Re purposed into beautiful works of art, they have been making the rounds as lampshades, and on pillows. Gotta love that, right?
image from Nice
image from Track & Field DesignsThere is so much you can do with these little pieces of art that our grandmothers and great aunts made over the years, besides using them as a coaster or as a designated spot for that candy dish.
image from Country Living Magazine
image from Country Living Magazine
images from Country Living Magazine
The doily "motif" per-se is popping up everywhere it seems. Upholstery, stencils, you name it, it's there!
image from Martha Stewart Living
image from Brocade Home
What do yo think of this reinvented, or re purposed look? I think I'm liking it. Don't you?
6 comments:
I was never a doilie fan, but some of the new examples are beautiful, modern and stylish. I think I am coming around, grandma would be pleased ;-)
Those doily bags are so cute!
OMG! Thanks for this fabulous post and wonderful links. Im obsessed with doilies and now Im in heaven.
Who knew doileys could be so inspiring?? They're everywhere! My granny will be so excited.
I have been collecting doilies recently and found your old page. some lovely images have been collected.
re blogging this tomorrow! Love the ideas!
http://nestdesignstudio.wordpress.com/2011/11/07/doily-love/
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