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In the Now: A Touch of Gold

Whether mixed with your most decked-out décor or paired with simple crystal glasses, the gleam of gold gives seasonal tabletops an entirely new pedigree. Serve up your holiday dishes on noble serving pieces like these for a warm reception, then—to great merriment—keep them around to add dazzle throughout the year.



William Yeoward’s gold oak leaf dish lends a lush and lustrous look when topped with small treats. $275 for a 13x5” Limoges porcelain dish with 24k gold plate. Available through Bloomingdales, 3393 Peachtree Rd. NE, Atlanta, 30326. (404) 495-2800; bloomingdales.com


Use these AnnieGlass ruffle bowls—trimmed smartly with 24k yellow gold—for serving fruit salads and desserts. $216 for a set of four 7” bowls. Available at Neiman Marcus, 3393 Peachtree Rd. NE, Atlanta, 30326. (404) 266-8200; neimanmarcus.com


This L’Objet red “Kyoto Platter,” perfect for serving up hors d’oeuvres, features a hand-applied 24k gold lattice pattern. $187 for an 8x6” platter. Available at OwenLawrence, 1200 Howell Mill Rd. NW, Atlanta, 30318. (404) 355-6101; owenlawrence.com

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This Kim Seybert green malachite table runner provides the perfect backdrop for an opulent setting. Made from hundreds of tiny glass beads, the runner’s primarily faux malachite accents and gemstone shape give it an ornate look—and suggest the wealth and harmony associated with the real thing. $405. Available at B.D. Jeffries, (404) 231-3004; bdjeffries.com