There is something about the Spring and Summer weather and activities that really feeds my soul. The amazement of watching what is growing in the garden
from the early shoots to the full grown plants.
Picking the peas this weekend, and planning a meal around them, it is all so very magical to me.
These peas will be going into some pasta tonight...yummm!
I have also been busy cleaning out the linen closet (yes...still!) and listing more of the vintage tablecloths on Etsy.
I love, love, love the bright and happy prints, especially the berry motifs. There is something so very country and summery about them. I have been taking pictures of the cloths and will eventually put them into a scrap book so that I can still look at them when I like. I especially liked this strawberry cloth with the sky blue border. To me, it is the epitome of what a vintage 1950's cloth should look like. The need to clear out some of the inventory left over from my store was just very necessary. After all, how can I continue to collect when I have no place to store anything?
This post is being linked to Little Red House for Mosaic Monday, Smiling Sally's for Blue Monday, and Between Naps on the Porch for Metamorphosis Monday.
♥, Susan
Linens are a passion we share. Those old vintage tablecloths just steal my heart. You're going to have one fine healthy supper!
Brenda
Posted by: Brenda Kula | June 06, 2010 at 02:28 PM
I can't believe you already have food! I just bought some herbs this weekend, have some more in glass jars indoors, and hope to plant in pots outside this week. I love watching things grow. (and, I love linens, too.)
Posted by: Nancy | June 06, 2010 at 04:55 PM
I love those vintage linens! Happy Monday!
Posted by: Carol | June 06, 2010 at 05:35 PM
Great post and photos! I love watching things grow too!
Posted by: Eileen | June 06, 2010 at 05:41 PM
What fun! Love the Peas and the vintage cloths are great!
Posted by: ellen b | June 06, 2010 at 05:41 PM
Those fresh peas look wonderful! I'll bet they tasted delicious. ::Jill
Posted by: Jill | June 06, 2010 at 05:53 PM
Wonderful mosaic of the peas. Our peas have just started to flower, soon I will have some for pasta as well. Take care:)
Posted by: A Garden of Threads | June 06, 2010 at 05:56 PM
I love your tablecloths too - I have one that is a vintage one like that. It does seem the epitome of summer, doesn't it.
Posted by: Grace | June 06, 2010 at 06:04 PM
Lovely vintage linens!
Posted by: Traci Lord | June 06, 2010 at 06:17 PM
Oh for some fresh peas! Nice arrangement for the PEA Mosaic. I'm a collector of vintage table cloths and yours are really wonderful and made a super mosaic.
Posted by: CollectInTexas Gal | June 06, 2010 at 06:18 PM
Pretty linens! and how lucky you are to have fresh peas from the garden! Enjoyed your mosaics!
Posted by: Carol | June 06, 2010 at 06:57 PM
Wow Susan you harvested so many peas already! I love fresh peas...yum!
Your tablecloths are so pretty and bring back memories.
Posted by: Pat | June 06, 2010 at 08:06 PM
Peas and berries. What a wonderful combination. Those are great classic cloths. Hope you'll stop by for our glass vessel sink giveaway if you haven't already. Jane F.
Posted by: Jane F @ Atticmag | June 07, 2010 at 04:26 AM
Yes I love dishes, and also vintage tablecloths! My sister has bought me several and I enjoy using them. Yours are lovely.
Posted by: dotsie (aka podso) | June 07, 2010 at 05:10 AM
Obviously, green is the color of your thumb, Susan! Happy Blue Monday.
Posted by: Sally | June 07, 2010 at 06:33 AM
Oh those peas are so lovely. I can almost taste the sweetness just by looking at them.
Becky K.
Posted by: Becky K. | June 07, 2010 at 07:07 AM
Oh I adore that tablecloth!
Posted by: Laura Ingalls Gunn | June 07, 2010 at 07:19 AM
Thank you, it is listed on etsy.
Posted by: susan ericson | June 07, 2010 at 07:26 AM
I have a passion for pretty table cloths too, I do a lot of decorating for the church, friends & family , I'm tryign to get a few veggies & herbs goign this yr, youres looks great!
Helen
Posted by: Helen Chaffin | June 07, 2010 at 08:08 AM
I love, love your blog! Thanks for stopping by my Well Loved Home...that's how I found you! Your red front door is AWESOME! And I am coveting your Emma Bridgewater dishes. Oh my....I'll be googling those! [email protected]
Posted by: Sue Richardson | June 07, 2010 at 09:13 AM
Susan, those cloths are SO cute! Very vintage and perfect for summer! You should have some very happy eBay customers with those pretties.
Love your veggies, too. Wish I had a green thumb like yours!
XO,
Sheila
Posted by: Sheila | June 07, 2010 at 09:19 AM
Crips and fresh veggeies Love it. The vintage are lovely.
Happy MM Susan and have a great summertime.
Posted by: REGINA | June 07, 2010 at 10:11 AM
Great photos and cool pictures. Where did you take this? you've captured the moment behind this things.
Posted by: Online Consultation | June 07, 2010 at 10:25 AM
Ooooo,how I love vintage linens. The tablecloth is beautiful...it's so bright and cheerful, and those peas..*sighs..yummmmmmmm.
Happy Blue Monday and enjoy those wonderful peas.
Posted by: CC | June 07, 2010 at 10:37 AM
You have some beautiful linens! I'm collecting strawberry things for my kitchen so I especially like those!
Have a great Blue Monday!
Sarah
Posted by: Sarah | June 07, 2010 at 11:20 AM
Hi Sarah, The strawberry tablecloths are available on etsy right now.
♥, Susan
Posted by: susan ericson | June 07, 2010 at 11:38 AM
I love your tablecloths, so nice and your dinner looks like it's going to be so yummy!
Hugz,
Kim
Posted by: Kim Stracuzzi | June 07, 2010 at 01:45 PM
Hi, great photos and mosaic! I hope that you have a wonderful new week!
Hugs...
Bobbi
Posted by: Bobbi Ann Cook | June 07, 2010 at 02:22 PM
Love that berry table cloth and your garden are in full bloom. ^)^
Blue Jar
Posted by: Kim | June 07, 2010 at 03:40 PM
Your post made me a bit nostalgic. Shelling peas and old-fashioned style table cloths bring back lots of memories. I hope you are having a wonderful day. Blessings...Mary
Posted by: Mary | June 07, 2010 at 03:51 PM
Hi Susan, I too love to see my garden grow. Right now we have a ton of wild black raspberries. They are beginning to ripen. I had a hand full this morning. Mmmm. Gardening is my passion. Your garden in bloom is beautiful. Lovely photos too. I too love your vintage linens. The bright flowers are always a real charming look. Puts a smile on my face!!!
Hugs, Jeanne
Posted by: jeanne | June 07, 2010 at 06:14 PM
I want all the tablecloths; however, I have the same problem. I have to get rid of what I have, before I can buy again. Oh well.
Posted by: Sherrie | June 08, 2010 at 06:55 AM
I was just picking peas out of the garden and eating them raw:)
Posted by: Jennifer | June 08, 2010 at 04:37 PM
You're stronger than I am -- I couldn't part with those tablecloths. They'd probably end up under my bed. :-)
Posted by: Into Vintage | June 11, 2010 at 08:27 PM
OOOOHHHHHH,
No fair. Those are the Berry best TC's and you know how much I love anything Strawberry!
Posted by: Melody | June 12, 2010 at 05:44 AM
I love love love seeing that I'm not the only one who writes I love love love! :) Birds of a feather!
Posted by: laura | June 12, 2010 at 05:31 PM
Love those tablecloths! And what a beautiful mosaic! Thanks so much for playing along. :)
Posted by: mary | June 12, 2010 at 06:21 PM
Oh I love fresh peas! I have the best memories of shelling peas with my Mamaw when I was little. Thanks for reminding me of that :)
Hugs,
Dena
Posted by: Dena | June 13, 2010 at 07:41 AM