When you pulled out your flatware at Thanksgiving, did it look a little dowdy? I know mine did. Whenever we have folks over for a dinner, then I spend time sorting through my pieces: the ones that are worn visit the rear of the drawer, and the fresher pieces go outside on the dining table. Let us face it, we use this stuff daily, and it’s showing. So let’s start our holiday entertaining (and also the new year) on the right foot with new flatware! — Donna from A Great Gray
Pottery Barn
Maxfield Flatware – $99
This routine was one of my favorites for a while. Each piece is different, giving this place a gathered, hotel silver feel.
Neiman Marcus
“Sombremesa” 20-Piece Flatware Service – $150
Brass and organic bone create a killer combo in this set.
Crate&Barrel
Kyoto Flatware – $39.95
I’m a sucker for bamboo.
Neiman Marcus
20-Piece “Swirl” Flatware Service – $150
The wooden swirls within this set would make me really happy.
Crate&Barrel
Grand Hotel II Flatware – $39.95
All these are substantial pieces using a crisp, traditional appearance.
Gump’s
Languiole French Country Flatware – $85
The orange/amber color of the grips is so rich, including a great French country feel to this place.
Williams-Sonoma
Twig Place Setting – $69
This collection has a natural twig appearance I love.
Pottery Barn
Savant Flatware – $50
A pattern with substantial weight is great for both modern and classic table settings.
Neiman Marcus
20-Piece “Napoleon” Flatware Service – $150
Color! Do it.
Anthropologie
Rediscovered Flatware – $36
Here’s a terrific vintage-style set of mismatched pieces. This”rediscovered” flatware puts a lot of character on the dining table.
Neiman Marcus
Five-Piece Wicker Flatware Place Setting – $85
I’m obsessed with those wicker handles!
Neiman Marcus
Reed & Barton “Sarong” Flatware – $65
These really are a fun and interesting turn on the bamboo appearance.
Neiman Marcus
Five-Piece Bamboo Place Setting, Natural – $150
Natural bamboo handles look great too.
Neiman Marcus
Dark Bamboo Flatware Set – $35
Along with a dark bamboo set, like this, sings !
Crate&Barrel
Olivier Flatware – $69.95
The organic olive oil on those handles adds a natural touch.
Williams-Sonoma
Monogrammed Hotel Silver 20-Piece Flatware Set – $420
A beautiful monogrammed set is perhaps just a little dressier.
Neiman Marcus
Stag Horn Flatware – $150
I cannot resist these real (and naturally shed) stag horn handles.
Neiman Marcus
Lauren Ralph Lauren “Crocodile” Flatware – $80
And you believed you could not get an animal pattern in your table!
Neiman Marcus
Ricci “Florence” Flatware – $95
Here’s a beautiful, lightly hammered set to test.
Pottery Barn
Caterer’s 36-Piece Flatware Set – $99
Really, you just can’t fail with this 36-piece caterer’s set. It is perfect for a crowd.
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