Home Design with Kevin Sharkey

1 A constellation of 3-D stars becomes a floating centerpiece with the help of fishing wire and a lot of glitter. (Martha Stewart Weddings)

2 Sprinkle glitter over paper stars and tape them down the aisle for a radiant runner. (Martha Stewart Weddings)

3 We put the five-pointed wonder on display wherever we could -- like on this chair. Hanging from it on a golden cord is a dressed-up paper star; we made it by spraying the star with glue, then shaking glitter over it. (Martha Stewart Weddings)

4 A cluster of shimmering stars spotlights the space perfectly. (Martha Stewart Weddings)

5 Set the table with simple pieces -- a peachy-pink tablecloth, glass dinnerware, off-white napkins -- to temper the bolder elements, like the mercury-glass candleholders and this gold-star napkin holder. (Martha Stewart Weddings)

6 Standing tall over this dessert bar is a golden cake covered in fondant and brushed with luster dust. (Martha Stewart Weddings)

7 One would htink that meringues can't be improved upon, but dip them in a mix of luster dust and orange extract, and you'll think differently. (Martha Stewart Weddings)

8 Life is a bowl of... marzipan cherries; we covered dried sour cherries in marzipan and luster dust, then added faux leaves for a touch of gold. (Martha Stewart Weddings)

9 New York-based Japanese bakery kyotofu gave us their recipe for these vanilla and yuzu (Asian lime) cupcakes; we finished the frosting with a sprinkling of silver dust. (Martha Stewart Weddings)

10 Introducing our starlight royal -- a delicious concoction of gin, lime juice, and champagne topped off with a splash of grenadine for a pink glow; a halved hard-boiled egg, de-yolked and filled with caviar, complements the drink nicely. (Martha Stewart Weddings)

11 Brushed with edible luster dust, these amazing multifaceted lustrous chocolate nuggets are almost too beautiful to bite into. (Martha Stewart Weddings)

12 All that's needed to turn these elegant white-chocolate zabaglione pyramid truffles into a wedding-worthy dessert is a whimsical topper of edible gold leaf on each one; display them together on a tall cake stand for a dramatic presentation. (Martha Stewart Weddings)

13 Chewy Turkish Delights coated with powdered sugar come out of the box ready to be served -- no assembly required. (Martha Stewart Weddings)

14 Dress these lovely pearlized macaroons with edible gold leaf for an unexpected embellishment. (Martha Stewart Weddings)

15 For grown-ups only, our champagne gelatin, paired with fresh whipped cream, will delight the young at heart and sophisticated of palate. (Martha Stewart Weddings)

16 We brushed mini ice cream cones with different shades of luster dust for a frosty look. (Martha Stewart Weddings)

1 Shimmering gold decor even looks beautiful in everyday interior design. (Living Etc.)

2 These gold placecard holders would be a perfect tabletop decoration for a dinner party. (100layercake.com)

3 A Chambord Gold Double Wall Glass French Press. (bodumusa.com)

4 A 70s Gold Trolly to serve desserts on; or set-up a mini cocktail bar on the top. (merchantarchive.com)

5 Sparklers in on top of an icecream dessert with add a burst of shine. (everythingfab.com)

6 These golden cupcake holders make a classic treat look much more glamorous. (cocokelley.blogspot.com)

7 A Brass Bowl. (jamaligarden.com)

1 Shrimp Cocktail. (marthastewart.com)

2 Martini. (marthastewart.com)

3 Chive Vlini With Creme Fraiche, Quail Eggs, and Tarragon. (marthastewart.com)

4 Olive-Rosemary Martini. (marthastewart.com)

5 Crab Salad Canapes. (marthastewart.com)

6 Pears and Camembert. (marthastewart.com)

7 Lychee Martinis. (marthastewart.com)

8 Mushroom-Polenta Diamonds. (marthastewart.com)

9 Classic Champagne Cocktail. (marthastewart.com)

10 Twice-Cooked Potatoes With Caviar. (marthastewart.com)

11 Mandarin Cocktail. (marthastewart.com)

12 Goat Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms. (marthastewart.com)