The Spirit of Collecting

All tabletop by POSH Vintage Collection. All images courtesy of Tamytha Cameron Photography.

Monday we shared a bit of our POSH Vintage glassware collection, but today it's time for tea. The wonderfully chic and sophisticated world or Ms. Marin Fiske-Rankin and her team at the Meadows Museum had first dibs on setting a striking tea tablescapes with the vintage collection. The Meadows Museum was celebrating a monumental Francisco José de  Goya  y Lucientes acquisition. In 2013, Meadows Museum acquired 8 new works, ranging from Miguel Jacinto Meléndez to the Stewart Album, which is no small feat. Marin took the idea of collecting new works and transferred that spirit to tabletop with a collection of vintage pieces of course. No matter how it's layered or stacked, the mixed-and-matched patterns from brands like Rosenthal, Haviland, and Homer Laughlin (to name a few) made an incredible display for guests. Tamytha Cameron Photography captured every detail. See for yourself!

Assorted collections of tea cups and saucers make a statement in the entry.

Gorgeous gold chiavari chairs for guests to sit down and take in the beauty of the museum and the tabletops.

Assorted small plates with patterns ranging from Depression-era pink opaque to couture floral patterns means each individual plate makes a statement. Milk glass pedestals are perfect for displaying any amuse bouche.

The vintage collection hosts a wide variety of styles, sizes, and colors when it comes to tiered trays and cake pedestals.

 

Tabletop Tuesday: A Perfect Mix

Fruitwood Chiavari with Tufted Cushions, Bronze Metallic Jute Linens

A perfect mix of masculine and feminine means equal parts distinct texture and shimmering cuts. Translated to tabletop, an ideal example is the place setting designed for the Meadows Museum. With a Jan Barboglio Hammered Copper Charger, the geometric and rose imprint of the Mahogany Rose China, and the sophisticated glistening of Gold Leaf Glassware, this could be one of our favorite layered looks. Beautiful to the eye and interesting to the touch, this is both ornate and cultivated - ideal for an elegant evening. For those planning ahead for Fall events, keep your eye on this P.O.S.H. place setting.

Jan Barboglio Hammered Copper Charger, Barcelona Gold Charger, Mahogany Rose Dinner, Salad, and B&B Plates, Gold Leaf Demitasse, Dynasty 24K Flatware

Gold Leaf Tom Collins, Wine Goblet, and Champagne Flute.

Design + Concept, Marin Fiske-Rankin | Floral, The Garden Gate | Rentals, P.O.S.H. | Photography, Tamytha Cameron Photography | Venue, The Meadows Museum at SMU
 

Tabletop Tuesday: Haute Hues

 

A kaleidoscope of color, perfect for summer's palette.

 We love the Meadows Museum and team of event professionals at SMU (as evidenced here, here, and here). We love their love of color, authentic patterns, and presentation, whether it be the tabletops, the flowers, the band, or the food. With our summer sale now in full swing (subscribe to our newsletter to not miss any of the details), we thought it appropriate to show how to really layer place settings that can transcend any season. Herewith, a brilliant display of tabletop featuring our colorful Carnival Glassware and authentic Charles Sadek Antique Sevres Collection.

Layering isn't just for Fall: Square Rattan Charger, Mottahedeh White Lace Charger, Sevres China Dinner, Salad, Teacup and Saucer

Antique Carnival Glassware in Parisian and Classic, shown in Purple, Green, Pale Pink, and Clear

 Planning, Marink Fiske-Rankin for SMU / Photography, Tamytha Cameron Photography / Rentals, P.O.S.H. Couture Rentals / Floral, The Garden Gate / Venue, Meadows Museum

 

Tabletop Tuesday: Artistic Black Tie

Elise Cut Crystal Stemware is the only way to toast the artist you created such beautiful European vistas. Cheers to Martin Rico y Ortega. All tabletop rentals unless otherwise mentioned by P.O.S.H. Couture Rentals

Celebrating the Spanish painter Martin Rico y Ortega at the Meadows Museum at Southern Methodist University was a culturally significant black tie affair, and with gorgeous tabletops to boot! The amazing event planning team, led by Marin Fiske-Rankin, focused on rich textures, magnificent hues, and ornate embellishments that matched the air of sophistication of the exhibition, which will be inspiration for many a summer soiree. Thanks to the great Tamytha Cameron Photography for the great images.

A glorious mixture of crystal with Elise Cut Crystal Stemware (White, Wine, Champagne), Silver Floral Lace Goblet, Hand Cut Crystal Charger. Platinum Double Sided Napkin by P.O.S.H. Linen by La Tavola. Florals by The Garden Gate.

A close up of the perfection of rich textures: Floral Elegance Flatware, Elise Cut Crystal Stemware, Hand Cut Glass Charger

What else to rest your soul than the classic Fruitwood Chiavari with white cushions. A perfect addition to a well curated tabletop.

P.O.S.H. has the catering end of your event covered as well. Time to break bread with friends!

Tea and coffee for a discerning crowd.

The scrumptious finger foods from SMU Catering on our rectangular appetizer plates.

A salad course served on our Vera Wang dinner plate.

SMU Catering in action. Yum!

 

Tabletop Tuesday: A Nod to Tradition

Nice stems! Blue + White China meets its match with our Blue-Green Swirl Stem Glassware.

 Oh, how we love blue and white. This traditional combo has made the rounds from head of state dinners and society functions to Mother's Day lunches. We love the idea of toasting our beloved matriarchs with this classic collection.

Don't stop with china and linens. Mom deserves the best seat in the house with our ivory chiavari chairs and tufted cushions.

This is a gorgeous formal tablescape designed for the SMU Meadows Museum grand opening (read more about here). Opulent centerpieces and cut crystal chargers keep an air of luxury. For a more casual affair, keep the gorgeous glassware but switch out the linens and use rattan chargers. Any way you set the table with blue and white china is bound to be a crowd-pleaser.

Our Lily Sorbet Server gets prime seating atop Blue + White China, Hand Cut Crystal Charger, and Michelangelo Flatware.

Design, Marin Fiske-Rankin for SMU Meadows Museum
Floral, Junior at The Garden Gate
China, Linens, Tabletop, Chairs, P.O.S.H. Couture Rentals
Photography, Tamytha Cameron Photography
 

Entertain: Christmas in Corinthia

Yesterday we introduced you to our friend Marin Fiske-Rankin. (If you missed her incredible Christmas memories growing up on Corinthia, her family's horse-racing farm in Kentucky, you can check it out here. Trust us; her pictures will make you want to immediately move to the countryside and ride horses.) Hailing from Lexington means she is not only from the "Horse Capitol of the World" but also the "Bourbon Capitol of the World". Of course, we had to ask her how to make the perfect libation for cold, winter nights. With an English father who makes a mean mincemeat pie, she also shared her family recipe for Yorkshire Puddings. In return, we created the perfect tabletop for a Corinthia Christmas. 

Top image: Marin Fiske-Rankin | Middle Image (from left): Mint Julep cup, Elise cut crystal wine goblet, Silver goblet / Elise double old-fashion glass / Christofle flatware: P.O.S.H. Couture Rentals. Floral arrangement by DEBBY JEWESSON AT BRANCHING OUT EVENTS & FLORAL DESIGN

P.O.S.H. PLACE SETTING: Jan Barboglio hammered charger / Mottahedeh Lace charger / Exotic Bird dinner + salad plate / Christofle flatware / Inset: Ivory Chiavari chair / White hemstitch napkin and berry red tablecloth

 

Nostalgia: A Kentucky Christmas with Marin

If anything, the holidays should be a time to reflect on our family and blessings. With everything going on in the world around us, that sentiment is only too apropos this December. With that in mind, we asked a couple of our dear friends to share the very things that make Christmastime so special for their families. 

We know Marin Fiske-Rankin as a friend and creative Events and Food Service Manager at SMU's Meadows Museum. (You may remember her handiwork from this post on the Velazquez Black Tie Dinner in honor of the collaboration with the famed Prado Museum.) Her sense of humor and sweet disposition immediately brought her to mind for this post, but once we found out she grew up on a horse-racing farm in Kentucky, we knew she would have great memories to share with us. See what makes a Kentucky Christmas so special below and check back tomorrow for a tabletop inspired by Marin and her scrumptious English and Kentucky recipes. 

Top Image: MARIN AS A CHILD ON HER HORSE, SALLY / MARIN AS WE KNOW HER TODAY | Middle Image: THE GATES AND CORINTHIA GATE ARE ACTUALLY PICTURES FROM MARIN'S FAMILY HORSE-RACING FARM | Bottom Image: NOTHING BEATS SHARING CHRISTMAS IN YOUR PJ'S WITH FAMILY IN KENTUCKY

Thank you for sharing with us, Marin. POSH friends, we'd love to hear what memories make you nostalgic for the holidays.