Lace

The Buenos Aires Antiques Market was one of my favorite markets so far with high quality antiques and "junk." From vintage furniture to old glass bottles and home goods, this market made you imagine a grand and glamorous past.

It had all the panache of the Paris market without the ridiculously high prices. I quickly found interesting keys, but after several days in the market I feared I might not find the lace I try to collect while on my trips. Finally, I could see out of the corner of my eye a shop literally overflowing with antique lace. I had the shop owner pull everything out and I poured over the delicate handmade pieces. I have now transformed the best lace I have found so far into soft and petit pieces.

 This lace cluster is 3/4 of an inch in diameter.