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Post by cadoodlebug on May 18, 2017 14:35:27 GMT
We got two new dressers and I can't decide what to use. Scented, unscented, where to buy? What say the Peas? ETA: Well, now that my question has been mocked by some ~ and yes, I'm almost 70 so maybe that is considered *old lady* ~ let me add some clarity. The dressers are distressed pine so that is why I feel the need to line them.  |
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Post by scraphollie27 on May 18, 2017 14:39:21 GMT
Nothing? What's wrong with the bottom of the drawers?
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Post by hennybutton on May 18, 2017 14:41:03 GMT
I'm supposed to line my dresser drawers?
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Post by littlemama on May 18, 2017 14:42:14 GMT
Unscented for sure. Other than that, just pick a pattern you like. (or you can go without)
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Post by sharlag on May 18, 2017 14:46:03 GMT
The contents serve as a lining in my drawers. But I like the idea of scented paper!
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Post by iamkristinl16 on May 18, 2017 14:49:18 GMT
Nothing
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Post by myshelly on May 18, 2017 14:50:14 GMT
Nothing
I've never heard of lining a dresser.
I've seen contact paper or that non slip stuff for lining kitchen cabinets.
I've never heard of lining dresser drawers.
What's the purpose of that?
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Post by lesleyanne on May 18, 2017 14:51:20 GMT
This is something I'm supposed to do?
Nothing.
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Post by Deleted on May 18, 2017 14:54:06 GMT
Nothing. What's the point of doing that?
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Post by Susie_Homemaker on May 18, 2017 14:54:13 GMT
This is something I'm supposed to do? Nothing.  |
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Post by oh yvonne on May 18, 2017 14:54:29 GMT
Nothing I've never heard of lining a dresser. I've seen contact paper or that non slip stuff for lining kitchen cabinets. I've never heard of lining dresser drawers. What's the purpose of that? What? I've never heard of not lining the dresser drawers. I would never put my clothes straight on to the wood without liners. I bought mine at Crabtree and Evelyn years ago and they were scented for a long time. I loved the scent, and this reminds me it would be nice to refresh them all again. |
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Post by christinec68 on May 18, 2017 14:54:55 GMT
It's not something I would do but if I were inclined, I would definitely go for unscented.
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Post by myshelly on May 18, 2017 14:57:37 GMT
Nothing I've never heard of lining a dresser. I've seen contact paper or that non slip stuff for lining kitchen cabinets. I've never heard of lining dresser drawers. What's the purpose of that? What? I've never heard of not lining the dresser drawers. I would never put my clothes straight on to the wood without liners. I bought mine at Crabtree and Evelyn years ago and they were scented for a long time. I loved the scent, and this reminds me it would be nice to refresh them all again. Why? What happens if you put your clothes straight in the drawer? (I mean, mine have been straight in my dresser for my whole life and nothing's happened, but I'm asking what you think would happen.) |
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Post by Deleted on May 18, 2017 14:58:45 GMT
I would never put my clothes straight on to the wood without liners. Why? What do you imagine would happen? Drawer cooties? |
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Post by oh yvonne on May 18, 2017 15:01:41 GMT
What? I've never heard of not lining the dresser drawers. I would never put my clothes straight on to the wood without liners. I bought mine at Crabtree and Evelyn years ago and they were scented for a long time. I loved the scent, and this reminds me it would be nice to refresh them all again. Why? What happens if you put your clothes straight in the drawer? (I mean, mine have been straight in my dresser for my whole life and nothing's happened, but I'm asking what you think would happen.) I have really good quality bedroom furniture, and I take good care of my clothes, but just wouldn't like the look (or fear of snags?) on the bare wood. Everyone I know (family) lines the drawers. I've never really gone through other people's drawers, I just assumed everyone did. |
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Post by Montannie on May 18, 2017 15:03:52 GMT
I used to use light-colored wrapping paper. But I haven't lined a drawer in years.
Just because some people haven't heard of doing it doesn't mean it is something to be mocked. It is a lovely, albeit old-fashioned, thing to do.
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Post by lisacharlotte on May 18, 2017 15:04:20 GMT
cadoodlebug How deliciously old school. I need to line my dresser drawers. I vote for scented if you like the smell. I don't normally wear perfume so scented clothing is my preference. I like old lady smells too like lavender, rose and vetiver. Back in the day you always lined your dresser drawers with scented lining paper. You also hung sachets in your closet. And carried scented linen or cotton handkerchiefs, and wore scented gloves, and they got all that scent from living in your lined dresser drawers or hanging in the closet next to the sachet. I bought an old Samsonite ladies travel case. it's smells like old school powdery lady. ETA: I agree with whomever said it also protected your lingerie from snagging on the wood.
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Post by oh yvonne on May 18, 2017 15:04:57 GMT
I would never put my clothes straight on to the wood without liners. Why? What do you imagine would happen? Drawer cooties? Why, yes! Drawer cooties! I swear <fanning self> you non lining people are absolutely uncouth! I bet you guys don't own an iron either...   <I kid!> |
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Post by oh yvonne on May 18, 2017 15:05:55 GMT
cadoodlebug How deliciously old school. I need to line my dresser drawers. I vote for scented if you like the smell. I don't normally wear perfume so scented clothing is my preference. I like old lady smells too like lavender, rose and vetiver. Back in the day you always lined your dresser drawers with scented lining paper. You also hung sachets in your closet. And carried scented linen or cotton handkerchiefs, and wore scented gloves, and they got all that scent from living in your lined dresser drawers or hanging in the closet next to the sachet. I bought an old Samsonite ladies travel case. it's smells like old school powdery lady. A girl after my own heart! Love and do all of this still! <well not the hankies and gloves!> |
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Post by myshelly on May 18, 2017 15:06:46 GMT
Why? What happens if you put your clothes straight in the drawer? (I mean, mine have been straight in my dresser for my whole life and nothing's happened, but I'm asking what you think would happen.) I have really good quality bedroom furniture, and I take good care of my clothes, but just wouldn't like the look (or fear of snags?) on the bare wood. Everyone I know (family) lines the drawers. I've never really gone through other people's drawers, I just assumed everyone did. This thread is literally the first I've ever heard of it. I had no idea anyone did that. I also don't have any clothes in my dresser. My dresser is just for pajamas and nighttime underwear. |
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Post by lisacharlotte on May 18, 2017 15:10:58 GMT
The only place I've seen drawer liners is Crabtree & Evelyn and maybe BB&B? I bet Tuesday Morning would be a good place to check.
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Post by gar on May 18, 2017 15:11:35 GMT
I have used drawer liners in the past when I had antique furniture and the insides of the drawers weren't smooth and would have snagged silk or delicate fabrics, undies, etc.
I never had scented because it wouldn't have mixed well with my perfume.
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Post by oh yvonne on May 18, 2017 15:14:47 GMT
I have really good quality bedroom furniture, and I take good care of my clothes, but just wouldn't like the look (or fear of snags?) on the bare wood. Everyone I know (family) lines the drawers. I've never really gone through other people's drawers, I just assumed everyone did. This thread is literally the first I've ever heard of it. I had no idea anyone did that. I also don't have any clothes in my dresser. My dresser is just for pajamas and nighttime underwear. Okay, gotta ask...what do you do with your 'daytime' undies? What about your bras? Shorts? Little tank tops? |
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Post by Delta Dawn on May 18, 2017 15:14:54 GMT
Ok my sister had pink, lightly scented sheets of paper to line her dresser drawers. It always smelled very pretty. I think she got the paper at Crabtree and Evelyn. I am talking back in the 80s or so, though. They probably still sell it or a fancy paper store might (we have one of them).
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Post by oh yvonne on May 18, 2017 15:16:42 GMT
If you Google 'scented drawer liners" everyone carries them from Anthro to Walmart...so some  one is buying them besides me!  |
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Post by crimsoncat05 on May 18, 2017 15:18:01 GMT
nothing... it was a new dresser, it smelled like pine. Never saw the need to line the drawers with anything.
eta: my underwear is in fabric 'boxes' that go inside the drawer to help keep things straight, so no worries of snagging any of them. Other than that, the wood is really smooth even though it's unfinished, so I don't worry about my tee-shirts snagging.
eta2: if I did line them, it would definitely be unscented paper. I did have lavender sachets that I bought at The Container Store in the drawers... but I'd like the ability to take them out or change the scent without emptying the entire drawer contents.
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Post by gar on May 18, 2017 15:18:44 GMT
Just because some people haven't heard of doing it doesn't mean it is something to be mocked. It is a lovely, albeit old-fashioned, thing to do. Exactly. It's not necessary with modern furniture but old/antique furniture often isn't smooth inside so anyone who has antique drawers would be more likely to line it to prevent damage to delicate fabrics. Makes complete sense. |
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Post by myshelly on May 18, 2017 15:22:51 GMT
This thread is literally the first I've ever heard of it. I had no idea anyone did that. I also don't have any clothes in my dresser. My dresser is just for pajamas and nighttime underwear. Okay, gotta ask...what do you do with your 'daytime' undies? What about your bras? Shorts? Little tank tops? Bras and daytime undies are in drawers built into my closet. One of those design your own closet module systems. I don't really wear tank tops as clothes. I have some I sleep in that are in my dresser. I'm more likely to wear lace trimmed camis. Those are on these little velvet hangers that have 5 prongs on each side. They were labeled accessory hangers when I bought them. |
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Post by crimsoncat05 on May 18, 2017 15:27:35 GMT
yes, but do you line the dresser drawers in your closet, myshelly ? joking, joking! I understand why someone might want to use drawer liners; it's just not something I've ever done or would think about. I've never had antique furniture, and I never felt I needed to do it with the furniture we have. |
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Post by padresfan619 on May 18, 2017 15:28:45 GMT
I lined mine with cute contact paper. There is no purpose for the liner beyond liking how it looks.
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