Entertain: Worth the Weight

Did you all watch the Oscars last night? We loved seeing our favorite stars shine, and we can't wait to see more images from the after parties. Vanity Fair is always the hottest ticket in town, so we had to borrow an image of their tabletop. The very epitome of old Hollywood glamour and class, VF's watching dinner proves that you can be classic and cool with a very simple place setting. The only thing not to skimp on? Flatware. Sound odd? It shouldn't. Flatware is the sometimes the only thing to greet guests (besides favors), especially when catering is using china to present individual courses. You want to make sure the weight and patina of the flatware catches the eye - it will foretell what is to come, which is likely a scrumptious gastronomic feast and beautiful china. Below, we share our favorite picks for a very Vanity Fair tablesetting. (P.S. Our exclusive linens partner, Resource One, provided linens again this year for the Oscars. We will be sharing pictures with you soon!)

Top image: Don't you love the quote by Abraham Lincoln? And what a great favor! A classic Hollywood place setting for the cool kids in town. Image via VF. / Below: P.O.S.H. picks for flatware are worth their weight. Clockwise from top left: Birch Hall by Reed & Barton / Tiffany's Estate Flatware Set / Marie Antoinette by Reed & Barton / Gold Parisian

 

Tabletop Tuesday: White Haute

Concept, design + florals by DEBBY JEWESSON, BRANCHING OUT FLORAL & EVENT DESIGN

All photography by GARY DONIHOO for F8 STUDIO

Whether she is doing a majestic hanging garden to canopy the wedding party or an ethereal centerpiece, Debby Jewesson knows a thing or two about brightening your event with flora and fauna. Published in this Spring's D Weddings issue, Debby was given the task of a white tablescape. Knowing the beauty of pure white, she kept the look simple and clean for a big impact. We love the contemporary flair of this tabletop. Can you image sitting down to what is essentially several of your own floral centerpieces? As always, Debby is ahead of the curve. See more of her work at Branching Out Floral & Event Design.  

A very budget friendly look. RENTALS by P.O.S.H.  -  Silver Rimmed Glass Charger / Simply Platinum China / Schott Zwiesel Pure Stemware / Artesian Flatware

BRANCHING OUT FLORAL EVENT & DESIGN
F8 STUDIO
 

Holiday Sale: Silver Bells

Left: Silver Florentine charger, Loren dinner plate, Sophie soup bowl, Floral Elegance flatware, Elise cut crystal glassware served on Silver Floral Lace linen (Resource One, exclusively at P.O.S.H. Couture Rentals). Right: Cut Glass charger, Vera Wang dinner plate, Christofle flatware. All rentals - P.O.S.H. Couture Rentals

Silver bells, it’s Christmas time in the city.

Tabletops dressed in holiday style, in the air there’s a feeling of Christmas. To further celebrate the season of celebration, we’re giving you an early present: 20% off silver tabletop, chairs, and in-house linens on your next order.* ** A shimmering tabletop makes an impressive display for holiday receptions and cocktail parties.  Mix and match from our new Sophie and Loren china collections for a traditional touch or bring in our Artesian flatware for a modern flair.  Whatever you’re planning for the holidays, we’ve got your tabletop covered. 

*Excludes Resource One linens.

**Begins December 5, 2012. Orders and deposits must be placed by December 30, 2012 at 12PM (noon). Valid on events through March 1, 2013.