Color Of The Moment: Gold

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It seems that the color Gold is having quite a moment in everything from fashion to nail polish to interiors to pretty much just about anything you can think of.  We can’t get enough of it if you ask us, whether it’s an accent or full on, we are fans!  The Coveteur has listed Gold on their March’s Most Coveted List and we think that’s a good enough excuse to highlight how great this color is.

In terms of incorporating this color into your tabletop, it’s pretty easy.  Gold goes with just about everything, even silver!  You can use gold with your linens, chargers, china, flatware, glassware, chairs, and even florals.  Colors are such an expression of style and gold screams chic, elegant, and timeless.  

Gold is such a radiant color that it adds an element of design and polish even in the most subtle of ways.  When choosing to use gold there are so many different options.  It can be just used to accent another color or it can be the main focus of design.  Whether you are going full out gold or just using accents, get creative with it and stay forever golden!

 

       

1.Resource One linens exclusively at P.O.S.H. Couture Rentals® | Rosette Organza Overlay

2.  Glass Gold Pebbled Charger available at P.O.S.H.®, Photo by Sarah Kate Photography | Arte Italica Gold Charger design by Colin Cowie Weddings, Donna Newman Photography

3. Barcelona Gold China from P.O.S.H. ®, Photo by Ben Q. Photography & design by Emily Clarke Events | Right: design by AK Events, China stemware and flatware from P.O.S.H. ®

4.       Right: Dynasty 24 karat gold flatware | Left: Gold Lyons flatware both available at P.O.S.H. ®

5.       Left: Royal Gold Glassware collection | Right: Gold Floral Glassware available at P.O.S.H. ®

6.       Gold Chiavari chairs available at P.O.S.H. ®

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Masks + Mirrors | Masquerade Ball

Images left to right: POSH showroom. / Solange, Mrs. Knowles, Beyonce. Image via Beyonce's Instagram. / POSH place setting designed and photographed by Dr. Delphinium.

As female-empowered as we are, it's no surprise that everyone at POSH is a little Beyonce obsessed (aren't we all?). After clicking through her gorgeous mother's 60th NOLA Masquerade party, we have been trying to come up with every excuse possible for an Art Deco inspired, behind-the-veil party of our own - and we certainly have the best tabletops for such a fete.

MIRROR, MIRROR

Who's behind the mask? Only a mirrored charger will give you a true glimpse. We love our new Mirrored Charger alone or layered high with a mix of silver and gold. 

POSH PLACE SETTING (Above, left): Mirrored Gold Charger, Versailles Silver Dinner Plate, Barcelona Gold Salad and B&B, Silver Ice Cream Coup, Michelangelo Flatware, Valencia Etched-Glass Stemware

GOLDEN CHILD

Between Solange and Beyonce, it's hard to pick the golden child. But when it's our party, we'd make our guest play the part. POSH PLACE SETTING (Above, right): Gold Beaded Charger, Gold Leaf Dinner, Salad, and B&B Plate, Gold Lyons Flatware, Gold Floral Lace Stemware

 

Spring Forward | Nasher Garden Party

Nasher Sculpture Center from Marc Roberts on Vimeo.

With the Arctic Vortex literally putting a chill on our bright outlook, we knew it was time for a Spring throwback. The Nasher Sculpture Center in Dallas (one of our favorite venues not only for parties and weddings but also to peruse on the random day off from work) shared a video highlighting their Garden Party from last year. We had the pleasure of working with amazing DFW vendors, like Mary Wright Shaw and Jackson Durham to name a few. This should get you in the mood for planning your next Spring soiree. 

Silver Place Setting: Chocolate Metallic Charger, Sophia and Loren China Collections, Silver Goblet, Silver Rimmed Water Glass, Floral Elegance Flatware / Scarlet Place Setting: Scarlet Filigree Charger, Arte Italica Dinner Plate, Gold Leaf Compote, Gold Leaf and Gold Floral Lace Stemware, Gold Lyons Flatware, Gold Chiavari Chair / Gold Place Setting: Mottahedeh White Lace Charger, Gold Leaf China / Emerald Place Setting: Turquoise Scalloped Charger, Vera Wang Dinner Plate, Silhouette Stemware, Emerald Chloe Goblet, Silverbead Silverplate Flatware

Photography by Thisbe Grace Photography / Florals by Jackson Durham / Planning by Mary Wright Shaw / Linens by La Tavola / Venue by The Nasher Sculpture Center / Lounge furniture by Fauxcades / Place Settings, Stemware, Flatware, Chairs by POSH Couture Rentals 
 

Tabletop Tuesday // Starry Nights

Tabletop design, floral arrangement, and image courtesy of Dr. Delphinium.

Dr. Delphinium has always had our hearts with their floral arrangements, but they also have a knack for creating unforgettable tabletops. With Art Deco being a huge trend in 2013 and 2014, they were influenced by the style of the roaring twenties as well. Luxe china collections and embellished linens certainly reflect the era of The Great Gatsby, and the Dr. Delphinium team captured it perfectly. We love the luscious floral arrangement (Daisy would approve) and the gold details sure to leave stars in your guests eyes. This is a tabletop perfect for breaking out of the winter doldrums or celebrating a bright new year.

POSH Place Setting

Gold Beaded Glass Charger / Gold Leaf Dinner, Salad Plate, Bread & Butter / Gold Lyons Flatware / Gold Lace Wine Glass and Champagne Flute / Gold Chiavari Chair

 

Thank you for sharing, Dr. Delphinium. See more of their gorgeous floral arrangements here.

Celebrate | Golden Years

Left: Carrie Mulligan sparkles in a dress perfect for New Year's Eve. Getty Images. // Right: An Arte Italica dinner plate helps celebrate another golden year. Photo credit: Donna Newman Photography

We hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas with family and friends. Before you relax too much, be thinking about the perfect way to ring in the New Year. We love a big party as much as the next gal, but we'd really love to spend the evening with close friends over an intimate dinner with great food and conversation. New Year's calls for breaking out sequin and sparkly outfits and the most luxurious china. We're still pondering over what dress to wear, but for tabletop, the best choice is definitely Arte Italica. The gold rimmed glass dinner plates have class and luxury down with out needing much else. Adding Valencia Stemware and Dynasty 24 Karat Gold Flatware will top off the look perfectly. What will you be serving your friends for the New Year's? We're still taking last minute orders, so call us to ring the New Year's in, in style.

POSH 101: Fork It Over

 

Fork it over stylishly, of course. From top to bottom flatware: Gold Lyons, Dynasty 24K, Parisian Gold, all POSH. Mocha Swirl Velvet Linen by Resource One, exclusively at POSH.

December marks a busy time of the year on the social calendar. From work holiday parties and social gatherings to family dinners with in-laws and friends, it's safe to safe that it's the most wonderful and busiest time of the year. So, what to do at those holiday gatherings? This week we will bring you etiquette and social pointers for everything from where the fork goes to the art of conversation. Whew! What a relief.

Stylish Silverware. From top to bottom flatware: Floral Elegance, Michelangelo, Christofle, Birch Hall by Redd & Barton, Marie Antoinette by Reed & Barton. Rouge Ribbon Taffeta full round linen by Resource One, exclusively at POSH.

Forks

A good rule of thumb: When in doubt, use a fork. It is the preferred utensil over fingers, spoons, and knives. For formal dinners, the hostess should serve food you can eat without embarrassment, like easy finger foods. Forks are even preferred for things like asparagus and ice cream. Eating Italian over the holidays? The spoon you use to assist in twirling the noodles is not part of etiquette - just use your fork to cut up the spaghetti. If you ever drop your fork, leave it and tell the server if at a restaurant; at someone's home, it is all right to pick it up, give to the hostess, and ask for another. Never use silverware that has fallen on the floor - even if you love the five-second rule, it does not apply ever in social settings. Finished? Lay your silverware on the the plate, never on the tablecloth. 

If you have more than one fork to use, don't panic, just start with the fork on the outside. The silver is set in the order it is to be used, with the first course’s silver being on the outside. Forks (tines up) on the left, knives (cutting edge pointing in), and spoons on the right. Remember, if the silverware you need isn’t on the table when you sit down, they will bring it when that course is served.

Seafood fork - This fork is the smallest fork. It will have only three tines. (Tines are the teeth.) It’s used with seafood, such as oysters and shrimp. It may be found to the far left of your place setting, or it may be resting in the head of your far right soup spoon.

Salad fork - This fork is larger than the seafood fork, but smaller than your dinner fork. It will have four tines but will be shorter and fatter than your regular fork.

Dinner fork - This fork will look like the ones you’re used to seeing at home (may be called a place fork).

Dessert fork - This fork is smaller than your regular fork, and you can recognize it by its placement. It will either be above your plate, or it will be set at the table during dessert.

Feel better about which fork to grab? Good. Check back this week for more POSH 101 tidbits.
 

Tabletop Tuesday // Custom Couture

Fit for a queen: Custom fitted White Petal Taffeta with Rose Gold Caps by Resource One, Inc., exclusively at POSH Couture Rentals. Paper goods by Ceci NY.

Custom touches always make a lasting impression. No one understands the importance of painstaking approach to detail like Roberta Karsch at Resource One, Inc. - there is a reason they are called couture linens, after all. We love the pink + gold palette used for the wedding of Tara Smith in Los Angeles: White Petal Taffeta with Rose Gold Caps created an intimate and romantic feel at king-sized tables. We have no doubt everyone felt like royalty on that wedding day. We picked a few of our favorite POSH pieces to go with the Resource One linens, all of which you can get exclusively at POSH Couture Rentals.

TARA & BLAKE’S DREAM TEAM: Invitations: Ceci New York /Venue – Ceremony: Wetherly Gardens, Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills Venue – Reception: Crystal Ballroom, Beverly Hills Hotel / Photographer: Simone & Martin Photography, John Solano Photography, Duke Photography Florist: Mark Held & Richard David, Mark’s Garden Planner: Jonathan Reeves, International Event Company / Event Design: Matias Doorn and Edgar Zamora, Revelry Event Designers Event Coordinator: Claire Rados /Lighting: Images by Lighting / Linens: Resource One, 

With the couture feel of the evening, we would add our new Arte Italica Cream Charger with its amazing detail and refined elegance. Add Gold Lyons Flatware for a luxurious amount of gold, along with Gold Floral Lace Champagne Flutes and Light Pink Chloe Goblets for a romantic mix to toast throughout the evening. For the desert table, both the Sophia and Loren add another ornamental element to the tabletop and evens out the metallic tones.

 Couture-worthy attention to detail continues with appetizers and early course. Rethink serving fruit dishes, prawns, and amuse bouche in the typically catering forms with our Flower Server and Lily Server. Guests will never forget it.

For images of this amazing night, check out our friend Ceci Johnson for all the details, including her Ceci NY custom invitation suites and paper goods. Full post here.

WW: Ornate Beauty

An ornate place setting designed by Jordan Payne. Photography by Thisbe Grace Photography. POSH place setting: Gold Bead Glass Charger, Sevres Dinner Plate, Classico Water Goblet.

We were thrilled to see this feature on CeciStyle Magazine with a luxurious Napa Valley wedding. Jordan Payne of Jordan Payne Events created an opulent affair for bride and groom Alice and Jason. Jordan's creative counterpart - the award-winning Ceci Johnson of Ceci New York, created an invitation suites that captured the ornate details of the event in paper form. We feel about Alice the way we sure Jordan and Ceci did, she is the epitome of the modern bride - elegant, enchanting, and appreciative of the details that take tradition with a twist to reflect their lifestyle and attitude. In other words, Alice is a POSH bride after our own hearts. 
 

Alice, the gorgeous bride on her Big Day. Image by Thisbe Grace Photography.

An opulent setting fit for a modern day princess.  Image by Thisbe Grace Photography.

Image by Thisbe Grace Photography.

Image by Thisbe Grace Photography.

Image by Thisbe Grace Photography.

Invitation suite by Ceci NY. Image by Thisbe Grace Photogrpahy

Alice's wedding invitation suite (above) and her glorious wedding inspired Ceci to create her own photoshoot around opulent details, as well as floral masterpieces that can only be described as true works of art. Her crowning achievement (below) can also be seen on her blog. Go here to see all of the amazing images of the events and her creative process.

Ceci's model wearing a floral crown at a photoshoot inspired by the Jordan Payne wedding of Alice and Jason.

Further inspiration for the ornate floral crown. Image courtesy of Ceci New York.

This creation of the floral crown. Image courtesy of Ceci New York.

Now, who is sufficiently inspired to create a beautiful event? Thanks Ceci and Jordan for sharing this wonderful event with us. We can't wait to see what you both come up with next!

UPDATE: Alice and Jason's wedding was also featured on Grace Ormonde's Wedding Style. See it all here. 
 

Tabletop Tuesday: Once Upon a Fairytale

Once Upon a Fairytale, designed by Tami Winn Events. Photography by Tracy Autem Photography. Published in Brides of  North Texas, Fall 2013.  Get the look with POSH - Fruitwood Grand Chiavaris are the chairs of choice for a generous Southern seat.

Tami Winn's Fort Worth roots make her the ideal planner for a rustic yet luxe tabletop. If you know Cowtown, you'll understand why a love of landscape and nature as well as art and beauty permeates Tami's designs. For Brides of North Texas, she took her tabletop concept to Howell Family Farms and let her work come to life in this Southern fairytale setting. We love the mix of natural elements - burlap and greenery - juxtaposed with elegant mixed metals and decadent place settings. All you need is the happily ever after...

Get the look with POSH - Gold Rimmed Glass Charger / mixed china collections of Gold Leaf, Gold Scroll, and Barcelona Gold / Royal Gold Stemware / Gold Lyons Flatware / Vintage Glass Compotes / Fruitwood Grand Chaivari

 
Read more about Tami Winn in our Tastemakers series. For a behind-the-scenes look at the photoshoot, click here. For more gorgeous shots from the talented Tracy Autem, visit her blog here.  

Vendors // Tami Winn Events – Floral & Design // Behind the Scenes Video by Candlelight Films // Paper Planet – Paper Products, Chair Signs & Menus // Howell Family Farms – Location // Rent My Dust – Vintage Pink Sofa // Quest Drape  // La Tavola // Beyond- Linens – Chandelier // Posh Couture Rentals

Tabletop Tuesday: Mint to Be

 

We love the mixture of seating styles.  All images by Perez Photography.

A glamorous affair with the Pantone Color of the Year seems a fitting way to end 2012. Inspired by emerald and gold accents with the popular mint hue, Alison Baker and Mary-Francis Hurt of DFW Events have created a head-turner of a tabletop. This look is surely "mint to be" throughout 2013 as well. Gorgeous job, ladies! See more, including a film by BEYOND, here. 

Get the look with POSH: Shown - Gold Lyons Flatware, Gold Floral Lace Champagne Flutes, Gold Chiavari Chairs. Add Emerald Chloe Goblets, Barcelona Gold Chargers and China, and mix in mint POSH Vintage pieces to complete this look.

 Vendor Love

Venue, ALDREDGE HOUSE / Video, Lighting, BEYOND / Photography, PEREZ PHOTOGRAPHY / table, lounge seating, FAUXCADES / design, concept, napkins, DFW EVENTS / florist, THE GARDEN GATE / cake, CEME DE LA CREME CAKE COMPANY / paper goods, SOUTHERN FRIED PAPER / flatware, champagne flutes, chiavari chairs, POSH COUTURE RENTALS / mint china, DEAN DRIVER

 

Plan: Fall Fête

It's way to hot to do anything less than dream about cooler weather. So in the regard, we're perusing magazines and blogs for inspiration for our Autumn Ardor mood board. Are you already thinking about the direction of your Fall fêtes? Your party and tabletops should  be a direct reflection of your personality, and no one personalizes place settings better than P.O.S.H. Overwhelmed of where to start? Think about what you like - from the blogs you read to your wardrobe purchases and get inspired. We've created a fun diagram to determine your muse and signature P.O.S.H. style for the season to help things along. It's time to play with patterns!

Do you fall for the bohemian glamour of Texas girl Jerry Hall, the luxurious high-end aesthetic of Lee Radziwill, the sophisticated starlet style of Grace Kelly, or the pretty and polished look of new mom Kate Middleton.

Pretty: Leopard Charger, Simply Ivory China, Amber Goblet, Leopard China / Sophisticated: Resource One faux snake skin linen, Barcelona Silver China

Ornate: Gold Pebbled Charger, Gold Leaf Stemware, Green Vintage Carnival Glassware, Dynasty 24 Karat Flatware, Floral Elegance Flatware, Copper Metallic Charger / Haute: Onyx Stemware, Carmen Black + Gold China, Metallic Brocade Linen from Resource One, exclusively at POSH. 

 

WW: True Romance

Tami Winn always seems to work with the sweetest couples, and these high school sweethearts are no exception. This Fort Worth wedding captured an evening of magic moments that we had to share with you. Seriously, if you could bottle up a romantic Southern wedding, it would have all the details you'll find in these images by Tracy Autem Photography: True love, the perfect paper goods, a memorable array of seating and china to feast the eyes, personalized details that capture the couples Texas roots, and, of course, true romance that started young and matured together. Be sure to check out Sarah and Michael's full wedding gallery here. 

Planning, design and all floral by Tami Winn Events

Royal Gold Stemware, Sevres China Collection, Fruitwood Chiavari 

by  Posh Couture Rentals

All Photography by Tracy Autem Photography

 

Tabletop Tuesday: Veritas

Neiman Marcus recently revealed a stunning tabletop featuring a glorious assortment of Veritas Glass for their Conclave event. Veritas founder and designer Kathleen Allen focuses on a precise art form of gilded optic crystal glass. Allen's work is a one of true craftmanship, with her lamps, vases, and candlesticks taking hundreds of hours to complete to offer you a gold standard in tabletop decor. We were proud to partner with her on this tablescape that expresses the reflection of light and and luxury. Veritas will be available at Neiman Marcus this fall, but for now you can learn more about the brand and products here. 

Recreate your own stunning tabletop with P.O.S.H. Couture Rentals: Hand Cut Glass Charger, Gold Leaf China Collection, Floral Elegance Flatware, Royal Gold Stemware, White Hemstitch Napkins, and Antique White Shantung Linens.