To Do: Weekend Checklist

It's the last weekend of Partner's Card, and we have our eyes on a few brilliant pieces at our favorite shops. Here is what we're planning on this weekend. What will you be doing? Remember, you can use your Partner's Card at POSH Couture Rentals. Call us today to save on your upcoming events! See more info here.

 1. Partner's Card, Dallas top fundraiser for The Family Place, is in its last few days! What's on our wish list? How about Kimberly McDonald Double Geode Drop Earrings from Forty Five Ten, a gorgeous YSL clutch from TOOTSIES, and an opulent place setting from POSH for our next holiday soiree. (Rentals shown here include Gold Florentine Charger, mixed Gold Scroll and Gold Leaf China, and Gold Lyons Flatware.

2. On our weekend reading list: We can't wait to get our hands on Grace Coddington's memoir! Everyone knows she's just as vital to Vogue as Anna. Read an excerpt of it here. 

3. We're excited to be a sponsor at the ultimate shopping stop for our favorite ladies who lunch: The Dallas International Art, Antique and Jewelry Show. We're talking beauty beyond belief -- definitely a one-stop shopping experience for everyone important in your life. Some of our favorites that we know will be up for sale are shown above, including the GIOIA rosecut sapphires and moonstones cuff bracelet, an 18k yellow gold Buccellati cuff with three rubies and  over 108 round diamonds from J.S. Fearnley, plus - you know how much we love tabletop - an amazing George Jones Majolica Pineapple Teapot (circa 1870, England). Do we have your attention yet? Good, because we have FREE tickets to give away for our POSH pals. Call us for more info.
 

The Harvest Table: Seated Elegance

With Thanksgiving just weeks away, we're spotlighting this Harvest Table series to show you how to add festive touches to your holiday tabletop. After all, you want to make sure the place settings do justice for grandma's famous recipes. Our latest addition to the showroom, the Mahogany Rose by Noritake, turns the classic place setting into a striking arrangement with its rich color and and modern twist on the traditional rose pattern. We like to mix in the Exotic Bird or Gold Leaf (shown below) for even more autumnal opulence. Another way to instantly up the glamour at a seated dinner is by adding impressive accent goblets. A favorite is the complete Gold Lace glassware collection, now with an au courant demitasse cup - perfect for those after dinner drinks or espressos. Your harvest table should beget the same oohs and ahhs as a great gastronomical spread. Set up an appointment today to make sure you have the right ingredients to spice up your tabletop. 

Tabletop: A staple for Fall place settings is the classic Maple Leaf Charger, a perfect foundation for layering the Mahogany Rose with the Gold Leaf china. Add a luxury linen, like the Mahogany Swirl Velvet linen by Resource One. 
1. New Mahogany Rose by Noritake, the perfect compliment to your holiday tabletop.
2. Add elegance with Gold Lace Glassware, including the new Gold Lace Demitasse.
3. Mix in classic china, like the Gold Leaf China Collection.
4. Only the finest flatware should make it to a holiday tabletop, which is why we offer the couture Christofle Flatware.
(All rentals: POSH Couture Rentals. Linens: Resource One, exclusively at POSH.)
 

POSH Playlist: Thriller

What's a ridiculously fun holiday without a killer playlist? Here's a list of spooky and spectacular tunes sure to keep your trick-or-treaters wanting to stick around (and stay on your Ipod well after the festivities end). Not planning the party but instead arriving as a ghoulish guest? Click here to check out these last-minute Halloween recipes for a great treat to bring to your host.

 

Tabletop Tuesday: Golden Glow

The glow coming from these amazing tabletops designed by Paige Chenault Events warmed our hearts. Touches of gold on a monochromatic backdrop of cream and ivory - and those gorgeous floral arrangements by Stacey Murdoch of The Wildflower - prove that simple can indeed be stunning. Gary Donihoo and Kym Skiles of f8 studios captured the beautiful couple, Rachel and Andrew, and their wonderful wedding. See images of the entire event here.

ONE: The equally glowing couple, Rachel and Andrew, celebrate in style. We especially loved the centerpiece designed by The Wildflower. Get the look with our Simply Ivory China Collection and classic white hemstitch linen napkins.
TWO: A luscious (and undoubtedly delicious) cake on a gorgeous linen. Cake: Tamara Bayo for Four Seasons / Linen: Ivory Rosette by Resource One, exclusively at POSH Couture Rentals. 
THREE: Service and style. Get the look with our Gold Chiavari Chairs and mix up your tabletop with our Gold Filigree (Gold Lace) Glassware and the Gold Scroll Glassware. 
FOUR: We love great looking paper goods; they add a fun and festive element for your guests. 
(All rentals above: POSH Couture Rentals. A complete list of vendors is available here.)

Entertain: Holiday Specials

The crispness in the air, the smell of mom’s home cooking, a beautifully arranged place setting...We’re setting the table for the holidays and making it easier for you. Our Fall Holiday Specials officially begin today. On events from now until the New Year, receive special pricing* on two of our favorite festive chargers – the rustically elegant Jan Barboglio Hammered Charger and the classic Maple Leaf Charger. These two chargers set a perfect foundation for layering the Exotic Bird China Collection and our newest addition to the family – Mahogany Rose Collection by Noritake. Check back every day this week to see how to style these collections for your next soiree. 

Love the leaves? They are Bark linens from Resource One, exclusively at POSH Couture Rentals. From left: Jan Barboglio Hammered Charger, Maple Leaf Charger - all POSH Couture Rentals.

THE FALL HOLIDAY COLLECTIONS. From left: Amber Goblet, Gold Floral Lace Glassware Collection (featuring the new Hot Toddy!), Maple Leaf Charger, Barcelona Gold Dinner Plate, Exotic Bird China Collection, Jan Barboglio Hammered Charger, Mahogany Rose by Noritake (new collection!), Gold Pebbled Charger, Chocolate Metallic Charger, Mottahedeh Tree China Collection, Royal Gold Glassware.

And just because we know last minute orders can come up, we're offering FREE DELIVERY on new orders occurring between today and Wednesday, October 31, 2012. (Dallas deliveries only.) 

*Fall Holiday Special: (10/29/12 – 12/31/12) The following prices are valid for events held by 2013: The Jan Barboglio Hammered Charger for $9; Maple Leaf Charger for $5.

Entertain: Halloween

Maybe it's the candy and the costumes, but Halloween seems to bring out the little kid in us. Is there anything better than a fun evening of hocus pocus with friends and kiddos? Here's to hoping you have a wonderful Halloween weekend!

Invitation by Paperless Post

The Graveyard: No, this isn't from a movie or haunted house. We've mentioned before that Halloween is Jami's favorite holiday, and her front yard proves it. She and husband Joe create a fantastic display of ghouls and graves that bring in droves of trick-or-treaters.
The Tabletop: Mix and match from these fun and festive colors. (Clockwise from top left) Green Chloe Goblet, Onyx Glassware, Amber Goblet, Tangerine Acrylic Scalloped Charger with Leopard China, Scalloped Black Charger with Black and Gold China.
The Decor: (Clockwise from left) These wine bottles turned candle holders provide a glamorous look for Halloween. The decor should be as whimsical and enchanted as possible.

POSH 101: The Invite

Being in the event rental business, we get to see the most beautiful events and the most beautiful invitations. With the holidays upon us and wedding season around the corner, we thought it would be nice to brush up on our invitation etiquette. Cue Susan Strauss, Owner/Creative Director/Everything of Simply LUXE, a Simply Personal company. 

You may remember Simply Personal and Simply LUXE for winning the NACE 2012 People's Choice Award earlier this Fall. (We loved their "Tree of Life" tablescape! See images here.) See what Susan has to say about invitations for your most important events. 

Images courtesy of SimplyLUXE

From Susan Strauss:

"At SimplyLUXE, we love to assist our clients with common questions regarding addressing, RSVP information, and timing on when to send invitations out for their big event. It is the first glance a guest will have of their personality, style, and event - so make a statement! The invitation should provide guests with practical information such as directions, location, parking information, and often time attire - it truly sets the tone for the event. As we often say, 'Every event deserves a great invitation!'

Gathering the guest list is often the hardest part of the planning process. When sending invitations, we suggest that the client provide her address list to us that has state names and words such as street, drive, or avenue spelled out. We like to keep abbreviations to a minimum for aesthetic and practical purposes. Normally, we have our clients write out exactly who is invited to their event, including children's or significant other's names. The more specific the better, which will clearly communicate to the guest who is invited and who is not. SimplyLUXE also offers envelope addressing using dozens of font options and colors - it's a great match especially for wedding invitations.

Wedding and large event invitations are typically sent out 8 weeks before the event to give guests enough travel and planning time. The suggested date for the RSVP return date is about two weeks before the reception venue/catering final count is due. We try to allow time for those RSVP cards that trickle in - they always do! Remember, if you are a guest to a wedding, always send back your RSVP! The bride and groom have gone through painstaking measures to ensure that YOU are on their final guest list, so please do them the honor of responding on time!

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