A Veil of Black Lace

Your question about Halloween lingered with me as morning arrived. While exploring the dark cherry side table, I discovered an abandoned scrap of black scalloped lace beside a porcelain saucer. It seemed suitable for an occasion that honors the shadowed corners. Taking a needle from a nearby wooden box, I carefully threaded a strand of loose silk and began folding the trim into a layered rosette, measuring each crease with patience. It turns out that constructing something quiet and festive requires only steady hands and a bit of nocturnal patience.