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Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Joe Buys Vintage Linens


Joe went to an estate sale without me two weekends ago.
 He knows I adore vintage linens.  
He bought them without having any actual knowledge of vintage linens.
The above tablecloth was in perfect condition. 
He may have paid a bit too much but that is fine.


Monogrammed damask napkins with the letter "D".
 Joe does know that I do not care what initials are on them.
 He also bought four embroidered crocheted edge pillow cases that I have yet to iron.

They are lovely and thoughtful presents from my darling Joe.

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joy and peace
Olive


36 comments:

  1. The floral tablecloth is a beauty. I have several kind of like it that my Grandma used to call "lunch cloths".

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  2. I always have a big smile; your vintage was my childhood. We had such a tablecloth. The whole bottom drawer of the buffet contained tablecloths, which had to be either changed or shaken out and replaced after each meal. I love looking over your treasures; they make me smile.

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  3. Hello, Olive

    It's lovely that Joe knows you so well and cares about making you happy.

    -Karen

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  4. How sweet of Joe to bring you things he knows you love!

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  5. Clearly he has learned by osmosis. Way to go Joe!

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  6. The table cloth is lovely...great job Joe!!

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  7. Looks like the same tablecloth my step mother owns. I always love her table when she uses it. :-)

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  8. He did GREAT! You'll have to give him a Yankee dime! It seems like any vintage linen with a little red in it, costs more! Beautiful...everything!

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  9. WHAT A MAN!! He did really good.

    Judy

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  10. What a sweetheart to know just what you like. He did good!!

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  11. Love is .....knowing someone so well and buying exactly what they would buy themselves. Joe got it right. My O/H called in at the recycling centre a few days and came back with a bag of plants. Someone was just about to tip them into the compost skip .... and they are lovely. He knew that I would like them.

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  12. Those are nice. My husband wouldn't have a clue.

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  13. Love the colorful tablecloth, how nice that he came home with goodies:@)

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  14. Awwww......How sweet! My husband would NEVER do anything like that! He might try to buy me a new gun or fishing rod, but vintage linens? Never. Ha!

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  15. Darling Joe is definitely a keeper ~ what a sweetie.

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  16. Glad good ole Joe came through for you, my husband would never do that!

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  17. In the language of old vocabulary cards "Joe did good"!
    :)
    Jan

















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  18. That's what I was gonna say....He done REAL good!
    Lovely linens, Olive!

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  19. Do you rent Joe out? What lovely finds, those monogrammed items are in perfect condition. Joe did good. Ann

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  20. Joe really knows the way to your heart. What a guy! These are just beautiful!

    XO,
    Jane

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  21. For someone who doesn't know anything about vintage linens, Joe did a pretty darn good job of finding them! You are a lucky girl. ~ Maureen

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  22. Sounds like Joe and Mr.CC have something in common...GOOD linen pickers!! Love what you got for ya.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  23. Way to shop, Joe!! You found some great pieces!
    Babs

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  24. I have the same love too for vintage linens and looks like he picked up your gift as well for spotting a good find.

    Hope each day will find you feeling better, I know its a long process to recovery. When one has as much energy as you do, its awful to have to keep still while the mind races with wants-to-do.

    Stay put and take this time to recoup.

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  25. I have picked up a few of these lately at the local flea market - any tips on how to remove yellow stains?

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  26. Olive, That was so sweet of Joe. We all like unexpected gifts:) Plus be something we are crazy about is wonderful. Smiles, Susie

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  27. Joe made great choices. I really like that vintage tablecloth. Trust your recovering well??
    Mary Alice

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  28. What a guy. My husband, although very talented in many ways, wouldn't know a pillow case from a table cloth. :o)

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  29. Your Joe is a sweetie pie. Love that he did that for you. How are you feeling?
    xo
    Claudia

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  30. That is so sweet. May, how your husband knows and adores you.

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I adore your comments. They are like finding unexpected chocolates. olive