Pearls and Lace Thursday #111 Drawer Number One

I'm starting a bit early, but,
As Promised:  Here's drawer number One

The last few weeks I have shared with you some pictures of the laces I keep in my vintage sewing boxes.  You can scroll down to the previous posts to view them.  This week, I am unrolling the laces and getting close ups of them.  Please forgive any blurred images or upsidedown laces!

These are all some of my favorites.  From simple trim, to cuffs, to yokes, each piece is so delicate and full of detail that I can seriously stare at them for long periods of time, just imagining the intricate stitches being made ages ago. 

The hues of whitest white to dark ecru...so easy on the eyes!

I have more.  Much more.  I'll have another post for you next week!  Drawer Number Two will be next!

Time for Pearls and Lace Thursday!!  Add your post's url code to the link below to join.

I have to be sure and thank each of you who left a comment last week.  I am UTTERLY humbled by your responses and so thankful for your time to tell me.  Some of you are going through difficult times, please know that I am praying for you...

Also I am thankful for my newest followers!  I hope you each have a lovely visit!

Many blessings to you!

Doni

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Blissful White Wednesday

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What's It Wednesday

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Whatever You Want Wednesday

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Open House Party

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Feathered Nest Friday

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Frugalicious Friday

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Vintage Inspiration Friday

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Pearls and Lace Thursday #110 Lace, Lovely Lace!

Lace, Lovely Lace!

I will never tire of its beauty, its lovliness, its age-old shades of whites and creams.

The textures and patterns are a joy to behold.

Touching it and playing with it makes me feel like a child with a favorite toy!

And a room full of 'toys' is what I'm sharing again today.

I wonder how many hours of work these drawers of lace would account for?  I wonder how many people worked on them, who they were, what kind of lives they lived.  Were these pieces of lace used for clothing or bedding?  Were they kept for a special occasion or daily wear?  What countries around the world do they represent?  Did they see weddings or funerals?

You see, they are treasures to me.  They stand for the hard work and talented hands that created them.

And yet, they speak about a time in our history that was slower in pace.  A time when Family was important, but God was first.

God's handiwork is even more intricate, more vast, and reaches from eternity to eternity.

He knew before He created the universe, the end from the beginning, and He alone controls the enormity of the universe from the largest thing to the smallest.  There are no random molecules!

Aren't we blessed to be able to enjoy such gifts from our Creator??

The women who made these laces took care to follow directions, and they took time to create things of beauty that would last for many years.  God created things of beauty so that we would see them and know of a CREATOR who pays attention to the details.  

The details of our lives are not hidden from Him, and we can know that He is loving and caring in His works in our lives.  Whether we can see His Hand or not, we can know He is there.  It is His Hand who is in control of the most intricate weaving of the most minute details.

When life is difficult, remember the details are no mystery to God. 

His Word is full of the works of His Hands.

I hope you see the beauty of God's Creation this week!

Taking these photos has been SO much fun!  I am going to start pulling out the prettiest pieces and showing off their lovely stitches in my next few posts.  Making a pretty display to photograph is always fun to do.

I certainly hope y'all aren't getting bored with these!!

I'm in love with the colors as they go from light to dark in addition to the intricate threadwork. 

I know...I'm a goof.  Can't help it.  I just love beauty!

It's time for Pearls and Lace Thursday!

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Y'all shared some wonderful items last week!!!  Be sure and visit the parties I will be joining as well to see some lovely items that have been shared this week.

And here's a HUGE HUG for each of my newest followers!  I'm so blessed to have you visit me!

May you each have a blessed day,

Doni

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Just Something I Whipped Up

http://www.thegirlcreative.com/

Knick of Time Tuesday

http://knickoftimeinteriors.blogspot.com/

Cottage Garden Party

http://lavendergardencottage.blogspot.com/

Blissful White Wednesday

http://www.timewashed.com/ 

What's It Wednesday

http://ivyandelephants.blogspot.com/

Whatever You Want Wednesday

http://www.freeprettythingsforyou.com/
Time Travel Thursday
http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/

Vintage Thingie Thursday

http://coloradolady.blogspot.com/

Minute for Me Thursday

http://marciascraftysewing.blogspot.com/

Open House Party

http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com/

Home Sweet Home

http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/

Feathered Nest Friday

http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/

Show and Tell Friday

http://romantichome.blogspot.com/

It's a Hodgepodge Friday

http://itsahodgepodgelife.blogspot.com/

Frugalicious Friday

http://decormamma.blogspot.com/

A Crafty Soiree

http://www.katiesnestingspot.com/

Vintage Inspiration Friday

http://commonground-debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com/

Inspiration Friday

http://www.atthepicketfence.com/

Thrifty Things Friday

http://thethriftygroove.blogspot.com/

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Little Boy Blue

His name is Elroy...for the moment.

He's a HOOT!

And he's the only one left in this litter.

Poor baby...

He's the runt of the litter.  But don't let that fool you!  He is such a ham!

My two sons were here this weekend (college age +), and my youngest helped me take pictures of this litter of puppies to update for their new owners.  Of the six puppies in this litter, all have been spoken for except little boy blue here.

"Elroy" was in fine form.  He only stood still ONE TIME!  And of course the camera was out of focus at that moment.  But I eventually got enough photos that I could work with.

One picture that did NOT make the final cut is the one below.

My son was swirling his hand above the pup's head, whistling and trying to get his attention....

And Elroy jumped and twisted and was a whirling dirvish!

What do you think??

We laughed so hard!!  I just HAD to share this picture with you doxie lovers.

I know...it's rough to look at being out of focus, but it perfectly portrays his movements.

As I said.  He's a HOOT!

Let me know if you'd like to purchase this baby.  My Miniature Dachshund website is

http://www.bachndachs.com

Thanks so much for visiting!

Doni



Pearls and Lace Thursday 109 Drawers of Lace

As promised, here are the laces in organized drawers from my collection of fabric covered sewing boxes.

The boxes are displayed on shelves in my craft room (click on the picture of my craft room on the sidebar to see them all), and are one of the first things you see when you enter the room.  It has taken me a looooong time to collect them, but I'm a real fan of the used and worn fabrics from way back when. 

The beauty of the laces in the drawers though, well, I'll just let the pictures speak for themselves.

I think this photo shoot has been one of my top faves to put together.  Perhaps it's because of the subject matter...Laces, Pearls, Buttons, Silk Ribbon, and Vintage Thread Spools...

Next week I will be sharing another vignette I staged of these same drawers, just a simpler grouping. And the following weeks I will be showcasing the laces OUTSIDE the drawers.  I hope you come back to visit, but in the mean time, won't you join me for Pearls and Lace Thursday??  Just copy and past your url code for your post to the link button below and let us see your pretties!  Thank you to each of you who joined me last week!  I'm so honored to have to come by!

Blessings,

Doni

I will be joining some parties this week.  Please go by and visit!

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Metamorphosis Monday

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Cowgirl Up Party Monday

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Just Something I Whipped Up

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Knick of Time Tuesday

http://knickoftimeinteriors.blogspot.com/

Cottage Garden Party
http://lavendergardencottage.blogspot.com/

White Wednesday

http://fadedcharmcottage.blogspot.com/

What's It Wednesday

http://ivyandelephants.blogspot.com/

Whatever You Want Wednesday
http://www.freeprettythingsforyou.com/

Vintage Thingie Thursday

http://coloradolady.blogspot.com/

Minute for Me Thursday

http://marciascraftysewing.blogspot.com/

Open House Party

http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com/

Home Sweet Home

http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/

Feathered Nest Friday

http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/

Show and Tell Friday

http://romantichome.blogspot.com/

It's a Hodgepodge Friday

http://itsahodgepodgelife.blogspot.com/

Frugalicious Friday

http://decormamma.blogspot.com/

A Crafty Soiree

http://www.katiesnestingspot.com/

Vintage Inspiration Friday

http://commonground-debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com/

Inspiration Friday

http://www.atthepicketfence.com/

Thrifty Things Friday

http://thethriftygroove.blogspot.com/

Simple and Sweet Fridays

http://rootedinthyme.blogspot.com/

Shabbylicious Friday

http://shabbyartboutique.blogspot.com/

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Flaunt It Friday

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Sew Darn Crafty

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Pearls and Lace Thursday #108

I know.  It's about TIME!!

I'm feeling SO much better now.  Thank you so much for your thoughts and prayers.  You don't know how much I appreciate them.

A few months ago I was looking through Etsy and Ebay for some vintage sewing items and found this delightful box of embroidery threads, made in France, and in their original box!

I was in love, therefore it had to be mine.

I think it was the beauty of the colors and sheen that caught my eye.

I know what you're thinking...

'What on earth does she need more thread for?'

It's a sickness, and I've got it.

I also couldn't resist the lure of some laces... another sickness I have.

Here's one of my favorites, and I'll show you more in weeks to come.

And you remember the huge pile of lace I shared with you a number of weeks ago? (Here's the link for it).

Well, I've been playing in my craft room today.  I have so much to share with you!!!

Be on the lookout!

The tiniest of threads.  Just like a spider's web.

Are y'all ready for Pearls and Lace Thursday??  Feel free to join the party by adding the link to your blog post to the link below.  I am really looking forward to getting back into blogging and catching up with you all!

May you have a blessed week,

Doni

I will be joining some of the parties below:

Mosiac Monday at

http://dearlittleredhouse.blogspot.com/

Today's Thrifty Treasures at

http://southernhospitalityblog.com/

Show Off Your Cottage Monday at

http://houseinroses.blogspot.com/

Metamorphosis Monday

http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/

Cowgirl Up Party Monday

http://farmhouseporch.blogspot.com/

Just Something I Whipped Up

http://www.thegirlcreative.com/

Knick of Time Tuesday

http://knickoftimeinteriors.blogspot.com/

Cottage Garden Party

http://lavendergardencottage.blogspot.com/
White Wednesday

http://fadedcharmcottage.blogspot.com/

What's It Wednesday

http://ivyandelephants.blogspot.com/

Whatever You Want Wednesday

http://www.freeprettythingsforyou.com/

Vintage Thingie Thursday

http://coloradolady.blogspot.com/

Minute for Me Thursday

http://marciascraftysewing.blogspot.com/

Open House Party

http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com/

Home Sweet Home

http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/

Feathered Nest Friday

http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/

Show and Tell Friday

http://romantichome.blogspot.com/

It's a Hodgepodge Friday

http://itsahodgepodgelife.blogspot.com/

Frugalicious Friday

http://decormamma.blogspot.com/

A Crafty Soiree

http://www.katiesnestingspot.com/

Vintage Inspiration Friday

http://commonground-debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com/

Inspiration Friday

http://www.atthepicketfence.com/

Thrifty Things Friday

http://thethriftygroove.blogspot.com/

Simple and Sweet Fridays

http://rootedinthyme.blogspot.com/

Shabbylicious Friday

http://shabbyartboutique.blogspot.com/

Potpourrie Friday

http://twenty-eight-0-five.blogspot.com/

Flaunt It Friday

http://chiconashoestringdecorating.blogspot.com/

Pink Saturday

http://www.howsweetthesound.typepad.com/

Sew Darn Crafty

http://sewmanyways.blogspot.com/

It's NOT My Thyroid!!

Finally....

Enough energy to think again, to want to sit at the computer, and enough energy to take care of a litter of these little guys...or girls:

The picture above is one of 6 babies from our litter of Dachshund puppies.  Let me know if you're interested!!

And the news about my health is that I'm now a Diabetic.  Hmmm...shouldn't have been surprised really.

I knew I had family with diabetes, so I should have known it would have caught up with me too, but not until I was OLDER....you know??  Plus, I really thought it was my thyroid again.

But, I'm SO thankful the Doctor immediately diagnosed me.

I am now under his care and feeling much better, but still trying to get the diet down!

Old pictures are better than no pictures, right?  So perhaps by next week when all gets said and done, I'll be busy with my camera once again and will have some new pictures for you.  I even have some new items to share with you! 

I'd like to hug each of you who left comments and emails for me because you each had the most wonderful things to say.  You are so encouraging and as I read each comment, I knew that you were praying and hoping for the best for me.  I just can't thank you all enough.  I hope I was able to get to you, but please excuse me if I didn't thank you each personally.  This blog has been so much fun for me, not only because I get to have fun taking pictures of lovelies (one of my favorite things), but because I've met some of the most wonderful people who live all over the world!  Delighted is the word...and thankful.

May God bless each of you,

Doni



It's my Thyroid...

Oh how I miss my blogging friends and working on pretty posts for you!

You see, I have hypo-thyroidism that has been in remission for over 2 years, but now it's back in all of its exhaustion and other lovely things not worth mentioning.

At least I know what it IS, and I'm blessed that my Doctor had an appointment open before the end of November for me!

Next Monday!  Hooray! 

Now I don't usually look forward to seeing a Doctor, but this time, I know he will fix me up.

I may have to have surgery this time, just don't know yet.

But, at least we're going to start the race and see what lies ahead.

If any of you have experienced the thyroid issues that I have, you know how yucky I feel right now.

So, I just wanted to catch y'all up, and let you know that I WILL be back...hopefully soon!

Now, I want to thank each and every one of you who read my previous post about my Adoption Story.

You ladies are so sweet and you've exhorted me so much.  Hugs and thanks to you all.

You are are each so sweet and special to me.

Many blessings to you,

Doni