Use It or Lose It

When I was first married, I raided my mother's linen closet.

I took some lovely vintage linens and used them regularly, but as they began to wear, I put them away to save.

I only have three left of the original pieces.

I'm not getting any younger and I decided that I should be enjoying my possessions rather than hiding them in a closet.

Tonight, as Steve prepared dinner, I got out one of my vintage table cloths to set the table.

This is a favorite because of the red, yellow and blue color scheme.

I remember my mother using this when we would have family gatherings.

It is just a little short for the table, but I don't care.

The other day on a blog post, someone used the term "shopping" in their own home, so I went "shopping" and stole the blue bottle from the bathroom.

We had sunny weather the last few days and my roses were blooming.

I am the world's worst cook married to one of the world's best cooks and I was treated to a fantastic beef stroganoff tonight.

I did warn him that he better not spill wine on the tablecloth!

This teapot tablecloth is another of my vintage family pieces.

It's a fun pattern, but it is in bad shape.

The side that is on the window seat is totally frayed.

I used this little cloth on a little side table in our former home.

I had to stop using it because the stitches in the beautiful handwork were coming out.

The pitcher is another piece from my mother.

When I was a child, my mother joined a mail order club in which she received a gift from around the world each month.

I must have been about ten and I remember watching her open the box each month and thinking everything was so exotic.

I distinctly remember when this pitcher arrived.

I loved it, and as an adult, I asked if I could have it even though it was chipped a bit.

At my age, just like the pitcher and the linens, I am a bit chipped and frayed, but still useful!
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