Vintage Hankies- My Latest Collecting Obsession!

Something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue!  What a wonderful bridal hankie this vintage blue lace confection would be! 

They also make darling gifts for bridesmaids, mother of the bride, mother of the groom and grandma too!

....Because doesn't everyone cry at weddings? I'm tucking a vintage hankie in my purse for my next wedding cuz I certainly do!

A while back an acquaintance at my church gave me some of her grandmother's vintage hankies and I am in LOVE! Thanks Chris.. so kind of you!

They are so precious and gorgeous and full of the charm of yesteryear.

Pinterest is full of nifty ideas to craft with vintage hankies ... from curtains to a table runner, embellishing clothing and lavender sachets!

 I had some french lavender buds and these hankies were not perfect... so here are some of the lavender sachets made with the help of my sweet mama at the sewing machine! I adore lavender!

 These will make any drawer more fragrant... especially your undergarments!

So I have been having fun washing and ironing these lovely hankies for sale in my Etsy shops. And, I have already sold a bunch.  And just found the most gorgeous rhinestone hankie at an estate sale, perfect for a bride. Check the links for my shops to search for your vintage hankie!

xo

https://www.etsy.com/shop/MiladyLinden/search?search_query=hankie&order=date_desc&view_type=gallery&ref=shop_search


https://www.etsy.com/shop/MiladyLindenSaysIDo/search?search_query=hankie&order=date_desc&view_type=gallery&ref=shop_search

What's Bloomin' ? Why it's June... Peonies!

When I moved into my home as a newlywed decades ago, I knew nothing about gardening, except the fact that I LOVED flowers! Still do as a matter of fact!

Cometh the spring, I was delighted to discover that I had inherited with my house, a long garden bed of fragrant and beautiful peonies! 

Just as soon as the weather warms they pop their lush green think leaves and reach for the sun. 

The peony is a flowering perennial plant in the genus Paaonia. 

Peonies are very top heavy with big poofy gorgeous and delicate blooms. 

As they grow tall, I have to get in the garden and tie back the heads otherwise the lovely flowers will fall right down into the garden bed. The massive flowers are just too top heavy for their stems!

My beautiful peony garden consists of both white and pink. The blooms are short lived but I enjoy them immensely both in the garden and cut into vases with their subtle yet lovely fragrance. The beautiful lush foliage remains behind though all summer long as a backdrop against my garden fence!

Now that my daughter has her own home, she stated "Mom I need some peonies for my garden"!  Color me happy that she wants to carry on the June tradition of these splendid old fashioned flowers. Off I go to the garden to find  baby plant for sharing!

Happy Gardening!  xo

PS: Wouldn't the stunning white peony bloom picture above be wonderful for a June bride? Yes, indeed!