Black, White, and Gold all over

I was trolling through Pinterest the other day and came across this image that I instantly fell head-over-heels in slobbering love with:

Black and white and fancy all over.  Gold? Yes. Stripes? Mmmmhmmm. Mama like.

Then I tried to pin it, and that little message box popped up, “Uh-oh, looks like you’ve already pinned this before!”

Ok, so I guess I really, really liked it, even if I didn’t remember already liking it.  Then I went digging around in a file I keep on my computer of all the inspiring bits and pieces I come across on the internet, creatively labeled “Inspiration File,” and guess what? THE SAME picture was in there too! From like, 2012!

So I thought this was an obvious sign from the universe telling me that I’d better recreate this scene or else probably the apocalypse will start or something. So YOU’RE WELCOME, I made a pretty table setting and saved the universe at the same time.

Here’s my version:

This level of fanciness doesn’t happen everyday at Casa de Allen, but I had a few HomeGoods gift cards burning a hole in my pocket, so I was able to pick up some fun things to make it happen, like the gold polka-dot tablecloth which was clearly manufactured just for me. I’m so glad we found each other at last.

I layered the striped table runner over that, except surprise! It’s not a runner, it’s just wrapping paper. One of my favorite quick and easy trick for dressing up a table. Plus, since it’s paper, no need to wash it later. Hey, I just thought of a great invention. What if we had PLATES made out of pap… oh, never mind.

Unfortunately, this gorgeous gold flatware does not belong to me *sob!* I borrowed it from my most fabulous friend Denise, who ordered it from Horchow.  Please join with me in telling the universe to send a set my way. (((((((())))))))) <–universe vibes

I’m slowly growing my collection of brass candlesticks.  They polish up so beautifully! You can also see my little brass giraffe peeking out there. Why a giraffe on the table? Why not? I found him in the thrift store, and he came in a pair, but the other giraffe was doing this weird sitting pose, so I didn’t buy it, and now I feel kinda bad about it.  Sorry divorced giraffes.

These hexagon-etched goblets were a HomeGoods score, on clearance even! Hurry, hurry and see if yours still has some!

I’ll be sharing this over on the HomeGoods Enthusiast Pinterest board where I am lucky to be a contributing member. Please follow!  You’ll find tons of home decor inspiration and advice from your favorite bloggers.  Hope to see you over there!

SOURCES:

• Gold polka dot tablecloth, striped wrapping paper, gold hexagon-etched goblets, hexagon mirror, flowers: HomeGoods
• Chargers, black candles: Hobby Lobby
• Striped napkins: homemade
• Gold flatware: Horchow via fabulous Denise
• Brass napkin rings: vintage
• Brass candlesticks, lonely brass giraffe: Goodwill