Thursday, June 12, 2008

brooches, buckles and buttons

Show Me Wednesday is about a collection. I do love to collect brooches, buttons, buckles (and jewellery as well) that has a vintage flavour. Some of these items have belonged to my mum, grandma's and my husband grandmother. And I love to wear them!


This collection is usually in a shadow box and on display in our bedroom with a few other vintage pieces.I just loved the frayed edge of the velvet! Sometimes I give these delightful finds a new lease of life and transform them into a more contemporary jewellery piece. There is something definitely enchanting in a well loved, ornate embellishment. One that often I find irresistible.



5 comments:

Cathy said...

Nic, what a gorgeous collection! I just love the big white necklace in the last photo it's just beautiful! I would wear it every chance I got. Glad to see you!

Cathy :)

papel1 said...

I love your buttons, buckles etc. They are fun to collect and handy for creative projects. Great blog.
Judy

JEWELGIRL said...

You and I would be collecting together. I love jewelry, buttons,
buckles all this great stuff!
hope you stop by my jewelry + stuff
blog! :)

Kristen Robinson said...

Divine collection absolutely divine.
XOX
Kristen

Serena Lewis said...

That is quite a collection, Nic!