Monday, September 3, 2012

how i Decorate with Jewelry

I never realized how much I depended on my jewelry to glamorize my house.  I'm not exactly sure when it started but the other day I noticed the trend.  Although I buy lots and lots of constume jewelry, I don't always wear it, however, looking around, I see where my house is benefiting from my jewelry  ;)

Maybe it was the earth tones that lured me to use these necklaces on my breakfast table...








My kitchen counter vignette has a old wooden cross dangling from wool twine...




...that trails from my Jamaican Mountain coffee





This anklet was made for me by my son years ago






I have it encircling my kitchen clock










This old pearl necklace adds a tidbit of elegance entwined in the floral arrangment I have sitting ontop of my dining table.











And the dining chairs were adorned with pieces of sheer fabric held together by a big decorative ring










I gracefully draped these necklaces around this crusted jar to give it more eye appeal











I took one of my bronze metal necklace's and dangled it from the cup holder in my bath










I used pearls to adorn my Armoire














Then there was the necklace that I had to tarnished to make this clock a little more "grandfatherly".










There you have it.  Like I said I can't remember when I started this trend, and I guess some might think it's a little unorthodox, but it's definitely a cheap economical way for me to add a little "umpf" to my decor.  LET YOUR CREATIVITY FLOW!

13 comments:

Carlene @ Organized Clutter said...

It sure adds some fun bling.

Debbiedoos said...

Love this Sherry. I do the same thing. On lamps it really is a cute look too. Thanks for sharing.

Barbara @ 21 Rosemary Lane said...

What darling ideas! Thank you for sharing!!!

Anonymous said...

Wow, you weren't kidding when you said you adorn a lot of your decor with jewelry! I have to say, my favorite is the way you decorated the backs of your dining chairs! Just beautiful!

JoKnows said...

I like it! The layering of different items looks really pretty and adds great interest to your decor. I would never be able to do this, though, because my daughter would move everything around. ;) Love the clock too!

Patty said...

I have done a little of that and I love it. I am wanting to make a bouquet with brooches. Ideas for it are all over the web. Thanks for sharing your jewel ideas with us.

Anonymous said...

Hi Sherry! Oh, I love what you do with the bling bling! Everything looks so wonderful. Hope you're having a great Labor Day.
be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

fiona anderson said...

I think it's a great idea Sherry - after all you can't wear everything all of the time, so why not decorate your house as well !

Little Susie Home Maker said...

That is just another great way to enjoy all your pretty jewelry! I think it is just wonderful! Creative ideas, that really fit your personality. What a good use of these things!

Help! Mama Remote... said...

I think this is a great idea! I can't pick which I like best. I guess because I like them all!

Brandi said...

Great ideas, Sherry! I love the pearls around the picture of you and your son.

Amy of While Wearing Heels said...

Sherry! Leave it to you to come up with such a great idea. I love that you have a collection of beautiful jewelry that you don't just wait to wear to appreciate BUT that you decorate and are able to appreciate on a daily basis.

The Cottage Market {Andrea} ♥ said...

you are a clever one my friend!!!! this post is awesome! sending tons of hugs and you surely gave me an idea for a new collection of 25 ; )
hugs...