the countdown to 2012 is just around the corner! there’s nothing better than gold and sparkles on new year’s eve. we love gold because it’s beautiful and it represents success and good health — perfect symbolism for embracing a new year. we’ve gathered a few of our festive favorites to glam up yourself and your home this weekend…

{a} opt for something other than champagne and pop the cork of a bottle of infinium, a delicious limited edition champagne-like beer by sam adams; {b} add some sparkle to your hair with a starlette sparkler, by giant dwarf’s etsy shop; {c} glam up a game of poker with this gold card playing set, by horne; {d} have a countdown toast with numbered flutes, idea by martha stewart; {e} let the bubbles overflow onto the walls by adhering some pearlized balloons behind the drink station, inspiration by everything fabulous {f} serve up some bubbly on this gold leafed zig zag tray, by up in the air somewhere; {g} make your guests smile with a quick diy confetti invite, idea by you are my fave.

wishing you all a fun-filled weekend! enjoy the last day of the year — make it a good one! we have some exciting news that we cannot wait to share with you at the start of the year!!!