Thursday 6 May 2010

Obsession with 'paper doilies'

After spending many hours browsing through the internet, blogs, etsy stores I have found my new obsession! Paper Doilies!
Recently I have been wrapping my gifts with brown paper and decorating them with doilies. I love the contrast between the rough, down-to-earth-ness of the paper and the delicate lacy-ness of the paper doilies. Even if you can only find a couple of different types of doilies, with some scissors and glue you can make every present look different. All they need to finish them off is a bit of string or pretty ribbon.
One of my favorites so far has been the red, white and brown theme, which features a completely awesome red felt coaster as a packaging embellishment. After a while admiration turns to obsession and I find myself thinking "Can I perhaps spend all day finding doilies and sewing them into every thing I own? Umm, no! :)
Above are just a few of my favorite looks xx

The delicate, lace-like look of the doilies gives it a classic appeal and makes a wonderful striking impression. Take a look at the gorgeous doilie inspired handmade cards by 'my little jedi' x

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10 comments:

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  2. Yes I'm hearing you with the paper doiley obsession! Mon Tresor's packaging features the earthy brown paper, simple white doily and black and white stripe ribbon to create a french, chic feel... I love it!

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  3. gorgeous blog + posts!! have just found you. pop by 5 star, baby! and say hi
    Katie

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  4. Hi Katie, thanks for your lovely comments. You have a lovely blog & I am following your blog now xx

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  5. you have a gorgeous blog ... thanks for stopping by my blog and I hope to meet you and your little 'Jedi' at Poppyseed Markets!

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  6. Thanks x. I will be there, cant wait to bring home some goodies for my boy Aniken x

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  7. Just love everything on your post, Happy Mother's Day!! Gorgeous post, especially love your babushka & little red ideas, beautiful, love Posie

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  8. Hi Posie, thanks for visiting blog and for your lovely words. Hope you had a fantastic Mothers Day xx This is my first and it was very special :)
    I love love love your blog, you have done such a great work! You are so amazing and inspiring. I am huge fan of handmade items, The best part about buying handmade is that you get a chance to have a personal connection to the object and the artist. Keep up the great work.Chat soon xx

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  9. Hi there,
    I love your blog, so many beautiful things to look at! You became my fan on facebook (EdanRose) and so I thought I would come and say hello as you suggested - glad I did!

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  10. Hi Megs, thanks for visiting my blog, i love Edan Rose, very inspiring xx

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