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Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Jars of Lace....

I'm rearranging my sewing room (sewing corner). My DH put up a couple of long shelves for some of my treasures.

This is only a little more than half of the upper shelf to be continued...once I get everything just right...



I found the large jar at Home Goods last spring for a steal and stuffed it full of old crochet lace along with a few more jars found at the thrift store.


A very large (14") vintage metal clock face that was another steal.


The glass dome was from a cheap plastic clock found at the thrift store...I bought it for the glass dome and kept the clock works.

I was thinking of putting something inside the dome but I don't want to block anymore of the clock face, I'm starting to like it empty the way it is...

I love that old tattered Corticelli box and the old white rose...

And on the left side is my brothers old metal horse, my grandfathers old pocket watch and a very old photograph of my other grandfather...


And his dog tag on the left side from when he was a fireman. He was born in late 1800's and he's quite young here so this had to be taken in very early 1900. He was a fireman in the days of horse drawn firetrucks and I still have his old heavy fireman's hat (number 8) I'll have to post some day!

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29 comments:

  1. Barb July 19, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    I love, love, love the jars of lace and especially the buttons. Fabulous!

    Barb

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  2. Susan EvelynAndRoseJuly 19, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    Gorgeous crochet pieces, lace and buttons in those pretty jars! I love the clock face & dome, too.
    Happy WW,
    Susan

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  3. Red Rose AlleyJuly 19, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    Hello,
    I visited your blog today. I thought it was so pretty and charming. I love all things old too, especially old pictures of loved ones. I really liked the red velvet photograh book and the jewelry on your side bar. Me and my daughters just started a new blog, and we would love it if you could visit us and follow. I would enjoy coming back to visit with you and seeing all your fabulous, creative ideas. Hope to hear from you, and have a sweet day.
    ~Sheri at Red Rose Alley

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  4. Faded CharmJuly 19, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    Very pretty vignette. I've always loved how lace and buttons look in glass jars. You have some nice ones:-)

    xoxo
    Kathleen

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  5. Miss KittyJuly 19, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    I would have never thought of displaying interesting crocheted laces in a jar but it is SO charming! I will have to get the pieces I have in the attic out into the open now that I know how to show them off. Thanks for sharing your vintage display.

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  6. L'Heure Bleue At HomeJuly 19, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    I love everything in your vignette. The family keepsakes are precious and meaningful.

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  7. Pam - @diy Design FanaticJuly 19, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    So lovely! I love the lace and buttons in the apothecary jars!

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  8. Sanghamitra Bhattacherjee(Mukherjee)July 19, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    Elegant, soft and charming! Love your
    vintage display. The lace and buttons in the apothecary jars are beautiful. Thanks for sharing:)
    Hope to see you on my blog:)

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  9. KarieJuly 19, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    Wow! Love it all, but especially the beautiful jar of crocheted lace. Very pretty. Thanks for sharing, Karie

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  10. BECKYJuly 20, 2011 at 12:05 AM

    Oh Faye...I love this! I sooo need to get some clear glass storage for my lace and buttons! I think it looks fabulous! And I love all of it together! The horse and your grandfather are charming! You have such great style!

    Hugs to you, my friend!!
    Becky

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  11. People Who Know Me Would Say:July 20, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    There's something so relaxing about viewing a monochromatic palette with different textures. This is lovely. And Grandpa's photo is such a cool addition. I'm your newest follower; found you via Kim.

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  12. Sandi~A Cottage MuseJuly 20, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    So Beautiful!
    All your family treasures make it even more wonderful!

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  13. EmreenJuly 20, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    I love the apothecary jars... And love love the storage of buttons idea... Looks very beautiful...

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  14. Shabby SoulJuly 20, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    I love this idea & am going to use it in my craft space!

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  15. Old Time CindyJuly 20, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    Lovely vignette! Grandfathers are just special, aren't they?

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  16. akaber9598July 20, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    I am swooning over your jars of buttons and lace. Thanks for the eye candy!

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  17. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesJuly 20, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    Your vignette is really charming, Faye! I love all the beautiful elements you've used!

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  18. Pink Roses and TeacupsJuly 20, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    Lovely vignettes you have. Love the jars of lace! Pretty eye candy. Thanks for sharing!

    Debbie

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  19. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEJuly 21, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    Your shelf display is fabulous...just perfect in my eyes!

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  20. DoniJuly 21, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    I had already oogled your beautiful laces and love them displayed in that jar!! Thanks so much for joining me for Pearls and Lace Thursday...I'm so happy you did.
    Blessings, Doni

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  21. UnknownJuly 21, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    I adore crocheted trims and your collection is so pretty, as is the large button collection. A great vignette with some wonderful family memories. I'm following now so I don't miss any posts.

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  22. Miss Gracie's HouseJuly 21, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    LOVE it *all*!
    Rene

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  23. VeronicaJuly 22, 2011 at 3:50 AM

    What a fab idea. It looks so charming and I have a jar or two here staring at me with vacant expressions and I need to find some lace and buttons! Also adore cloches...

    Veronica
    www.tasselsandtwigs.blogspot.com

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  24. BohemianJuly 22, 2011 at 4:13 AM

    A great idea for storing Treasures too pretty to hide away!

    Blessings from the Arizona Desert... Dawn... The Bohemian

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  25. The Charm of HomeJuly 22, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    Faye,
    This is a very pretty vignette. Love the lace in the jars and the watch. Thanks for linking it up at HSH!
    Sherry

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  26. DebbieJuly 22, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    Love the way you've arranged the jars, filled with lace and buttons on the shelf. They look awesome with that huge clock face!
    It all looks so nice.
    Debbie

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  27. AnonymousJuly 22, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    Great idea. I have lots of glass jars and am always looking for new ideas. I don't have any lace but I do have a big doilie that my great grandmother made and it would look great in a jar. Thanks for inspiring me. Be sure to come by and check out my blog.

    Benita

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  28. Debra@CommonGroundJuly 23, 2011 at 12:21 AM

    Oh this is wonderful!! Love how it all works together, the clock face and the wonderful jars with buttons! Thanks so much for sharing the inspiration on VIF, xo Debra

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  29. AnonymousJuly 23, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    I love how you've displayed your laces! Mine are in boxes right now and I've been looking for ideas... so thanks for the inspiration!

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