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- Place pieces in a bowl on the coffee table, or drape pieces over objets in a curio cabinet.
- Mismatched or broken earrings can be given new life as fridge magnets and drawer pulls. Simply replace the back and voila! This works just as well with brooches.
- Dress up your guest bath by rolling guest towels and securing them with vintage bracelets. Sparkly celluloid and rhinestone pieces will add some pizzazz, while Bakelite beauties will add a graphic punch.
- If crafty projects get you excited, try attaching pieces of jewelry to a mirror or picture frame for a homemade accessory with a bit of glitz.
Giving treasured pieces as gifts
A fashionista friend will be thrilled to receive a gift with a stunning piece of jewelry attached to the ribbon. Brooch, bracelet or necklace – you can’t go wrong with this idea.
If you’re not lucky enough to have been handed down some of these pieces, you can easily find some. They’re widely available at flea markets, thrift stores, garage sales, and antique markets. So get out there and get your creative home décor juices flowing!
Lauren Flanagan is a freelance writer and prop stylist in Toronto, specializing in antiques, home décor and travel. Her work has appeared in several Canadian publications including Style at Home, where she was the assistant design editor, and Suite 101.
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What great ideas! I have quite a bit of costume jewelry so next time I have guests I am going to pazzas my table with indivisual peices so they can take them home!
I have a local girl who suppies my shop with windchimes made from vintage silver cream and sugar cups, hangings vintage cutlery and adorns each one with ribbon and a vintage brooch. She also adds these beauties to old silver teapots that she was transformed into beautiful night lights! Another great way to reclaim and restyle!