These ornamental items usually of lace or linen, used to be the centerpiece of almost any home a few decades ago. Now, however, they are considered tacky and quite a burden, due to the dust they inevitably come in contact with leading to a difficult maintenance. But can doilies be used in a “right” way? Can they bring value to a place? We think that the ideas below from Marian Duijvestijn are examples of how these obsolete items can still be of great help when it comes to arranging one’s home.

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