Glitz with Gold: Top Gold Flatware Picks

As I've been planning my holiday tablescape for this year, I've become obsessed with gold flatware. 

There's just something about the gold, it adds a little glitz and glamour to the table. 

 

Courtesy of theLENNOXX

Earlier this week I shared the Gray Malin Photography Collections and mentioned that I'd LOVE to have a print from La Dolce Vita collection (specifically 'Positano'). 

Today, I share with you my favorite gold plated flatware collections.  And yes, these are also on my list for Santa. 

1. Dwell Studio 5 Piece Oro Cutler $100 set 

 

2. Gorham Argento Gold Luster 5 Piece Set  Zappos: Originally $200 Set/ Now on sale $99.95 

 

3.  Soiree Flatware Place Setting Williams-Sonoma $90 Set  

 

4.  Doma Flatware  Anthropologie $98 Set

 

5. Cutipol Rondo Gold Cutlery 5 Pcs Shophorne.com $85 Set

6. Rose Gold Flatware West Elm $112 for 4 place settings- Great Deal! 

 

Glitz with Gold by hgrahling of Vivid Hue Home

 

 

The Rose Gold Flatware by West Elm is a steal with four place settings for $112.  If budget weren't a factor, I'd choose the Gorham Argento Gold Luster set on Zappos.  I love that the knife is also gold plated and the quality appears top notch.  Of course, some would say, if you're only using the gold flatware a few times a year to glitz and glam up a holiday table, then there's no need to invest in a tremendously expensive set of gold.  You can achieve the same goal with a less expensive setting. 

 

If you're one that plans to stay gold year after year, then invest in better quality as it does take a bit more work to maintain the gold flatware from tarnishing. 

 

Courtesy theLENNOXX

 

Ballard Designs' Southern Living Fairhope comes brand new with a vintage patina appearance.  They could easily pass as a family heirloom.  It's possible to have each piece monogrammed.  They don't offer as bright of a gold as some of the other choices but it may save you the trouble of having to maintain the items from tarnish. 

 

 

Either way, I don't think you can go wrong with gold at the table!  It ups the glamour factor to the nth degree...now...if only Santa is reading this!  (hint hint). 

 

Courtesy theLENNOXX

 

 

Do you already own gold flatware?  How do you find the maintenance?  Which do you like out of the choices above?

 

Santa, if you're reading, I'd like selection #2!

 

Cheers,

 

Heather |  Vivid Hue Home

Coffee on a Colored Table

Ikea VEMB Stripe $399 and Company C Giverny Floral

The best form of flattery is when friends or family ask me for my advice on something design related.  Recently, I've had multiple people ask if I have any good recommendations for colorful coffee, end, and nightstand tables.  I found multiple colorful possibilities for all different budget ranges. 

The coolest find is the Red Fretwork Coffee and End Table on Horchow.com.  Both are under $500 and can be used indoor or outdoor.  They offer a red lacquer finish that will surely brighten any room! 

Via Horchow.com

Bungalow 5 has a Brigitte 5 End Table/ Night Stand, available at Layla Grayce $767.

The Bungalow 5 Jacqui Coffee Table $715, also on Layla Grayce.  Matching end tables. 

The West Elm Turned-Leg Nightstand $249 in a wonderful melon red

Pair a colorful rug and other accessories and it will transform an entire room.  A few good choices:



Ikea Stockholm Rand $199

The Ikea Stockholm Rand rug offers the perfect contrast to a bright lime green, red or orange coffee table. 

Ikea Stockholm Figur $499



Love the vibrant colors in this figur rug!  Orange and red are a perfect and unexpected combo.  And then the Company C Giverny Rug is wonderful with florals and brights!

Company C Giverny Rug at Layla Grayce, starts at $90

It's so fun to decorate on other people's dimes, ha.  I enjoy sharing ideas I've found in my countless hours of researching and brainstorming.

Overboard with Olioboard

Today, I discovered Olioboard. My dream come true. 

Olioboard is to home decor what Polyvore is to fashion design.

Polyvore is superb if your intent is to search thousands of clothes styles and design a perfectly accessorized outfit.  But what about a perfectly accessorized home?

Admittedly, I get overly gitty about home design but imagine my zeal when I discovered literally thousands of interior design elements already loaded and selected from the very designers I covet?

Dwell, Zinc Door, Layla Grayce, 2 Modern, The Well Appointed House, cb2, inhabit, Ralph Lauren, West Elm, Urban Outfitters, Land of Nod, Lot 26 Studio...

 

Are you kidding me?

All of my lovers under one roof...er, that's a little awkward!

Browse by Brand.  Or browse by color:

Browse by category:

For example, search all designers for lighting...

And select a room design as a backdrop to your canvas:

No need to be a professional interior designer to have fun and experiment with different looks.  Everything is right at your fingertips. 

(mood board pulled from lovelyundergrad.com, thank you!)

This is the best discovery for design enthusiasts like myself. 

Have fun with your mood boards and feel free to

email me your boards here

Don't forget to "like" me on my Vivid Hue Home facebook page here

Chevron Chic

Call it what you want-
"zig zag swag"
"chevron chic"

This bold pattern is popping up everywhere. It turns boring into extraordinary. 

Don't be afraid to mix patterns and colors. It gives a room something to talk about.

 Adding a chevron rug to an outdated room will give it an instant modern update.

Jackson Hole Interior

Miles Redd

Here are some great ways to accessorize with chevron in your own home: 

Pouf Floor Pillow $100
Aletafae etsy.com

Watermelon Chevron Duvet $79-109
Land of Nod

 

Chevron Door Mat $38
Imports Decor

Deer Silhouette $28
Karimachal etsy.com

Caspari Chevron Napkins $52-76
Horchow

Chunky Zig Zag Napkin $20
West Elm



Marine Charing Cross Rug $495-1395
Serena and Lily
(love this! I just bought this for myself!)


Give some umph to your decor!



It Pays To Shop Around

Do you ever find something that you really, really want and it doesn't matter how much it costs?  You are determined to have it.  You muuust have it.  How can you possibly live without it? 

I'm with you.  That happened to me today. 

And yesterday.  And the day before. 

In fact it happens to me so frequently that if I actually purchased every "must have", I'd  be flat out broke!

I've learned that it pays to shop around. 

Case in point.  Check these out.  Great decor items...and their less expensive counter parts.  See if you can tell the difference!

The Eero Saarinen Table $1500-2000

The Ikea Docksta $179



Lilly Pulitzer Heiress Stool $850

White Elephant Garden Seat $199
Horchow

West Elm Zig Zag Floor Pouf $249

Chevron Floor Pouf $110
Aletafae on etsy.com

Jonathan Adler Alphabet Pillow $110

 

Etsy $50

Anitanirma $29.50
Etsy

 Barbara Cosgrove Jack Lamp $458

Cyan Design Chess Knight Lamp $200

Now, take all of that money you've saved and

Go buy yourself something fabulous!



Valentine's Day Hues for the Home

1 Pedestal Tray ($78-145) Serena and Lily 

2. Ikat Pillow ($110) Layla Grayce

3. Parker Pendant ($431) Currey and Company

4. Shelly Table Lamp ($590) ZincDoor.com

5. Draper Stripe Poppy Sheets ($260) Dwell Studio Home

6. Pagoda Table Lamp ($266) ZincDoor.com

7. Gradiated Stripe Pouf ($219) West Elm

8. Taboret Stool Side Table Bungalow5.com

9. Jade Temple Earrings ($18) themoonandthesea

10. Balance Fuschia Print Pillow ($158) Layla Grayce

I heart these fun hues for the home.  And because I think you're home will only look as good as you feel...here are a few fun finds for yourself too! 

Peacock Earrings $25
Befeathered etsy.com

Who doesn't love peacocks?  Pair them with something red in your outfit for great contrast!

 Let's Stick Together $18
Somethingshidinghere etsy.com

How great is this?  It's chalk that looks like sticks...but even more fun, look at the adorable packaging it comes in.  At $18, this is a good friend gift.



Amy Butler Kindle Sleeve Case $18
Bridaldesigns etsy.com 

 

Chunky Cowl Rainbow Scarf $56
Larkin and Larkin etsy.com

This winter has been so mild but how fun is this colorful scarf!?  It would be a conversation piece for sure...and  you could even pair it with a t-shirt or light jacket.  Fun stuff!  Retro 70's colors.