Tattered and torn, faded and worn...
Like many of you, I have a real love of timeworn treasures. There is nothing more alluring than spying a beautiful old book whose cover bears the signs of the many years of handling, yet remains so divinely pretty. And who can ever resist an age distressed tin, with its exquisite decoration ever-so-gently softened by the passage of time?
What is more beautiful than a delicate floral fabric when its pattern has been gently faded over the years, ensuring the colours reach that perfectly softened tone that only time can add?
Vintage linens have a smell and feel that cannot be recreated by new fabrics. They retain their pure whiteness yet develop a gentle softness that is a delight to hold against the skin. We enjoy filling our homes with pretty china and what is more delightful than a rosy bowl whose glossy patina has been oh-so-gently worn by the passage of time..?
I love to surround myself with tattered and torn, faded and worn objects of beauty, be it an old Barbola mirror, a scratched and dented tin, or sun-faded fabrics; who can resist them?!
Hi Clare
ReplyDeleteBeautifully co-ordinated as ever! But I see "we" haven't done anything with the monogram yet. Are these items for your website or to keep?
Sue xx
Old linens are my favorites! Tablecloths and vintqage aprons, too. You have some beautiful pieces there...I especially love anything monogrammed!
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful words, beautiful things, beautiful pictures. Clare you are such a delight to visit!
ReplyDeletexo,
Kim
After reading this delightful entry I am convinced that you will never have to hire anyone to write your "copy" for your merchandise. You will sell it simply by words alone-no need for a picture.
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful. Thanks Clare.
Ah! But the passage of time.... what magic it brings!Love the old tins, roses and beautiful colors of green.
ReplyDeleteAnnabelle ~^..^~ xo
Clare, these pictures are a delight! I like to use the old tea towels my mother-in-law embroidered ages ago, they're so pretty and they're so large compared to modern tea-towels. I haven't seemed to have worn them out, either!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty indeed!
ReplyDeleteHoho Clare, you might know that I have a kind of love affaire with my floral fabrics!
Enjoy your week-end!
I cannot wait for your web site and shop to open!
ReplyDeleteIt is great fun but so time consuming - hope you are having a great time developing yours x
Hi Clare,
ReplyDeleteWhat can I say? You've said it all! I am totally on your wave-length and agree with every sentiment!
I have a large collection of vintage fabrics, which I adore, and my Barbola mirror frames give me so much pleasure and don't start me on rusty tins!....
I look forward to adding to my other collections from your website!!
Niki.xx
How lovely. It is nice to be surrounded by timeless treasures.
ReplyDeleteHere Here!!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes from Roseyglowing Ginny
So pretty!
ReplyDeleteAnd what a lovely calendar and those rose pictures...wow! I love old linens too and can`t wait to throw off the flannel sheets and put the old fashioned linen ones back on.
So many pretty to things to look at here :)
tea
xo
Oh My! I so agree with you. Your treasures are just gorgeous. I adore your blog and will return. :0)
ReplyDeletePlease tell me where I can find your business page/shoppe. Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteIf it's tattered, torn, faded and worn I LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post and pictures.
Beautiful and delicate I have just begun my vintage linen search and have found several lovlies..great to use in my photography!Yours are lovely!
ReplyDeleteLovely post...I truly enjoyed
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Hi Again Clare,
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your visit to my blog. We will be moving either the later part of March or early April. The date isn't set quite yet. Congrats on your new shop and I can't wait to visit it. I'm linking you to my blog right away.
Hugs,
~Betty Jo~
I absolutely love to visit your blog and see what is new! You have such beautiful things, and so eloquently describe them. Although, I do believe that you could describe an old toad and I would absolutely have to have it. You website is sure to be a smashing success! I cannot wait!
ReplyDeleteArlene
Beautiful things and lovely writing. Are these heading for the website soon?
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautifully written post and such pretty things. I agree, there is nothing quite as lovely as vintage treasures! Your blog is such a treat to read!
ReplyDeleteThis is the kind of stuff we saw in Bed Bath & Beyond on Saturday.
ReplyDeleteThough I wrote about it in a satirical manner on my blog, I kind of like it. (But don't tell anyone, please ... my manhood would be called into question!)
Every time I visit your blog I find something touching and inspiring!
ReplyDeleteThank you everyone for your really lovely comments! This week is a busy one as I'm uploading all the photos for the website - I don't think I'll be moving far from the computer! The online shop will open next week - I will announce the date in a few days time...
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely lovely! It is such a pleasure to find *kindred spirits* such as yourself, that appreciate the beauty of these timeworn treasures. Breathtaking photos!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I do so enjoy your blog and the great photography.
ReplyDeletePutting some tattered and torn on ebay today....gotta love it
ReplyDeleteBeautifully expressed.
ReplyDeleteAs always, beautiful images with inspiring words. What wonderful, florals! I absolutely love your mirror with its 'crown' of florals on top!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful linens and such wonderful photography! There's nothing like a little vignette on an old handmade linen treasure!
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely things. I love vintage linens, and old china, I look forward to your new site.Good luck with it, though I don't think you'll need it..not with your wonderful taste...xx
ReplyDeleteOh, I loved this entry! It's so true, vintage linens have such a wonderful smell! I wish I could find more old linens around these parts...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos - I enjoyed those!
What a beautiful finds ! You are great in styling ! I also love old linens and hidden worn treasures from the antique shop. Just lovely, lovely...
ReplyDeleteGreetings from a Norwegian Gril who lives in The Netherlands
Loved the display of linens and the tin. I have several old tablecloths that are faded and worn and they're my favorites to use on my porch table in the summer. I love the tattered look and the memories associated with those I received from my Grandmother.
ReplyDeleteWow, You really have a beatuful blog! Just one HEY from Norway:)
ReplyDeleteclare you put together such lovely things
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see your shop
best of luck carol
sorry Clare, you have been tagged.
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Hello Clare, I love the feel of old t towels, you can feel the history in them. All those dishes! You said you like old tins, and i have a game running on my blog to win one and some 2 other nice things. Hope you can come visit?
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