Doilies are no longer the must-have thing to covet among housewares, but for centuries, these knitted or crocheted lace circles were considered homemaking essentials. Finding authentic, aged specimens ...

The Pinterest trend forecast for 2026 is out, and you might be surprised to learn that a charming and old-fashioned decor ...

close-up of a vintage cream doily on a surface - Olga B. Shalaeva/Shutterstock Crocheted and lace doilies, while not always used today for their original purposes, can be quite beautiful, boasting ...

There's a cool way to liven up your living room or other rooms with new curtains, and all it takes is a trip to the thrift ...

The humble doily may bring about thoughts of tea parties and trips to your grandmother’s house, where the crochet circles likely topped every available surface. A staple since the Victorian era, the ...

A doily crocheted by the author’s grandmother, Adella Kanagy, atop a quilt made by her great-grandmother, Alice Yoder (photo by Ruth Kanagy, courtesy Elena Kanagy-Loux) On April 1, the Fabric Workshop ...

Close your eyes for a moment and imagine you are in your grandmother’s house. Look around the living room, especially at the furniture. Chances are that you would see crocheted doilies on tables, ...

I love working antique items into my home decor — specifically antique linens and lace. Recently I turned a box of inherited linen napkins into patchwork curtains, but I still have stacks of vintage ...

Doileez, small and reusable silicone mats, are an ecofriendly and contemporary alternative to doilies. They’re just as functional as the paper or crochet versions we know, but a lot more fun to look ...