Remember
THE PILLOW that I made and wanted to put a handkerchief on it because is was so plain? Well, I found 21 vintage hankies on eBay for $9.95 (that includes shipping). They were so inexpensive because they were in not quite perfect condition. You can barely tell there's anything wrong with them! So, I used one for my pillow and here's what I did with some of the others. I made a hankie banner by stringing ribbon across my curtain rod and draping the hankies on the ribbon. Then I just used straight pins in the back to pin them onto the ribbon. This little project added so much charm to my bedroom...I just love it! (You can click to enlarge photos)
I put them over my mirrored closet doors too. This photo was taken looking into the mirror over my dresser.
Here is the one I used for my pillow.
I could see how collecting handkerchiefs could be addicting
just like my button collecting!
Remember THE PILLOW that I made and wanted to put a handkerchief on it because is was so plain? Well, I found 21 vintage hankies on eBay for $9.95 (that includes shipping). They were so inexpensive because they were in not quite perfect condition. You can barely tell there's anything wrong with them! So, I used one for my pillow and here's what I did with some of the others. I made a hankie banner by stringing ribbon across my curtain rod and draping the hankies on the ribbon. Then I just used straight pins in the back to pin them onto the ribbon. This little project added so much charm to my bedroom...I just love it! (You can click to enlarge photos)
I put them over my mirrored closet doors too. This photo was taken looking into the mirror over my dresser.
Just such a fresh and delightful room Cindy! I have a small collection of handkerchiefs that were my Mother's and Grandmother's. I even have some that were mine as a child. I doubt I ever used mine...: )
ReplyDeleteI think what you did with yours is just so sweet and what a wonderful focal point. I showed your home's pictures to a friend over the weekend and she was awestruck! You are just so creative and inventive.
Your home is truly lovely.
Hugs,
Sue
Oh, my gosh! Oh, my gosh! I would say it again, but you get the picture!!!!! I'm so excited I can hardly wait to hunt out the hankies and copy this idea if you don't mind!!! I have handkerchiefs my both grandmothers, from aunts, from Ebay! I just love them and never ever say anything done as cute as this. Your bedroom is amazing anyway, but this was the little perfect icing to the top of the roses! Did you notice the photo of your closet doors with the reflection of your bed. From that angle it looks like your bed is inside there, in one of those lovely princess alcoves behind the curtains.... See? It's lovely. Your whole blog is fabulous, and this idea is simply divine! Ribbon, where's my ribbon? Hugs!
ReplyDeletep.s. you can tell I'm excited. I can't spell and evidently can't speak if you try to read that post! Duh... spellchecker, where's my spellchecker! Ha!
ReplyDeletevery sweet, and they look perfectly at ease in your beautiful cottage. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYour room is wonderful! The hanky banners are perfect and I love the pillow with the "new" addition of just the right hanky. You do such a nice job with your decorating. Want to come to my house?
ReplyDeleteWhat a charming room. You have really made it your own. I love seeing all of the details and the way you have coordinated everything.Those are the
ReplyDeletemost darling handkerchiefs.
Enjoy
xo
Robin
Guess what I'm doing with some of my 90+ hankies from my grandmother? Your idea is brilliant and oh so cute!!
ReplyDeleteHow cute:) Tomorrow I will be posting my hankies,for the valance project in my laundry room. You got a great deal on your hankies:)
ReplyDeleteOh, how cute is that, Cindy! You always have a lot of creative ideas & this one is great for your bedroom. I so remember those old vintage hankies. I should have kept some of my mom's. I'll have to ask her if she still has any.
ReplyDeleteRhoda
I love it too! What a great idea!
ReplyDeleteCindy, I think you have un-officially begun "Hanky-mania" on blogger!! Congrats to you!!!! Lori
ReplyDeleteHow clever to use the vintage hankies as a pretty window swag. I love the look, and its just perfect in your lovely room!
ReplyDeleteThose hankies look perfect in your gorgeous bedroom! That was a great price for all of them - and they're so pretty. Love the pillow too - that's a great idea.
ReplyDeleteManuela
Wow, those hankies are lovely.
ReplyDeleteYour room is so beautiful.
~elaine~
How pretty, and what a creative idea---such a nice addition to your room!
ReplyDeleteYour room was pretty to begin with and you just keep making it better and better!
ReplyDeleteWish I had some hankies to sell on e-bay, your post just may drive the market for them through the roof ;) Of course, I would have to keep enough of them to make a couple of banners for our house before I sold them.....
Sue
Life At Home
Love, Love, Love this idea!! I just cant get over how gorgeous your room is!!! Looks like a bed and breakfast!
ReplyDeleteAmy
Lovely idea!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThey just fit in your room....great inspiration
You are so welcome Cindy! thank you for coming ro visit me :) I look forward to coming to your blog everyday to see your beasutiful home and what you have done next! It is a bright spot in my day! thank you
ReplyDeleteAmy
Cindy, they are absolutely beautiful!! I love the fact that you didn't have to cut them either ~ They have added soft touches of color to your already gorgeous bedroom. I love visiting your blog as I know I will see something wonderful here! xxoo, Dawn
ReplyDeleteOK Cindy, now you're just too darned cute for words. I love it!! I need to now start collecting hankies. (as if I didn't have enough collections going already) just perfect!
ReplyDeleteTracey
Now I know why yours is one of my favorite blogs. Just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI love your room, Cindy! The hankie ideas are just darling!!So very romantic looking, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteCarol
http://ourreddoor.blogspot.com
What a great use for the hankies!
ReplyDeleteCindy, that's another beautiful layer to your already beautiful bedroom. I love the mirror reflection picture. Do you read Karla's blog at Karlas
ReplyDelete's Cottage? She asked if anyone had a room that they might want to share in a magazine. I think you should submit your bedroom!
Just simply beautiful. I love using beautiful vintage treasures in decorating!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Carol
Looks lovely!
ReplyDeleteI really like what you did with your mirrored doors, the decorative curtains are a really clever way to soften them. Your bedroom is great, just like a bed and breakfast.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely way to use vintage hankies! I never like to cut them up and have collected quite a stash of them! Thanks for the idea. ♥
ReplyDeleteYou have inspired me to get back in the habit of thrift store shopping...I went today....and found an antique picnic basket and several other fun things!
ReplyDeleteOh, and the handkerchiefs...love the banner...I just might have to copy that with all the hankies I have from grandma!
Love your blog!
--Cheri
How beautiful! I too am a hankie lover and had to find a way to really enjoy them. I strung them as a banner over my fireplace and used them as a border all the way around my bedroom. I even use them overlapping on my bedside tables in a doily fashion. Ahhhhh the many uses of hankies.
ReplyDeleteYour boudoir looks magnificent!
Cindy~ I love your hankie hanging/banner...I'm going to our Canton Trades Day this weekend..their are these guys there that sell tables full of linens..they have one table with just vintage hankies piled high as the sky! I'll have to get me some like yours! Love your idea!
ReplyDeleteI love the hankie banner idea. I've been collecting vintage hankies but wasn't certain their purpose, yet.... Now I do! Thank you! Nancy
ReplyDeleteHi Cindy!
ReplyDeleteCould I post the picture of the hankie banner you made on my blog and link to your blog? I have a few friends that would love to see what you did with your hankie collection. Love your blog Cindy!
Let me know... thanks!
Oh what a lush bedroom! I absolutely adore it, especially how you used the pretty little hankies & soft lighting!
ReplyDeleteStephanie
Angelic Accents
You are so talented, I just hope I can make my new bedroom as pretty as yours! I love the hankie on the pillow, what a great idea! ~A :-)
ReplyDeleteYou're my inspiration! I put up my own hankie valance after seeing yours. Even my husband likes it! I put photos on my blog to share and pointed everyone back here as well.
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever way to use the hankies -- you really captured their light, delicate look...
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing and posting your pics!