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They are hand-blown by a Massachusetts artisan in deep, moody hues, from Smokey Purple to Tortoiseshell; each sells for $285.

A still life-style photo showcases tall and rounded versions.

The colorful pieces double as paper-weights in her kitchen and vases in her home office. “I love to mix them with plants,” she says, “or in places where you need a little color, a little shape or a little texture.”

Peggy Bourjaily has designed five different styles of candleholders.

Modern Heirlooms

The Gathered Lyne brightens interiors in more ways than one

It all started when decorator Peggy Bourjaily unearthed a green-glass candleholder at an estate sale. “I have trouble finding beautiful objects like it, things with a history,” she remarks. “I used it like crazy in my dining room, kitchen and on a coffee table with books.”

In a light-bulb moment, Bourjaily decided to launch a collection that would replicate the vintage piece. But by the time she found a glassblower who could produce it, her vision had evolved. “I decided to come up with my own creations,” she relates.

After a nine-month design phase, Bourjaily launched the collection last December under her firm name, The Gathered Lyne. (Pronounced Line, Lyne is her middle name and dates back four generations.)

The designer notes that all the women in her family adore the decorative arts. “In my childhood home in Old Town Alexandria, every surface was an opportunity to tell a story,” she reflects. Today, Bourjaily’s hand-blown candleholders enliven her own DC digs among cherished mementos. Says the mother of two, “I was hoping to create modern heirlooms that bring joy and are used by the next generation.” For details, visit thegatheredlyne.com.

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