new look: we're updating the blog!

 Hello, there POSH Pals. Over the summer, we have put a lot of thought into expanding the POSH brand to better serve you. The first step? Giving our blog a facelift. With this in mind, please excuse us today as we continue to update this site. Our hope is to make it easier for you to search for the items you need. (Love our vintage carnival glass? You will be able to search for it on the right. Need to keep up on the latest trends and classic styles? You can do just that with our Tastemakers tab. Want to see every Tabletop Tuesday? Now you can click on what you want under What's Haute!) Our hope is to to give you the tools and inspiration to tackle every event in your life, from family dinners and celebrations to elaborate events. Our desire is to make sure your guests get the POSH treatment every time they sit down at a tabletop designed with your needs and style preference in mind. With every new series offered on the blog, from color schemes to etiquette, we will give you insight into creating a perfectly posh event. No carbon copies here; this is uniquely you. 

Cheers to better serving you. Image via here.

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Entertain: Tea at Three

There is something elegant and whimsical about taking tea. Maybe it's because of a summer of London fever (Queen's Jubilee/Olympics) or maybe it's in anticipation of the next season of Downton Abbey. Whatever it is, we're wondering why we've gotten away from the ritual of tea at three. We know; it's hard to take time from the rush of your daily activities. The cultural norm tells us not to stop, but wouldn't it be nice to bring back the simplicity (and welcomed break!) of such a pleasant pastime? Beyond afternoon enjoyment with friends, taking time to enjoy a cup of your favorite tea or coffee is nearly a lost art at dinners and events. What better way to bring back conversation than offering your favorite roast or brew to the table? Luckily for you, we have a beautiful selection of cups and saucers for your next soiree. Stop by the showroom and check out our latest offerings. We've already stocked the coffee and tea bar just for you.

1. Exotic Bird saucer / 2. Barcelona Silver cup and saucer / 3. Sevres Collection cup in green / 4. Black and Gold cup and saucer / 5. Mottahedeh Tree cup and saucer / 6. Leopard cup and saucer

Tabletop Tuesday: Pink & Purple

Pink and purple can be adorable, they can be sweet, but if you pick your tabletop carefully, they can also transform your setting into an lavish affair. Jordan Payne of Jordan Payne Events perfectly captures this air of opulence with an ombre mix of candy toned hues with darker purples. Revealed in Brides of North Texas' Fall 2012 issue, this tablescape shows just how easy it is to transition pink and purple into a decidedly mature event. 

Rentals: Gold Florentine Charger, Sevres Collection China, Purple Carnival Glassware, Gold Lyons Flatware, Gold Filigree Etched Goblet, all at POSH Couture Rentals. | Design and Florals by Jordan Payne Events | Linens by Wildflower Linen | Photography by Celina Gomez Photography

Outfit to Tabletop: A Touch of Turquoise

Like you, we're obsessed with sea of style out there in the blogoshere. One of our favorites is an L.A. based style blogger originally out of Dallas - Devon Rachel. Her style is classy and transcends the trends. When we saw her Turquoise in Texas post, we knew we wanted to see if we could take one of our favorite colors and transition it from Devon's outfit to two different POSH approved tabletops: one, a fun and funky mixture of print and color, and the other a more traditional streamlined tabletop. We fell in love with both looks. Which would you use?

Devon wears a Parker top with a Lauren Elan 'Olivia' necklace, and Michael Kors purse. (See more of Devon and her outfit here). To transition from the outfit to tabletop, we chose an Ivory Nu Silk linen from Resource One (exclusively available at POSH), and layered the pop of color and print with our Scalloped Acrylic Charger in turquoise and Leopard China. We love how Devon brings in touches of gold with her jewelry, so we brought in our best gold flatware - the Dynasty 24 Karat flatware collection. 

If fun and funky doesn't really fit your vibe, we also transitioned this into a more traditional tabletop. 

Start off again with a neutral palette. We chose the Oatmeal linen and layered it with Natural Metallic Weave lined with Green Tea Sateena runner from Resource One. Begin with a Silver Radiance Charger, then layer with our Barcelona Silver Dinner Plate, Silver Bead Charger, Barcelona Silver Salad Plate, and Silver Radiance B&B. Complete the silver look with our exclusive Silver Goblet.

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Check out more of Devon here:
blog: www.DevonRachel.com
twitter: @devrachel

To Do: Weekend Checklist

With only a few more weekends of Summer, we're trying to pack in everything we can before our time is filled with Fall parties and events. Here's a glimpse at our weekend checklist. From Restaurant Week, tabletop market, catching up on reading, and even a POSH engagement, we've got a lot going on! What will you be doing?

Photo credits: Pesto recipe via Mrs. Lilien.

We're getting inspired about new prints, like Marquise de Laborde and the fantastic embroidered linens she makes in France or the latest wallpaper collection from Hermes. Both of these lines tell tremendous stories with their intricate designs, and trust when we say you'll fall in love. 

Besides catching up on the latest September issues (!!!), we're reading a couple of great books. Gone Girl has been on the New York Times best reading list for some time now, and it's worth the hype. Laurel recommended By Invitation Only: How We Built Gilt and Changed the Way Millions Shop, and we love the great advice from these two beautiful ladies that show us the brains and grace under pressure you need when starting a daring new business.

It's Restaurant Week in Dallas! If you haven't had the chance to try Cafe Pacific's Pecan Ball, now's the time. It's on the RW menu. Not only that, but it's been featured on The Food Network "Best Thing I Ever Ate" series. We have to agree.
Cooking at home? Mrs. Lilien, the hostess with the mostess, has the ultimate recipe for pesto. It's a must try! (Her image above.)

Photo Credits: POSH; bottom right, sconce image via Branching Out.

One of our very own got engaged! Congrats to Meg Hayes and her wonderful fiance Jason. We have to admit, we can't wait to help plan.

Jami and Laurel are heading back from NYC's tabletop market. What kind of goodies will they be bringing back? To be first in-the-know, sign up for our weekly newsletter, which always features trends, new showroom items, and sales. 

We always looking for easy ways to spruce up our interiors or plan designs for events. Checking into Branching Out's blog always offers creative and cool ways to enhance your floral and event design, like the proper way to decorate a sconce (above).  

Petite: Back to School

It's that time of year again - back to school! It's a bittersweet time, isn't it? The kiddos are still excited to go to school while you're thinking the years are going by way to fast. Childhood disappears in the blink of an eye, that's why POSH Petite likes to help you cherish the little things (backyard BBQs), the big things (birthdays!), and everything in between. Whatever your budget, we'll help you do just that with style and fun. We took inspiration from Lauren Newton, a client who recently used our children line for a few small parties, to stir up our own back-to-school ideas to wish you and your precious petite a great school year!

Rentals: (Left) Scalloped Pink Charger, Pink Polka Dot China, Vintage Carnival Glassware, Petite Chairs (various colors available) // (Right) Pink Polka Dot Salad Plate, Gold Scroll Glass, Pink Cottanesse Linen (GBS), Pink and Silver Petite Chiavari Chairs.

(Left): Pink Petite Chiavari Chairs, White Cottanesse Linen (GBS), Pink Chevron Runner (client's own) // (Right) Back to school goodies for fun and organizing: Vera Bradley backpack, Lilly Pulitzer backpack, Paul Frank alarm clock and notebook, Lilly Pulitzer pencils

(From left): Kiernan Shipka of Mad Men fame, wearing Oscar de la Renta childrens (image via George&Ruby), Oscar de la Renta Childrens Fall 2012, Target school uniforms.

Thanks to Lauren Newton for sharing her charming Petite tabletops with us! Want to share yours on the blog? Contact us here. 

POSH 101: Finger Foods

Whether you're hosting a dinner for the CEO or attending an event as a guest, your etiquette should be just as polished as the flatware. With this in mind, we thought it would be fun to brush up the rules of graceful entertaining. Thus, this is the start of a new series of timeless traditions and modern translations - POSH 101.  

Our business revolves around events where food often gets top billing. We've witnessed firsthand the somewhat confusing song and dance of patrons at galas or dinner parties unsure of how to eat the amazing hors d'oeuvres and entrés. Rather than let your taste buds miss out, we thought it would be apropos to start this series with dishes that are acceptable to eat with your hands. Unless your accustomed to traditional Indian restaurants (which abide by the ritual of a more emotional and intimate custom of eating with your right hand), eating with your hands may initially seem a bit awkward in a Western setting. To make things easier, we've listed a few dishes below. Nervous? Here's a good rule of thumb: Follow the host's lead; if he or she embraces finger foods you should as well. It's sure to lighten the mood! 

Cherries and our vintage glass compotes | French fries in amuse bouche and our Onyx compotes | Lemon bars and breads on our serving dishes and Copper Metallic Moss B&B charger | Asparagus, corn, and artichoke on our Catering Collection

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