I am all for punches of vibrant color!  One of my favorites for 2008 will be deep sumptuous plum!  These Beveled Glass Bottles in Berry by Brocade Home are available in sets of three and are topped with matching glass toppers.

$79 Set of Three

Hey nature seekers, scatter a few of these moss rocks around your table setting for a beautiful effect.  Faux rocks are made of synthetic materials. Roughly 18 count per box, varying from one to five inches in size.

$19.95

I love the regency ebony and gold of the Portal Mirror by Restoration Hardware.  With convex shape and double frame making it 29 ½” overall, it is a generous size and interesting shape.   It somewhat reminds me of the convex mirror in the background of Jan van Eyck’s (Dutch Painter) “The Arnolfini Marriage” (in which if you look at the reflection you can see the artist himself-  tricky, tricky). 

This dramatic staggered “raindrop” mirror boasts a diameter of 63”.  It has a modern flare, but what I like is instead of going chrome and spitfire, it is hushed down in tone with an antique brass finish, adding to its versatility.  This is not your average over-the-fireplace mirror.  With fun mirrors like this, average just won’t do.