Thursday, October 13, 2011

Beyond Belief !!!


Not much totally astonishes me but these lace doilies sure did. I was afraid I would tear them just taking them out of the glass envelopes they arrived in. They were a birthday gift from my dear friend Linda Carswell. http://une-petite-folie.blogspot.com/

Spider silk comes to mind when I look at how fine the threads are. My first thought was that they would be beautiful framed on a black back ground in gold leaf frames. I want to hang them in the master bedroom. All three frames in the same place.Perhaps over the bed with the square one being in the middle. What do you think?

Please don't ask me where she found these beautiful lace doilies. A girl has a right to a few secrets, so I didn't ask either. :-)

Thank you so very much Linda!!!! I am delighted and thrilled to bits with these gorgeous pieces.



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33 comments:

  1. carmenOctober 13, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    son fantásticos, felicidades

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  2. rosannaOctober 13, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    Linda is truly a gold hunter.... and finder.
    These are wonderful.
    Belated birthday wishes, rosanna

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  3. Sharon Chrystal de VriesOctober 13, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    Catherine they are beautiful, are made of paper!
    I have heard of laser cut paper...Wow

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  4. miniacollectionOctober 13, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Amazing!
    Geneviève

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  5. Maria IrelandOctober 13, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    They are gorgeous.
    Hugs Maria

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  6. CatherineOctober 13, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    Sharon... Yes, they are paper but they are so fine it is almost impossible to tell it. Even when you hold them in your hand and look at them through a strong magnifier you are still left with your mouth hanging open. You cannot imagine how real they look in person. Maybe I should have photographed them in a miniature scene but the details would have been completely lost.

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  7. LiliMiniOctober 13, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    Oh these are astonishing! So beautiful and precious!

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  8. Kikka NOctober 13, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    Marvellous, adorable, astonishing...! Love them!

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  9. Marie-LaureOctober 13, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    These doilies are just wonderful ! And what a good idea you have to frame it !
    Enjoy your gifts ! Enjoy you birthday !
    Marie xxx

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  10. PattyOctober 13, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    I love your idea of framing them! It would look great! Happy Belated Birthday Catherine!

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  11. Drora's minimundoOctober 13, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    These doilies are exquisite. Enjoy this fantastic gift.
    Hugs

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  12. FabiolaOctober 13, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    Fabulous!
    Bye Faby

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  13. FloraOctober 13, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    They are really beautiful ...
    But this is not a secret for me ;-)
    Mini lovely hugs, Flora

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  14. miraclechickenOctober 13, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    Awesome Catherine!

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  15. MelyGiuntaOctober 13, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    You're right, they are really beautiful!
    Mely

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  16. The Old MaidOctober 13, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    So pretty!Good to have friends like Linda is!:)Belated Happy Birthday to you, Catherine!:)

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  17. Norma BennettOctober 13, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    They look truly devine, they must surely enhance your little cottage. How kind of Linda.

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  18. malu2October 13, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    Felicidades!!! disfrutalos porque son preciosos!!
    Besos.MºLuisa.

    Catherine solo una sugerencía, sería posible que pusieras un traductor en tu blog, sería mucho más facíl para quien no sabemos ingles, me gusta mucho visitarte y a sí sería más facíl.Besos.

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  19. CatherineOctober 13, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    Malu2

    APRUEBE ninguna la risa yo tuvo que traducir esto en Babelfish. Tengo miedo que todos los traductores ofrecidos en el blogger de Google están quebrados. Tenía uno. Ahora los únicos traductores disponibles están en el HTML. Puedo incorporar solamente un URL. Lo siento tan muy. Alguien sabe quizá lo que tengo que hacer para cambiarlo.

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  20. AlexandraOctober 13, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    They are so beautiful.
    Absolute masterpieces.
    lucky you

    Alexandra

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  21. synnøveOctober 13, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    Incredible!!!

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  22. Linda CarswellOctober 13, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    I am so happy you like these....it is getting increasingly difficult to find something a little different and 'original'!!! I was blown away by the detail....plus like you, I also enjoy the colour of the reverse side, it looks a little more aged and antique.

    Enjoy X

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  23. UnknownOctober 13, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    exquisite!

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  24. RosamargaritaOctober 13, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    Incredibles!
    A hug

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  25. Tabitha CorsicaOctober 13, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    My goodness, made of PAPER??!! I could have sworn they were thread! What a unique and original gift. Happy Birthday!

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  26. CatherineOctober 13, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    Susan, You would still swear they were made of thread if you held them in your hand.

    Linda, I photographed the whiter side because it looked better against the black but I LOVE the other side for the antique colors.

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  27. JosjeOctober 14, 2011 at 12:48 AM

    That's what I thought when I saw them, that they were made of thread. They are exquisite, so delicate! Beautiful gift.

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  28. La casa de ElisaOctober 14, 2011 at 12:58 AM

    que bonitos pense que eran de ganchillo de hecho tengo uno de ellos con esa tecnica ¡¡
    besos elena

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  29. SuzanneOctober 15, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    Wow, those are amazing!

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  30. Ruth StewartOctober 15, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    Oh I am so tickled you love them! My husband designed and made them all. If anyone is interested in them, all are available on my web site. stewartdollhousecreations.com I offer free shipping. :-)

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  31. miniaturistaOctober 17, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    Son una joya sacados de un antiguo castillo que los tenía guardados en un viejo baúl una dama con muchos títulos y muchas obras de arte.
    MARAVILLOSOS
    Un abrazo
    Maite

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  32. dalesdreamsOctober 18, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    They are magnificent, but, I would expect nothing less from Linda. You are so fortuante to be able to call her your friend! :)

    I like your idea of them being framed.

    Every rare once in a while, you can find items like these on ebay or on etsy... I've always found out way too late unfortunately! lol

    Catherine, I'm delighted you have them as I know you will treasure them, as they should be. :)

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  33. DeboraNovember 2, 2011 at 2:38 AM

    i saw them at the dolls fair in Arnhem this weekend; they blew me away and i was left in awe... how good your pics may be, only when you see objects like these, so fine, delicate and exquisite, with your own two eyes you believe they are real Wonderful, wonderful gift, from a wonderful friend! I'm so happy for you, i know you treasure them for they warm the heart of any true miniaturist.

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