Looking aged and distressed can be a good thing — that is when it comes to decorative accessories.
Glowing old
Marrying a die-cut pattern with a multihued patina creates lanterns that glow with subtly aged elegance.
Eclectic Home, 8211 Oak St., New Orleans, (504) 866-6654, eclectichome.net. Caterina hurricane lanterns (set of three), $126
Well-worn volume
Embracing what has been worn smooth or otherwise marked by the passage of time, “Patina Style” is a book that celebrates the beauty of adding meaningful imperfection to your home’s decor.
Rivers Spencer, 3909 Magazine St., New Orleans, (504) 609-2436, riversspencer.com. “Patina Style” by Brooke and Steve Giannetti, $35.
Weathered + weatherproof
Cast in fiber stone with a weatherproof aged stone finish, each garden urn by Orlandi Statuary, based on a 16th-century design, is hand-finished by artists.
The Plant Gallery, 9401 Airline Highway, New Orleans, (504) 488-8887, theplantgallery.com. Fiber stone 10-inch Garland Wreath Bowl, $87.75
Reflecting on the past
This mirror owes its weathered nautical charm to its round shape and triple-fluted coved resin frame, in distressed blue with antique gold accents.
Ballard Designs, ballarddesigns.com. Hand-cast resin with pinewood 33-inch Cassidy Mirror, $429.
A little luster
What’s not to love about a functional accessory that adds texture, depth and luster to your space? This distressed-finish pineapple lamp has a metal drum shade with gold accents for soft, pleasant lighting.
Lamps Plus, lampsplus.com. Pauline antique white and gold pineapple metal table lamp, $320.
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Here’s to adding some color and sparkle to your holiday cheer.