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Cool Idea: Dyed Doilies
Doilies are blowing up in the design world these days. Not only is there a doily motif trend, but the crocheted mats are being used in modern and alternative ways, such as hung in frames and stitched onto bedding. But a doily's life as an ornamental napkin is not over yet.
Casa Quickie: Personalize Basic Bedding
I've long admired stylist Sweet Paul's distinctive style. Besides prettifying the world of food and interiors, he also writes a great blog. Did I mention that he's also rather crafty?
Cool Idea: Modern Doilies
Kristan Cunningham, interior designer and Design on a Dime host, recently remodeled her rental apartment on a tiny budget. One of the ideas she shared with the LA Times was using her grandmother's antique doilies as decoration in her bedroom. This is yet another example of the growing modern doily motif trend I wrote about back in November.
Steal of the Day: Urban Outfitters Round Doilie Rug
Stay on top of the modern doily trend by stepping onto this Urban Outfitters Round Doilie Rug ($30, marked down from $48). I've been loving circular rugs lately — they add such an unexpected silhouette — and this is a cheap and easy way to put one down.
Plus, the black-and-white color combo means it will fit into countless rooms, while its delicate features keep the rug from looking too severe.
Cool Idea: From Bridal Bouquet to Holiday Decoration
Since I'm asking you to post your holiday decorations for my Su Casa Challenge, I figured it was only fair for me to post a photo of a little of my holiday decorating.
This Summer, I had all of my bridesmaids wrap their bouquets in vintage doilies (which you can see in this photo, in my sister's bouquet) for my wedding. We also hung starched doilies from the trees at the ceremony site.
Trend Alert: Modern Doily Motifs
Granny was on to something with her doilies, but she just needed some helpful hints from a contemporary mind to get them looking right. I'm finding doily motifs everywhere but under a piece of cake these days, but this time they're not so geriatric. From furniture, like David Eveleigh and Melissa Evans's laser-cut Doily Table (inquire for price), to rugs, dinnerware, photo-etched enamel-painted copper plates, and doilies reinvented in felt and vinyl, the five-letter word is being spoken in a new dialect.
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Casa Quickie: Doilie Update
Do you love the look of doilies, but have a hard time integrating them into your home's decor? Vintage doilies can have a yellowed look to them, due to age, or have stains on a section. To instantly update their worn color, soak them in a strong dye bath.
Casa Capsule: The Week That Was
- Check out my tips for decorating with paper flowers.
- Get the look of this cozy dining room.
- Do you know what TV series these living rooms starred in?
- See how you can modernize doilies.
- Take the whole family to this mountain retreat.
- See what I love from Big Love's set design.
Roundup: Weekend DIYs
Believe it or not, we're already getting into crunch time for making Valentine's Day-related presents. I've found some great romantic gifts and decorations for your home, as well as some other smart DIY ideas for your weekend. These doily votives are definitely a must-do project for this Valentine season.
Link Time!
- Make frosted doilies.— Make
- I love this modern Christmas mantel.— AT:SF
- Think outside the Christmas box.— Forecast Earth
- Try these green DIY ideas.— Inhabitat
- 2009 will be big for modern, authentic, and handmade.— PoppyTalk
- What do you think of this modular leather belt floor? — Re-Nest
- Polli's a company that makes plastic fantastic.— Simply Stated
- Nick Olsen loves the Klean Kanteen.— Daily Dose
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