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Washed and pressed

Washed and pressed and read for a new project.

I cannot resist vintage linens, Tea towels and tablecloths. I think it harks back to my childhood, visiting Grandma’s house for tea, all served on a linen covered dining table…… and you might have guessed I have a weakness for orange too!

Washed and pressed linens and read for a new project.
My collection keeps growing

 

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Not what I expected to find….

I’m not quiet sure what I expected to find when I started a recent up-cycling project.

This vintage manicure box had had a fabric lined interior that had seen better days. I loved the shape of the box and it’s faux snake skin outer decoration. It wasn’t until I started removing the lining, that I discovered a secret that had hidden since 1935.

newspaper that had been hidden since 1935.

newspaper that had been hidden since 1935.
A former ‘manicure set’ case had the Katie treatment

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