Tuesday, January 26, 2016

A new teatime tablecloth!

Just when I think I've said all I have to say about tea and I'm wondering how many blog posts I could possibly have left in me, a spark of inspiration always, always arrives in a most unexpected fashion. A few days ago, it came in the form of this utterly charming, new-to-me vintage tablecloth from tea friend Margie in California. Isn't this adorable!

This is a printed design that simulates old-fashioned embroidery, and I absolutely love it because I don't have one like it at all! I have a few embroidered tea-themed tablecloths, but the embroidery is no longer in good condition, and while I don't necessarily mind that, I do love the pristine shape this tablecloth is in.

Here's a detail of one of the teacups, and the same design is repeated in all four corners. Because of the red in this tablecloth, I was also inspired to start thinking about this year's teatime Valentine's Week display. I think I've found the perfect tablecloth to use as my backdrop this year, don't you?

12 comments:

  1. Very pretty tablecloth. I love vintage linens. They have a feel about them. Christy in Tulsa OK.

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  2. Such a cheerful vintage cloth. Looking forward to seeing it in your Valentine decor!

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  3. I really love these old works of hand art. My eyes are so drawn to them in an antique booth or flea market. Enjoy!

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  4. Of course this would be perfect for Valentine's. What a nice gift.

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  5. I love the dogwoods in the pattern!

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  6. So pretty! I love old linens, and especially when I find a tea themed one.
    Ruth

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  7. Lovely vintage tea-time tablecloth, and it arrived just in time for your Valentine's tea table! The aqua color is perfectly suited to you too.

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  8. How pretty! And what a nice gift. (I'm finally home after a week in the hospital, so I have some blog catching up to do! )

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  9. What a beautiful tablecloth! A very thoughtful gift, too. Joanie

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