When we traveled to Ireland many years ago we stayed in thatched cottages sometimes rather than the hotels. I love the ambiance of the cottages much more. This is how the Irish live: thatched cottages, linens and lace in almost every single window and sparkling clean windows even in the rain!
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I use white lace lavishly around my home. This is NOT a picture of my home but similar to things I do.
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Lace over pitchers to keep the flying insects out is a beautiful way to fend them off.
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Not only white lace but white bows acting as "hangers." I've even used hubby's old ties to look like a hanger for a picture.
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And, of course, mantels covered in exquisite antique vintage lace.
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An easy-to-make clothes hanger skirt is also a luxury.
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A lovely window vignette.
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