gilded winter

My friends and I have been talking quite a bit about how we finally like adding bits of brass and gold to our lives. I was once supremely silver-centric. I used to joke that I suffered from aurophobia (fear of gold). I would never look at or consider anything other than silver when it came to jewelry or decor.

I realize I'm a few years behind on the warm metal trend but I really didn't appreciate it until now. The key, for me, is to use brass and gold sparingly.

- I can't remember where this first bowl is from!
- Urchin objet from Dwell
- Kelly Wearstler brass perf ring and brass bracelet
- Small beaded circle pendant by Michele Chang Jewelry
- Leaf plate by Martha Stewart at Macy's
- Another brass ring from Kelly Wearstler

dang it, why...

... why are there so many cool things out there in the world?
{ platters and pillows from PATCH NYC }

current crush

amazing (and totally sold out) pieces from elephant ceramics

s a l t

this is maldon finishing salt: definitely one of the best gifts I've ever been given

microbial home

...pretty amazing stuff happening at the Philips company. Check out their microbial home concepts.

white protea

... currently fascinated with anything in the protea genus, especially this gorgeous white protea that I picked up at the local market