Saturday, June 8, 2013

A Nice Piece of Brass

Whether it's jewelry, a musical instrument, a form of weaponry, or the title of a Beastie Boys song, everybody loves themselves a nice piece of brass. My home would be a brass museum right now if I didn't have the slightest shred of self-control. I just love how a cute little brass figurine, sitting on top of a coffee table, can make me smile. Or, how a brass candle stick holder can jazz up a vignette. Here are some beautiful pieces of brass for your viewing pleasure...

































And here's just a few of my brass items I have on hand. (The rest of my collection is in boxes I've yet to unpack from our move. One day...)



Once these babies are all shined up with my favorite product, BRASSO, they should be lookin good as almost new!

Friday, June 7, 2013

Seeing Green

I'm not talkin jealousy; I'm talkin the Pantone color of 2013...Emerald Green! I've always appreciated the many variations of green; Kelly green, neon green, jade, teal, etc., so I'm happy this color is finally getting some recognition. To me, green emulates luxury, and I want my home to feel luxurious the second you step inside. Whether it's a subtle splash of color, or a whole explosion of green, here are some examples of how this year's "It" color can be worked into your decor...