things I love – the silver edition

There is something about the feeling of sterling silverware in your hand.  The heft, cool soft metal, its deep luminance.  Even a pudding cup tastes better if you’re eating it with a sterling spoon.

But why stop with silverware?  Bloggers remind me all the time that there are lots of opportunities to incorporate the lovely timeless glow of silver into our homes.

As a counterpoint to her silver champagne urn, Courtney at French Country Cottage sends it over-the-top feminine with a bouquet of pink Camellias from her garden.

 

Image from French Country Cottage. 

The satiny rich sheen of a silver leaf finish over wooden furniture is a true favorite.  Oppulence.  The example below, from Jenny at Little Green Notebook is actually aluminum leaf rather than silver.  Jenny selected aluminum for this project to achieve a brighter, more reflective shine.

Image from Little Green Notebook.

I gather, from reading just a tiny bit about using metal leaf, that it is preferable to apply it to a smooth surface, like glass or the even rounded surface of that bombe chest above.

But not to worry, silvering loveliness can still transform carved ornate pieces (thanks to metallic paint) into regal beauties.

Image via Cote de Texas.

Ahh.  Be still my heart.

One of each, please.

Thank you for reading, I so enjoy your company.

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