Fresh Linens on the Line

I gave the damp linen tablecloth a vigorous snap, sending a sharp, satisfying crack through the quiet backyard. Nothing beats line-drying for that crisp, sun-warmed freshness! Reaching up with both hands, I hoisted the fabric and clamped each corner firmly to the taut wire line using smooth wooden pegs. I smoothed down the middle until the damask pattern hung straight and taut without a single stray crease. When a gentle breeze caught the hem, billowing it outward like a clean white sail, I simply beamed. A truly impeccable home looks glorious all the way out to the garden!