Monday, September 5, 2011

Delicate


This delicate net and lace dress came from The Rose Arbor,
 the booth of  Vicki Potter on Butternut Hill
 at the Madison Bouckville markets this year.


 She thinks it is from the 1930's.


I wonder who it was that wore this lovely feminine creation?

Vicki tells me that it came from an estate north of Syracuse, N.Y.
It was the home of a famous doll maker and at the same time,
 Vicki bought many beautiful laces, buttons and fabrics. 




It would fit a tall, slim girl like my daughter Kate.
She would love it, I am sure.


So romantic!




For now, it hangs in the upstairs bedroom window at the lake...


It has been pouring rain here all day....
...a good day for baking, reading and napping.

Hope your Labor Day holiday has been restful...
...and if not...hope it was fun! :)
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26 comments:

  1. Jacqueline @ HOMESeptember 5, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    Hi Laura,
    I hope that you are enjoying Labour Day. If it's any consolation, it has been raining here too.
    I love the dress and would wear it now. I would have to think of something to wear underneath it though !!!! I'm sure that your Kate would look lovely in it. Just don't let her go out in it without a slip or something !!
    Have a lovely day all of you. XXXX

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  2. Burlap LuxeSeptember 5, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    Beauty in all your delicate-ness :)

    Peaseful photo's of beauty.
    xx
    Dore

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  3. judiSeptember 5, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    ah..the rose dress from the rose arbor! another great shopping spot in bouckville.
    your love for all things lace and romantic is so evident in your collections and pictures. looks very pretty hanging near the window.

    we are also relaxing, baking and visiting w/loved ones on this rainy day. i am actually enjoying the down time and coolness of the air, however, not wanting to let go of summer quite yet!

    judi

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  4. Le StyleSeptember 5, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    Lovely post!
    So romantic.....

    Warm greetings

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  5. het tuinengeltjeSeptember 5, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    it's a vintage beauty!

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 5, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    This is so romantic and so feminine, just perfect in every way...love it! Xoxoxo ~Ashley

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  7. Cottage and BroomeSeptember 5, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    So pretty, what a beautiful way to brighten a window. Thanks for sharing, Laura From Cottage and Broome

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  8. north palSeptember 5, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    breathe taking. i can imagine The most femine person wearing this. Bestest,Denise

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  9. Egretta Wells blogSeptember 5, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    Waht a delicate, lovely dress in "whisper pink"! I think it would make a very romantic bridal dress for a garden wedding with a soft pink underdress and pink roses everywhere......your posts always put me in dreamland!

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  10. www.MaisonStGermain.comSeptember 5, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    Hi Laura,
    That dress is absolutely gorgeous. So romantic. And I love how you have photographed it:) Hope you are having a great day. It is cloudy here but not raining.
    ~Debra xxx
    Capers of the vintage vixens

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  11. Sissie's Shabby CottageSeptember 5, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    Just look at the buttons on that beautiful, delicate gown. I love it.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  12. SueBeeSeptember 5, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    So pretty and delicate! A great find.
    Thanks for sharing with us....

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  13. Vintage GalSeptember 5, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    Oh my goodness ~ what a fabulous dress ~ Can you just imagine who wore it ~ FANTASTIC ;-)

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  14. Mona Kay GormanSeptember 5, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    Wow, very romantic!! I love it...

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  15. savvycityfarmerSeptember 5, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    pure bliss ...

    even the rainy Monday ...


    I just love it when you stop in

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  16. NellySeptember 5, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    This is just so beautiful.Wouldnt it be great to know its story.Love it you are lucky in the vintage dresses you are getting my turn soon I hope lol

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  17. Liz @ the Brambleberry CottageSeptember 5, 2011 at 11:43 PM

    So feminine and romantic! I can only imagine the beauty who must have worn this so long ago. That is one of the joys of owning vintage items...imagining the past life of the piece. ;)

    Enjoy your baking, reading, and napping!

    Blessings,
    Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage
    http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/

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  18. BleudelavandeSeptember 6, 2011 at 1:08 AM

    Such a romantic post!!!!
    Hugs

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  19. Heather RobinsonSeptember 6, 2011 at 4:23 AM

    So beautiful, the contrast between the delicate lace and the scratch of the pines...

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  20. Buttons ThoughtsSeptember 6, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    Oh I love that piece hanging in the tree makes it look so exquisite the delicate of the fabric versus the ruggedness of the tree. I love this. It would look beautiful on someone. B

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  21. AnonymousSeptember 6, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    This really is so pretty and delicate but, alas, my mind follows another path. Sigh, so sorry but I bet the other half said YABBA DABBA DOOOO! (my bad)
    lindavb50208@yahoo.com

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  22. Lynda DishnerSeptember 6, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    love the dress when i was a little girl my mother had a sheer navy blue very delicate dress similar that she wore a beautiful navy slip with she was so pretty in that dress. thanks

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  23. ElyseSeptember 6, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    beautiful!

    rainy day here, too ...

    xo
    elyse

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  24. My Sparrows NestSeptember 7, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    sooo lovely! too bad we don't have such feminine and fragile lace detailed clothing these days. Although, I did spy some lacy tops at Eddie Bauer the other day which surprised me. I love the last two photos of the dress hanging and the crystals. SOOOO gorgeous!

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  25. Anita at Cedar Hill September 9, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    I just inherited my MIL's wedding gown from 1946, I think I know what I will do with it now. Thanks for the idea.

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  26. French-KissedSeptember 11, 2011 at 12:29 AM

    Absolutely love this wispy whisper pink dress and your dreamy photography...hope you are under sunny skies soon.

    Jermaine

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