adieu Saltwater...

Yesterday I was mooching around Simon's Town trying to find military rank insignia (which by the way, is tricky to get your hands on), I popped into Saltwater, one of my favourite shops in Cape Town.

(Left image via DIY with Vintage linens on Pintrest, right images bloggers own)

Sadly, I learned that they're closing down (Sniff. They're making way for a Bottle Store and as much as I like Whiskey, it really doesn't compare to fabric). Happily, however, I had a poke around the shop and found  THE. MOST. DIVINE antique linen (amongst other things, of course.) 

(Left image via eithanollie on etsy via Pintrest, right images bloggers own)

If you're a vintage linen fan you'll know that they generally cost a pretty penny - if you're lucky enough to find them at all. Saltwater have loads: from napkins to table runners to BIG table cloths - and they are all exceptionally well priced.

(left image via Anthropologie, right images bloggers own)

In case you're wondering what you can do with vintage linen, the answer is .... anything! Use it as it is. Upcycle it into a curtain, or a dress, or pillow cases (runners are great for this!). I've made some up into duvet covers (backed with Hemporium's double width hemp) - divine. It's just so lovely to make use of something that has a history.

If vintage linen isn't your thing but fabric is, they have boxes and boxes of fabric pieces that are looking for a new home. Many fabrics (like the Jay Smith floral I found) aren't being printed anymore, which makes them a bit limited-editionish.

P.S. Everything must go, including the furniture, and you will pick up some absolute beauties (see the pics of the server and the rattan ball and claw couch below) if you head on over there. Like now!

Oh, and other P.S. They have lots of gorgeous vintage clothes that are on sale. Who can resist?

Till next time nerds :)
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