Sunday, December 12, 2010

Antique Linen Christmas

It’s no secret that we love vintage linens. Especially at Christmas.

 

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The ever classic red embroidery often found on vintage and antique linens just speaks of Christmas.

 

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Metis bed linen of course looks lovely when used in its original state.

 

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As well as draped over couches and ottomans.

 

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But the wonderful sheets can also be used to create chair slipcovers that are so cozy by a roaring fire.

 

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Of course no mantle should be without stockings hung by the chimney with care. 

 

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These vintage linen stockings feature cuffs made from handkerchiefs.

 

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Don’t you just love this dreamy petticoat of a tree skirt?

 

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Scraps of linen can be used to create Christmas gift bags as well.

 

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A tree covered in sachets would indeed be heaven scented.

 

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I don’t think that even Santa himself could resist this sleigh of goodies.

 

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Our linens are currently 15% off in the Metis Blogtique this week if you are so inspired.

Come back on Wednesday for Christmas tabletop ideas using vintage linen.

5 comments:

Sherri said...

What an absolutely beautiful group of linens in all the pictures! Love the petticoat idea for a tree skirt! Just gorgeous!!

Pascale said...

The bed is just maevelous !! eowiin

jeanette from everton terrace said...

The tree skirt is divine, my daughter would be beside herself - the girl loves a ruffle. I could just climb right into that lovely bed (and I just got up!)

Rachel Noelle Pallas said...

~**~BEAUTIFUL!!!~*~*I wish I could buy them all!!!~*~*Hugs, Rachel ;)

*French Farmhouse 425*

Sherry @ No Minimalist Here said...

What beautiful linens and photos. Love the stockings.
Hugs,
Sherry