So . . . I joined Etsy Holiday Boot Camp. Here's what I'm hoping to accomplish this holiday season:
List lots of really great vintage items that will make wonderful gifts.
Provide excellent customer service, including fast shipping and good communication with my customers.
Create an atmosphere of friendly comfort and service within my little vintage shops.
Staying organized and maximizing my time while still enjoying the holiday season with my family is at the top of my goal list!
So those are my goals. What are yours?
I'm so glad you stopped by for a visit today! A bit of Granny Chic, a pinch of Prairie, a sprinkling of rustic, a dash of Vintage and a Cherry on top. That's my CherryPrairie downhome recipe.
Monday, September 26, 2011
Thursday, September 8, 2011
A Tribute to Home Canning
Now I like to can because it makes me feel connected to all those past generations of women who canned every year. It was a necessity, preserving the bounty of the garden to feed their family though the Winter. It's a tradition, a pleasure, green living and a connection to the past. Not to mention that it all tastes sooo much better than anything you can buy!
Do you have memories of your mother or grandmother canning? Do you can? Share your stories, I'd love to hear them!
Monday, September 5, 2011
Washing Day! How I clean vintage linens.
Victorian Whites
I hand wash and line dry all the vintage linens I purchase before I sell them. I also try to remove any stains or spots.
First
I soak them in laundry detergent with a little oxygen booster added.
After a few hours I check them to see if there are any spots left. If
there are I dry them in the sun and then put lemon juice and salt on the
stained areas and hang in the sun for several hours. If the stains are
gone I rinse thoroughly and line dry again.
If
stains remain my next step is non-chlorine bleach added to the soaking
water. I try to stay away from chlorine bleach as it can break down the
fragile fibers of the linens and cause little holes to appear in the
worn areas.
When
you have finally removed all the stains (some stains just won't come
out) and your linens are dry, it is time to iron them. I starch and
iron all my linens to give them a nice smooth, crisp feeling. Now they
are ready to sell (or add to my linen closet, if I just can't part with
them)!
Gorgeous tucking on this Victorian slip!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)