I've never seen an old beaded bouquet like this one. The aged florist picks have a romantic ivory patina, and the ribbons have started to shred. It has been put aside with a matching veil for what appears to be a long time.
These sentimental objects have an unknown history, so I decided to frame up a picture story to go along with them.
A bit more lace, some scraps and tags, and a pretty camisole is enough to capture imagination and envision one happy day long ago. . . .
It seems I often find romance at the flea market.
Looking for love in all the right places.
How about you?
Jacqueline
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exquisite details! oh my..i'll be "pinning" away here! sigh....
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ReplyDeleteWindow dresing indeed, pure eye candy!! What fun would it be to walk on by?
Fabulous!! Dreamy, sooo romantic!!
What a lovely find, and the frame, is it new... I am lusting it!
Hugs,
Bella
Both pieces are stunning and look nice on display.
ReplyDeleteHi Jacqueline! You found a treasure. Even if you put it away for awhile, when you bring it back out, it would be a treat for the eyes, and to think what it has been through and where it has been. Is someone missing it now and why has it been left in your care? Such a mystery to unravel. Just beautiful and so is that frame..Happy Tuesday..Judy
ReplyDeletequesta camicetta e stupenda ,brava brava le foto sono in un armonia perfetta lili
ReplyDeleteLoving this. I have a few too,but never sure how to display them. Love the hanger too. xxoo
ReplyDeleteSo pretty for display. They would definitely be hard to pass up.
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty display of patina and white light! I adore the elegant camisole.
ReplyDelete~Lynne
w/L.
So sweet and lovely! Love it.
ReplyDeleteWould you believe me if I told you it's Cat Daddy who brings in vintage gowns? I don't know if he's fascinated by them...or the thought of a new bride! LOL
ReplyDeleteThey are beautiful. Pieces of art really.
Deb
This is a fantastic prop..
ReplyDeleteI would choose it now to marry once again my knight in shining armour and especially on his white horse.
Its whimsy and romantic.. I love it Jacqueline.
I also love the mirror.
I think it a great idea to leave to little dress hung up..you can change its places.
a happy june post
thanks
happy days
val
Jacqueline,
ReplyDeleteI read this post thinking, "this is the best White Wednesday post I have ever seen!", hoping it was indeed also to be for WW. And it was!
Also, the 4th picture has got to be the MOST romantic photo I have ever seen. Seriously.
Love the post.
These are my favorites of all your photos so far. Are you planning a coffee table book? Let me know when you are published, I would like an autographed copy.
ReplyDeleteHow lovely, your post actually made me sniffle. As if I was at the long ago wedding. Patty/BC
ReplyDeleteOh my, Jacqueline, I don't know where you find such treasures! These are breathtaking and I love how you've staged your 'story'.
ReplyDeleteSigh...
Such a lovely vignette, Jacqueline. I so enjoy seeing vintage wedding pieces. They add such romantic charm to a décor.
ReplyDeleteI would love to have you join me this week for my linky party - Time Travel Thursday. And tonight is the last night to enter my "French-inspired" giveaway. Hurry on over to enter. ;)
Blessings,
Liz @ The Brambleberry Cottage
Jacqueline....I love that camisole...how dreamy..
ReplyDeleteDo you think it was like a "Miss Havisham" wedding that never happened???
Very Romantic, indeed...
Cheers!
Linda :o)
Jacqueline,
ReplyDeletewhat fabulous pieces you've found, so romantic and gorgeous! You've displayed them beautifully as usual!
Rebecca
Beautiful vignette....so romantic!!!! Happy Wednesday!
ReplyDelete~Des
So delicate, beautiful, and lovely!!
ReplyDeleteMary Alice
A lovely romantic vignette!
ReplyDeleteYou've certainly found joy in the simple things. So sweet.
ReplyDeleteLiz
How beautiful! I've never seen a beaded piece like those either...wonderful find!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I've seen similar in my grandmother's chest... Sweet memories, thanks! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful camisole, the lace detail on the back is lovely.
ReplyDeleteI can only imagine the beautiful day these were part of ~ thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteA lovely photographic story.
ReplyDeleteYou have done such a beautiful display of such romantic treasures.
ReplyDeleteCarolyn
Very beautiful!
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-Buffi
My Wonderfully Dysfunctional Blog
I nearly missed these beauties. Wonderful, wonderful Jacqueline.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous as always Jacqueline. The photos are very romantic. I hope we might see you at Shabbilicious Friday this week :)
ReplyDeleteHmmm... what is it about Green lately, that makes everything feel cooler.
ReplyDeleteLast year we had the most horrid drought-filled summer. Brown, brown and more brown... I think I may have sweat brown. Everything burned up and it just seemed so hot.
Kind of like a scene straight out of a 'spaghetti western'...nothing by hot sun over head and dirt underfoot.
This summer--- so lovely, green everywhere. In fact this afternoon, we had a sun-shower... Sun high in the sky and rain coming down in the back pasture. Not so much out front... really weird.
Love the green china on your table...so wonderful. Cool,even.
Pat
It's so lovely to find things and wonder about them and the people that owned them. Was she a happy bride? Did their love endure? Were they separated by one of the wars? Did he come home to her? So many things to imagine! And so beautifully arranged on your wall. You are indeed a "caretaker of the past".
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