“Between the garage and the beech hedge was her
drying-green. She had done a wash this
morning, and a line of laundry stirred in the rising breeze. Wooden tubs, planted with pink hydrangeas the
colour of blotting paper, flanked the entrance to the house, and a hedge of
lavender grew close to its walls.”
Now that it’s autumn, the days of drying laundry outdoors
are going as quickly as the light in evening.
Using one of Dreamy Whites' organic lavender sachets in the dryer does a great job making up for
summer winds. The fabric is a soft
cotton tied with a bit of butcher’s twine. So simple, so natural, so touchable I find
myself holding them to my face before I toss them in the dryer.
Until next time, stay shabby!
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27 comments:
Hi Sandy,that sounds wonderful. The scent of lavender is so fresh and calming.
...ahhh lavender! the sachets are only thing i use in my laundry too...
adore your "lacey linens" photo:)
xo, Rosemary
ohhh Sandy I would love those!! That is such a wonderful idea!!
Great Idea Sandy!!! ~ I too have a few of these from a Dreamy White Purchase... Can't wait to try it!
Jeanine Burkhardt
I love the scent of lavender. I have two sachets in my bedroom, and bundles of it around the house. Great photos.
Oh- That is one of the things I don't like about winter...that I can no longer hang our sheets outside to dry. One of the things I do is after they are dried and just before I put them on the bed I will put them in a basket and stick them out on the porch for a while so they can smell like they dried outside. xo Diana
Uhmmm! So nice. Love your pictures!
Ohhh, it looks wonderful. I can almost smell the lavender. So sweet in the soft little rough cotton pillow.
Did you change the look of your blog? It looks soooooo beautiful!
Cindy
That does sound lovely--I will have to treat myself to those sometime!
I adore the things women do naturally, like enjoy fresh linens drying in the wind. Pulling fresh laundry from the dryer and the scent of the clothes.
You brought it all close to home, Sandy.
Love the scent of lavender. Your photos of your linens are beautiful.
Dearest Sandy,
That is indeed a mighty sweet idea for freshening up the laundry. LOVE the lavender scent...
Have a great week and love to you,
Mariette
I wish i could smell.......seize the day darling...love from me...xxx..
Such a great idea and such a wonderful smell!
Bee happy x
Have a delicious day!
Oh to live in one of Pilchers books......to walk the dogs, snip the ends off beans, put the kettle on for tea, and stoke the fire.
All while wearing my wellies and apron. lol
Beautiful post Sandy!
I have one of Maria's sachets I won in her winter giveaway last year and just love it!
You always find the most perfect quotes or passages from a book or a poem to accompany your terrific photos. The lavender in the simple muslin or cotton or linen is just so appropriate, natural; respectful.
oh how I love the smell of lavender. I have lavender in all of my linen closets. Hugs and smooches!!!
Saludos desde Barcelona!!!
Oh Sandy, I loved that book .. well all her books .. but I didn't remember that passage. I'll have to reread it. Thanks.
Just re-read September this September! LOVE her books, better than meditation, I think reading her lowers my blood pressure measurably...
I can smell the scent of lavender fields as I leave a comment. Heavenly!!
Have a great week :)
xxx Liz
I love Pilcher's books - sometimes I just go back and reread a paragraph, maybe I'll re-read them this winter I've been selling Shabby Stars like crazy, so doing a lot of sewing. Can't wait to start decorating for Christmas though. Love the Lavender post!
Great idea. I've never even thought about it before. Great tip! I love the photos too.
I hope you are well and that your heart has healed a little bit.
hugs,
Caroline
agree that the lavendar scent is so calming...the fabric around them looks so lovely and soft too. Thinking of you often...xoox, tracie
Your post was so gorgeous and pretty, I like it. My sister will love your post too. I will refer this to her. Thank you for sharing.
Charles A
What a beautiful blog you have here. Your photos are gorgeous and I feel so inspired.
And I have to mention your header. It's stunning.
I'm glad I came this way
Best wishes
Annika
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