Brass is the metal of the moment, gathering steam everywhere from the kitchen and bath to jewelry and decorative objects. A fresh alternative to silver and gold, it lends a classy modern luster, with sculptural weight and warm color. Designer Sandy Chilewich interprets the trend with Pebble, a molded design inspired by stones on a beach. Chilewich reimagined and translated those shapes into tabletop styles for indoor and outdoor use. Available in round placemats (shown, $10) and runners in brass and additional colors. Sur La Table, 22 N. Lemon Ave., Sarasota, (941) 365-0380