Hip to be square

The imagination and creativity behind the Louis Vuitton brand is incredible. We know it can become a cliche because it is EVERYWHERE, but it really does hit the luxury mark, often with a sense of humor and certainly with a strong grasp on the art of the world around us. No one else feels as fresh while maintaining such an iconic status in the world of branding and design. The recent campaign features the graphic square print that we've loved since early YSL and is trending again in the world of fashion. Marc Jacobs enlisted artist Daniel Buren to create the check pattern we are loving right now (and inspired by Buren's 1986 installation at the Palais Royal, Les Deux Plateaux). We couldn't help but notice how we've also seen the squares showing up in editorials and shoots for tabletop. Even our Tabletop Tuesday feature this week had a mix of round and square plates (see it here). What do you think about this graphic direction of print and tabletop...Would you go bold and repetitious with your tabletop? Is it hip to be square again? 

The Louis Vuitton Spring 2013 Campaign | Photographed by STEVEN MEISEL

Left: The yellow check maxi skirt from LV | Image via STYLE.COM || Right: White Square China suddenly looks fresh and modern | Calligraphy by PLURABELLE CALLIGRAPHY | Stationary design by CHRISTINA REINERSMAN | Image by VOLARE EVENTS

Left: Black pattern from the new LV campaign | Image via STYLE.COM | Right: Black Check Linen from P.O.S.H. COUTURE RENTALS

NOTE: Remember last season's polka dot theme at Louis Vuitton? We loved seeing it during NY Fashion Week and huge installations in Paris. Not only that, but it certainly inspired a lot of what we saw going out with our polka dot collections. Remember when we blogged about the  windows at LV in NYC featuring a collaboration with artist Yayoi Kusama?

Clockwise from top left: Pink and Yellow Polka Dot China / Polka Dot Overlay / Green Scalloped Charger, Simply Platinum China, Silver Bead Salad Charger, Green Polka Dot, Glass Compote / The Louis Vuitton display in-store at Printemps - Paris | Images our own.

 

What Wowed Us: Modern Day Grace

This wedding popped up in our weekly blog reads, and we were immediately struck by it's sophisticated elegance. Not only that, but the beautiful bride reminded us of a modern day Grace Kelly - graceful and timeless. Bella Flora provided romantic floral arrangements in creamy palettes that took our breath away. What a lovely day for the bride and groom, and although it was an October wedding, we can see these creams and gold working well throughout the year. 

Brooke, the bride, looks gorgeous! Dress: Elizabeth Fillmore from Warren Barron

Sophisticated invitations: Southern Fried Paper

Gold Chiavari Chairs with Ivory Cushions by P.O.S.H. COUTURE RENTALS | Florals by BELLA FLORA

Silverbead Flatware, Gold Pebbled Glass Charger by P.O.S.H.

The venue at ARLINGTON HALL

Gold Lace Goblet and Gold Leaf Water Glass by P.O.S.H.

All rentals stated by P.O.S.H. COUTURE RENTALS.
Florals by BELLA FLORA
Coordination by KAY WATSON 
Lighting by BEYOND
Invitations by SOUTHERN FRIED PAPER
Photography by SARAH KATE PHOTOGRAPHY
See more images here.  

What's Haute: New Looks from Resource One

Resource One is always a step ahead of the trends when it comes to linen and chair covers. As an exclusive provider of their line, we couldn't wait to see the latest from the Roberta Karsch. Chair covers have come a long way since they first arrived on the wedding scene and now provide just as much of a beautiful visual as centerpieces and tabletop. Taking inspiration from the incredible wedding gowns of gorgeous brides, this line is sure to cast a spell on the wedding reception. 

The amazing looks from Roberta Karsch for Resource One.

Love this for a bridal or head table.

Wouldn't these be perfect for the bride and groom?

  All images courtesy of Resource One, Inc. Get yours exclusively at P.O.S.H. Couture Rentals.

Tabletop Tuesday: Go Green

Concept + Design: EMILY CLARKE EVENTS | Floral: DI FIORI | Rentals: P.O.S.H. COUTURE RENTALS | Tabletop Vinyl Stickers: SHAG CARPET PROP RENTALS | Calligraphy: SUSIE-MELISSA CHERRY, CALLIGRAPHY ARTS | Photography: EDMONSON | Published: D WEDDINGS SPRING 2013

Today's gorgeous weather has us thinking ahead to Spring. We can't wait to embrace green flora and fauna, especially with our tablescapes. Fortunately, we saved this tabletop for just such an occasion. With concept and design by Emily Clarke Events and a beautiful reflection of Spring by DiFiori, we think you'll be going green too after seeing this tabletop for D Weddings Spring 2013 issue. What do you think? Do you love it as much as we do?

Gorgeous calligraphy and amazing florals scream Spring!

P.O.S.H. Rentals include: Green Chloe Goblet, Schott Zwiesel Pure Glassware, Silver Floral Lace Goblet / Silver Bead Charger, Square Catering China, Square Glass Salad Plate, Silver Bead Salad Plate, Lily Sorbet Server, Silverbead Flatware

P.O.S.H. Lily Sorbet Server - a must for Spring!

 

Toast: In honor of MLK

In honor of Martin Luther King and his legacy, we toast MLK Day with a few wise words from the man himself: "Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase." MLK 

Have a wonderful start to your week.