Something about winter approaching makes us think about silver, the ultimate antidote to weather-induced gloom:

Below: Metallicized cowhide rug from French company Maison de Vacances.

Below: Silver-On-Linen Cushion Covers; £45 at Toast.

Below: Roost Mercury Table Lamp; $190 at Velocity Art & Design.

Below L: Porcelain teapot with silver finish; 35 euros, and silver cup, 4.75 euros; both at Souk Shop.

Below L: Mercury glass Moon tables from Ochre. Below R: Mercury glass Moon Mat placemats at Ochre.

Below L: Verre eglomise silver-leafed mirror at Ochre.

Below: Vintage Moroccan Wedding Blanket; wool with hand-stitched sequins; $795 at Jayson Home & Garden. More Moroccan wedding blankets available through My Marrakesh.

Below: Sheesha Pillows of raw silk and embroidered mirrored circles; small is $205 and large is $395 at Jayson Home & Garden.