Thursday, January 13, 2011

Show & Tell Friday

Hello everyone,
      It is hard to believe it is Friday already isn't it? In case you were wondering we did not get the snow storm that was predicted last night although we did get some new snow and then some rain. One thing that is missing most days is sunlight, making it a little harder to get great photos indoors. 
  The antique christening gown above was one that my 92 year old neighbor was baptized in and it is all handmade. I bought it at an auction sale a couple of years ago when my neighbor was downsizing. 
  

It is on display in a little hallway between the porch and  a downstair bath. Did you notice the beautiful doll house? I was so excited to get it at a thrift store in Maine a few years for $20 - the' little ones' love to play with it.
I love this green and white  toile wallpaper. 

I got this iron hook bar down in Maine and painted it white.
I dressed up the little ballet slippers with some roses and baby's breath and hung them beside the gown.
I couldn't resist throwing in a few more rose shots.

Such a dainty soft pink rose.



Well, that is it for me for today but there is lots more to see at My Romantic Home for Show & Tell Friday so pop in and check it out if you haven't already.

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

Carolyn
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43 comments:

  1. MariJanuary 13, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    HELLO CAROLYN~OH MY WHERE TO BEGIN!! FIRST I JUST ADORE THAT BEAUTIFUL CHRISTENING GOWN, WOW AND ITS ALL HAND MADE!!! NEXT THE DOLL HOUSE IS JUST ADORABLE AND TO THINK YOU ONLY PAID 20 BUCKS WHAT A SCORE :) THE WALL PAPER IS STUNNING AS ARE THE ROSE PIC'S AND BALLET SHOES :)

    XO~MARI

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    Carolyn that gown is just precious- I love to imagine how the mother must have felt as she lovingly stitched this pretty for her daughter's arrival!

    I love your doll house! $20!!! Wow I would love to find a find like that!! Have you seen that there are several blogs that blog about their doll houses and all the sweet things they make for them-

    bee blessed
    mary

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  3. SusanJanuary 13, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    Great photos, as always, Carolyn. Ohhhhh, that dollhouse! Do you have it fixed up inside? Could you post some photos of it?

    The gown is a treasure and your roses, well, just fabulous.

    I'm going to start addressing you as Dear "Should Be Editor of Victoria. " ha! No kidding, Carolyn. You are a very talented woman. Susan

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  4. BohemianJanuary 13, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    What a lovely way to display the Baby's Breath and Rose!

    Dawn... The Bohemian

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  5. SandyJanuary 13, 2011 at 11:23 PM

    B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L!! Your photos are just stunning...the gown, the dollhouse, the ballet slippers, the roses, the hooks...everything is so lovely.

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  6. Amy ChalmersJanuary 13, 2011 at 11:24 PM

    Oooh I love the toile wallpaper too. I would love to do a lavendar toile paper somewhere. I think your christening gown looks right at home there.

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  7. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageJanuary 13, 2011 at 11:24 PM

    As you probably know, this is all right up my alley! Love the sweet little girl stuff. And you have the perfect backdrop for it. It's so funny to hear you say DOWN in Maine! Ha! Anyway this is all so wonderfully pretty! Especially the gown!

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2011 at 11:56 PM

    If I were at your house, the um "big ones" might be tempted to play with the doll house too. The gown is beautiful, and it's wondeful that you not only know the history behind it, but it has meaning to you since it's from someone you know. All your pictures are lovely as always.

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  9. A Garden of ThreadsJanuary 13, 2011 at 11:59 PM

    Hi Carolyn, Those are stunning pictures of the rose. Did you get a new toy, such as a macro lens? I found my own christening gown at my Dad's they other day, I was going to frame it in a shadow box, but yours looks nice on a hanger. Have a great weekend.

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  10. SusanJanuary 14, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    your pictures took my breath away. I love the Christening gowns and the way you displayed the roses is just so beautiful!

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  11. CindyJanuary 14, 2011 at 12:33 AM

    Gorgeous as always! That christening gown is so beautiful! It looks like it's in pristine condition!!! Love your toile wallpaper too!!! Love it all!

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  12. Victorian1885January 14, 2011 at 12:47 AM

    Oh Carolyn what lovely Romantic photos. As I have told you before I love your treasures and your style of decorating. I would love to gift you the green transferware cup & matching covered soap dish I had featured some time ago on my blog. It would look so perfect in your guest room or your hallway. We are trying to downsize and since it is the only green pieces I have collected I would be so pleased if you could give them a new home. Please send me your address so I can get it them in the mail to you. Have a good weekend!
    Hugs,
    Wanda

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  13. JanetJanuary 14, 2011 at 1:50 AM

    Your photos are are so lovely! I especially like the green
    toile wallpaper! I have some very similar in my dining room.
    Blessings,
    Janet

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  14. Barbara JeanJanuary 14, 2011 at 2:08 AM

    All so beautiful

    blessings

    barbara jean

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  15. NaturegirlJanuary 14, 2011 at 3:41 AM

    Oh so pretty each and every photo and such dainty detail! That pink rose is beautiful!!

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  16. Maison BeldecorJanuary 14, 2011 at 4:16 AM

    Hello Carolyn,
    your photos are so wonderful, the doll house and christening gown are gorgeous. Especially I love your Toile de Jouy wallpapers.
    Warm greetings from Germany
    Bine

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  17. RowanJanuary 14, 2011 at 4:26 AM

    Another beautiful and inspiring post. The christening gown is lovely, I wonder whether it was made for your neighbour or whether it was a family heirloom worn by previous generations of her family. I love your green toile paper - I think you may have solved a problem for me as far as decorating the master bedroom is concerned:)

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  18. theromanticroseJanuary 14, 2011 at 4:27 AM

    Anch'io adoro la casa delle bambole,le cose che tu mostri nei posti fanno bene all'animo perchè i tuoi colori sono sempre così delicati.Ciao,buon fine settimana,Rosetta di theromanticrose.

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  19. GloriaJanuary 14, 2011 at 4:33 AM

    Greetings! Just found your blog. Oh, I love that Christening dress. I can't believe someone in your neighbor's family wouldn't have wanted it! And you got such a great deal on that $20 dollhouse, it's adorable. And I love your little guest house too!
    Best regards,
    Gloria
    P.S. I am going right now to become your newest Follower...

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  20. Hootin AnniJanuary 14, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    Everything, and I do mean EVERYTHING is just so picture perfect. Wow....I'm impressed to being without words. Beautiful.

    Come on over to my show n tell [link]

    http://hootin--anni.blogspot.com/2011/01/think-of-methink-of-me-fondly.html

    Happy Weekend!!

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  21. It's meJanuary 14, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    It all looks wonderful !!...i like your post today !!! ...lovely weekend ....love Ria....

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  22. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeJanuary 14, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    Beautiful as always!
    Cindy

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  23. SuzannJanuary 14, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    Whenever I see your photographs my heart skip a beat. I'm starting to think that somehow I need to incorporate your style in my home since I love it so much. Hmmmm...stuff to think about.

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  24. La Table De NanaJanuary 14, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    Very pretty ! Now I need to add something apart from vintage hats..hanging beside my grandfathers Christening Dress..Love the shoes and baby's breath..your hooks are way prettier than mine too!

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  25. RaffaellaJanuary 14, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    Lovely pictures... as usual...

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  26. BeverlyJanuary 14, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    Carolyn, your photos are stunning. That precious christening gown tugs at my heart.

    And, rose photos are always a perfect and welcome addition.

    I hope to see you tomorrow for Pink Saturday.♥

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  27. My Cottage DiaryJanuary 14, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    Very sweet. You have some very beautiful things! You can gaze on their beauty when it's too depressing to gaze outside! And I think those roses are especially lovely. Bess

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  28. melonthaJanuary 14, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Hi Caroline,

    I see you have a preference for old things. I also really like the flea market. The christening gown is wonderful, as old andd not received so well. The dollhouse is a gem, I love them.

    I wish you a nice weekend, best regards Gabriele

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  29. CIELOJanuary 14, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    I would love to know the name of that super gorgeous rose! Beautiful as always, Carolyn!

    Cielo

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  30. AnonymousJanuary 14, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    So beautiful Carolyn!! What a great find that lovely doll house was for $20! My kids would just love that, too. The christening gown is amazing, and you've displayed it so beautifully on the hook rack with the ballet slippers and flowers!
    Thanks for this wonderful inspiration!
    ~ Jo :)

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  31. MadeliefJanuary 14, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    Dear Carolyn,

    What a pretty christening gown. It looks beautiful againt the Toile wall! The doll house looks great as well. I can imagine why your granddaughters love it!

    After three days of rain we are finally getting some sun on sunday. I am looking forward to going to our garden to do some work.

    Enjoy your weekend!

    Lieve groet, Madelief

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  32. ConnieJanuary 14, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    That gown is gorgeous Carolyn and I love your toile wallpaper too! Great deal on the doll house...I always wanted one when I was little. Can I come over and play? LOL

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  33. UnknownJanuary 14, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    Oh how lucky to have that beautiful Christening dress of your neighbor. It is so pretty! and of course you know how to melt our hearts showing it to us..
    BEAUTIFUL...

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  34. Bella's Rose CottageJanuary 14, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    Hello Carolyn,
    It is always a pleasure to see your gorgeous posts!
    I too love your toile wallpaper, I always get a craving to paper the walls when I see yours, so soft! The ballet slippers and babys breath, beautiful, not to mention the rose!!
    Hugs to you,
    Bella

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  35. ღ M@ddy ღJanuary 14, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    Ciao Carolyn,
    meraviglioso post e soprattutto meravigliosa casa delle bambole...cosa darei per averla!!!

    Buon weekend anche a te*

    Maddy

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  36. Daphne Nicole & Lynda CadeJanuary 14, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    OMG what a beautiful Christening gown... and what a sweet little doll house! I love all of your pictures, especially the creamy whites in the first picture!!! This is my first time to your blog and it's so lovely, I joined as your newest follower!!!
    Blessings~~~ Daphne

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  37. CindyJanuary 14, 2011 at 11:59 PM

    What a darling little dress and the doll house is so sweet, I'll bet your grands do love it.
    Hugs, Cindy

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  38. Nancy's Daily DishJanuary 15, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    Everything you do is absolutely breathtakingly beautiful, Carolyn. The little shoes are just precious stuffed with flowers. And, what a bargain at $20 for the doll house. I just love the green toile wallpaper.

    Nancy

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  39. ......Michele @ Portlandia VintageJanuary 15, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    I love the way you have displayed this wonderful vintage garment. I have my great-grandmother's nightgown and I am inspired by your idea. Thanks!

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  40. ZwierciadłoJanuary 16, 2011 at 6:28 AM

    Beauty!!!

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  41. KikiJanuary 17, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    this is such a terrific and utterly beautiful post, Carolyn - well done and thank you so much!
    I love the delicate rose photos and the beautifully crafted and lovingly decorated things you have in your home. A wonderful, inspiring and happiness inducing post. :)
    Kiki

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  42. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageJanuary 17, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    Oh my, what an exquisite post, Carolyn! Love the gown and the doll house! I adore the green and white toile wallpaper! Everything is just beautiful! Thank you for sharing your pretties.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  43. bikimJanuary 20, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    WOW! that dress is just precious!
    love the decor!
    happy day,
    Rosa

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Thank you for all your sweet comments and may your day be filled with joy!

Carolyn