Somehow the drudgery of everyday chores looks more appealing in this setting, doesn't it? All photographs taken at Antoni Gaudi's La Pedrera, Barcelona, Spain.
Stacks of ironed linens.
Children's clothing ready to wear.
Washbasin and maid's uniform.
Travel trunk.
Tara Bradford is traveling. In her absence, timed posts should appear.
I love the red and white cross-stitched sampler and the apron on the antique sewing machine!
Posted by: dutchbaby | 23 April 2009 at 21:07
So pretty! I love those old steamer trunks. Now, those were the days baby!
Posted by: Rosa | 11 April 2009 at 17:04
Splendid! So crisp and beautiful! I love all that white (not that I could ever keep it that way...)
Posted by: jeanie | 09 April 2009 at 21:39
oh, that TRUNK!!
Posted by: Chris | 09 April 2009 at 06:02
I so would have loved to live in those times...
Posted by: Se'Lah | 08 April 2009 at 21:49
In Barcelona but looking so familiar like New England where I live.
We have in our home more than one Shaker style shelf in cherry very similar to the shelf in the photo. I also have a reproduction ironing board like the one on the shelf. They were used for sleeves and fancy trims but mine is used for doll making. We have many empty wooden spools like the one near the sewing basket which I have vintage trims wrapped around.
Having visited several Shaker Villages with serene laundry rooms like this, I envy the order and simplicity --though I hate doing laundry.
Posted by: Helen | 08 April 2009 at 14:45
Love the travel trunk! How did I miss this in Barcelona with all the Gaudi stuff I took in?!
Posted by: Kirsten | 08 April 2009 at 06:50
I want that top hat!
i do!
(lovin' your banner)
:)
Posted by: maddie | 08 April 2009 at 02:54
I like to think they smell like they have been hanging on a backyard line. Fresh.
xo
Posted by: Christina | 07 April 2009 at 18:20
Very pretty. I love linens. Have fun in your travels. xo
Posted by: Bella | 07 April 2009 at 16:56
I do hope your own travel trunk is a bit easier to carry!
Posted by: materfamilias | 07 April 2009 at 15:55
The trunk with the top hat has me in its spell.
Posted by: Yoli | 07 April 2009 at 15:47