Beautiful linens found in France...

Bonjour dear friends - Ça va ?!

Today I thought I would show
you some of the little treasures

I found at a brocante in

Thorigny-sur-Oreuse

I fell in love with this little pouch

as soon as I saw it!

It is very old and was worn

with a First Communion dress,

probably to hold a handkerchief.

The fabric is so fine
I would call it
handkerchief linen -
please tell me what you think it is?

I've always loved old collars - they really

do speak to me of times past,
I wonder who wore them.
I would love to know
what the dress was like.

I can think of many

ideas for re-using these collars.

I know it's stained and well worn

but for me that's the appeal!

Are you like me and have a 'thing'

for monogrammed sheets

and pillow slips?

Well these weren't the complete article,

just the tops but that's OK!

I'm so grateful that others

recognised the beauty and potential

in these exquisite pieces
and saved them
for future generations to enjoy.

Maybe this gorgeous piece

sat on someone's dressing table

in days gone by.

It's so delicate

and exquisitely embroidered.


I hope you've enjoyed seeing
some of the bits I found!

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hugs and love
Shane