Pearls and Lace Thursday #114 Dress Form Loveliness

Can something old and worn and rusty and out of shape truly be called lovely?

It can if it's our grandmother or a dress form!

I don't recall ever having been anywhere in my childhood that there was a dress form.

I only saw them on television or magazines.

But regardless of not having been raised with them, there's just something about a vintage

dress form that makes my heart beat a little faster.

For the past year I have been trying to come up with a name for my own dress form.  Now don't get any ideas at all that this form is in my own SHAPE (just wishful thinking)...

I think her shape makes her look like she has a spunky personality; you know the type, won't take any sass off of anyone.  Stands up to the storms of life and goes on, yet is gentle and loving to family, friends, and animals.

Ok...enough of that!

As I pondered a name to call such a character, I thought of combining a few names like Emma and Ruth, middle names of grandmothers, and then I thought of the nostalgic names from the past like Cornelia or Gertrude or Ethel.  Then I saw a name from the past that broght to memory a dear sweet lady I knew when I was in college.  She and her husband, though very elderly, still had a spark between them of love and devotion.  They were members of my church and had decided to give their time to the college 'kids' class, and host dinners and such in their home.  Such a lovely home and such wonderful people.

Her name was Nadine.

So, I'd like to introduce you to Nadine, my cheeky, spunky, and very lovely dress form!

You know what?  She has never sassed me, never been embarrased when I've dressed her in pearls and laces (in fact LOVES them too!), and is just the perfect houseguest.  She never nibbles on our food (and that's how she keeps her shape I'm sure!!).  She lives in my spare bedroom and has never once scared me to death standing there!  She just makes me happy!

It's time for Pearls and Lace Thursday!  Please join us by clicking on the Link button below and show us something Lovely that you have posted.  I am so excited with those of you who joined me last week, as well as thrilled with those of you who have recently started following me!  And the comments you've left are so a sweet!  Thank you so much, and a huge welcome to you all!

Blessings,

Doni

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