Let It Glow // Illuminating Tabletops

The holidays revolve around family and friends gathering 'round the table. Illuminate the season with trusted, key pieces that easily transition with family pieces or add a rich element to your upcoming celebrations. Here are a few tips on adding posh elegance:

1. We love the idea of cream and ivory additions adding a subtle glow to tabletops. Both Arte Italica Cream Charger and Basket Weave Ivory China Collection have intricate details which prove there is nothing bland about the season's favorite neutral. Bring in POSH Vintage patterns for a truly seasonal look that celebrates both the past, present, and future. 

2. Give guests a gracious welcome with fine crystal and stemware. The new Valencia Etched Stemware Collection give a gorgeous glimmer to cocktail hour and make an impressive display on luxe vignettes and bar carts. 

3. Bring something bright to the holidays with a richly hued Stella Goblet. Purple is the color of royalty and a nice break from the typical holiday hues - what better way to toast your guests?

4. Speaking of the typical holiday hues, we still love bringing traditional colors and patterns into tablescapes with our linens. Damasks in gold, red, burgundy, and deep greens adds a Southern touch while keeping the season in mind.

5. If you really want to add a festive shine to a fashionable feast, the new Silver Versailles Charger and Dinner Plate instantly adds glamor to winter whites. Just add statement stemware and you're set.  
 

Tabletop Tuesday: Great Gatsby

We were so excited to be a part of this Style Me Pretty shoot at The Hickory Street Annex in downtown Dallas, partly because of the amazing vendors and creative minds designing the shoot, and partly because the style was something we have been loving for a while now - The Great Gatsby! Brittany Nicole Photography came up the concept because of her own love for the 1920s, and we loved the twist on a traditional wedding reception. This theme would be great for a gala or even a costume party. See more images of the event and read about Brittany's idea behind the shoot here. 

1. An art-deco invitation is a must for any Gatsby style event. Love this one by U Lucky Girl. / What would a bride be without her bouquet or wedding bands? Floral Design by Ashlilium and jewelry by Crown Jewelers.
2. - 3. Resource One's Cameo Rosette, exclusively at POSH Couture Rentals, has a flirty hue that carries off a rich texture reminiscent of the luxurious Roaring 20's. Add in POSH Couture Rentals Elise Crystal Champagne Flutes, Gold Bead Charger, Sevres China Collection, and Clear Chloe Goblets for added opulence. 
4. What's a Great Gatsby themed wedding without an equally impressive cake? Sugar Bee Sweets did not dissappoint in creating a cake as luscious looking as it is sure to taste. 
5. Of course, no table is complete with out seating fit for royalty. The chiavari chair has long been held in high regard the deluxe choice for those with discriminating taste. Gold chiavari chairs with ivory linen cushions from POSH Couture Rentals.  

Additional Credits - Photography: Brittany Nicole Photography / Event Coordination + Table Design: Urban Magnolia Weddings and Events /  /  Vintage Camera, Tea Cups, Tea Cup Plates, Salad Plates, Colored Glass Votives: Rent My Dust / Wooden Cocktail Table: Shag Carpet Rentals / Wedding Dress: Claire Pettibone via Stanley Korshak /  Makeup: Lindsay Hartley

Entertain: Fall Menu

It really is the simple things that make us happy. Enjoying a hot cup of coffee in the Fall weather? Yes, please. We also love simple but great ingredients that make up a magnificent menu, which is why we had to share this Fall feast from the cool culinary minds at Cassandra Fine Catering. We can't wait to try the roasted pear and ginger lemonade.

Natural Metallic Linen from Resource One, exclusively at POSH Couture Rentals. Plus, your favorite cup of coffee served in our Exotic Bird tea cup.

Cassandra Fine Catering

 

Tabletop Tuesday: Fall Fever

Today's tabletop is one of Jami's favorites; it blends autumnal browns and oranges into one luscious tabletop. We decided to take this look a step further and pair a few key pieces with our POSH picks to inspire you to customize your own unique look. If you aren't struck with Fall Fever after this post, maybe we need to take you out for a Pumpkin Spice Latte.  Now, tell us how you would layer this look for Fall?

Image courtesy of Resource One.

Clockwise from top left: Brown Leaf Charger, Mottahedeh Tree China Collection / Gold Scroll Stemware, Gold Lyons Flatware / Noritake China Collection, Jan Barboglio Hammered Charger / Parisian Flatware, Gold Leaf Stemware / All rental items available at POSH Couture Rentals // Center: Nutmeg Pintuck Taffeta with Brown Faux Lamb Fur Border // Linen from Resource One, exclusively available at POSH Couture Rentals. 

Tastemakers: Oscar's Influence

If you work for POSH, you tend to have an trained eye for catching great elements in other industries - fashion, food, hospitality, you name it. One of our favorite blogs and brands always hits the high mark for timeless elegance with a slightly modern twist. Have you guessed it? It's Oscar de la Renta, of course. After perusing through his Cinderella dresses via Oscar PR Girl,  we couldn't help but imagine the entire evening, especially the linens. We picked what's haute for those in the know:

From this lovely dress, we see the Blue/Green Floral Organza with Turquoise Sequin Mesh.

Blue/Green with Envy: Laguna Paillette Organza and Honeydew  Leaf Voile with Celadon Peau D'Soie.

Resort Garden Party: A great dress makes a great entrance; your chair treatments should do the same for your table. Get the look with Hot Cha Cha.

Resort 2013: Layered perfection with Silver Metallic Soutache and Capri Metallic Soutache.

All linens Resource One, Inc., exclusively at POSH Couture Rentals.

All images via Oscar PR Girl. 

On Trend: Julie's Picks

Julie Smith picks her favorite rentals for summer. We promise, you'll want to scoop them up for your next shindig. 

1. Mushroom Bengaline with Oyster Metallic Mesh Overlay: Naturals are big right now. And what better way to embrace summer? 

2. Lily Server: A classy and clever way to add style to your amuse bouche. Check out our Five Things for a great watermelon gazpacho from Kim at Cassandra's Catering. Perfect for this dish! 

3. Vintage Carnival Glassware: A stylish twist on your tabletop -- this was huge in the D Weddings Fall 2012 issue. While it's great any time of year, Julie calls this the modern mason jar. It's perfect for summer sweat tea and cold beverages. 

4. Gold Floral Lace Goblet and Champagne Flute, plus the Amber Trumpet Glass: One look at these and you'll know why this is Julie's favorite way to toast a summer soiree. Touches of gold with your natural linens bring effortless elegance to your tabletop. 

5. Mottahedeh Tree Charger and China: Unique and textured finishes for a dream tabletop. 

Tabletop Tuesday: Head Table

Today's table top comes courtesy of Ebony Peoples Events and Design and photography by Izehi Photography. This was the head table for a gorgeous couple. They managed to make these wedding tables stand out in a huge venue where they could have been easily lost to an amazing background. The standout floral centerpiece is by the wonderful team at Di Fiori. 

Close ups of the beautiful linens and Victoria Ghost Chairs. Circle Ribbon Taffeta comes in ivory, gold, or platinum. (Resource One, exclusively at POSH Couture Rentals).

What a timeless table top. Proof that neutral colors can have an intense impact with the right textures and combos of rentals.

Tabletop Tuesday: Petal Power

Courtesy of Grace Ormonde Wedding Style Magazine and Mike Colon Photographers

Platinum Petal Taffeta tablecloth and clear Victoria Ghost chairs with Platinum Duchesse Satin/Rhinestone-Buckle chair treatment, exclusively at POSH Couture Rentals.

Tabletop Tuesday: Pastel Perfection

Rentals: Amber Louis Ghost Chairs, Blue Parfait linen (both Resource One, exclusively available at POSH); Turquoise Scalloped Chargers, Simply Platinum China, Light Blue Trumpet Glassware, Schott Zwiesel Pure Tritan Glassware.