Brass is back!
When my sis and I were in Dallas a few weeks ago, we stumbled across the Habitat for Humanity ReStore and decided to duck in. I'm glad we did! I found some super cheap plywood pieces for an upcoming project, and this little $5 beauty.
I liked the shape of it and picked it up intending to repaint it. But you know what? I'm kinda loving it as is! I swapped out a shade from a lamp I'm not using right now. I love the warm metal tone, it's perfect for fall!
A few keys to using brass:
*Steer clear of a finish that is too glaring and shiny and bright yellow, look for a warm mellow glowing tone.
*The shade should be a crisp, modern shape.
*And while you're at it, mix those metals up a bit. Go ahead. It's o.k.
Mandi found this beautiful lamp at a thrift store and toned down the bright brassiness with-our favorite-Rub N Buff.
A few more brass beauties-
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So, go ahead and keep sending your old brass lamps to the thrift store. I might just snatch them up. :)
Linking up with:
Thrifty Treasures at Southern Hospitality
Good find! I love brass right now!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love aged pieces of brass. I have a lamp, tons of candle sticks & some decorative pieces. Your find was great!
ReplyDeleteAngela
Great find, and your styling is spot on, as usual! Love the one with the black shade on that rustic table!
ReplyDeleteI love both lamps, great finds! Your sofa tables vignette is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love gold frames and brass in certain items. Not a fan of brass knobs unless paired with black doors. I also like certain types of brass with certain light fixtures. I do not care for brass faucets ether. I guess as an accent piece is where my tastes lay.
ReplyDeleteYou make me want to jump in my car and head for my ReStore because I Love, Love, Love Brass!! I kept mine (even when it was "out") and I snag any and all I see at Thrift Stores too (boo, now the prices may go up).
ReplyDeleteI love a bit of brass here and there - and that shape is great. Looks so perfect on your table - I love how you style!
ReplyDelete5$ wow what a find! I want to go shopping with you! Hehe. Love it!! You have inspired me to pull out some of my old brass candlesticks!!
ReplyDeleteBlessings - Sara
LOVE IT! So very true about brass! I hate rules anyway! Do what you LOVE right?
ReplyDeleteEverything seems to run full circle doesn't it? :) Your lamp looks wonderful! I subscribe to using what you love, not what "someone" says you should.
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Pat
Watch brass door knobs come back in style the day after I finish painting them all silver.... lol
ReplyDeleteI have always owned brass accessories and think it is such a nice bold element to add to any room when mixing up the metals. Great examples here; love your finds.
ReplyDeleteI love that brass is back. It brings such warmth. I totally agree - don't go too yellow, though. Great examples!
ReplyDeleteThe way you have illustrated the use of brass in house painting is wonderful. I, too, happen to own a few pieces of brass and am looking forward to using them in the redecoration of my home.
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