Inspiration Imported From Hungary: Gold!

Although my accommodations were scary I saw many beautiful sights in Hungary that really inspired me in surprising ways.  Although I like gold for jewellery, I tend to decorate exclusively with silver.  In fact, we replaced every single doorknob, hinge and cabinet pull with silver.  We totally eradicated any gold from the townhouse.  But after a visit to Gödöllő Palace, an 18th century u-shaped castle with gorgeous gardens, I think I could get on board with a few gold home accessories (especially when paired with pastel colours).  Check out these contraband photos I snapped of the Palace's ballroom:

Was almost booted out for taking this photo!

Excessive, but so gorgeous.  I was obsessed with this room.

 
With gold on the brain, these two rooms really caught my eye:

Canadian House & Home via Pretty Things
A bit much, but I love the wallpaper.

Mochatini
That light fixture!!

Do you have any gold accessories in your home?  Can gold be modern?

P.S. Here is a photo of myself (and new friend Sylwia, from Poland) in behind the Palace and I am totally rocking gold leather sandals.  I match the Palace.

Too bad I wasn't also wearing this DIY bracelet I blogged about last month.