| Are you looking for accents to complement your | | | | attractive, pretty look. |
| shabby chic home décor decorating style? The | | | | *Lace-trimmed decorative pillows - Lace pillows are a |
| answer is to use lace--new or old lace is an excellent | | | | "must" in shabby chic decorating. You might want to |
| choice since lace symbolizes grace and style. Tips for | | | | use your own suitable pillows and add lace trim. |
| using lace in your shabby chic home decorating ideas | | | | *Lace handkerchiefs - Browse in antique shops and |
| include: | | | | flea markets for vintage lace handkerchiefs. They can |
| *Lace curtain panels - This is a tried and true use of | | | | be used much the same as doilies as a shabby chic |
| lace. Lace curtains allow light into a room while also | | | | home décor accessory. |
| adding a touch of elegance. They may be tied back, | | | | *Lace scarves - They can be used as runners on |
| hung straight to the floor or hung straight and left to | | | | furniture as well as draped over furniture. I especially |
| "pool" on the floor. | | | | like lace scarves or short lace panels draped over the |
| *Lace valances - Lace valances may be used alone | | | | rungs of a small wall coat rack or mug rack. |
| or with lace panels. I used a beautiful creamy lace | | | | *Lace-trimmed linens - You and your guests will love |
| valance with salmon-colored 1" wooden window | | | | sleeping on lace-trimmed linens. Purchase these or add |
| shades in two living room windows. They looked | | | | the lace yourself. |
| elegant as well as light and airy and worked in | | | | *Lace wrist pin cushion - Yes, there are lace wrist pin |
| perfectly in my shabby chic home décor style. | | | | cushions--something for everyone! Do an internet |
| *Lace placemats or doilies - Use lace placemats for | | | | search, and you will find them. |
| each table setting or as part of a table centerpiece. | | | | This should give you incentive to start shopping for |
| Doilies are versatile and add a touch of style to any | | | | lace, lace, and more lace! Be creative and have fun |
| piece of furniture. My favorite use for doilies is to place | | | | including lace accessories in your shabby chic home |
| them so they hang over the edge of a shelf for an | | | | décor. |