experimenting with lace.
My Nan loved knitting and sewing, and looking through her sewing cupboard was like finding a treasure chest. I came across more than one tin full of buttons, hundreds of knitting needles and a bag full of lace edgings and ribbons. I’m sure my Nan would have loved me to put them all to good use, so, I started thinking. I gathered them up, tied them together and made this impromptu neck piece. I didn’t tie it up too tight so I could re-use it as something else. I wonder what else I can come up with.
I’d like to note I didn’t actually go anywhere wearing this, it was for pretty purposes only. But i’m not sure, maybe if I plucked up some courage. Spur of the moment DIYs are the best.
p.s - you might be able to spy my new pair of shoes - but more on them soon! have a nice saturday!
May 2nd, 2009 at 2:59 pm
That looks beautiful on you! You should wear it out, I think.
I love lace.
May 2nd, 2009 at 3:04 pm
I love how all these ribbons are going well together but I’m not sure about wearing them tied around… It’s kind of daring i think.
I’m curious to see more about these shoes!
May 2nd, 2009 at 3:18 pm
you look absolutey gorgeous! I love the delicate lace et even though you may think it’d be too much to wear out, I think you’d wear them perfectly!
stunning ! I love your blog, will be back soon!
take care
May 2nd, 2009 at 3:19 pm
I think it looks really good! Love the rest of the outfit too
May 2nd, 2009 at 3:38 pm
It looks really pretty!
May 2nd, 2009 at 4:37 pm
handbag?
May 2nd, 2009 at 5:26 pm
Really is VERY pretty!!!
I am sure your nan will be delighted watching over and seeing you are making good use of her goodies 
May 2nd, 2009 at 5:37 pm
I absolutely love that!
May 2nd, 2009 at 5:52 pm
gorgeous! you should absolutely wear that out. be brave! only young once, etc etc
x
May 2nd, 2009 at 5:52 pm
It looks really lovely, especially the close up picture! I’m sure your Nan would love what you have done with it.
May 2nd, 2009 at 6:16 pm
Why wouldn’t you wear it out?! 0.o It’s gorgeous!
Kisses from Lisbon
May 2nd, 2009 at 6:39 pm
I think it’s wonderful to make use of something that your loved ones have owned (I am sure your grandmother would be proud of what you did to it) as it contains so many memories. I think what you did to those ribbons look absolutely lovely together - I never imagined it would look that good until you see it on you. Very different - but it just works in a wonderful way
May 2nd, 2009 at 6:43 pm
o thanks !! well it’s totally original and cute !! i love your hair too
May 2nd, 2009 at 7:06 pm
That is such an adorable idea! Looks great.
May 2nd, 2009 at 7:45 pm
this is SOOO adorable! and your hair looks really cute. the colours are all so creamy and springy. i love it. the necktie is so cutesy and you should definitely wear it out.
May 2nd, 2009 at 8:01 pm
I’m in love with the close up shot of your new necklace on your shirt, colours are beautiful..
May 2nd, 2009 at 8:07 pm
What a find! I love trimmings. I’m not sure I would wear them quite like this, but it looks cool.
May 2nd, 2009 at 8:46 pm
Oh! I think that is very unique! You should definitely wear it out!
May 2nd, 2009 at 8:58 pm
looks pretty nice ! originally as usual
May 2nd, 2009 at 9:06 pm
you look amazing, and i love your hair
May 2nd, 2009 at 11:48 pm
Such a wonderful idea! It’s so special to be able to use loved ones things :o)
May 3rd, 2009 at 12:30 am
So beautiful! Some of you bloggers are so creative - I love it! I’m so grateful that I’ve discovered the blogging community. Carrie, you inspire me every day!
Hope you find the courage to wear it out
Have a fabulous weekend!
XX
May 3rd, 2009 at 1:07 am
gahhhhh, your blog is too awesome. stop it.
very prettyy, by the wayy. ^_^
lovelove. x
May 3rd, 2009 at 3:34 am
So pretty! The colours are really lovely. I like your hair as well. I tried doing heidi braids, but I couldn’t get them to stay.
May 3rd, 2009 at 4:20 am
That is such a unique neck piece! You should try wearing it out if people around your area are generally more receptive towards different types of fashion (:
May 3rd, 2009 at 5:49 am
Your hair looks so lovely again! Love the brais.
May 3rd, 2009 at 6:29 am
I love this and am definitely going to make my own!
May 3rd, 2009 at 8:30 am
the lace ribbons are so pretty!!
May 3rd, 2009 at 9:04 am
it’s a great idea with laces!
May 3rd, 2009 at 10:01 am
I like the way you wear those lace ribbons, but to go out I`d put on with less ribbons. So to be less showy! as you prefer.. kisses!
May 3rd, 2009 at 10:02 am
Anyway, the idea is very original!
May 3rd, 2009 at 10:10 am
my cat has a lot of bows, which are maid from the same bunch of laces. they look lovely
May 3rd, 2009 at 10:22 am
That looks gorgeous! I wouldn’t be able to pull it off, but it looks wonderful on you
May 3rd, 2009 at 12:00 pm
I love lace, and i must say your outfit looks very vintage today!
x
May 3rd, 2009 at 4:50 pm
wow, fantastic!
May 3rd, 2009 at 6:28 pm
what an amazing blog !
May 3rd, 2009 at 7:58 pm
I LOVE YOUR BLOG!!!
Please… How you make round photos? Could you write me and email and explain me?
Oh… The lace is so beautiful!
Thanks!!
May 4th, 2009 at 12:55 am
So gorgeous! The colours together are absolutely amazing, such lovely lace! And I really love your hair style
x
May 4th, 2009 at 3:14 am
such pretty lace!! i love what you did with it.
very inspiring indeed!
May 4th, 2009 at 7:58 am
You have such cute style! I love it!
May 4th, 2009 at 9:42 am
So awesome! Love it.
May 4th, 2009 at 10:28 am
i think it looks amazing, really unusual and quirky. also i love pieces that have a bit of history or a story about them
May 4th, 2009 at 10:50 am
Those ribbons are lovely, the colors are so sweet ! I’m sure your Nan would love it
May 4th, 2009 at 5:15 pm
how beautiful! the colours look like a box full of macroons. Mmmm.
May 4th, 2009 at 6:28 pm
awesome =)
May 4th, 2009 at 8:05 pm
It certainly looks interesting and cute;)
May 4th, 2009 at 8:48 pm
Oh wow! Such a great idea! Love it
Xxxc
May 5th, 2009 at 7:55 pm
how lovely!!!!
it looks great
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May 6th, 2009 at 10:05 am
I’m over the moon I’ve found your blog! It’s fantastic and you’ve been linked and I hope you don’t mind but I definitely will be back here again.
Those lace ribbons are so pretty. Something about a whole bunch of them - so gorgeous. You could sew them all onto a plain scarf!
May 6th, 2009 at 10:17 am
you look so cute!!
May 6th, 2009 at 11:13 am
Fantastic idea, and it’s also sentimentally amazing to feel connected to a special person, even when she ain’t there…
May 7th, 2009 at 7:50 am
Love the outfit and your hair. Really creative with the lace .. It looks really cute!
May 12th, 2009 at 2:47 pm
omg that is so nice! i might try that too!
May 17th, 2009 at 11:21 am
Your hairstyle is so pretty ^^