On my radar... Gold Flatware

I have a set of Fire King dishes... similar to the ones below.

BUT - I always feel funny using them since my flatware is stainless steel (silver) and it throws me off with the gold rim.   I have been seeing a ton of gold flatware lately and I think its so pretty.

What do you think of gold flatware?  

Here are some of my faves:

Carlton Varney for HSN (love these!)

Crate & Barrel

Neiman Marcus

Neiman Marcus  LOVE these!!!

Oneida via Bed Bath & Beyond

Target

Bon Ton

On my radar... Give a little... Aid to Artisans

Are you familiar with Aid to Artisans?

It's an organization that creates economic opportunities for artisan groups from around the world that are faced with severe hardships where the craft traditions are at risk. The website offers featured items for sale made by the skilled artisans from countries all over the world.

Not only is this an amazing organization to support, but the products are absolutely beautiful, so it really kills two birds with one stone - give back to struggling countries and receive a beautiful product.

Here are my 2 faves that caught my eye:

Vessels from Mozambique $55 each

Haiti Etched Hearts $15 for pair (These would make fantastic Valentine's gifts!)

From the personal file AND on my radar - Insect Needlepoint Pillows.

Oh my goodness.... Jonathan Adler has done it again.

How bananas are these!?!?

Here's my living room - (excuse the pic) to refresh your memory.

I see my next splurge on the horizon - and its looking like it may be these!

These are my colors and I think would jive perfectly with my Trina Turk/F. Schumacher pillows.

What do you think?

On my radar.... a fantastic bar cart

Isn't this fab?

A rich splindled bar cart. The perfect piece for entertaining (or an end table)!

The Toreen's Serving Cart - Available at Overstock.com

On my radar...

Just like many of you, I love stationary.  A hand written note! What can be better than that?!

I have completely fallen in love with the John Derian stationary collection.  It's available at Dempsey and Carroll.  Check it out HERE.

It may not be the most budget friendly...  but its super chic, beautiful, and a really delightful gift idea.