Fall Fete: Basic Prep

Festive designs from Paperless Post.

We're anticipating Fall and the festive fetes that will be thrown once the crisp weather arrives. If you've been gone all summer and need to get back in the swing of things, have no fear. We're sharing our favorite ways to prep for Fall, starting with the basics. Step one, check out invitations from paperlesspost.com and send a save the date or invite. Fall fills up quickly for society swans, so set the date and time!

Engraved coasters and menu cards from bell'INVITO /  Top hostess, Gwyneth, of course, has great recipes to try with friends on GOOP. / The D Cookbook has top chefs from DFW with the ultimate recipes to impress guests. Pre-order here.

Get your menu planned: The D Cookbook features local chefs (including those on the hot list right now from FT33's Chef McCallister to mainstays like Stephen Pyles) which are sure to impressed a well-heeled crowd. If you want a little more foodie fun, or just want to host  friends a' la Gwyneth, check out Goop for healthy yet delicious options. 
Go the extra mile: Order engraved coasters and menu cards from bell'INVITO. Nothing pleases like personalized paper goods.

Image via Pinterest.

Places: Get reacquainted with tabletop placement and etiquette. Knowing the proper places sets a luxurious tone for dinner, as well as making guests feel important. A few easy tips: Four-lettered flatware goes on the left (fork) and five-lettered flatware on the right (knife, spoon). Drinks are always in the top right corner of the place setting, above the knife and spoon. For tried-and-true etiquette tips, look no further than The Emily Post Institute. 

Check back tomorrow for more prep tips to make your party unforgettable with tips on decor, tabletop, and more!

Toast: Design Within Reach

You base your wardrobe on a foundation of classics peppered with trends, and you evoke that same mindset when setting the table. We love our classics (hello, Chanel). Tabletop: Gold Rimmed Glass Charger, Barcelona Gold Dinner Plate, Gold Leaf Salad Plate, Silver Beaded Salad Charger, Gold Lace Demitasse, Dynasty 24 Karat Flatware, Gold Lace Wine Goblet, Gold Scroll Water Goblet. Champagne Petal Linen by Resource One, Inc., exclusively at P.O.S.H. Couture Rentals.

There is a feeling of Spring awakening in the air with Memorial weekend behind us and the early days of Summer ahead. That rebirth and renewal is being met with new collections, carefully curated with our clientele in mind. To see what patterns and prints we have to play with plus seasonal specials, join our mailing list. Need another reason to join? You'll get information on becoming a POSH Preferred client, which means first dibs on these collections, and believe us when we say they are the perfect additions for a proper tablescape. 

The art of dressing the table for the most discerning clients. Quality and timeless original design trumps all else. For design that is truly within reach, rent high-end items for the moments that matter most. Tabletop: Silver Florentine Charger, Simply Platinum Dinner Plate, Sophia and Loren China Collections, Floral Elegance Flatware, Silver Lace Goblet, Elise Cut Crystal Wine Goblet, Pewter Chiavari Chair. Champagne Organza with Double Rhinestone Trim by Resource One, Inc., exclusively at P.O.S.H. Couture Rentals.

With so many exciting things ahead, we want to take this moment to thank our clients. Because of you, we have been nominated for Best Event Rentals in D Magazine! (You can still vote for us daily through June 2nd here.) You believe quality matters, personalized approach to service, and timeless design deserves a place at the table. We couldn't agree more and promise to continue to deliver to the events that matter most in your life. The fine art of dressing the table isn't just saved for weddings and galas (although they definitely deserve prime spots), but rather it's a skill that should show how you rise to occasion at family and friend gatherings, birthdays, and anniversaries.

Toast: Best of Big D Editor's Choice 2012

We couldn't wait to share the news - one of our favorite magazines voted us Best Party Rentals! Thanks, D Magazine! See what they have to say, plus the other awesome winners, here. 

 

Pinterest: POSH Pals Contest

We are officially addicted to pinning. To celebrate our love for all things Pinterest and our recent nomination for the Best of Big D Reader's Choice Poll (Have you voted yet? Remember, you can daily until May 27th at http://surveys.dmagazine.com/bestofbigd2012-services/), we are launching our first ever Pinterest contest. The winner will receive 25% off his or her next POSH Couture Rentals order. Read our contest requirements below and start pinning!

 

RULES

1. Follow us on Pinterest at and create your own Pinterest board titled "POSH Pals" filled with at least three images from our inspiration boards. Be sure to tag your links with #POSHCoutureRentals.

2. Email a link to your Pinterest board to showroom@poshcouturerentals.com with "POSH Pals"  in the subject line. Please include your name and contact information.

3. Contest begins Wednesday, May 23, 2012, and ends at 11:59 PM on Sunday, June 10, 2012. 

4. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for updates.

5. Questions or comments? Email showroom@poshcouturerentals.com with "Pinterest" in the subject line.

6. The POSH team will vote on their favorites and let you know the winner by June 15th.

7. Offer valid on in-house rentals, which excludes Resource One, Inc. products. Must be 18 years or older to participate. 

 

We're Finalists! Best of Big D Reader's Choice Poll

We are thrilled to be finalists in D Magazine's Best of Big D Reader's Choice Poll in the Services category. We love that our service has made beautiful and unforgettable events for clients throughout DFW. Are you as happy as we are? Please show your support by voting for us! Remember, you can vote once daily until May 27th by going to D Magazine online or on your mobile. What a fabulous way to end the month of May! We appreciate your support and look forward to bringing beauty and POSH to all of your events. Love, Team POSH

http://surveys.dmagazine.com/bestofbigd2012-culture