Only a few would argue with me that if there were a synonym word for Glam that would be Brass.  I know that finishes in a decor would depend on what environment you are willing to create.  In a farm house you may probably find chrome or brushed chrome instead of brass?  But for environments or atmospheres where a dose of sophistication is required you probably would end up with some brass thrown in.  It’s a classic!  Hand hammered brass takes all that up a notch by adding texture and a sense of provenance.  We’ve seen it vastly used in Moroccan design, which is known for being exotic and sometimes over the top.  Below are a few items that would make anything else around them dance and be merry.  Enjoy!

Clockwise from top left, a pair of Tommaso Barbi Sconces,  Truco gold pitcher (it’s porcelain but it has the same effect as hammered brass), Brass hammered hook, bathroom sink, Vase by David Wiseman,  Twig one arm sconces, Hammered ring cabinet pull,  Hand-hammered gilt & patinated bronze side tables, antique gold Helen cuff,

Right now we have our laundry machines in a small room in the basement.  Nothing fancy and beautiful but they’re fine where they are.  They are, in the end laundry machines anyway and I rather by far, have more living space assigned for more fun activities than doing laundry.  That was my belief until I saw this adorable vintage wire basket for sale at ABC Home.  There was a time when I used to visit ABC Carpet and Home only for fun and for the feeling of enchantment.  Yesterday I was perusing their website and found that they have added more of their inventory online which makes everything a lot easier for me now.  I won’t use the basket, but maybe I could use the shawl by Tibet Arts and Crafts to go into the basement to do laundry in the winter . 

You have to agree with me that these Christian Louboutin loafers are the mother of all loafers, stylishly speaking.  They look surprisingly comfortable, hip, modern, and simply amazing with a heavy dose of rock and roll.  They are available at Saks by special order in case you’re wondering.  I think they rock!!!  Below is a selection of more affordable loafers but still stylish and young.  Enjoy.  Top image via Stockholm-Streetstyle.

The cheetah and glitters gold and silver at Jades24,  white loafer with bow is from Urban Outfitters, those cute blue ones with the red bow are available at Nordstrom and green Gucci softy tek loafers in suede is from Mytheresa.