A quick post to say Happy Weekend….and to let you textile nuts know I have a Tumblr site here Je suis Trouvais that I have created as a sort of running antique textile diary. The silk above was part of a deconstructed gown…10 full selvedge to selvedge 42 inch long panels (and two half panels) of beautiful brocaded French silk taffeta. I came for the silk, and stayed for the prospect of the reconstructed the gown. I’m torn. I can see a froth of this at a dressing room table. Or valanced over a bed. The bodice is tiny…25 inches around at the bust line and 15 inches long. The red roses scattered across the celadon field enchant me. Not all my textile finds are in the practical category. Some just stir the imagination. I will blame this on being raised on Masterpiece theater! Which is airing a bit of 18th century tonight…Poldark
And the lavender…is in full swing. My favorite varieties are lavender augustifolia “Provence”, with a bit of “Grosso” and “Hidcote” thrown in. Rushing this out…before the weekend ends!
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I have this to say about your post” “To Die For!” And congrats to you for your victory in selling on Etsy! I was just overwhelmed with how gorgeous the rosy stripe is……..I just purchased some beautiful textiles myself.
This website and blog are so inspiring for me…always makes my day.I’m so grateful for the thoughts and amazing photography here.
Thank you Phyllis. Photographing for the blog helps me stop and “smell” the roses!
Hi, Trish — as always, thank you for sharing your gorgeous photos and descriptions!
I just wanted to let you know that La Maison Violette is holding a Trunk show of antique French textiles from my recent trip to France. I have several hundred antique French nightgowns and many GORGEOUS, hand-embroidred linen sheets, perfect for the summer weather. There are also some beautiful, late 19th-century fabrics.
The Trunk Show will be held this Friday, June 26, from 6-8 pm at Yankee Girl Antiques, 127 Kentucky Street, Petaluma — where I also have a permanent retail space.
Please pass along to your readers — and I hope to see you there!
Karen La Maison Violette lamaisonviolette.com
Hi Karen! That’s great to know! I always enjoyed your booth at the Alameda Flea Market…and I will love seeing you in Petaluma!
Greetings from Europe! Your lavender is just amazing. Adorable!! What a fantastic view. Thanks to your beautiful blog, I have now bought rose Souvenir de la Malmaison. And it is just marvellous!! It is so nice, neat and full of charm. This rose is now one of my very top favorites.
Hello Ingvill! I do think it is my favorite rose. Isn’t the fragrance wonderful?!
Trish,
Your lavender is beautiful. I’ll have to check out your tumblr site. Oh, to have a 25″ waist! 😀
Karen
The silk is so beautiful. I always wonder what the story is behind these pieces. Thanks and happy Father’s Day tp all. xoxo Mary
Trish your fabrics are magical. This piece,a work of art that makes me wonder about the lady who wore it and her life!
xoxo
Karena
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Une vraie merveille…la soie aux petites roses ….mais aussi la lavande ! Merci Trish pour ces magnifiques photos.
Merci M. Claude! J’adore votre très jolie collection de tissus!