It is official. I am no longer using paper towels or paper napkins. Yes I have wanted to do this for awhile now but it has taken me 5 YEARS to use up my Costco supply. Now that I am down to the last bit of paper towels and napkins, I am mentally getting ready to say good-bye to the paper for good. This crazy notion hit me when I first blogged about watching what goes into the trash can. I can easily say that I am a recovering paper-a-holic. Hello, my name is Lisa and I'm addicted to paper towels...
Well, I am free (almost...within the week...) and I am looking forward to using my cloth napkins on a daily basis. I was actually shopping today at Goodwill looking to purchase cloth napkins when it occurred to me that I have at least 2 dozen cloth napkins that I have been saving for a special occasion. Granted, this special occasion hasn't happened in the last 8 years so I think it probably won't. Yes, I do have some fancy-schmancy napkins that I use for the holidays but the other napkins haven't seen the light of day since before W was president. AND I purchased the coolest cloth (actually, 3 came in the pack) from Bed Bath & Beyond that absorbs, won't streak and is machine washable! I heard the angels sing and I could have sworn I saw a unicorn dance across a sparkly rainbow....
Take a look into YOUR garbage. I know it is not as interesting as the neighbor's, but see what you might be able to do without.
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Lisa, I rolled over a dozen of my cloth napkins and placed them in a box lined in fabric. It sits on my buffet. I not only use them for every meal,and I have inspired several friends to do the same thing. It looks great and it is sustainable.
I will send you a picture if you like.
Angela Todd
http://blog.nwinteriordesigner.com
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