Toast: Bond - Part 2

Daniel Craig has made a great addition to the 007 family, but it's the Bond girls that strike our fancy. No, we're not talking about the girlfriends, we're talking the powerful ladies behind the latest installment of Skyfall - the regal Judi Dench as M ("Behind every man there is a great woman...") and Adelle as the singer behind the best Bond song, probably ever. To toast these fabulous ladies of the modern Bond, we mixed a little of Diamonds Are Forever with a little On Her Majesty's Secret Service. In other words, a union of royal luxury with classic British style.

Top: Judi Dench as M and Daniel Craig as 007, James Bond in Skyfall.
Tabletop: Cut Glass Charger, Vera Wang Lace Bouquet Dinner Plate, Sophie Soup Bowl, Floral Elegance Flatware, Nu Silk Napkin with Rhinestone Treatment.
POSH Picks: (Clockwise from top left) White Organza with Double Rhinestone Trim, Chiavari Chair; Silver Lace Goblet, Silver Rimmed Water Goblet; Adelle on the cover of the soundtrack for Skyfall; Floral Elegance spoon, Loren Teacup and Saucer.
All rentals POSH Couture Rentals. Linens, chair treatments from Resource One, exclusively at POSH Couture Rentals.

On Trend: Laurel's Picks

After getting a dose of her Agenda, see what Laurel pick's are for summer.

Acryllic Scalloped Chargers in Pink, Lime, Gold, Turquoise + Orange // Hot Pink Chloe Goblet // Green Chiavari Chair

Anything with color is spot on for summertime. I love anything hot pink, coral, orange or neon, which are trendy right now. Summer is the best time to break out vibrant color hues, and they are always chic paired with classic white. I like a white cloth with vivid tabletop items, like the Chloe goblets or scalloped neon chargers with the green chiavari. I also love the parfait overlays from Resource One. Just remember, an amazing burst of color or print can go a long way. This summer, peach hues in any variation seems to be the biggest trend.

Coral // James Nares // James Nares for Coach // (Top linens): Burnt Orange Peau D'Soie, Coral Nu Silk, Coral Peau D'Soie, Persimmon Nu Silk; (Bottom linens): Cameo Rosette, Salmon Pintuck Taffetta, Raspberry Reverence with Raspberry Nu Silk (All linens, Resource One, exclusively at POSH Couture Rentals.)

Blue and white is my current summer obsession, especially with the blue and green goblets. The colors are amazing, and they bring a simple white hemstitch to life. The Sevres Collection, one of Jami's picks, is another classic favorite. I love that you can mix the whole set, and no matter how many times you see them there are so many beautiful colors in the china you can pull a different look every time.

Blue Parfait swatch + chiavari chair treatment (Resource One, exclusively at POSH Couture Rentals) // Blue + White China

On Trend: Jami's Picks

1. Bamboo Folding Chair / White Hemstitch Overlay / Underlay Linens in Bright Purple Classic Velvet, Canary Classic Velvet, Wheatgrass Textured Linen, Lipstick Classic Velvet, Melon Classic Velvet, Saffron Textured Linen (All Resource One, exclusively at POSH Couture Rentals)

I love the white hemstitch overlays and folding bamboo chairs with bright underlay linens. A little bolt of color makes the natural elements really stand out.

2. Sevres Collection China with Rattan Round + Square Charger

3. Lily Flower Bowl 

I love this piece for individual appetizer service. 

4. Blue/Green Glassware

I really think glassware is so fun. People put a lot of thought into what they serve for drinks, so why not extend that to the glassware? This was a long overdue addition to the showroom, and it is very popular in other parts of the country. I love them and the pressed glass goblets along with our Sevres Collection. 

5. Custom Chiavari Chair Treatments

These are just a few options we have. The ability to create a custom chiavari chair is unique to POSH. I see many different colors used in the New York/Hamptons area. I don't think you should be afraid of color. Your guests will love it!

(BONUS: POSH Chiavari Chairs are on special for $6 each throughout the end of the year if you place your order and a deposit by August 31, 2012. Be sure to catch this great deal!)

Tabletop Tuesday: Fort Worth Hot Cha Cha

We thought we'd change it up this week and offer an oldie but a goodie for those of you thinking ahead to fall events and weddings. The gorgeous wedding of photographer Stacy Reeves has long been a favorite of ours - you can see why! In Texas, we do like to go big or go home, and with weddings, we just like to make sure we hit it out of the ballpark. We like to call this Hot Cha Cha, after the Resource One chiavari chair treatments. You have to show off when competing with a beautiful venue like Bass Performance Hall, so Hot Cha Cha, indeed.

Hot Cha Cha Chiavari Chair Treatments and Clear Lamps: Resource One, Inc., exclusively at POSH Couture Rentals. Gold Chiavari Chairs: POSH Couture Rentals

Gold Radiance Brushed Charger, Gold Arte Italica China, Silver Goblet and linens - POSH Couture Rentals

Event Planning: DFW Events
Reception Tables: Bella Flora
Lighting: Beyond
Rentals: Posh Couture Rentals
Photographer: Mike Falco of Christian Oth Studio