Since my Vintage Tea Towel Collection post was so
popular I have been thinking about another
display on my ever trustworthy, lets use the sun and the wind to dry clothes
for free,
ol’ Hills Hoist, clothesline. I have said it before and I have to say it
again, things just smell wonderful when dried in a breeze on a sunny day. So, I
have gone through my, I can’t possibly use all of these number, of tablecloths and
picked out some of my favourites.
The clothesline is attached to the reinforced top
of our in-ground 9000gallon/40,000 litre
rain water tank (each house has its own tank).
We harvest rain water because it is our only supply of water as the
property is not on the mains water or
sewerage (we run an environmental septic system that the 2 houses and unit on
the property are attached to, but that’s another post). All the down pipes feed into the tank and the
water is run though an under the sink filter system. During the drought a few years back we did
have to buy our water a couple of times over 10 years (not bad). There are water carriers that fill the tank
with mains water. It is amazing how little
water you can get away with using. We have short showers, use the eco setting
on the dishwasher (hand washing uses more water), plant water wise garden
plants, don’t leave water running, empty water bottles into plants etc.,
etc., I didn’t mean this post to be about
wise water usage tips, back to the tablecloths.
There is nothing prettier than sitting down to a meal that is set on a lovely
tablecloth. I love the colours.
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| This is one of my all time favourites and I have had it for years. Yes it is plastic, for like a thin soft clear vinyl. It is one of two that I have, the next picture is of the other one. |
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| My ever present laundry trolley and wicker basket. |
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| No it's not a tablecloth, but I noticed the white azaleas in the pots by the front steps are just about to go into full bloom, yes I got distracted by a pretty white flower. Linking with: All Star Block Party |
Oh I just love it! My blog header is vintage tablecloths, as they are my passion. Yours are so beautiful! I'm going to give you a shout out at the VTLC (Vintage Tablecloth Lovers Club). You should come visit, there is a contest going on also and you don't have to be a member to enter and maybe win a gorgeous tablecloth! Pam
ReplyDeleteHi Pam, thank you. This is only about a quarter of what I have. I so love the graphics. They are definitely getting harder to find. I just visited VTLC and am sooooo going to enter some of my cloths to the data base, thank you very much for the heads up. I am already one of your followers. Carole
DeleteHey..wow, nice to read your blog and see all your pretty vintage cloths. I'm a member of the VTLC too..hop on over and check us out, you may find some mates!
ReplyDeleteThank you, I have just popped over to the VTLC and I'm going to be spending tomorrow photographing some of my table cloths to enter to the data base.
DeleteBeautiful collection and I love the shots of them hanging out to dry! We'd love to have you link it up at our "Home is Where the Heart is" Link Party!
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I love your collection and that laundry trolley is wonderful! Thanks for sharing at the All Star Block Party.
ReplyDeleteHolly
Thank you. Using the laundry trolley definitely helps save my back when hanging out the wash.
DeleteWhat an absolutely beautiful vintage tablecloth collection you've curated!
ReplyDeleteThank you, I found most of these while looking for vintage tea towels.
DeleteWhat a wonderful collection! Great pictures on the clothesline. My mom has the same line, love it, too! I adore your laundry cart!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Susie
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Come see me some time at my blog
Just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing on The All Star Block Party!
I think you know I collect t.ts. but I've also got an out-of-control collection of vintage tablecloths too.
ReplyDeleteThanks for following my blog too btw x
I've had so much fun poking around your blog. I love your found treasures. We visited Australia and the Gold Coast a few years ago to attend a wedding. I am in love with your country and the wonderful people. We can't wait to go back again.
ReplyDeleteThank you again. We hope to be visiting the States later this year for a wedding. My husband's family are from Virginia.
ReplyDeleteReally a excellent collection of a vintage table cloths. All table cloths are looking very beautiful and attractive which collected by you. I also want to do a good collection of table clothes so hope that i will do it.
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