Thursday, July 28, 2011

Show and Tell Friday!


Welcome to Show and Tell.  I'm sharing one of my favorite table clothes this week.  This was given to me by my mom, she was the ultimate linen and lace collector.  All through my childhood she was buying vintage linens at flea markets and thrift stores and she passed so many of them down to me.  This one is by far my favorite!


The photos really don't do it justice!  It reminds me of a beautiful old wedding dress!


I hope you are all having a wonderful summer! I am...I feel like I'm hardly ever home these days!  I'm out enjoying life!

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If you are joining in on Show and Tell Friday, please remember that your Show and Tell needs to be something from your home or garden. Please read the Show and Tell Guidelines for step-by-step instructions on how to participate. If you would like to join in, please enter your name and leave your exact Show and Tell blog post link, not just your blog link and as a common courtesy link back to my blog. If your link has been removed, please re-read over the guidelines before re-posting, or e-mail me with any questions.

Thanks to all of you that join in every week!

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46 comments:

  1. HoosierHomemadeJuly 28, 2011 6:03 PM

    What a gorgeous tablecloth! I'm glad to finally be home too, after traveling 3 weekends in a row this month!
    Thanks for hosting!
    ~Liz

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  2. KarenJuly 28, 2011 6:05 PM

    Hi Cindy, that is a beautiful tablecloth! I'm so glad your enjoying your summer. Thanks for hosting.

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  3. Nancy's Daily DishJuly 28, 2011 6:06 PM

    That is one of the prettiest tablecloth's I've seen! Lucky you!

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  4. CarolynJuly 28, 2011 6:12 PM

    That is my favorite tablecloth too-so beautiful!

    Thanks for hosting,

    Carolyn

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  5. Shari @ My Cottage of BlissJuly 28, 2011 6:15 PM

    That truly is a spectacular tablecloth and it looks so beautiful in your home.

    Thank you for hosting S&T Friday. I'm excited to be participating again. It's been awhile...

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  6. Kelsie from Our Country Home and Studio PhotographyJuly 28, 2011 6:16 PM

    I agree it certainly does look elegant enough for a bride to wear.

    Thank you for hosting
    Blessings Kelsie

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  7. Decor To AdoreJuly 28, 2011 6:26 PM

    Oh my goodness it could be a wedding dress!

    Thank you for hosting.

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  8. ShandaJuly 28, 2011 6:28 PM

    I'm back after a couple months! Love the tablecloth. So clean and airy!

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  9. MarthaJuly 28, 2011 6:39 PM

    It's a beautiful tablecloth -- I'm a linen junkie too and that is an awesome tablcloth. I can see why it is one of your favorites!

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  10. The Charm of HomeJuly 28, 2011 6:42 PM

    How beautiful your table cloth is! It just makes the most romantic table. Thanks for having us.
    Sherry

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  11. Tanya AnuragJuly 28, 2011 6:46 PM

    The table cloth is so pretty :)I would have never allowed anybody to sit and eat on a table with such a beautiful table cloth on it :D

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  12. Handy Man, Crafty WomanJuly 28, 2011 7:03 PM

    wow, that tablecloth is gorgeous!! thanks for hosting.

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  13. AnnJuly 28, 2011 7:07 PM

    Cindy,
    That tablecloth has to be one of the prettiest I've ever seen!
    What a treasure your mother gave to you!

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  14. UnknownJuly 28, 2011 7:12 PM

    WOW! That tablecloth is stunning!

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  15. Amy ChalmersJuly 28, 2011 7:16 PM

    That is a beauty of a tablecloth! So pretty!

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  16. Maggie MasseyJuly 28, 2011 7:16 PM

    What a lovely tablecloth, Cindy...! Thank you so so much for hosting!!! Hope your week has been wonderful...

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  17. DixieJuly 28, 2011 7:17 PM

    Cindy... that is one beautiful tablecloth! I love your style and decor... thanks for sharing!!

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  18. Cindy LoganJuly 28, 2011 8:02 PM

    That is the most beautiful tablecloth I have ever seen!

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  19. AnonymousJuly 28, 2011 8:13 PM

    Beautiful Cindy!! I had a sweet friend who just gave me a box full of beautiful linens!! Need to show them off on a Show and Tell Friday soon!

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  20. Dining DelightJuly 28, 2011 8:21 PM

    Before you even said it, I thought "wedding" when I saw your beautiful lacy tablecloth! So very pretty and looks lovely in your home. Thanks for hosting S&T Friday!

    DD

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  21. stefanieJuly 28, 2011 8:28 PM

    oh, that is soooooo beautiful!

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  22. PamelaJuly 28, 2011 9:10 PM

    Your table cloth is beyond words! It is soo gorgeous! Thanx for hosting!

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  23. BohemianJuly 28, 2011 9:40 PM

    Lace is always so very Romantic... this Vintage Tablecloth is gorgeous.

    Blessings from the Arizona Desert... Dawn... The Bohemian

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  24. My Dream CanvasJuly 28, 2011 9:46 PM

    This is absolutely gorgeous!

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  25. Noble VintageJuly 28, 2011 9:56 PM

    that is a gorgeous table cloth. I would be using it all the time! You are lucky to be enjoying life/summertime....I hope to do that soon :/

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  26. MargueriteJuly 28, 2011 10:35 PM

    What a beautiful treasure from your Mom! Love the detail and softness of it. Thanks for hosting and have a fun weekend!

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  27. Cindy AdkinsJuly 29, 2011 12:25 AM

    Oh this is a gorgeous tablecloth!!
    XO
    Cindy

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  28. KarenJuly 29, 2011 1:12 AM

    Oh,it just oozes with nostalgia and romance. I know that I would have just loved your Mom!!
    -Karen

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  29. CarmenJuly 29, 2011 2:05 AM

    Lovely details!
    Carmen

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  30. VickiJuly 29, 2011 4:22 AM

    It is indeed a beautiful tablecloth. My first look at it, and the table setting, prompted me to say aloud, "Oh, that's so romantic!"

    For all the women of the past who put so much endeavor into beautiful handmade linens, what a tribute to them that so many table cloths and napkins survived and have been lovingly kept by a new generation. After having ruined more than one delicate cloth, though, I always feel a need to caution: LAUNDER CAREFULLY. The fine work and tender, old fabrics need gentle handling and I never put them in a washing machine now although I imagine a "Extra Slow/Handwash/Delicates" setting could work for some pieces.

    Thanks for sharing. You seem to have an endless supply of pretty things to show us!

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  31. UnknownJuly 29, 2011 4:34 AM

    Thank you for another gorgeous party!
    Oh, the tablecloth! I love all things lovely!
    Kerry at housetalkn.blogspot.com

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  32. Belle Inspiration MagazineJuly 29, 2011 4:52 AM

    What a gorgeous tablecloth, and since it belonged to your Mom, it is a treasure!
    I'm sure she is happy you are enjoying it!
    Bonn week-end,
    Mimi

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  33. Audrey PettitJuly 29, 2011 8:13 AM

    Such a beautiful tablecloth! And even more special that it came from your mom. :)
    Thanks so much for sharing and for hosting another fabulous party.

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  34. mercedes scottJuly 29, 2011 9:36 AM

    Oh Cindy, your tablecloth is gorgeous! I agree that it reminds us of an old wedding dress; all those details and embroidery! Enjoy it! :)

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  35. Lynn at Cottage and CreekJuly 29, 2011 10:32 AM

    I love vintage tablecloths too and have many I can't part with even though my table is now different and many don't fit. Yours is lovely! Thanks for hosting and have a good weekend.
    ~Lynn

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  36. French Basketeer.comJuly 29, 2011 11:10 AM

    I love vintage tablecloths, and this one is exceptional as you say! It reminds me of the ones I used to see at the NYC flea.

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  37. ElsieJuly 29, 2011 12:07 PM

    Cindy I fell in love with that tablecloth when you first showed it to us. It does look like a vintage beautiful wedding gown. I am so glad you are enjoying life to the fullest. Have fun and enjoy your weekend.

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  38. AnonymousJuly 29, 2011 1:26 PM

    Hi Cindy,
    That tablecloth is simply stunning!! I have an obsession for vintage linens as well and it always amazes me how well they hold up year after year. You truly have a lovely treasure.
    Have a beautiful day.
    Sincerely,
    Melinda

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  39. Angela BergamaschiJuly 29, 2011 2:09 PM

    lindo.lindo.lindo..amei

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  40. The TablescaperJuly 30, 2011 8:33 AM

    This is gorgeous. I have many old cloths but none of them come close. This is amazing.

    - The Tablescaper

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  41. Liz @ the Brambleberry CottageJuly 30, 2011 12:11 PM

    Just gorgeous! And you're right, Cindy. It does look like a wedding dress. How wonderful that it came from your mom.

    Thanks for hosting.
    Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage
    http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/

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  42. Bunny JeanJuly 30, 2011 10:58 PM

    That is just beautiful I can not imagine taking the time to make one of those.

    This is my first time linking to your party... I have been absent from blogging for more than a year. I have a lot of catching up to do... Always liked your blog.

    Thanks for hosting.

    xoxo Bunny Jean

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  43. Wendy@~Chez~La~De~da~July 31, 2011 1:23 PM

    This has to be the ultimate in romance for a tablecloth:*~:*~
    The detail is so fine. I am drooling lol.:*~:*~

    Show and tell Friday huh? hmmm since I am new to this I think I might have to try this next week,,,,now what can I show and tell about?

    Thanks for the great opp to share!!!
    ~~Wendy

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  44. ElaineJuly 31, 2011 7:10 PM

    Your mom's tablecloth is exquisite!
    So glad she passed it down to you.
    I am sure it is a wonderful memory of her.

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  45. Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net)July 31, 2011 7:39 PM

    Cindy, it's beautiful! Your Mom was a very special lady with excellent taste. Like Mother, like daughter. :)

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  46. MelissahJuly 31, 2011 9:38 PM

    I just discovered your lovely blog. I look forward to popping by again for some inspiration! I'm just new into blogging this year & have put together a daily blog on design, fashion, food, travel and anything pretty.
    http://scrapbook-melissah.blogspot.com/
    I had a lot of fun putting it together maybe you would like to check it out if you have a spare minute.
    x
    Melissah

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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave me a comment! ~Cindy