I have not posted about a collection for awhile and if you have read my blog for any length of time, you know I like to collect! Today I decided to share one of my quirkier collections that I don't display but lives in a plastic storage bin.
Vintage Paper Napkins - I know you are thinking "What the heck?" but once again I enjoy the quirky and unusual. I am drawn to these inexpensive finds for two reasons: Number one the graphics. Number two the fact that for some reason someone decided to save a simple napkin as a memento of an occasion or had some leftover from an event and they were just to charming to throw out. I don't do anything with them at this point..am just saving a bit of vintage party history.
Tons of Birthday wishes...
An assortment of wonderful floral napkins.
This assortment all came from the same estate and they are all floral. They were all carefully folded and there was one of each design...I like to think the hostess saved them from each game of bridge that she hosted at her home.
Two baby shower napkins. I love the bottom one where the stork's Dr.s bag reads "Dr Stork M.D.". Note the glasses perched on the end of his beak.
Assorted napkins. The top yellow ones I think are actually coasters...they would make an adorable rug for a dollhouse!
These were from one estate. This woman evidently liked her napkins to have the blessing printed on them in addition to saying it before each meal! A double dose of blessing never hurt dinner!
Vintage Santa
Vintage Valentine's Day
Black cats say Halloween.
These little dog themed "Bow-Wow" napkins are super, SUPER CUTE!
Two unopened packs to celebrate the New Year.
And my very favorite...
"It's a Hen Party" - original, unopened package for which I paid a thin dime. If I knew exactly what a "Hen Party" entailed I would surely invite you all to one and throw a doozy.
Thanks for letting me share this totally, quirky collection!
That is a totally quirky collection. That must be why I collect them too! I think you and I are cut from the same cloth. Seperated at birth??????
Posted by: Shara | June 24, 2009 at 05:03 PM
Oh, they're all so sweet, and they just don't make things like they used to, do they?! I love this collection, and I would totally come to your Hen Party! I think one would involve lots of cupcakes, don't you think?
Posted by: Carol | June 24, 2009 at 06:15 PM
I understand this collection all too well! Guess what? I collect vintage napkins too! Boy, we are soul sisters aren't we? I have mainly holiday and baby! I think mom has some wedding ones in her collection of vintage toppers, etc. I have a friend who has tons and tons but they are stored in albums or boxes! Thanks for sharing more eye candy!
Posted by: Elizabeth | June 24, 2009 at 07:00 PM
That was fun to look at! They would be pretty to cover a tray.
Posted by: Ruth | June 24, 2009 at 08:06 PM
This is a fun collection. I especially like the Bow Wow Scottie ones!!
My friend makes these great trays from old picture frames. She puts whatever she likes i.e. napkins, wrapping paper, fabric, where the picture would go and then puts handles on the sides to carry them. Your precious memories are covered with glass, but can still be used.
Thanks for sharing your quirky collection.
Lynn
Posted by: Lynn | June 25, 2009 at 04:43 AM
Very cute! I think "The Hen" party refers to a bunch of talking women(gossipping or talking about other people) oftened referred to as such by men as "a bunch of cackling hens." I've never heard it in a postive manner so I'm not sure if I would come. But we could revamp the phrase and make it the coolest party ever, right???
Posted by: Stacy | June 25, 2009 at 05:39 AM
Hey! Hen Parties are way cool--a bunch of "chicks" getting together to gab, eat and drink. What could be more fun?!
Posted by: Chris | June 25, 2009 at 06:04 AM
You know, I see napkins like this at estate and garage sales and never thought to pick them up. These are so cute :)
Posted by: Stephanie | June 25, 2009 at 08:12 AM
Those black cats and Scotties are too cute. Thanks for sharing another amazing collection! -amy
Posted by: Amy | June 25, 2009 at 08:45 AM
Hi Ethel!
A Hen Party is the British version of a bridal shower. See you in 30 minutes over oatmeal!
xo
Dot
Posted by: one gal's trash | June 25, 2009 at 08:55 AM
Love the napkins, think the hen party is my favorite too!!
Posted by: Betty | June 25, 2009 at 11:01 AM
I found your blog over on Cath Holden's - I love everything about it and I will be visiting regularly.
Thank you for sharing so many fun things.
I had a doll house that looked a lot like the one you found at the barn sale ~ wish I still had it!
Posted by: Marie | June 25, 2009 at 11:42 AM
I love this collection to. The scottie dog and the hen and the baby ones are cute. Maybe you should buy a shadowbox frame and put some in it and change it out for each season. Love the holloween and santa to:) Lets have a hen party!!
Posted by: Elma Riedstra | June 25, 2009 at 07:04 PM
That's a fun collection! I have a scrapbook from hubby's greatgrandmother filled with cocktail napkins...some are pretty funny!
Posted by: tammyCA | June 26, 2009 at 04:04 AM
I just discovered your blog and think it's wonderful! Regarding Hen Parties, I also heard the term is used in Great Britain for a wedding shower or maybe a bachelorette party.....
Posted by: Mitzi Curi | June 27, 2009 at 09:10 AM