Memories of Switzerland

This photo was taken by my father in August 1975, when our family traveling in the Netherlands and Switzerland. This is my mother and her friend Trudi, hanging sheets. It was obviously interesting enough for my dad to capture the image, and it's beautiful enough for me to share with you. Sheets require a high line. I often have to fold mine in quarters to keep them off the ground. Having a mountain side view helps a lot. All for love.

August Rain Mountain Laundry

We were in Alpine Meadows, last month, and we had a thunder/lightening storm, and hail, while my laundry was on the line, under the deck. I hoped it would stay dry there, but alas, I was forced to use my dryer. Got some great shots, though.

Cabinets in the Laundry Room

These are Beechwood. I think the rod is too low over the "sink" -- or where the sink will be. What do you think? I'm not sure I need that shelf at all.

Shopping

We're going to be moving back into our newly remodeled house soon. This means I have to buy a new clothes line. The old clothes line went the way of the dilapidated deck to which it was strung. I have a new space, outside the garage and nearer to the washer, and I also have a dedicated laundry room now!













This website, The Clothesline Shop, has many interesting items and good pictures. I had no idea, and I am in complete laundry heaven. The only question for me is, how much space do I have? I really like the indoor models, too, retractable and hidden. What fun.

This is what I really wish we could have: a field of laundry.

Long Time No Blog: Was Waiting for the Perfect Story

YSaC, Vol. 375: The starch helps you stay up.

So, I've been absent, it's true. Now I'm back. I love this story about somebody who doesn't know what an ironing board is. Check it out. The photo of the beautiful colored ironing board covers is the best part.

Laundry Color Therapy

I've got four new photos today. First, a photo my friend Michelle forwarded to me from her friend Xiena. I think it's in Venice. I want to know why all the sheets are the same (incredible) colors. I'm imagining a Buddhist boarding house?

The next two pictures are from my friend Carolina's art collection -- scarves and pillows with her amazing vibrant colors painted on silk. She says you can wash them by hand in cold water, line dry and cool iron. Sounds like laundry to me.

Finally, a picture of dirty laundry being created. An amazing catch in center field, and an amazing legacy of dirt and grass stains to prove it. That boy of mine is now 13, and I have a feeling I'm in for a lot more dirty laundry before he and I are through.

New Laundry Room

I think this is cheating, technically, but here's a photo of my new laundry room -- almost.