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Are doilies too "granny"? 06/21/2009
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Among some of the other precious items that were my grandmother's,  my mom recently brought me two doilies. I'm assuming my grandmother made at least one of them if not both. I love looking at the handiwork but I thought I'd never use them because they're just not my style. Then I came across a beautiful wall (I can't remember where...probably a magazine or someone's craft blog) with framed doilies. All the doilies were ivory set on a black background. It just looked so modern and classy. What a perfect solution. So here is my side of the bedroom with the two doilies from my grandmother. I'm sure this isn't a new concept...framing art...but I just couldn't think anything other than the traditional use of a doily.

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The doilies are set on 12x12 in. black scrapbook paper and the frames were free from my brother-in-law. Inexpensive yet meaningful and classy home decor.
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This doily is on the other side of the room and comes from Brazil (Brazilian lace). My mission President's wife sent it to us as a wedding gift. It was perfectly white so I tea-stained it and now it matches the other two much better.
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Sabrina link
06/21/2009 12:54

That is so pretty. You are very good at knowing what looks good.

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Jennette Yates
06/21/2009 16:09

I love them, Natalie. I never would have thought to do that. Clever!

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Tonja Howa
06/21/2009 20:23

Love your Talents Girl!!!!

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Becca
06/23/2009 14:05

Wow, they are beautiful! What a good idea!

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Sarah K. link
06/24/2009 10:44

What a great idea! Wish I had seen it before...

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Debbie link
06/24/2009 19:57

Thank you Natalie for giving me such a great idea! I have a couple doilies handmade by my grandma and I had NO IDEA what to do with them. Now I do!

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Whitney Romero Lindstrom link
07/08/2009 13:03

Cute blog Natalie, and great idea with the doilies! Way sweet!

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