This week it’s using your jewelry as decor, particularly with cool finds like this brass hand. These little object are whimsical, charming and hail from the 1970’s. I think I first noticed sculptural hands as holders in the Elements of Style book. I love how Erin Gates styled her jewelry and dressing tables for herself and clients so beautifully in it. The closet and bedroom photos are my favorite from this book.
About a year ago, I spied a brass hand at an estate sale for around $12. This one was a 70’s original with a bit of patina around the edges which made me love it even more. I love when I actually find something that’s been on my radar.
Right now I’m throwing all my bracelets on it for a pretty look. Here on my dresser it holds my costume and more colorful pieces.
Below, another cool object used as a necklace holder, again by Erin Gates in her closet.
Isn’t that tray cute too? I think that quote is by Jenna Lyons. No idea where she got that. Ben’s Garden has many similar ones.
Love the trinket bowls. I have a few from Anthropologie that I drop my rings and watching as well. Anthro always seems to have the prettiest choices.
I must send YOU a PHOTO of my ENGLISH glass cabinet!!!!!!!!!XX
How cool and creative!
OXOX
Dawn Lucy
http://fashionshouldbefun.blogspot.com
Please send! xx
Thanks Dawn.xo
Sso true out of sight out of mind…
Loving the buddha draped in jewels!
-Angela
http://www.awestnest.com
How lucky you were to find that brass hand at an estate sale! I will have to keep my eyes open for something similar since I frequent estate sales…was just at one today in fact. Their prices were insane but I did score a very cool ceramic witch for cheap that I'm going to sell on eBay. (a part-time hobby)
I agree that when everything is tucked away in a drawer you forget what you have…I'm thinking of buying some of those velvet lined jewelry drawer organizers for my earrings and bracelets. At least I could see everything at a glance!
Linda
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