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TGIF! And it’s Friday the 13th…even better!

Here’s our weekly six for the week of January 13, 2012:

1) Cute and sparkly party decor by Nice Party recommended by Somewhere Splendid
2) Awesome rugs with a pop of neon featured on Decor8
3) Love the contrast of wood and leather on this modern chair
4) I’ve been on a green smoothie kick this week and can’t wait to try this recipe with cucumbers!
5) Adorable heart teabag DIY – since V-day is just a month away!
6) Simple and colorful DIY wall art – easy and affordable way to add some color in your home!

As always, if you read anything good this week – share with us in the comments!

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Gold flatware seems to be quite abundant within table settings as of late. And that’s ok with me! Although I didn’t use to be a huge gold fan, I find myself loving it more and more. And gold flatware is no exception to that!

Since West Elm just rolled out a set of gold flatware of their own, it got me thinking about other sets out there. The West Elm option (#3) is amongst the most affordable that I found, but isn’t that what dreams are for?

So here they are:

1) Oneida Flatware 18/10, Alessandra Gold 5 Piece Place Setting
2) DIANE von FURSTENBERG “Night” 5 Piece Place Setting, Gold
3) West Elm Gold Flatware Set
4) Hammered Flatware Service
5) Rondo Gold Cutlery
6) Almoco Flatware

Have you seen any gold flatware elsewhere that may be worth our while? Do share!

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While browsing through Pinterest, I found that first image of plush purply goodness. I’m seriously in so love with that sofa that I can’t stop staring at it. Is that wrong? It’s so plush it looks fake! And it’s soooo purple.

So anyway, that pin lead me to the portfolio to Drake Design Associates. And the rest of the home, in the Flatiron district of New York City, is just as gorgeous. I’ve included a few images, but you can see more in their portfolio.

The use of color – mainly the purple (would you call it fushcia?) – is beautiful. And I love the colorful, geometric artwork. Especially those stripes. Such a classic and bold way to bring in more colors.

So, what do you think about all this purple?

Diamonds are forever. And a girl’s best friend. All the phrases that apply to diamonds don’t necessarily have to apply to real diamonds. Diamonds are pretty much fabulous in any way they are presented. Such is the case with this cute and quirky Diamond Lights, would you agree?

Designed by Eric Therner for Frama, the Diamond Lights are soft and subtle, and not overly dramatic as a real diamond that size would likely be! On his website, Therner says that the lights look just as well switched off as they do when switched on. From these two images above, I believe he’s right!

I love the idea of an entire row of exposed Diamond Lights hanging over a bar or as a single hanging over a nightstand next to a sleek bed. How do you envision these modern lights?

[Second image from Raw Dice]

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A few months ago, I made a series of DIY wall art for the wall above the sofa in our living room. As soon as we put them up, I started kicking myself for not putting in a floating shelf and balancing the pieces against them.

After these images, I’m kicking myself even harder! The first one is my favorite, with the grey walls and all the different size frames and colors. However, I do love the black and white theme and staggered shelves in the second. And the combination of frames with the initials and boxes in the third.

Maybe I’ll grab a shelf at IKEA and replicate this look over the next week or so. Have any of you done something like this in your home lately? I’d love to hear!

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It’s always fun to switch up your table decor every once in awhile. For myself, I’m getting sick of pulling out the same placemats every night, so it’d be nice to invest in a few more designs, especially since it’s only two of us most of the time!

Are placemats something you have a collection of or just use the same ones for daily dinners? Here are six different modern placemats to get you (or just me!)  inspired to expand your collection:

1) Kim Seybert Champagne Big Glitter Place Mats
2) DIANE von FURSTENBERG “Miro Applique” Oblong Placemat
3) Slate Placemat
4) Lacquer Square Placemat
5) Chilewich Dahlia Gold Placemat
6) Rectangle Fan Placemat in Malachite

I know today’s recipe radar is a tad specific – but I made those Spanakopita Bites above for New Year’s, so I’ve been looking for delicious appetizers to use up the leftover phyllo dough!

So these are what I found: Goat Cheese Purses, Veggie Pockets, and Baked Brie.

The spanakopita bites were awesome – and they were super easy to make. However, I only had a regular muffin tray and they were on the larger side, so I would definitely recommend the mini muffin trays instead.

What recipes with phyllo dough do you keep on your radar?

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How sleek and chic is this bright and colorful modern sideboard? It would really add some punch to your dining room.

Made by Invisible City, a handmade modern furniture company from Britain, the ISO System 216 Sideboard is designed by Simon Moorhouse and also comes in a white/grey version. But I’m feeling the colors, how about you?

The glossy yellow and green lacquer up against the prominent wood grains are a combination that you don’t typically find in the dining room, and I love that. Maybe I’d use it as a dresser or a TV stand instead. What do you think?

Stainless steel appliances are one thing, but stainless steel appliances and cabinets? I don’t know if I could do it…could you?

With a stainless steel fridge, microwave, stove, toaster and coffee pot, I don’t think I could deal with anymore stainless steel. Not because of the look but because of the obsessive cleaning that takes over me when I see one smudge on any of the above items. Once the stainless steel polish is out, I’m a mad woman running around to make sure every inch of stainless is completely clean and doesn’t have that extra residue that some polishes (or maybe just the one I use?) leave.

While I love the look of all stainless steel kitchens, mentally I couldn’t handle it! And when I have kids? Forget it!

So, how about you – do you love this look or not so much?

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