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Brooches are sparkly and decorative. So why not use them as home decor? Here are creative decorating ideas to get you started.From metallic paint to chrome knobs and shiny iridescent bathroom tile, I'm a sucker for things that sparkle. So it's no surprise that I owned a Bedazzler machine back in the day or that I'd fall for this new breed of embellishments for the home -- brooches.
Not that brooches are new by any means (we've seen what they can do to spiff up a plain jacket or keep a pashmina in place), but they have been popping up in new ways around the home, adding easy and almost instant glam to tabletops, window treatments and more. The key, we found, is to keep the look classic (sorry, Bedazzler fans, that look isn't coming back just yet). Here's how:
Photo: Wedding By Color
Brides-to-be were gawking over this idea on the Wedding by Color blog where we spotted it. Luckily you won't need quite as many brooches as they do if you're hosting a brunch or dinner party at home. Keep an eye out for vintage ones as flea market season gets underway. To fashion a napkin ring, loop a length of wide ribbon around your napkin and pin the brooch at the center to close.
Photos: Urban Outfitters
Vintage-inspired and made of glass, Urban Outfitters' curtain tie backs come ready to mount. You could use your own antique brooch, too, as long as the pin is long enough to hold the fabric in place.
Photo: JL Designs
The designers behind this chic potted succulent aptly included it in their "Glamazon" collection. We're thinking it's going to be our go-to centerpiece for impromptu party decor. To get the look, simply wrap a length of wide ribbon around a rectangular glass vase, securing it at back with hot glue, then pin or glue your favorite brooch front and center.
Photos: Creations by Kara; Nordstrom
A single stripe gets instant appeal with the addition of a rhinestone-studded brooch, right. We're willing to bet it would work on any graphic pillow, too. On the left, the thrifty crafter behind Creations by Kara blog fashioned rosettes out of canvas fabric and then attached them to a matching lampshade. We've got our eye on these felt dahlia brooches for a similar effect.
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