2011 has been a major year for me personally: a wedding, a home buy and a new love for the luscious metallic brass. Its golden sheen pulls at my heart strings, much like my husband and home. When it’s brushed or polished, brass has emerged because the kick-ass metal of the year! — Rachel from Raenovate
Crate&Barrel
Cleo Table Lamp – $329
This significant attractiveness in solid brass is lacquered, giving it a soft, matte golden sheen.
Modern Pendant Lighting
Antique bronze and satin brass meld to make this headboard chandelier. It’s so amazing in person!
Conventional Wall Sconces – $399
The perfect home library sconce! Brass equals bookish style.
Rachel Grace
Brass Muse Bottle Opener – $98
Each year the mister grows out his mustache for Movember. Perhaps this year I can convince him to only show his admiration with this dapper brass bottle opener instead.
Pottery Barn
Oval Door Knocker – $39
Knock, knock! Who is there? The most fashionably brassy door knocker ever!
Barneys New York
D.L. & Co.. Skull Cased Candle – $115
Polished brass lattice + matte black boat + crystals + skull lid = candle perfection.
EXOvault
Protect your smart mobile in fashion!
Fawbush & Schulz
Roost Safari Flatware – $94
Indian rosewood and matte-finished cast brass marry to make this on-trend flatware.
Rachel Grace
Octagonal Series Handle – $19.18
Nothing says classic such as the octagonal solid brass drawer pull created in England.
Eclectic Mirrors – $79
Ahoy, matey! Snazzy-podazzy brass nautical is a must.
Rachel Grace
IV Georges Brass Rite-Temp Handle – $1,245.20
This vibrant polished brass by Kohler is bold and beautiful.
Rachel Grace
Shiny Brass Square Lantern – $30
To be used as an exotic accent, preferably in a grouping. The candle’s flame will dancing on the glossy brass.
A+R
Gold Knuckles Mug – $98
Show your challenging side with this brass knuckles mug.
Conventional Side Tables And Accent Tables – $171.99
Classically attractive, brass and antiqued mirror marry to make this jazzy cubed side table.
Terrain
Brass Tea Strainer – $14
Brass is not only stylish, but it’s functional too! Fill this strainer with loose leaf tea and stay warm this autumn.
Rachel Grace
Edwardian Taper Holder – $78
Brass and mercury glass combine to make this traditional Edwardian candle holder.
Jefferson Brass Company
Fox Bookend and Doorstop – $116
Foxy lady! This strong little guy can be used as a bookend or a doorstop.
Furbish Studio
Brass Urchin Accent – $42
Exhibit this sassy flashy accessory anyplace in your home. It’s a guaranteed conversation piece!
Williams-Sonoma
Beckett Bar Cart – $999
Trend alert: Bar carts are all the rage. (I just got one!) Display your liquor collection in style with this classically-designed brass trolley bar.
Beth Connolly Interiors
Monkey and Elephant for Your Desk – $158
Dispense tape in fashion! Ling the brass elephant and his monkey friend lend a helping hand at your home office.
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