If You're Thinking About...Vintage Wedding

The POSH Vintage Collection is perfect for our Spring brides wanting to keep it simple yet sophisticated, unique yet not over-the-top. The secret to mixing and matching the plates is simple irreverence. We hand-selected the best patterns and pieces so you could play to your hearts content with a variety of colors and styles. It's a look that works well with Southern weddings and bohemian brides. Elevate the classic settings with couture pieces and you'll have stunning place settings that no one will soon forget.

Get the look with POSH Vintage

Arte Italica Cream Charger / Vintage Dinner + Salad Plates / Gold Leaf Compote / Gold Lyons Flatware / Gold Floral Lace Goblet and Demitasse / Crystal Champagne Coup / Custom Linen

 

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.

 

POSH 101 | Vintage Glassware

Just a few of our new Amber and Vaseline goblets in the POSH Vintage Collection.

For those of you who love your stemware to match perfectly--great. There is definitely a time and place for that. But for those of you jumping on the vintage bandwagon of mixing and matching not only different patterns and shapes but different eras as well, we're right there with you. This trend has taken off in the last year, and we are excited to be a part of it with the POSH Vintage line. 

After spending weekends out and about and evenings online sourcing the best vintage tablewares from antique and estate sales, you can be certain that our collection has something for everyone. From amber and vaseline goblets to pink, purple, green, red, and blue cordials, aperitifs, flutes, and tumblers, we definitely have your vintage bar covered.

Gorgeous pink and blue vintage goblets from the POSH Vintage Collection.

A few tips and tricks we've picked up when playing with vintage glassware:
1. Limit the number of colors you use unless they are in the same color family. We love mixing pinks and purples, for example. 
2. Don't be afraid to mix up patterns. The vintage collection is picked by color but comes in an assortment of stemware, from honeycomb cut crystal patterns to swirl-cut tumblers. The more eclectic the mix, the more distinctive and sophisticated the tabletop or bar appears.
3.  Mix in your own collection. If you're like us, you have a range of goblets and stemware passed down from family members or from your wedding registry that looks lovely, but you've used them enough that you'd like to spruce up your next event with a bold collection of styles. Adding vintage to your tabletop makes everything new again.
4. Check out the latest on wedding blogs. Our favorite It Girls, from Kate Bosworth to Blake Lively have used vintage in their weddings. We are always seeing something on Style Me Pretty or Martha Stewart Weddings that inspires us. 

Deck the Halls // Festive Ideas for Entertaining

Branching Out Floral + Event Design. Photo credit: John Cain Photography

Once you learn the basics of setting the table (Haven't done that yet? See our POSH 101 series on setting the table for the holidays), the best part of entertaining becomes breaking all the rules. Start your own traditions - set out the fine china, use every heirloom piece your family has to offer, or, go super modern and rent entire place settings, linens, and chairs. Stack china high with the layered look we love so much, or simply change up the patterns with each place setting with vintage pieces and assorted stemware. During the holidays, personal traditions really do trump any rules you've learned, so get festive and just go for it. Guests will appreciate a nostalgic setting with a whimsical approach to making merry, especially with a truly luxe take on your tabletop. POSH PICK: An Exotic Bird by Charles Sadek china pattern or Mahogany Rose by Noritake with traditional damasks in holiday hues.

Rattan Chargers, Elise Cut Crystal Stemware, Exotic Bird, Sevres, Barcelona Gold China Collections from POSH. Branching Out floral arrangements. Photo credit: John Cain Photography

Our favorite tablescapes incorporate natural elements that reflect seasonal landscapes, like the pine cones above. Branching Out designed a beautiful tabletop with floral arrangements fit for a wintery scene. They are a simple yet ingenious way to add a personal touch for the seating guests. POSH PICK: If you don't have a natural element to use, create caligraphy place cards tied to faux fur napkin rings or around bundled Floral Elegance Stemware for a more relaxed take on your place setting. 
 

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Set the mood for the evening with a subtle and gracious glow. Lighting should be soft and reflective, not harsh or direct. We love a mixtures of votive candles and dimmed chandeliers. POSH PICK: Jan Barboglio Copper Candle Holder and Mercury and Silver Vintage Candelabras make for impressive lighting. 
 

Call it the Great Gatsby effect, but Art Deco is back and we're not complaining. There is something terribly romantic and fresh about going back to old school cordials and crystal coups for serving drinks, especially into the New Year celebrations. Mix and match for a unique and authentic style for toasting friends and family. POSH PICK: Our vintage collection has an impressive range of crystal and glass goblets, coups, and cordials for every style of service. 
 

Happy Thanksgiving

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving. We are thankful for you!  

 

Presentation // Time to Shine

Champagne Coups get the Fall treatment with fresh apple cider and stacked champagne towers.

It's time to toast our favorite time of year, and there is only one thing to remember - PRESENTATION IS EVERYTHING. 

We asked Jami and Laurel to give us insight into the top tabletop trends for the upcoming season, and one thing continues to catch everyone's eye - bright and shiny additions like crystal and cut glass. Bring in luxe details that stand out, like bubble bars with coups rather than flutes and stacked champagne towers to really set a celebratory scene. Laurel loves Fall ciders, which we see making an appearance in October with our champagne coups.

For tabletop, go with Jami's favorite look - a mix of bone and ceramic china with crystal pieces. You will instantly upgrade the most simple place setting to a plush tabletop in no time. For parties pass drinks in a combination of vintage crystal coups, cordials, flutes, and goblets for a Gatsbyesque feel that is making a huge mark this Fall. If all else fails, pick a piece of crystal to show off, and toast the season in style.
 

An array of POSH Vintage crystal champagne flutes, cordials, and compotes for toasting the season.

Moodboard Monday: Fall Picks

This weekend marks the first official days of Fall. Get a jumpstart on your Fall fete and check out how we get inspired with our Autumn Ardor Pinterest board. Is there a better way to start the week? Herewith, a few of our favorite things:
1. We're still going gaga (much like everyone else) over Gatsby-themed and inspired parties. Our Sophia and Loren collections take the cake for elegant patterns.
2. We love Fall fashion, especially the ladylike apparel making its appeal known to fabulous fashionistas.
3. Hosting a wine night? Riedel is the no-fail choice of sommeliers and hostesses alike. 
4. Our POSH Vintage collection has the perfect mix for your mixers, including these Gatsbyesque champagne coupes. 
5. A look for the modern gal - fall florals and a chic t-shirt - our favorite.
6. We love Fall favors, especially engraved fruits - such a nice touch for a guest to see upon sitting down.
7. We love a good arm party, especially one with Hermes and Michael Kors.
8. Ambiance is always important, and what better way to put your old wine bottles to use than as a centerpiece of candles?
9.  Fifty shades of gray? When it comes to nails, we say YES.
10. The time has finally come when you can enjoy coffee and hot beverages (hello, Pumpkin Spice!) without sweating every sip. 
11. Elegant seating and traditional tabletops will never go out of style. Fall is the perfect time to practice your presentation before the holidays.

If you're thinking about pink

For modern brides wanting to spice up tradition with a pop of pink, look no further than Gwen Stefani. We loved this image when we first saw it pop up years ago, and now it serves as inspiration for incorporating unexpected pinks in wedding tabletops. With POSH Vintage being a big part of our fall, we're excited to see so many tabletops take on pink in the form of crystal goblets and stemware. Would you use pink in your wedding? Tell us what you think.

Left, Gwen Stefani on her wedding day. Image via here. // Right, A Style Me Pretty shoot. Image via here.

 Get the look with POSH Vintage: Pink Depression-era Swirl Stem Goblets, Cut Crystal Vintage Stemware, Dynasty 24 K Flatware, Charleston Cream Stoneware, Petal Pink Mandarin Nu Silk Linen,

Host: A Birthday Tea

Co-designed and styled by Ashley Baber  for Sincerely, Liz, Photography: Liz Cook, Sincerely, Liz: Photography | Design & Styling: Amanda Gray, Ashley Baber Weddings | Venue: Tresca on 8th | Flowers: Mary Ellen LaFreniere, Irvington Spring Farm | Linens: LaTavola Fine Linen | Chair Jackets: BBj Linen | 

Style Me Pretty has long been on our blogroll with its romantic wedding posts, but it is SMP Living that has truly stolen our hearts. With the best posts on entertaining, decor, and being an all around hostess, this is our first stop of the day in the blogosphere. Yesterday's post on hosting an authentic English tea party was inspired by a birthday celebration (a fun way to bring in the big 3-0 if you ask us), and thus inspired us to think about how we'd style our own tea. P.O.S.H. Vintage is making it's arrival, so of course we're thinking Depression-era glassware and goblets, floral patterns on mixed china, and fun scalloped chargers to pass around bits and bobs for hors d'oeuvres. We'd love to hear from you...How do you celebrate milestone birthdays? What occasions calls for a tea? Tell us everything!

Photography: Liz Cook, Sincerely, Liz: Photography

Get the look with P.O.S.H. Vintage: Mixed Floral China and Porcelain, Pink Scalloped Chargers, Depression-Era Pink Swirl Stem Goblet, tiered china cake plate service trays. Contact us today for availability and minimums.

 

For the Bride: Modern Bohemia

Late summer and early fall are prime times for Southern brides to hold weddings. Modern bohemian brides love the idea of mixing and matching a variety of vintage china patterns and styles for a whimsical and romantic tabletop look on their wedding day. We're inspired by these lovely ladies who's natural beauty and elegance takes center stage on the Big Day. With them in mind, we've curated several pieces into a POSH Vintage Collection. Think Depression-era glassware and goblets, cut crystals, and floral patterns ranging from beautiful unlabeled collections to heirloom worthy antiques from Limoges, Haviland, and Noritake (to name a few) that transition perfectly between the high-low with the P.O.S.H. stamp of approval. So, if you are the modern bride thinking of a vintage styled wedding, come visit us to see what treasures from the past will be used to celebrate your future.

Left, A modern bohemian bride with a peach floral boquet inspired the place setting on the right. Image via Pinterest. // Right, Get the look with P.O.S.H. Vintage - Pink Swirl Glass Dessert Plate on a floral lined dinner plate. For more information regarding P.O.S.H. Vintage, contact the showroom.

 

Throw a POSH Picnic

With the last month of summer sure to fly by, we're dreaming of last minute excursions to the lake or coast for a POSH picnic with close friends and loved ones. Gather together an array of artisan cheeses and meats, fresh fruit, white wine, lemonade for the little ones, and perhaps even a pie or baked goods. We like to make the whole experience memorable, so we pick an assortment of china and glassware that fits the vibe and makes a good backdrop for a festive afternoon of great conversation and fun photo ops. Our new P.O.S.H. Vintage Collection is a fun alternative to the typical paper plates and plastic tableware. It's the perfect intimate setting to celebrate birthdays, pop a big question (future grooms - hint, hint), or make your kiddos feel really special and get out in nature. 

Seaside picnic with assorted china plates and saucers. Set the tone with candles, seashells, and textured linens and blankets.

Can't make it to the lake? Turtle Creek is the perfect place for an Uptown picnic.

If sitting on the ground isn't your cup of tea, our white folding chairs are an easy way to provide comfortable seating with minimal setup and space. Decorate with pompoms for a fun affair.

 

Planning a really special moment on your picnic? Be sure to take the proper place setting to set the stage for success. Sevres China and Royal Gold Champagne Flutes are our top picks. Photo credit: Karlisch Photography

Agenda: August

August in Texas means triple-digit temperatures and heat stroke, which means we're hitting the road y'all for end of summer getaways - some for fun, some for business. After Jami caught a week-long National Premier Baseball Championship with her oldest son (did you see the adorable - sorry, Joseph, I mean, handsome - picture of him pitching in Lubbock?), she headed to D.C., NYC, and New Jersey to visit family. (Jami, we hope all those Cake Boss pictures in Hoboken means you're bringing us back some serious goodies!) If we were with her, we would make sure to hit all of the Mr.'s restaurants in D.C.: Founding Farmers and Farmers Fishers Bakers, the award-winning and crazy delicious restaurants on every top brunch and lunch lists you can find in the area. Now, if we can only talk Joe into bringing the chicken and waffles or grilled cheeseburger to us!

Founders Farmers and Farmers Fishers Bakers award-winning drinks and meals. From left: The best Bloody Mary ever, the Best Day of Your Life brunch featuring chicken and waffles, and the much written about grilled cheeseburger. Yum!

Laurel is striking out too. She's been pounding the pavement to source a uniquely curated selection of vintage tabletop for our new P.O.S.H. Vintage Collection, with goods ranging from Pink Depression ribbed footed sherbet compotes to amber chalices and an eclectic assortment of fine china to make every meal memorable. We can hardly wait to share more with you. Stay tuned!
 

P.O.S.H. Vintage: From left: A selection of the personally curated collection of dinner plates; our exclusive of Robins Egg Blue Limoges Dinner Plates; a quick peek at the Depression-era glassware, from amber and pink to dark blue.

Those of us sticking around for staycations are catching up on our favorite blogs and planning our own alfresco dinners and backyard (or maybe indoor/air-conditioned) happy hours. To get inspired and brush up on etiquette, we've been reading the Bergdorf Goodman blog 5th/58th posts on e-etiquette, David Stark's entertaining tips, and the art of handwritten letters. With Fall just around the corner, it's time to plan before the hectic social season is in full swing. Be sure to follow us this month as we offer tips on transitioning your tabletop from summer to fall, etiquette and tabletop questions, plus a few guest posts from our muses.

From left: E-etiquette, party planning with David Stark, letter writing. Photo courtesy of Bergdorf Goodman