Guest Picks: Add Pop and Whimsy to Your Dining Room
Copper is the new gold. It also looks amazing with gold. Besides, it's always a good idea to mix things up to keep from being too matchy-matchy.
Cool coasters are the easiest and cheapest way to amp up your bar cart. So why not have a little fun with them too?
I died when I saw these glasses. They're incredible. In fact, I love them so much that I bought them. They're such a cool alternative to a plain water goblet.
Bread bowls are pretty standard. I'm always trying to find new containers that aren't meant to be bread bowls, but finally, someone redid the design to make it more modern and fresh.
Do you have a bottle opener worth keeping out on the counter or bar cart? If not, you should make it tops on your list this season. Plus, stripes are fun — no one will argue with that.
Branch out and add a pop of black to your white table settings. This massive cake plate with a dome is the perfect standout, yet it still manages to be traditional.
I love Sharon Montrose's prints, and this one would be fun in a gallery wall or blown up huge behind a buffet.
Candles are coming back hard for fall. Don't miss out on this dinner party trend with these modern and sophisticated candleholders. They're lovely single or in groups on your table or buffet.
Everyone should have a few sets of cutlery. This one is fun, and the black would make an interesting mix with your current set. Grab it while you can!
This is lust-worthy lime green crystal. Waterford has a whole bar line, but if you just want one jolt of color, this is perfect.
I dare you to find a little one who wouldn't smile at the sight of these utensils. I love the bright turquoise handles too.
Here's a fun jolt of pattern and gold to perk up a mundane table setting. It would also be a fun addition to the bar cart.
Switch out your vases for something with a bit of color. Green is my new favorite hue for Thanksgiving. Then add some deep burgundy floral arrangements, and your centerpiece will be compete.
Who says you have to have ugly plastic flatware at your next holiday party?
Serve your pasta in brightly colored bowls. The simple shape of this one will blend in with even some of your most formal china, as well as add a happy bit of color.
The basics in my house are black and white and very neutral. From there, I add splashes of color. These napkins would fit right in.
A pink circle frame? It's modern yet fun, and I would even consider using it as a tray on my bar cart.
Gold servers are a must-have for this season. They are hard to find, so grab some while you can. These ones can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion.
Salt and pepper has never been so fun. Chances are that one of your guests will squeal with delight and exclaim how much they loved these as a kid.Next: Color Feast: 6 Deliciously Uncommon Dining Room Color Combos
I love this frame and have never seen one like it! How fun would it be above a buffet or as a group of three on a gallery wall? Little touches of the unexpected add fun to your home.
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