I love this canister set.  And can I tell you, it was packaged better than anything I've ever seen.  I'm an 83 year old woman and I thought I was going to have to call someone to come help me get them unpacked.  I love the rich look of the red and gold.  My daughter told me not to get them because they were out of style.  I got them anyway, and guess what, my daughter loves them.  I think they're classic and timeless.