Tabletop Tuesday // Starry Nights

Tabletop design, floral arrangement, and image courtesy of Dr. Delphinium.

Dr. Delphinium has always had our hearts with their floral arrangements, but they also have a knack for creating unforgettable tabletops. With Art Deco being a huge trend in 2013 and 2014, they were influenced by the style of the roaring twenties as well. Luxe china collections and embellished linens certainly reflect the era of The Great Gatsby, and the Dr. Delphinium team captured it perfectly. We love the luscious floral arrangement (Daisy would approve) and the gold details sure to leave stars in your guests eyes. This is a tabletop perfect for breaking out of the winter doldrums or celebrating a bright new year.

POSH Place Setting

Gold Beaded Glass Charger / Gold Leaf Dinner, Salad Plate, Bread & Butter / Gold Lyons Flatware / Gold Lace Wine Glass and Champagne Flute / Gold Chiavari Chair

 

Thank you for sharing, Dr. Delphinium. See more of their gorgeous floral arrangements here.

Tabletop Tuesday // TWO x TWO Gala 2013

A mixture of white Chloe goblets with Onyx and Stella black stemware on black + white striped linens from POSH Couture Rentals. Design by Todd Events. Image courtesy of Roderick Pena Photography

What an honor to be a part of the 15th annual benefit dinner and art auction for TWOxTWO for Aids, benefiting amFAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, and The Dallas Museum of Art. Hosted by Howard and Cindy Rachofsky in their Richard Meier-designed home, The Rachofsky House, the charity event of the year included a who's who of national accord as well as the top event producers in States. Todd Fiscus of Todd Events  pulled out all of the stops, with a European-constructed dome for guests, a wall of black and white photographs from years past, and a scrumptious menu from Cassandra Fine Catering. Guests included Dallas philanthropists (Nancy C. Rogers, Deedie Rose, Tina Craig, Nasiba Adilova, and the fashion darlings of the world (DVF, Derek Lam) and art enthusiasts (Maxwell Anderson, Vladimir Restoin Roitfeld ). A live auction was conducted by Jamie Niven, Chairman, and Sotheby’s, North and South America. The event raised over $5 million in one night, bringing their total contribution over the past fifteen years to be over $45 million. 

Alternating tables of white and black chiavari chairs and specialty stemware set the stage for a celebratory charity dinner. Roderick Pena Photography.

White Chiavari Chairs, Artesian Flatware, Onyx Stemware, Black and White Chloe Goblets, Pure Stemware, all POSH.   Roderick Pena Photography

We find it fitting that Todd picked an elegant mixture of black and white stemware for an evening celebrating a cause that should be black and white - helping make AIDS history and honoring the art that inspires and teaches us all. Congrats to all of those involved in this magnificent night and a huge shout out to the sponsors. Read more about the event here, like TWOxTWO on facebook, and see Vogue's coverage of the event.

Clockwise from top left: Dinner guests toast the evening with crystal champagne coups. The dome constructed by Todd Events. Howard and Cindy Rachofsky play host to the gala of the year. Photographed by Kevin Tachman for Vogue.

 

The Haute Seat: Chiavari

From top: Ivory Chiavari, Fruitwood Grand Chiavari, Natural Grand Chiavari, Black Chiavari, Pewter Chiavari

We're counting down until cooler temps hit and making the transition easier with our Summer Special. With just a few weeks left to save (!!!), it's time to book your chiavari chair order and put guests in the haute seat. Want tabletop with that order? We have it covered.

SUMMER SPECIALS TERMS: Orders and deposits must be made by Aug. 31, 2013. Valid on events held by Aug. 31, 2014. For more info, please respond to this email.
*Tabletop: To receive 20% off; place your entire tabletop order to include place settings of china, flatware and glassware. Please inquire for details and minimums. 
**Charger: To receive 25% off; add to your completed place setting order with your choice of charger. ***Chiavari: Available in green, red, pewter, silver, gold, ivory, black, natural, and fruitwood. Excludes custom orders.

Plan: Fall Fête

It's way to hot to do anything less than dream about cooler weather. So in the regard, we're perusing magazines and blogs for inspiration for our Autumn Ardor mood board. Are you already thinking about the direction of your Fall fêtes? Your party and tabletops should  be a direct reflection of your personality, and no one personalizes place settings better than P.O.S.H. Overwhelmed of where to start? Think about what you like - from the blogs you read to your wardrobe purchases and get inspired. We've created a fun diagram to determine your muse and signature P.O.S.H. style for the season to help things along. It's time to play with patterns!

Do you fall for the bohemian glamour of Texas girl Jerry Hall, the luxurious high-end aesthetic of Lee Radziwill, the sophisticated starlet style of Grace Kelly, or the pretty and polished look of new mom Kate Middleton.

Pretty: Leopard Charger, Simply Ivory China, Amber Goblet, Leopard China / Sophisticated: Resource One faux snake skin linen, Barcelona Silver China

Ornate: Gold Pebbled Charger, Gold Leaf Stemware, Green Vintage Carnival Glassware, Dynasty 24 Karat Flatware, Floral Elegance Flatware, Copper Metallic Charger / Haute: Onyx Stemware, Carmen Black + Gold China, Metallic Brocade Linen from Resource One, exclusively at POSH. 

 

Tabletop Tuesday: Chevron Chic

Our dear friend Bartus put together an inspired tabletop featuring one of our favorite prints - chevron. By supplementing his own collections with couture accent pieces, he designed a chic tablescape perfect for any festive soiree. We will have more to share from Bartus in the coming weeks, but this is a great introduction to his creativity. 

Rentals: Gold Florentine Charger , Gold Lace Stemware / Mixed with Bartus' own china collections.

Gold Chiavari with Black and White Striped Cushion / Bartus added the chevron print with accent napkins.

 

Chevron print - a favorite of ours.

Bartus Taylor

Creative Director / Event Designer

Buzz Event Planning & Design

718.954.2368

FNO Dallas: IsabellaRose + Louboutin

What are you plans for Fashion's Night Out? If you're in Dallas, you have quite a few options - from runways at the Galleria with Pinkmemo, cocktails and shopping at Northpark, and art and fashion at Highland Park Village. (For a full list of events, check here.) While it's hard to pick one spot to spend the evening, we're planning on checking in at Kristy Stubbs Gallery in Highland Park Village to see the eleven-year-old wunderkind Isabella Rose Taylor who, among a zillion brilliant qualities, just happens to be a member of Mensa, an artist whose work is well known in Austin, and the fashion designer behind the IsabellaRose teen fashion line. Did we mention she's only eleven? She's a great example of hard work and dedication for our POSH petites, and we couldn't be more thrilled to be a part of her evening with Todd King. If you're around, be sure to get out and support a this wonderful young lady. If teen clothing isn't your thing, don't worry. Walk next door to the Christian Louboutin to get first dibs on the three exclusive designs which symbolize the Year of the Dragon launched specifically for FNO. Be sure to grab your platform peep toe, men's slipper, or iPhone case because you can only get these embellished beauties in three cities - Dallas, New York, and Los Angeles. (Read more here.) We're already so inspired, we decided to share our own Year of the Dragon tabletop. 

This: Christian Louboutin exclusive FNO Year of the Dragon platform peep toe, men's slipper, and iPhone case. // That: Black Asian Dragon linen (Resource One, exclusively at POSH Couture Rentals), Red Chloe Goblet, Red Glass Charger, Black + Gold China Collection. // See more POSH Asian influence below from DSM Curtain Call Opening Gala.

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Encore: OnStage at The Dallas Opera

The Dallas Opera offers OnStage, a brilliantly conceived dinner and dramatic event featuring an exclusive dinner literally onstage at the Winspear Opera House complete with private performances from opera stars. Their tag line is "to dine as a Prima Donna should," so it's no wonder they picked our glamorous black chiavari chairs. Learn more here.

Bold black adds glamour and gusto worthy of an opera performance.

That chandelier is a star all of its own.

 Rentals: POSH Couture Rentals / Photography: Lynn Michelle Photography

Florals: Dr. Delphinium / Linens + Charger: BBJ Linens

Elements of Design: Gold Standard

It's a phrase we often hear in work, life, and especially event planning -- the design is in the details. Shaping a soiree that lingers on the lips of guests long after they've gone home for the evening can only be accomplished by paying attention to the tiniest details. A fabulous table top is a feast for the eyes, but the magic is in the makeup. Herewith, the proper elements to make a POSH table guests won't soon forget.

The weight of 24-karat gold, shown with a modern twist on classic flatware.

The first sip (and look) isn't soon forgotten with this Gold Leaf glass.

Add a spot of leopard and gold beading for a feminine feel.

Classic White Nu Silk with black edge linens and a Black and White Regency Print runner.

Crystal wine glass with the Chloe goblet: A mixture of classic and cool.

Gold sequin mesh table linen and black velvet napkins plus the clear Louis Ghost Chair, designed by Phillipe Stark. A simple yet stunning way to sit in the lap of luxury.

Linens: Resource One, Inc, exclusively at POSH Couture Rentals
Rentals: POSH Couture Rentals
Photography: Stacy Reeves Photography

Tabletop Tuesday: Linen Love - Resource One, Inc.

Curating luxury rentals means we only offer the very best, which is why we are proud of being the exclusive retailer for Resource One, Inc. in the Midwest and South. The look and touch of a Resource One, Inc. linen leaves a lasting impression on your guests. Kim Kardashian, Heidi Klum, Eva Longoria, and Brittney Spears have all used them for personal events and weddings. So if your hoping for a bold and beautiful visual statement, you've come to the right place.

When you're setting up shop at The Adolphus, you go for the gold.

If purple is your passion, this petal linen is perfect for a spring/summer event.

Black and white raise the bar for an elegant table top. Kim Kardashian agrees; she went for this look at her wedding reception.

Photographer: Stacy Reeves Photography

Florals/Decor: Branching Out

Rentals: POSH Couture Rentals

Linens and Chair Covers: Resource One, Inc., 

exclusively at POSH Couture Rentals

Location: The Adolphus Hotel

Tips: Sweet + Sassy Tabletop

Tips: Fun + Fresh Tabletop