GLAMOUROUS LIFE: BRASSY IS CLASSY

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Kelly Wearstler's home accessories collection for Bergdorf Goodman Decorative Home is brass heavy.

Brass is back. The warm metal, whether with a patina of age or bright and new, can add a mellow golden hue in the way silver, nickel and chrome can't. With a nod to Kelly Wearstler, who opened the door for more, today's brass is sexy and suave. Whether you are going for 70's Italian, Studio 54, or 80's redux, the glint of brass adds a glamorous glow.

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Flair Home Collection has a Vintage French Screen with teal and gold lacquer that is the tops.

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Amelia, a bombe chest from Oly is wrapped in brushed brass. Place it in a front hall as a statement piece or in a living room with a pair of great lamps on it.

A small drinks table from Jayson in brass with an x base and cut corners is just the spot for something small. Place it next to a sofa or by a cozy chair for some luxe gleam.

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Spindly brass wall flowers have a fun slinky - like movement to them that will make you smile. Available through Jayson Home and Garden.

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Links of polished brass make this light and airy lidded box from Made Goods a gorgeous decorative element.

Hammered brass box and vase from Studio A has grooved texture that gives it the metal a softer look.

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The Travers sconce, designed by Amanda Nisbet for Urban Electric, mixes brass, etched glass and cherry wood for a subtle shadow play.

The stunning Baroque Lamp with high relief swirls from Laura Kirar for Arteriors is a little bit art deco a little bit disco.

Dwell for Global Views spiky ball is the sort of decorative object every coffee table should have. Consider it the modern day equivalent of the Moravian star Albert Hadley loved to use.

Brass and ebony iron accents make this mixed material orb with large studs an object of interest. From Dwell for Global Views.

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Make a tablescape even better with a piece that has a bit of height. Marble and brass in this dynamic piece from Dwell for Global Views has a Brancusi feel.

Tom Dixon created The Etch Pendant for DWR out of digitally cut and etched brass. It casts a radiant glow.

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A dodecahedron in gold ceramic from Made Goods has many facets that all look great. From a bookshelf to a side table they are unusual additions.

Perch on this spun gold garden seat from Waylande Gregory or use it for a side table, whatever purpose it suits, it will be gorg.

WHITE HOT SUMMER WHITES

With the hot weather finally here, white feels right. You may want to don your tennis whites or white jeans daily because they make you feel so put together.

From wardrobe to decorative accessories, the crisp, cool, feel of white makes everything light and airy. Mix it with pops of orange and turquoise for an instant jolt or use it alone for simple serenity.

Jardins en Fleur's Alabaster Moorish Garden Stool suggest architectural elements in far off lands.

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Tod's white leather Tote bag is classic and simple.

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Looking to wear white too? Like giant pearls, these hand crafted resin beads on a leather cord make a statement. Available through Atlanta's Pieces.

Alabaster Grapes from Jardins en Fleur are a great decorative item that are making a comeback from the 1960's. The stem is made of wood, giving it a realistic look.

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I have long thought this tiered table would make the perfect spot for my printer and extra paper. Don't you agree? Get yours from Serena and Lily.

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Resembling a swirl of frozen yogurt, the Medium Spiral Vase from Jonathan Adler has an organic shape that looks good enough to eat.

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White plates work with anything and always look great. These Neo Baroque Plates from West Elm have an interesting curved edge.

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The Ivory Eel and Brass Mirror designed by Flair combines shiny brass with a textural skin for a catchy mod 70's look.

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This delicate looking bird's nest orb was designed by Dutch designer Bertjan Pot for Moooi. I have always loved its ethereal quality. From The Conran Shop.

A beautiful wavy marble bowl from Made Goods would look great on an entry table.

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The new Piedmont Tall 4 Drawer Chest from Bungalow 5 has clean lines and a Swedish meets mid century sensibility. The shelf at the bottom is a great addition to have an open storage option.