October 13, 2011

Entertaining in Gold...

Hello everyone!

I'm already thinking about the upcoming Holidays, Thanksgiving & Christmas. I love Holidays! First, the world (for the most part) gets to celebrate these important dates.... & two, we get to DECORATE our homes for entertaining! 
Dinner parties can be so much fun...!

For myself, I prefer to keep the guest list at about 5-6 people at my place - just feels more intimate.  

What about you.. do you prefer bigger parties??

Speaking of parties...Since Gold is so IN this year, I was thinking it would be ideal to pick some of my favorite party pieces & revolve it around the color GOLD!  Below are all my picks if you're looking to spruce up your dining table for a party! Enjoy!








Any of you planning on having a party at home this year for the Holidays??





 



38 comments:

  1. What a beautiful dinnerware! I love golds! Those Mr & Mrs glass are pretty!

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  2. great picks ,Jen.. these Mr & Mrs cocktail glass set are so chic :)

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  3. Lovely inspiration here! Ahhh... party planning... I haven't planned anything yet but I am with you in that I like smaller gatherings. Less stress too! I will be attending a few dinners and teas this Fall that I'm really looking forward to as well. Hope you're having a great day.
    Holly

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  4. HEBA: Yes, they're soo chic. I really am thinking about getting them! :)Love that the letters are in gold too!

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  5. HOLLY LOVES ART- I admit i havent had much of a party either at my place. BUt when i do, it will be more intimate.. like you said, it is LESS stress. Have a good day!! thx!

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  6. The Mr. and Mrs. glasses are so cute! I love all the gold...its perfect for the holidays!!

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  7. Love the DFV home collection. I have the napkin rings and some trays and everyone that sees them loves them :) Can't wait for our first dinner party as Mr. and Mrs.!

    fashiontruffles.blogspot.com

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  8. My most favorite is the gold flatware. I have been obsessing about them since I saw them on blogland a few months ago! They are so chic, luxe and elegant at the same time, who does't want that?

    Great picks, Jen!

    Have a lovely day!

    Jessie
    www.mixandchic.com

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  9. The DVF is stunning, would be gorgeous with the leopard. Lush!

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  10. Love the gold-edged cups etc, so chic. I love entertaining but am currently living in a tiny SF studio - my options are either very casual get togethers where I make chili or something else self-serve that can sit on the stove, or small dinners for 4 max. Both are fun, but can't wait to live somewhere with more entertaining space again! :)

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  11. I want that cocktail set! All the gold pieces are awesome... I'm so in love with metallic anything right now.

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  12. I'm obsessed with everything gold! Love the leopard cocktail napkins too... so chic!

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  13. I haven't thought that far ahead, but we probably will have people over. Christmas is going to be here before we know it! Love those napkins rings.

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  14. Some beautiful colors for the holidays!

    good night!
    http://durabilite.blogspot.com/

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  15. These are all great picks! I love how gold looks against black and white also, very glam :) I would love to see how you set up your dining table for a dinner party!!! xx-Jackie

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  16. Those are beautiful, I love anything gold coloured! Great inspiration Jen!

    www.simplylacey.blogspot.com

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  17. I'm obsessed with that gold cutlery! I want to have a dinner party just so I can use it. Gorgeous.

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  18. These are amazing! I so love the Z Gallerie pieces and the leopard placemats. And I agree with you. I prefer to keep my dinner parties on the more intimate side :)

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  19. Loving the gold! Great accent to use for Thanksgivig and Xmas. I'm still on Halloween though...just dreamed up my ideas for my ultimate Halloween dining table on the blog yesterday...check it out...I went for black and white chic!

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  20. I want everything you displayed here for my next dinner party! I am so into gold right now especially the flatware!

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  21. Love the golds for a party...so elegant and glamorous!!

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  22. Gorgeous picks!!! Love the gold cutlery and the gold chargers!

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  23. Oh these are awesome! Love the plates and the glasses!

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  24. I love the idea of gold accents, especially those wine glasses you have. Great selections!
    xx
    Joanna

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  25. i love the gold flatware! actually, i love gold anything...so happy that it's finally back in style! most of our "small" get togethers end up being around 25+ people simply because our group is so big! i love the idea having a really formal small dinner party :)

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  26. I love a nice shot of gold for the holidays! Thanks for commenting on my lego blog post. Wouldn't that be a fun one to make but I would have to put it under glass as I wouldn't have the heart to ever take it apart! ;-)

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  27. I adore your blog. And I love that you are already thinking about the holidays. There are such a fun time of year--why not spend time planning and enjoying all the beautiful decor early. I love the DVF tabletop items and the glasses you have our totally gorgeous! Great Post!

    P.S. I just started a new blog and would love to hear what you think if you have a moment sometime. Its www.interior-notions.com

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  28. LOVE the DVF gold flatware and the Z Gallerie glasses you have !! Perfect for the holidays !

    xxLily
    goldandgray.com

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  29. I max out at 15 people. I've been loving gold lately, in decor and fashion too!

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  30. I love the Mr & Mrs cocktail glasses :))))
    x

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  31. I also prefer smaller, more intimate parties! i love the gold dinnerware you picked! great inspiration post :)

    Happy Friday!

    xxx,

    Fashion Fractions

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  32. Got to love the leopard print cocktail napkins

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  33. Oh my, the mr & mrs cocktail glasses; I DIE!

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  34. I (well, my husband and I) are hosting both of our immediate family members + some others for Thanksgiving this year (a way to switch things up from every other year at my parents' house - and after losing two grandparents this year, we felt it might make a nice (happy) difference in traditions). With all that being said (and knowing that my husband and I like decorating and entertaining together), is it bad that we may go the "plastic ware" route with so many people? And do you have any good recommendations for sprucing up a (for lack of a better word) 'easier' table-scape? Comments & suggestions are more than welcome & appreciated! Thx, Meredith (www.lafamiliajewell.blogspot.com)

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  35. Those are some really nice items. The gold makes things stand out.

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  36. So fun, these gold items would be great for the upcoming holidays AND New Years! Those Mr & Mrs glasses were definitely cute.

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  37. How cute! I love the gold plates from Z Gallerie and I love the Mr & Mrs cocktail glasses.

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