Tabletop Tuesday | Green With Envy

Tabletop Tuesday is a special part of our P.O.S.H. Preference blog every week.  It gives us gals at P.O.S.H. Couture Rentals a chance to share some of our favorite pieces, tabletops, and events that feature many of our beautiful pieces. 

This Tuesday, we are green with envy and coveting our Green Chapuis Sevres Antique Collection by Sadek and Green Vintage Carnival Glassware.  We love everything about these pieces from their intricate details to their ornate colors and we think you will love them too!

Hammered Charger by Jan Barnoglio | Rattan Round Charger | Green Chapuis Sevres Antique Collection, Gold Beaded Glass plate | Vintage Carnival Glassware 

Traditional vs. Modern

Your personality should shine through your tabletop, especially during the holidays. Tradition and holiday hues can still be applied, but be sure that guests see a true reflection of the host where they sit. It is the most sincere and authentic gesture you can make when breaking bread with family and friends. Whatever your personal style or the interior design of your home, you can put together an exceptional tabletop for the holidays with a little help from your friends at POSH.

Traditional Tabletop

You have Mary McDonald's prints and patterns in your dining room and your own collection of Mottahedeh. How to spruce it up a little differently this year? Bring in the Versailles Silver Charger for an added layer of silver and the Parisian Flatware for just the right amount of gold. Forgo the same stemware as last year with a touch of true luxury with our Elise Cut Crystal Stemware for toasting all night long. And when dinner is finally served, look no further than our vintage silver dome platter - the presentation will definitely be worth it.

Modern Tabletop

Embrace the Art Deco theme that is taking everyone by storm. Choose luxe cut crystal with a geometric cut charger and a truly modern shape with our Artesian Flatware. Nothing says modern like a pop art throwback, which calls for a Chloe goblet in holiday hues of red and emerald green. The final touch? An immaculate clear ghost chair from Resource One. You're set for Christmas.

Tabletop Tuesday: PETITE Peter Rabbit

Can you say adorable? For the 2014 NACE Tabletop Competition, Mathes & Co. designed an incredible table for all those little POSH Petites out there . The classic childhood tale of our favorite mischievous bunny Peter Rabbit influenced this lush creation, complete with carrot-shaped favors and garden-inspired tabletop collections. The only thing missing are a few cute kiddos to enjoy this fun theme!

Get the look: Place Setting - Jan Barboglio Hammered Charger / Barcelona Gold Charger / Sevres China Collection / Gold Leaf Compote + Stemware / Light Green Chloe Goblet / Floral Elegance Flatware / Fern Bengaline Moire Linen / White Brighton Petite Chairs / 

Color Envy: Going Green for Fall

Marilyn's elegant (and of the moment) style. Image: Source unknown /  The Sevres Collection adds sophisticated style to every place setting.

Fall is all about the classics for us. When hosting our first soirees, we like tried-and-true patterns that mix easily with new chargers and seasonal palettes, which is one of the reasons why the Sevres Collection is at the top of everyone's list for favorite china patterns. 

Yesterday, we touched on tips for planning Fall fetes, including dressing the part (both in our wardrobe and on our table). We love the undeniable style of Marilyn Monroe - she who could turn from girl next door to bombshell. This nostalgic photo of her is a look we'd like to carry out in our hostess duties - easy, sophisticated, and the perfect mix of black and green for Fall. Translated to tabletop, we'd take the same classic style, pop of color, and undeniable glamour by adding the Sevres Collection. Alone or with a fabulous Mottahedeh Charger, Rattan Charger, or Jan Barboglio Charger, this collection is in a class of its own. We love that you can mix it with couture pieces as easily as vintage collections. Make sure this pattern makes it to your tabletop this Fall.
 

Tabletop Tuesday: Limelight

Image courtesy of Four Seasons Resort and Club, Dallas at Las Colinas

Can you tell by Monday's post that we are obsessed with green? Cool blues and crisp greens are the perfect pairing for a Spring evening. Take it from Bella Flora, the floral and event designer team that always produces centerpieces that truly captured the limelight of season with a variety of lush green florals. When the Four Seasons Resort and Club, Las Colinas shared these images, we knew they deserved their spot on Tabletop Tuesday. It's just the thing to brighten your day. 

Get the look: Start with a green chiavari chair (now on Summer Special!*) for proper festive seating. Then build off the gorgeous greenery and centerpieces with Scalloped Lime Chargers, Michelangelo Flatware,  and a mixture of Green Chloe Goblets and Blue-Green Swirl Stem Glassware. Love the vibrancy of color? See more bright looks here: Scarlet Pink / Pastel Pink / Spring Green / Orange + Pink

Vendors: Rebecca Lorrine Photography, Bella Flora of Dallas, POSH Couture Rentals, Orange Spot, Pink Nose, Four Seasons Resort and Club, Las Colinas

*Summer Special: $6 chiavaris with cushion on orders with deposit made by August 31, 2013. Valid on events held by August 31, 2014. 

Entertain: Green Accents

Photo credits: Gorgeous yet simple bridal bouquets / P.O.S.H. tabletops / Olivia Palermo for Marie Claire Spain

Going green has never been easier. From emerald (the color of the year) to celery, green accents will have everyone in a spring mood. We love a dash of this seasonal hue on tabletops for sweet June weddings or gorgeous pops of bright green for backyard gatherings with friends and family. How do you incorporate green? We'd love to see your pictures or inspiration boards. Check out our Go Green board here. 

Tablescape: Silver Beaded Chargers and Floral Elegance Silver Flatware pop with Green Chloe Goblets. Add Fruitwood Chiavari Chairs** and an Ivory Trellis Organza overlay from Resource One (exclusively at P.O.SH. Couture Rentals) with green bark linen, and you've got the perfect amount of Mother Nature's favorite accent color. 
**Our Chiavari (including the Grand Natural and Grand Fruitwood Chiavaris) are on Summer Special! Contact us for details!

If you're thinking bohemian rhapsody

While perusing Pinterest for Spring moodboards, we found the perfect looks for the modern gal with bohemian sensibilities - a tablescape inspired by flora and fauna with a minimalist twist. Go with more textures over more colors and incorporate a few bits of greenery from the outdoors. Inspired by the romanticism of the backless gown on the left, which has just the right amount of skin in the right places to leave you with a wink and a smile, the place settings on the right have just the right mix of metallic and color with natural textures from centerpieces to promote a tablescape with this year's color of the year. It's sweet without being syrupy and the perfect way to dress your table for Spring. // Get the look with P.O.S.H.: Gold Rimmed Glass Charger and Emerald Chloe Goblet. Up the ante with Dynasty 24K Flatware for added glamour. (Images found via Pinterest.)

Tabletop Tuesday: Spring Green

Green chiavari chairs are a brilliant and bright focal point for this Spring tablescape.

With emerald getting a lot of glory as Pantone's Color of the Year, we thought we'd throw around a little mean green love for this gorgeous Spring tablescape. Leave it to Mary Wright Shaw to know how to navigate around any hue for an elegant and enticing tabletop. The sublime floral centerpieces are courtesy of the creative team at Jackson Durham. This is just the look you need for a festive brunch or lunch. 
 

Rentals from P.O.S.H. COUTURE RENTALS, include the following: Green Chiavari Chairs, Acrylic Scalloped Turquoise Chargers, Vera Wang Dinner Plate, Silverbead Flatware, Silhouette White Wine Stemware, Extreme Reidel Red Wine Stemware, and Dark Green Chloe Goblet.

 

Scalloped chargers and Dark Green Chloe Goblets provide just the right accent for a Spring Green tabletop. And don't you love the use of real flora and fauna around the place settings?

Event Planner, Mary Wright Shaw
Creative + Floral Design, Jackson Durham
Linens, La Tavola
Rentals, POSH Couture Rentals
Venue, The Nasher
Photography, thisbegrace

Toast: St. Patrick's Day

Vintage Carnival Glassware in Green, P.O.S.H. / Note by RED STAMP

A toast to our favorite green holiday. See how we use the hue here and here.

Tabletop Tuesday: Go Green

Concept + Design: EMILY CLARKE EVENTS | Floral: DI FIORI | Rentals: P.O.S.H. COUTURE RENTALS | Tabletop Vinyl Stickers: SHAG CARPET PROP RENTALS | Calligraphy: SUSIE-MELISSA CHERRY, CALLIGRAPHY ARTS | Photography: EDMONSON | Published: D WEDDINGS SPRING 2013

Today's gorgeous weather has us thinking ahead to Spring. We can't wait to embrace green flora and fauna, especially with our tablescapes. Fortunately, we saved this tabletop for just such an occasion. With concept and design by Emily Clarke Events and a beautiful reflection of Spring by DiFiori, we think you'll be going green too after seeing this tabletop for D Weddings Spring 2013 issue. What do you think? Do you love it as much as we do?

Gorgeous calligraphy and amazing florals scream Spring!

P.O.S.H. Rentals include: Green Chloe Goblet, Schott Zwiesel Pure Glassware, Silver Floral Lace Goblet / Silver Bead Charger, Square Catering China, Square Glass Salad Plate, Silver Bead Salad Plate, Lily Sorbet Server, Silverbead Flatware

P.O.S.H. Lily Sorbet Server - a must for Spring!

 

Moodboard: Color of the Year 2013

2013 is officially here! Have you made any resolutions? We came up with a few...

 

In regards to number one on our list, you've probably seen by now that Pantone has released it's color of the year as EMERALD! This jewel tone is a favorite of ours. (Jami and Laurel picked it for an upcoming trend this past fall - read about it here.) We couldn't resist making a moodboard, which is sure to inspire your party planning for the rest of the year. Tell us, how would you incorporate emerald into your life?

ROW ONE: Backstage at Gucci / David Tutera sandal / Blue-Green Embossed Chiffon linen and Turquoise Mesh Sequin by Resource One, exclusively at P.O.S.H. 
ROW TWO: Teal and Turquoise Flutes / Blue-Green Floral Organza Embossed Chiffon with Turquoise Glitter Dot overlay by Resource One, exclusively at P.O.S.H. / Vintage Malachite Rolex
ROW THREE: Jami + Laurel's jewel tone picks / The Sevres China Collection and Green Chloe Goblet / Emerald + Chartreuse color combo for weddings 
ROW FOUR: A French Assembled Green and Gilt Decorated Part Dinner Service from Christie's / Emerald Satin, Teal Crushed Satin + Turquoise Dot overlay / Blue-Green Glassware
Unless stated otherwise, all tabletop above from P.O.S.H. COUTURE RENTALS. 
 

POSH Picks: Jewel Tones

In the following weeks, we will share with you the POSH picks from our own tastemakers. The changing of seasons always plays strongly with event and wedding design. With Fall, Jami and Laurel are both strongly influenced by jewel tones, and they aren't the only ones. The runways at Tom Ford and Oscar de la Renta also revealed emerald and deep blue hues that hit a strong chord when it comes to influencing our Autumn tablescapes. Whatever you have planned, keep these color schemes on your personal moodboard.

1 - 2. Mysore Bark and Emerald Circle Satin linens from Resource One, exclusively at POSH Couture Rentals. 
3. Tom Ford for Neiman Marcus, Fall 2012.
4. Perhaps the perfect mascot for a POSH Fall - the jewel toned peacock. 
5. Oscar de la Renta, Fall 2012. 
6 - 7. Electric Blue Circle and Prussian Blue Bark linen from Resource One, exclusively at POSH Couture Rentals.

Tabletop Tuesday: Pocahontas

Who is Jordan Payne's ideal client? When D Weddings asked her to set the table for this guest of honor, she choose an iconic woman close to any Southern gal's heart--Pocahontas. The Dallas Arboretum's Crepe Myrtle Alley turned out to be a perfectly dreamy setting for such an event. See the tablescape that won our hearts over below. 

Rental items: Bamboo Folding Chair, Peridot Beaded Embroidered Organza with Chartreuse Peau D'Soie (Resource One Linen), Chocolate Metallic Charger, Mottahedeh Tree Couture China, Gold Leaf Glassware, Classic and Parisian Vintage Carnival Glassware. Design + Floral: Jordan Payne, Jordan Payne Events | Linens, Chairs, China: POSH Couture Rentals (Resource One Linens, available exclusively at POSH) | Menus: Orange Spot Pink Nose | Venue: Dallas Arboretum, Crepe Myrtle Alley | Photography: Edmonson Photography

Tabletop Tuesday: Georgia O'Keeffe

Continuing the D Weddings Fall 2012 series of asking wedding planners to create a tablescape for their ideal client, A Stylish Soiree chose Georgia O'Keeffe. This modern artist came to largely represent the American Southwest with her compelling landscapes and cultural body of work. Floral centerpieces that appear to be floating above the table, green landscapes and a setting in the outdoors would be O'Keeffe approved. We love the modern take Stylish Soiree took by incorporating green polka dots. 

Rental items: Green Chiavari Chairs, Schott Zwiesel Pure Tritan Glassware, Green Chloe Goblets, Lime Round Scalloped Charger, Silver Bead Glass Plate, Green Polka Dot China, Barcelona Silver, Vintage Dessert Compotes. Design & Floral: A Stylish Soiree | Chairs and China: POSH Couture Rentals | Linen: BBJ Linen | Venu: Texas Discovery Gardens | Photography: Amy Herfurth

New to the Showroom: Blue-Green Glassware

Is the Texas heat already getting to us, or is it the latest edition to our showroom that has us dreaming of the next seaside getaway? Whatever the reason, we are loving the blue-green glassware that just came in today! The detail alone makes us swoon, and there has never been an easier way to add something blue to your wedding table top. (What? That isn't a requirement? After you see these, it just might be.) We took a couple gorgeous pics from our favorite wedding designers to show you were you can place these beauties. Sigh. We just might be in love!

Snapshots of the how well these glasses blend with a variety of linens. Top left to right: Blue/Green Embossed Chiffon (recognize these from the 83rd Annual Academy Awards?), Blue/Green Floral Organza, Blue/Silver Sheer Polka Dots; Bottom left to right: Teal Bark, Tiffany Bark, Chartreuse Bark. All linens Resource One, Inc., exclusively at POSH Couture Rentals. Blue/Green Glass: POSH Couture Rentals

Great look for a modern garden party. We would replace the green glass with our spiced up blue-green versions. The extra edition of blue would really make this table POP! Clear Victoria Ghost Chair available at POSH Couture Rentals. Image courtesy of Preston Bailey  - Todd Events.

We really are Southern girls at heart. Adding our new glasses would add a special vintage element to this rustic table top. Perfect! Image courtesy of Alice HU Photography.

A unique outdoor setting calls for unique tableware. Break away from a two-color combo by adding our glasses, which will add a subtle green to this beautiful tablescape. Image courtesy Agnes Lopez Photography.

Toast: Vintage Carnival Glass

A toast to Earth Day with our new Carnival Glassware! Mouth-blown glass and 20th century vintage molds make these one-of-a-kind vintage finds. Forgo plastic cups for a unique and ornate table top addition to your party.

Want more options? We've got your covered with a rainbow of options and styles.

Moodboard: Brights + Leopard

We know a POSH lady or two who considers leopard print to be a neutral. Although that may not be a rule you're comfortable with, this fabulous fete may just change your mind. (And, hey. Some rules really are made to be broken.) Bring a sense of fun to your next party with a playful, multicolored palette like this table top featured in D Weddings. Sweeten the deal by letting the bold pattern of leopard print china show off by framing them with bright orange and pink scalloped chargers. Add in more pops of color with light green goblets (love our Chloe goblet!) and bright blooms. The exuberant and fashionable spirit of this haute tablescape begs the questions: Who wouldn't want to be invited to the party?

Orange and pink round scalloped chargers introduce a burst of color as the foundation for the "neutral" leopard print china. A light green Chloe goblet packs a punch when paired with our Pure Tritan Glassware.

The armless Victoria Ghost Chair in emerald green elevates this festive table from quirky to cool in no time.

Up close and personal.

Event Design: AK Event Design

Photography: Sarah Kate Photography

Floral Design: Junior at The Garden Gate

Venue: 400 North Ervay

Rentals: POSH Couture Rentals 

Moodboard: CONNECT THE DOTS

From the art world to the front row, polka dots are still having their moment. Don't believe us? 

Let us connect the dots.

Marc Jacobs' third and newest fragrance (available in July) is fittingly named Dot. Damien Hirst's spot paintings are continuing world domination – even Victoria Beckham has one hanging in her home. Bridal veils are getting the spot treatment. The POSH Couture Rentals showroom is punctuating tabletops with the polished look of polka dots in an array of colors. Even our POSH Petite line is joining in on the fun. So, tell us how you like to show your spots?

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POSH 101: Sitting Pretty

The first week of spring is here, inspiring us and other great vendors, like the lovely ladies at Branching Out Floral & Event Design. Their Stevens Park Golf Course "Spring Tee" shoot by Kari Crowe Photography featured springtime blossoms and stationary from Southern Fried Paper. We love the direction they took with our decorative flatware, crystal club glasses (filled with a Lemongrass Mojitos, no less), and natural colored grande chiavari chairs with white linens.

"Spring Tee" shoot featuring: Design & Florals: Branching Out Events; Stationary: Southern Fried Paper; Photography: Kari Crowe Photography; Rentals: POSH Couture Rentals

The Branching Out ladies made a perfect choice with the chiavari chairs. After all, seating is an essential element of any great event. A guest needs a place to sit and a hostess wants an attractive option that's easy on the eye and looks great in photographs. A POSH favorite, the chiavari chair is known for its versatility and ability to mirror the style of any event--from sophisticated weddings to garden-themed dinners, this baby is a mainstay on the sitting pretty circuit.



So where did this lovely classic originate from? In 1807, furniture designer Gaetano Descalzi created the Chiavarini (named so for the Italian coastal town where Descalzi lived). The elegant shape couple with its mobility (light, easy to stack) made it an instant hit that further proves great design withstands the test of time. From Mme. Brisson andthe Kennedy wedding to your next event, the chiavari is in hall-of-fame status.

A White House Wedding (image via Life Magazine)

A gathering at the home of mme. brisson, 1893 by Marcel Andre Bashet
from Chairs: A History, by Florence de Dampierre