via Fantasy Floral Designs
I’ve never had a wedding. I don’t have one scheduled for the near future. Or the far future, for that matter. I am tempted to create one, however, just to have an excuse to let Amanda Heer make me a Brooch Bouquet. Hell, I’ll grab a groom from my local Starbucks. I live in Hollywood, so the regulars there are kinda cute.
made with vintage brooches
You know how much I love real flowers. And how I strongly encourage everyone to have fresh flowers at home because of their magical ability to motivate smiles. But I’m also a big fan of recycling, of saving the planet, and of jewelry. Duh.
created by Amanda Heer
So when I stumbled across these stunningly beautiful, unique and creative works of art, I was literally stopped in my tracks. Bouquets made from vintage brooches. GASP!
via Fantasy Floral Designs
When I discovered they were made by a California entrepreneur, I was even more excited. Then I checked out Amanda’s charming blog and her company website, where I learned she is located in San Juan Capistrano. That’s where the little birds go, right? Swallows, I think they’re called. There’s a very romantic, sweet story I vaguely recall from my childhood… I think there’s even some famous folk song about the Mission bells.
THE POINT IS…
I feel compelled to celebrate this woman’s creations, and I don’t even know her!
Why?
Because this is one more bit of TANGIBLE PROOF that thinking outside the box results in stupendous success! DOESN’T IT INSPIRE YOU TO DO… SOMETHING?
created by Amanda Heer
And now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m going to go dig through my vintage costume jewelry drawer because, yes, of course I have one…
What do you think? Thumbs up or down? Are YOUR creative juices flowing?
olive & hope
/ June 3, 2010Thumbs Up! I love these. A. Lot. And she’s from my neck of the woods (woohoo), I’ll be heading over to her blog now
Thanks for sharing Em. Hope you’re feeling better. xo
.-= olive & hope´s last blog ..My Bit of Wisdom. =-.
emmajames
/ June 5, 2010Danette: I knew you’d get a thrill out of them too! I’m thinking they’d make a great decorative piece for any house too – forget about dried or silk flowers for those areas one doesn’t want fresh flowers…
Jennifer Prentice
/ June 4, 2010I LOVE these!!!! They make me wish that I was crafty. But alas, I am not crafty. However, you, my friend, ARE crafty and I am still LOVING the jewelry. The job is a little more secure these days, so I am thinking I’m gonna have to make a Noted Design purchase. Ok. Now I’m rambling…but I hope you are well…physically and in all other ways! Talk soon!
.-= Jennifer Prentice´s last blog ..Fabulous Find: Nine West Gwen Hobo =-.
emmajames
/ June 5, 2010Jenn: Oh yippee! I’m so curious as to which piece you will choose…
And I’m so thrilled for you that things are more secure. It definitely sounds like you are on a roll, based on your blog posts. Hope next time you’re down, our scheduling works out! So much nitty-gritty to catch up on 
Alana
/ June 4, 2010Gorgeous.
.-= Alana´s last blog ..Facing Fear =-.
emmajames
/ June 5, 2010Alana: I KNOW!!
Wouldn’t they simply brighten up any room, ceremonial or not?
Ana Goncalves
/ June 5, 2010Absolutely amazing, and I agree it’s wonderful to appreciate and to celebrate this womans creations, just as much as anyone else. With such force one can conquer the world and do wonders, and every expression is to be truly treasured.
emmajames
/ June 5, 2010Ana: So glad you appreciate the beauty.
Jenn
/ July 12, 2010These are beautiful. I wanna get married all over again, just so I can have one of these. thanks for sharing.
emmajames
/ July 12, 2010So glad you love them as much as I do
Looking forward to seeing one in person soon…