Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Pillow Talk

I love to travel...and visit new places...and it's always fun to have a little something as a reminder of the places I have visited. And since I'm not much of a knick-knick girl...I usually bring home something useful...or a piece of jewelry. I have a ulu knife from Alaska...a Mayan hieroglyphic necklace...a hand blown glass vase from Finland...an authentic cow bell from Switzerland...you get the picture. When we were in Iowa a few years back...and I brought home some wonderful Amish feather pillows as my keepsake.

Last summer we camped in the Lily Capital of Canada...a wonderful little prairie town called Neepawa...in Manitoba. One would think that I would bring back lily bulbs as a souvenir (and I should have). Instead...I came home from vacation with a supply of pillow slips.


I checked out the local thrift shop...and found a huge bag of pillows...each covered in Battenburg lace...some edged with hand crocheted edging. I left the actual pillows behind...and brought home a lovely pile of antique linens for a few dollars. After a good laundering...a little spray starch...and some new stuffing...they have a new life!

There is a 'parade of pillows' happening over at Kari and Kijsa's blog today....so I thought I'd join in the fun. And next time you are looking for a treasure to bring home with you...think soft...think pillows!

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  1. VeeMarch 17, 2009 at 6:35 AM

    Beautiful pillows! I like your idea of souvenirs. Leave the usual behind and come home with something useful and even beautiful.

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  2. kari and kijsaMarch 17, 2009 at 6:58 AM

    Oh we love this- such a beautiful way to remember your travels and fun! We are suckers for a good story behind an object- and loved discovering the Lily capital of Canada! These are amazingly beautiful pillows!! Thank you so much for sharing them in the parade!
    blessings,
    kari & kijsa

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  3. bjMarch 17, 2009 at 7:06 AM

    oh, such beautiful little pillows...Thanks so much for showing them to us at this fabulous PILLOW PARADE!!
    xo bj

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  4. The Quintessential MagpieMarch 17, 2009 at 7:08 AM

    Judy, I think you got the deal of the day! Such pretty pillows! I just love these. Thanks for sharing them with us...

    Happy Pillow Parade Tuesday...

    XO,

    Sheila :-)

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  5. Melissa MillerMarch 17, 2009 at 7:25 AM

    They are all so sweet! :)

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  6. a woman who isMarch 17, 2009 at 7:55 AM

    What a wonderful find! They are beautiful pillows. I am wondering what you will do with them? I have a bunch of old pillow slips myself stashed away, and need to put them to good use.

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  7. BettyMarch 17, 2009 at 7:56 AM

    Oh my Judy those pillows are gorgeous! Now that's 'pillow talk'. I don't buy knick knacks either when we travel..I like the unique things you picked up in different places.

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  8. PondsideMarch 17, 2009 at 8:32 AM

    What a wonderful 'find' in Neepawa. I like useful reminders of trips too - last weekend we visited more than one used book store and thrift shop on our weekend away - bought a birdhouse as our souvenire.

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  9. JeannelleMarch 17, 2009 at 9:18 AM

    What a wonderful find....the bag of beautiful pillow coverings. Good for you to spy that. I wish, wish, wish I was not a knick-knack person.

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  10. Lovella ♥March 17, 2009 at 9:55 AM

    Judy . .what an awesome find. . good job on the laundering too. I am always trying to figure out how to make white sparkling white.

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  11. AnnelieseMarch 17, 2009 at 10:07 AM

    I headed over there, while still in my pjs! Fun pillows!

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  12. Just a little something from JudyMarch 17, 2009 at 10:13 AM

    I would have been so excited to have found those beautiful pillows. What a find!! It was fun to hear about your travels and the purchases you made. Thanks for sharing them.

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  13. ElizabethdMarch 17, 2009 at 10:15 AM

    Those are jsut lovely linens. It is so nice to see them washed and starched and given a new life.

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  14. AnonymousMarch 17, 2009 at 10:28 AM

    Love white pillows...such a summer feel to them ;-)
    thanks for sharing!!

    Have a blessed day,

    kayellen

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  15. Knitting ManiaMarch 17, 2009 at 10:29 AM

    Gorgeous pillows Judy! I have a few of those hanging around too!

    Thanks for your visit...Happy St. Paddy's Day!

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  16. AmyMarch 17, 2009 at 10:44 AM

    I am a sucker for battenburg lace!! I love these!!

    Amy

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  17. AnonymousMarch 17, 2009 at 3:26 PM

    Judy, these are beautiful. I love pillows in vintage linens. You have inspired me to do something with some I have.

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  18. Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net)March 17, 2009 at 4:47 PM

    Hi Judy...these are all beautiful and exquisitely delicate looking. I love old linens...what great finds! Susan

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  19. AnonymousMarch 17, 2009 at 5:23 PM

    Oh, how lovely!! What a beautiful find!

    Best,
    Debbykay

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  20. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiMarch 17, 2009 at 5:30 PM

    Those are lovely antique linens, Judy. I know what you mean about knick -knacks ...there are just so many a person can accommodate. I also like to buy something useful when I travel.

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  21. Misti of Studio M DesignsMarch 17, 2009 at 7:54 PM

    I just love battenburg lace...a whole bag full of goodies? You racked up, girl!
    ~Misti

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  22. Nana Trish is Living the DreamMarch 17, 2009 at 8:24 PM

    Judy, I love your pillows. They are so beautiful! Thank you so much for your prayers during this difficult time. I appreciate your friendship. God Bless You!!!

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