenever see linen wonderful like what I see in your pictures!
Amazing, I'm so jealous :)
If you open a shop, be sure I'll be your best buyer!
Bisou, Babi
What bounty! So beautiful! Thank you for sharing all these gorgeous treasures and linens with us!
ReplyDeleteThe monogrammed linen makes me incredibly curious as to the original owners. What was their life like I wonder. You must absolutely adore everything, I'm so pleased it is all in hands that will care lovingly for it.
ReplyDeleteVickixx
I too am having issues of serious proportions decideing... the dogs, or the linen!!! So happy to stumble upon your beautiful blog of a fellow South African from just around the corner! New to blogland...
ReplyDeleteVeronica
www.tasselsandtwigs.blogspot.com
my heart is completely R A C I N G!!! love love love...xx
ReplyDeleteOh belle Colette,
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful fabrics and textiles you found!This is a wonderful path we chose no? Seeking beauty fro th past to share with others.
Being in "the old world" conjures up so many ideas and images of those who were the first owners of the items we so zealously procure. It's as though some of their life energy has remained.
Hugs to you!
Trinidad
An absolute linen dream......and doggie heaven.
ReplyDeleteOh Colette, so, soooo beautiful. You must be in heaven! A-M xx
ReplyDeleteand I thought, I had a big collection of linen!
ReplyDeleteI have a thing about monograms too...
Thank you for sharing all your treasures
Debbie x
http://powder-blue-birdie.blogspot.com