Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Old Lace

" Victorian Elegance" is the theme at the Three Muses challenge this week. Old lace and linens and attention to beautiful detail embody the Victorian age for me. When I was younger I used to love to peruse my copies of "Victoria" magazine; lost in the lush and mesmerizing array of abundance and rich decorative ornamentation. I still love the influence but have found it hard to incorporate into my lifestyle now where I enjoy simpler, less distracted surroundings. This collage tries to present elegant imagery but with a clean and more refined beauty. Imagery credits go to e-vint.com, scrapbookgraphics, Holliewood at deviant Scraps and personal floral photos.
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34 comments:

  1. indybevApril 5, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Absolutely exquisite, Lori. I'm at a loss for adjectives adequate!

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  2. LimareaApril 5, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    Ooo, this is really beautiful! Very soft and feminine :)

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  3. Linda GibbonsApril 5, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    This is so elegant, and so evocative of times past. Another gorgeous piece of art.

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  4. FemmyApril 5, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    stunning creation Lori!!

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  5. Peggi Meyer GraminskiApril 5, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    A most lovely image - love, love, LOVE it!!!

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  6. Parvathy (Raji)April 5, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    Just fabulous..a masterpiece..

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  7. bluegiraffe (Sherry)April 5, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    This is gorgeous and elegant. I love the texture and the soft tones.

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  8. Pam TuckerApril 5, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    Oh, this is stunning, Lori! I love the softness and the elegance. Just the hint of color with the roses is so beautiful. I can't say enough how much I LOVE this one!

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  9. "MOI" FreubelApril 5, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    Lori...If I were YOU I would print this out or add it on a canvas.
    This is so original. I love the feeling of it.
    And the composition is so well done ! Bravo.

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  10. DeannApril 5, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    Elegant and exquisite imagery Lori...just fantastic.

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  11. JudyApril 5, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    You've certainly captured Victorian elegance in your exquisite art, Lori, beautiful!

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  12. AnonymousApril 5, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    This is so stunning. Very soft and romantic.

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  13. RPLancasterApril 5, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    This is beautiful, what a stunning neckline!
    You have a great eye Lori.

    Paulette

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  14. Mary Helen-Art Saves LivesApril 5, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    Lori this is a delicate lacey image...you have such a power with creation of these powerful art. Imagine and Live in Peace, Mary Helen Fernandez Stewart

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  15. DebApril 5, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    Love, Love, love this! A portrait with so little of the person's face! Amazing.
    I too was a Victoria fan...still have a few of the Christmas Mags that I treasure.

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  16. YvonneApril 5, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    Utterly gorgeous, Lori!

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  17. Gayle Page-RobakApril 5, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    I love all things Vintage/Victorian and this image personifies such beauty. Awesome!

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  18. stregataApril 5, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    This is absolutely down-on-my-knees-beautiful!!!

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  19. PatApril 5, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    A very elegant and exquisite creation. Love Lace!!
    Bravo
    Pat

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  20. JunibearsApril 5, 2011 at 11:42 PM

    I don't know how you do it Lori! It's so fantastic, beautiful imagery and detail. Just perfect.xx

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  21. Gaby Bee April 5, 2011 at 11:55 PM

    Superb Lori! This creation is truly divine!

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  22. LoveyApril 6, 2011 at 12:36 AM

    Lori....wow this is one beautiful piece. Absolutely stunning!

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  23. LWApril 6, 2011 at 5:19 AM

    What a beautiful piece of artwork, Perfect Victorian coloration. This reminds me of one of my favorite movies “Somewhere in Time”.

    Louise

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  24. Folk HeartApril 6, 2011 at 5:44 AM

    Wow! This really speaks to me, and truly embodies my vision of Victorian Elegance!

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  25. TaluulaApril 6, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    You have captured the elegance beautifully, Lori. A perfect Victorian lady indeed.

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  26. VictoriaApril 6, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Wow!! This piece is stunning poetry! Decadent..romantic..yet pure and gentle and elegant! love love love!!
    This is such beautiful art..
    Victoria

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  27. ChristineApril 6, 2011 at 11:03 AM

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  28. ChristineApril 6, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    I appreciate so much the subtleness and delicacy of your art and this piece synthetizes what I mean perfectly, pure beauty.

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  29. KatieApril 7, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    So so so beautiful Lori. you always create something special.

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  30. The Gossamer TearoomApril 9, 2011 at 5:08 AM

    Very beautiful and I can see the spirit of "Victoria" there! I also used to love to get lost in that magazine as well! Excellent job in capturing that mood.

    Betty

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  31. Anjas-ArtefaktotumApril 9, 2011 at 5:45 AM

    Love that elegant beautiful creation. The lace is so vintage and romantic, I'm excited.
    Have a nice weekend,
    hugs Anja

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  32. ElegiaApril 11, 2011 at 4:41 AM

    This is amazingly beautiful!

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  33. Linda VincentMay 3, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    I know I'm late but I had to comment on this one.....its totally fabulous!

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  34. AnonymousMay 14, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Hi Lori, just back from weeks and weeks of sad events and so-so health, happy visiting you ! I will come back later to admire your awesome creations http://mfd-nigealezane.blogspot.com/

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