Life Lesson #13: Wishing doesn't make it so If there's a single lesson that life teaches us, it's that wishing doesn't make it so. –Lev Grossman, The Magicians Could this tablecloth be expertly repaired? Technically–yes. Practically–no. Seems like a good time to focus on the 11 feet of gorgeous, tiny hand stitches ... and accept (and cover up) the "wish." It also brings this to mind... God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, The courage to change the things I can, And wisdom to know the difference. Do you find it "easy" to accept things you can't change...or do you have to learn–and re-learn–that ... Keep Reading...
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How do you know when it’s time to “call it quits”?
Life Lesson #12: Sometimes we give up too easily It's not always easy to know when enough is Enough. When it's time to give up on something–or someone. We live in a culture of "I want everything to be perfect YESTERDAY"...and expending the extra effort to make something pretty/healthy/functional again is not always the go-to response. It seems Contentment trumps Commitment more often than not. I wonder if vintage linens have anything to teach us... Once-faded napkins ... became eye-catchers for a Fall tablescape. See how HERE. A crocheted tablecloth full of holes used solely to "pretty up" pictures ... became a stunning dress. See it HERE. An "irreversibly" stained ... Keep Reading...
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Cultural Diversity: How Big Is Your World?
Life Lesson #11: We learn about Life when we look beyond ourselves Besides being familiar with the inevitable "bandana print," this Texas native's earliest exposure to now-vintage linens was in the form of embroidered pillowcases and (usually) pineapple-patterned crocheted doilies. Thank you, Grandmother. Occasionally, I was influenced by our neighbor to the south... Mexico ...or my next-door neighbor. I was only 4 years old when I moved away from Mr. and Mrs. Manny, but I still have vague memories of the tapestry-lined walls in their home. Belgian tapestry My first trip abroad was to England where I discovered a huge duffle bag charity shop after charity shop full of gorgeous ... Keep Reading...
