A brooch is something like the maraschino cherry that completes a classic ice cream sundae: It may seem extraneous at first, but once it’s been added, imagining the ensemble without it is impossible. In American culture the lapel area is a virtual battlefield, with causes from breast cancer awareness to patriotism constantly competing with traditional jewelry for the same three to four square inches of pin space. In Europe, apparently, the brooch is not so much a statement piece as it is a thing of gratuitous beauty, the madly appealing brooches handcrafted in Denmark by Mette of The Brooch Boutique serving as a splendid case in point. "Beauty of style and harmony and grace and good rhythm depend on simplicity," said Plato, but don’t tell that to Mette, who with a few sequins and glass beads can turn the cut remnants of Indian saris into an accessory so marvelously textured and complex that passers-by are unable to resist taking a closer look.
Aristotle’s quip that “Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work” is probably more apropos, considering that examples such as Mette's Chocolate Crochet Flower Bobby Pins and Ivory and Fuchsia Crochet Flower Brooch demonstrate such a patient attention to detail that a love of craft can not be far behind. Really, once one has spun through this gallery, encountering the spring-soft hues of Chic Chiffon, the crocheted floridity of Baby Pink or Beaded Ivory rising like "puffs of colored smoke" (Hemingway), the soothing comfort of Strawberry Vanilla or the upturned optimism of Yellow and Turquoise to name just a few, resisting the urge to fall in love with this craft right alongside the crafter will likely be futile. And where love is concerned, here’s something you’ll love even more: The winner of today’s giveaway will receive an Ivory and Cream Crochet Flower Brooch courtesy of The Brooch Boutique. To enter, visit www.thebroochboutique.etsy.com, then come back here to tell us about your favorite product. Wishing Willow subscribers earn an extra entry; be sure to let us know in a second post if you’re a subscriber. To post without a Google account, just click “anonymous.” Be sure to also leave your email address. The winner will be chosen randomly. Contest ends 11/19/08. Good luck!
**We have a winner! beartifix who said, "So romantic and pretty! I like the sparkling ivory crochet flower brooch. Thanks for the great giveaway!"
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
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I love the chocolate satin, it's much more modern than the average broach!
jennifer.lleras@gmail.com
I too like the chocolate satin but I also love the sparkling ivory and grey crochet flower brooch.
rmaclary(at)gmail.com
I'm a subscriber.
rmaclary(at)gmail.com
This store offers such lovely items! Thank you for introducing me to yet another fabulous store. :)
My favourite item in the store is: Ivory, gold and chocolate mohair scarflette and brooch.
knittingmomof3 AT gmail DOT com
I like the Sparkling black, grey and ivory crochet flower brooch
Oh my! Black and white chiffon flower brooch is insanely lovely! I'll love to pin this onto my blouse!
Thanks for the giveaway!
Cheers,
Melody
mel_88_88@hotmail.com
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15424620
Large pink satin flower corsage brooch Carrie Bradshaw style is such a nice pink flower brooch! Elegant!
Crystal(manhattandolls@gmail.com)
Chocolate satin corsage brooch! I love chocolate so this definitely caught my eye!
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I subscribe through google feed too...
tan.huishan@gmail.com
Chic chiffon flower brooch: This reminds me of little flowers on a field. Great for accessorizing!
dancerinthemaking@gmail.com
these are all so, so pretty, hard to choose just one, I loved the vintage button crochet flower brooch and the chic chiffon flower brooch and so many others.
thanks for sharing
ceashark at aol dot com
I am a subscriber
thanks
ceashark at aol dot com
I like the Ivory and fucsia crochet flower brooch Would look good on my winter coat
My favorite is the Dusty pink crochet flower brooch.
=) melanie
http://melaniescrafts.blogspot.com
melanieadey at hotmail dot com
Sparkling black, grey and ivory crochet flower brooch would be my pick! Thank you for the chance to win such a great gift!
I love the beaded grey crochet pin, but the sparkling dusty pin was a close second. Love your website!!
ajbush@sbcglobal.net
I'm a subscriber now, too!!
ajbush@sbcglobal.net
HI, I loved the Ivory, grey and dusty pink crochet flower brooch. A great selection.
rhubbert(at)socal.rr.com
I am a subsriber.
rhubbert(at)socal.rr.com
I fell in love with the bobby pins selection, my fave being the Grey crochet flower bobby pins.
Awesome giveaway as usual, thanks.
Loving the Ivory and cream crochet flower brooch, these are sumyuous.
davidjnorris at ntlworld.com
I love the Sari Silk flower brooch http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=10092228
The colors are so rich and exotic, making this simple wee flower brooch into a dramatic fashion piece.
but of COURSE I am a subscriber!
heidig@gmail.com
I love it! I also love the Ivory crochet flower bobby pins! Very cute!
Pink crochet flower brooch- with faux pearl. I love the colour!
I really like the Pink crochet flower brooch with faux pearls. I just got a new coat and this would look great on it. Thanks for the giveaway!
I really like the Ivory and pink crochet flower brooch.
booklogged AT gmail DOT com
chic chiffon flower brooch
i love the sari silk flower brooch - bollywood baby!!!
elenalecue@gmail.com
PS I am a subscriber (via therethere@mail.ru address)
I love the Creamy ivory crochet flower brooch
I really like the Ivory and charcoal mohair/wool scarflette and brooch.
The Chocolate crochet flower bobby pins are so darling. What a super idea!
Also, I subscribe! Thanks.
kellyache[at] hotmail.com
I love the Chocolate satin flower brooch.
chocolate satin flower brooch
angelina115@hotmail.com
angelina115@hotmail.com
subscriber
The Sari Silk Flower Brooch is so beautiful, any of these would look so lovely on one of my favorite dresses or jackets!
sundayminimalist@yahoo.com
I love the Chocolate satin corsage brooch. It looks fab and would love to wear it for the holidays.
...and I'm a fairly new subscriber (been loving your site)
Love the Large pink satin flower the Carrie Bradshaw style one! beautiful! Thanks for the chance
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16325013
Beaded baby pink crochet flower brooch
I love pink and this is cute
marsbar350@hotmail.com
thanks :)
Sparkling dusty pink crochet flower brooch - very glitzy but understated
I am a subscriber!
misaacmom [at] gmail [dot] com
Her stuff is very cool! I like the Chocolate and freshwater crochet flower bobby pin.
katiekarr at gmail dot com
everything looks so beautiful.
My favourite is the Ivory and chocolate mohair choker.
The design is beautiful.
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:-)
I really love the Sparkling smokey blue crochet flower brooch. That is really pretty! Thank you!
judybrittle at aol dot com
I'm a subscriber.
judybrittle at aol dot com
I love the chocolate satin.
I love the Ivory and charcoal mohair/wool scarflette and brooch.
Thanks for the chance to win!
proudyaya04 {at} yahoo {dot} com
I'm a subscriber!
proudyaya04 {at} yahoo {dot} com
I like the Ivory and charcoal mohair/wool scarflette and brooch.
The ivory crocheted flower barrettes - so sweet! All the ivory pieces are charming!
i'm a subscriber
i love teh mohair scarf and brooch
Dusty pink crochet flower bobby pins is my fave.
tskrush (at) cox (dot) net
Those are SO pretty! I love the Creamy ivory crochet flower brooch. I wish there were some Silk Sari borrches to see
ow beautiful. I like the sparkling white crochet flower which is perfect for the holidays or just a winter party.
Thank you!
onenightoff (at) gmail (dot) com
Sparkling smokey blue crochet flower brooch
this one is my fave!
ajcmeyer AT go DOT com
Love the Pink crochet flower brooch, the Chic chiffon flower brooch and especially the Ivory and chocolate mohair choker.
Since purple is supposed to be a great color this fall and winter, I like the Sweet Purple Crochet Flower. Thanks for the contest.
I'd love to take a few of these beutiful flowers and put them in my daughters' hair.
They are all very lovely, and my favorite is the Chic chiffon flower brooch!
I love the Ivory, gold and chocolate mohair scarflette and brooch, beautiful! Thanks for the great giveaway!
ann dot guns at mac dot com
I'm a subscriber.
ann dot guns at mac dot com
I'm a susbcriber
I just adore the Sweet purple crochet flower brooch. It's truly gorgeous!
Thanks so much for the give~away! : )))
leahita[at]gmail[dot]com
I'm also a subscriber.
leahita[at]gmail[dot]com
Chic chiffon flower brooch is my fav.
My wife loves the Ivory, gold and chocolate mohair scarflette and brooch.
Sparkling black, grey and ivory crochet flower brooch or the plain ivory- they are amazing!
the store is full with lovely handmade..so it hard to chose..but if I wanna buy item form your shop I will prefer Ivory and cream crochet flower brooch...
millionmindsstudio@gmail.com
thank you
These are all so lovely. They look so soft I am dying to touch them!!
My favourite is the Sparkling ivory crochet flower brooch.
What a wonderful giveaway! I love the ivory brooch, and I love the matching ivory crochet flower bobby pins!! Thank you!
I am also a subscriber!!!
thanks!
anthonlm01(at)aol(dot)com
i love the chocolate crochet flower bobby pin. so cute!
elkesten at yahoo dot com
The Baby Pink and Cream Crochet Flower Brooch is my pink.
dawns_horizen@yahoo.com
I love the Chocolate satin flower brooch. It's beautiful. Thanks for the chance to win.
skylergrotz at hotmail dot com
I am a subscriber.
skylergrotz at hotmail dot com
Thank you for having this. I would love to win. I like the pink crochet flower brooch. very pretty. Thank you!
tatertot374@sbcglobal.net
i really like the chocolate satin
I like the creamy ivory crochet brooch!
tomps77 at yahoo dot com
My favorite piece is definitely the Lime green mohair scarflette and brooch---so pretty! Thanks for the contest.
emhagedon at gmail
Pink crochet flower brooch would look beautiful on a purse I am making! Thanks!!
I am a subscriber to your wonderfuly fun blog!
My favorite is - Ivory crochet flower bobby pins.
Thanks!
Ashlomb@yahoo.com
Oh, my! They are all so beautiful!!!
I chose one as a favorite, but I'd say I'm constraining myself not to list all items here, so I'm going for the Large grey crochet flower brooch :)
Thanks a lot for the opportunity!
http://zece.etsy.com
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And I subscribed too :D
zece.original@gmail.com
My favorite is the Dusty pink crochet flower bobby pin set.
Jennifer, jennem22 at yahoo dot com
The Pink crochet flower brooch with faux pearls is so elegant!! I love it!
Im a subscriber!
The ivory crochet flower bobby pins for hair would be so very sweet, charming and pretty for the holidays...something for a little lady...to a dear grandmother! A matching set for each, how delightful!
pumpkinlady430@yahoo.com
Such pretty items! I really love the Dusty pink crochet flower bobby pins. I can see these in my granddaughters hair.
Thanks so much!
I am a subscriber!
I like the pink crochet flower brooch here
puffpastryshop(at)gmail(dot)com
puffpastry.etsy.com
I love the Chic Chiffon Flower--very innovative designs.
aghendrick@aol.com
I like the chocolate beaded wool felt and satin square brooch.
I'm a subscriber.
The Ivory and sparkling blue crochet flower brooch is one of my favorites.
I really like the Pink crochet flower brooch. So bright, it really makes a statement.
I am a subscriber.
I like the Ivory and charcoal mohair/wool scarflette and brooch.
I like the Chocolate satin swarowski flower brooch
I like the Chocolate satin swarowski flower brooch
So romantic and pretty! I like the sparkling ivory crochet flower brooch. Thanks for the great giveaway!
I am also a subscriber.
I love the white flower one it looks so pretty from bettyboopbettybooploves@yahoo.com
Love the sparkling white crochet flower brooch. It looks so dreamy.
babycake_76@yahoo.com
Simply beautiful! The Ivory brooch is lovely, but I would enjoy all of them. blackford56@yahoo.com
the dusty pink crochet flower brooch
Sparkling dusty pink crochet flower brooch
Chocolate satin flower brooch I liked the hair booby pins as well
The cafe latte satin is so pretty and very unique!
amzonwmn_us@yahoo.com
Im a subscriber!
amzonwmn_us@yahoo.com
Baby pink and cream crochet flower brooch is really cute.
i like the Dusty rose vintage style wrist cuff
love the dusty rose wrist cuff mrs.mommyyatgmail.com
subscriber mrs.mommyyatgmail.com
Beautiful stuff! My favorite is the Sparkling smokey blue crochet flower brooch!
I subscribed!
I like the chocolate satin one. Normally don't wear brooches but I really like these.
I love the strawberry vanilla
sparkledvintagecharm@yahoo.com
I like the smokey blue flower brooch! thanks
The Sari Silk Flower Broochis really neat
These brooches are so lovely! I like the Sparkling Ivory and Grey Flower Brooch.
Elaine R
emrosser@shaw.ca
She must have the patience of a Saint to be able to do such beautiful and detailed work.
I love the pretty Chocolate satin flower brooch.
Thank you for the nice giveaway.
I'm also a subscriber.
Chocolate and freshwater crochet flower bobby pin!!!!
My favorite is the Chocolate satin corsage brooch.
Sparkling ivory is my favorite. Thank you for the giveaway and please enter me!
hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com
I like the Sparkling black, grey and ivory crochet flower brooch
The slivery-like leaf earring with the light blue bead
I like the Chocolate satin corsage brooch! Thanks for the chance to win.
erma.hurtt@sbcglobal.net
Thank you! I also like the Ivory crochet flower bobby pins.
tatertot374@sbcglobal.net
I like the Chic chiffon flower brooch.
I really like the Pink Chiffon flower, or the pink Crochet flower, they remind me of the elegance of my grandmother.
I love the Sparkling black, grey and ivory crochet flower brooch
The the Ivory, gold and chocolate mohair scarflette is absolutely stunning!
love the chocolate satin and the chocolate mohair scarfette. trinitygsd at yahoo dot com
Chocolate satin corsage brooch
I like the Sparkling grey crochet flower brooch. The stones in the center are so pretty!
I love the Ivory crochet flower bobby pins. Those would look so darn cute!
doot65{at}comcast[dot]net
I subscribe too.
doot65{at}comcast[dot]net
I love the Sparkling ivory and silver crochet flower brooch, although they are all beautiful
Sparkling ivory and black crochet flower brooch! So adorable!!!
I'm a happy subscriber
I like the Ivory Crochet flower bobby pins, very pretty! :)
I like the sparkling grey crochet. It's adorable.
Thanks!
strycker@slu.edu
I love the Ivory and charcoal mohair/wool scarflette and brooch. It's gorgeous!
The Magenta and charcoal grey crochet flower brooch is my favorite!
I like the chocolate satin!!!!
Carla
cpullum(at)yahoo(dot)com
I love the chocolate satin
Oooh, everything is so pretty and feminine! I think I like the Ivory and Chocolate Mohair Choker the best though!
stephenandsteph@earthlink.net
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15947543
My wife loves the chocolate satin corsage brooch.
I like the grey crochet flower brooch. Thank you for this giveaway!
Chocolate satin dotted flower broo
The Dusty pink crochet flower brooch is my favorite. garrettsambo@aol.com
I love the Ivory crochet flower bobby pins :)
i love the Sparkling grey crochet flower brooch
the pink crochet flower brooch!
How pretty! I love the Chocolate satin swarowski flower brooch. Really modern and such simplicity.
theprophecygirl[at]hotmail[dot]com
I like the Sparkling smokey blue crochet flower brooch.
What a talent! One of my favorites is the Ivory and charcoal mohair/wool scarflette and brooch. This is a really beautiful set.
I love the Sparkling dusty pink crochet flower brooch!
So Pretty! My favorite is the Sparkling ivory crochet flower brooch.
I'm a subscriber.
I like the Ivory and chocolate mohair choker
donna444444@yahoo.com
I am a subscriber.
donna444444@yahoo.com
Dusty pink crochet flower brooch
I love the Sparkling dusty pink crochet flower brooch!
I subscribed to your blog.
I love the Ivory and chocolate mohair choker.It is very pretty.
I love her work,so nice.Please enter me and thanks for the
giveaway
CharlieGurl57@aol.com
I like the Sparkling black, grey and ivory crochet flower brooch. Thank you for the opportunity to win!
HAVE A HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE !!!
Such a hard decision because there are so many nice pieces! I like the Sparkling black, grey and ivory crochet flower brooch the most! I would love to win! Thanks so much for the giveaway!
Ivory and pink crochet flower brooch is lovely. The first time my 3 year old granddaughter saw me pin on a brooch she thought they were dangerous.
I absolutely love the Sparkling ivory crochet flower brooch
loser4jc2003@yahoo.com
I'm also a subscriber.
loser4jc2003@yahoo.com
i like the Dusty pink crochet flower brooch
jasonncaryn at yahoo dot com
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