New Life for Old Linens

We come across handmade embroidered and crocheted linens from time to time. Some are perfect but most have some sign of age and use – holes, stains, unraveling. But they are soooo pretty. We could set to work at stain removal, mending, repairing . . . or use them as inspiration for something totally new. What about some throw pillows? Browse www.bettyandbabs.etsy.com for fabrics, old linens, trims, buttons . . . and think "New LIfe."

Vintage Costume Jewelry Gets Tabled

Hosting a lunch or dinner party gives us the opportunity to go the extra mile and do something special for our guests. Much of the time a little experimentation with the tableware and linens that we already have in our homes is the way to go. I added a little ribbon and some bling from my jewelry collection and this is what I came up with. The jewelry can be a gift to your guest to remember the day. The jewelry here can be found at www.bettyandbabs.etsy.com