When it comes to vintage linens made of SILK, every linen collector I've ever known has taken the same approach: Love 'em "as is"—or leave 'em behind We all know cleaning vintage silk is best left to the professionals... and we know the likelihood of getting out all of those vintage stains is slim. So when I recently discovered Mama's Miracle Linen Soak, I was intrigued to read that it was okay to use with silk. Really? I've been looking for years for a product that would clean vintage silk—and it didn't exist—and so in my downsizing I got rid of almost every little piece of silk I owned. But I did still have one little silk treasure I could try to clean... Although I'm not a fan of faux ... Keep Reading...
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Valentine’s Day Tablescape Inspiration
Just a quick post to send a little Valentine's Day love your way... while my little silk treasure is soaking. I'll let you know how that goes—hopefully tomorrow. This inspiration board includes some of my favorite Valentine tablescapes from years past. To see the original tablescapes, just click on these links. Key and pearls; green goblet: With Thoughts of Spring: A Valentine's Day Tablescape Cherubs; heart ornament: A Nod to St. Valentine Dancers: Shadow Dancing with St. Valentine Feather boa and lace: Lavished and Adored During this love-focused season, please join me... ... Keep Reading...
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New Gal in Town: Restoration Linen Cleaner has competition!
This is a post I NEVER thought I'd write. If you're a regular here (thank you for that!), you know I have a thing for vintage linens. I even wrote an entire series on How to Care for Vintage Linens & Lace. Many times I've recommended to you my favorite all-time cleaner for vintage linens: Restoration Linen Cleaner. And many of you took my advice... and got your dirty old linens cleaned up and back into circulation. Still glad about that, aren't you? Well, I recently came across a new linen care product: Mama's Miracle Linen Soak. The "behind the scenes" story appealed to my sentimental side because Shelley Stewart, the face behind Mama's Miracle, is simply a daughter continuing—and sharing—her ... Keep Reading...
