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All The Stuff: Tray Cloths

By: Cheri February 26, 2020July 16, 2023

All The Stuff, Etiquette, Tablesettingsantique linens, etiquette, table settings, tray cloths, vintage linens

Before you say, “Oh, no! Not another bit of useless linen.” Let me back up a moment and add a little nuance. Even though it may seem as if there was a ton of useless linen ephemera in the old days, each bit of linen was born out of a useful purpose. In days where people used silver, glass…

All The Stuff: Doilies

By: Cheri February 12, 2020March 30, 2024

All The Stuff, Tablesettingsantique linens, doilies, doily, etiquette, table settings, vintage linens

When you hear the word doily, you’re probably thinking of the paper variety that come under store bought cakes and yes, those are doilies. In past eras, they were made of cloth or lace. Most often you’ll see them in bright white with expensive lace and embroidery touches for the most formal uses. After all, keeping little bits…