Brass is back, in a big way. I'll admit that I've always been more of a cool metal person. I prefer brushed nickel hardware on kitchen cabinetry, chrome fixtures in the shower, and silver rings on my fingers. But lately I've had a thing for brass bling. I spied these brass beauties (only $149 each) over at foc! Furnishings On Consignment, one of my sponsors:

or this one in Eddie Ross' home...