Love the Look // Leopard

Animal prints always make a strong statement come time for cool weather. And, as we all know, leopard is a neutral that never goes out of style. If you can pull off an animal print accessory, then you should be able to bring that look to your tabletop for a personalized look. Whether it's just a hint of leopard with a custom linen alongside a chic and timeless china pattern, like Gold Scroll China (shown left, above) with Christofle Flatware, then you can pull off of the animal print with an Amber Goblet or Elise Cut Crystal Stemware. However, if you really want to make a statement (and why not?!), then produce an outstanding tabletop with the complete Leopard China set that will have all your guests wanting to take a walk on the wild side. It takes a special woman to pick leopard for her place setting, and we want to be her friend. 

Get the look: Left, Gold Scroll Dinner Plate, Christofle Flatware // Right, Jan Barboglio Hammered Copper Charger, Leopard Dinner and Salad Plate. 
 

Toast: Design Within Reach

You base your wardrobe on a foundation of classics peppered with trends, and you evoke that same mindset when setting the table. We love our classics (hello, Chanel). Tabletop: Gold Rimmed Glass Charger, Barcelona Gold Dinner Plate, Gold Leaf Salad Plate, Silver Beaded Salad Charger, Gold Lace Demitasse, Dynasty 24 Karat Flatware, Gold Lace Wine Goblet, Gold Scroll Water Goblet. Champagne Petal Linen by Resource One, Inc., exclusively at P.O.S.H. Couture Rentals.

There is a feeling of Spring awakening in the air with Memorial weekend behind us and the early days of Summer ahead. That rebirth and renewal is being met with new collections, carefully curated with our clientele in mind. To see what patterns and prints we have to play with plus seasonal specials, join our mailing list. Need another reason to join? You'll get information on becoming a POSH Preferred client, which means first dibs on these collections, and believe us when we say they are the perfect additions for a proper tablescape. 

The art of dressing the table for the most discerning clients. Quality and timeless original design trumps all else. For design that is truly within reach, rent high-end items for the moments that matter most. Tabletop: Silver Florentine Charger, Simply Platinum Dinner Plate, Sophia and Loren China Collections, Floral Elegance Flatware, Silver Lace Goblet, Elise Cut Crystal Wine Goblet, Pewter Chiavari Chair. Champagne Organza with Double Rhinestone Trim by Resource One, Inc., exclusively at P.O.S.H. Couture Rentals.

With so many exciting things ahead, we want to take this moment to thank our clients. Because of you, we have been nominated for Best Event Rentals in D Magazine! (You can still vote for us daily through June 2nd here.) You believe quality matters, personalized approach to service, and timeless design deserves a place at the table. We couldn't agree more and promise to continue to deliver to the events that matter most in your life. The fine art of dressing the table isn't just saved for weddings and galas (although they definitely deserve prime spots), but rather it's a skill that should show how you rise to occasion at family and friend gatherings, birthdays, and anniversaries.

Tabletop Tuesday: An Iconic Blue

Even POSH pups prefer a chiavari chair, in pewter of course. All photos by Karlish Photography.

Love for The Great Gatsby and its collaboration with Tiffany's has sparked a resurgence of interest in the iconic hue known simply as Tiffany Blue. It has us thinking back to one of our favorite tablescapes photographed by Stephen Karlisch. We love the mix of old and new with a modern and festive cake plus the tried and true favorites, the Sevres Collection. It would be the perfect setting for Gatsby and Daisy to meet, and even more perfect for an outdoor wedding.

A cake that looks so good you almost don't want to eat it (almost being the key word here).

A gorgeous reception place setting. Gold Scroll Stemware, Gold Leaf Compote, Silverbead Flatware, Sevres China, Simply Platinum Charger.

Tabletop Tuesday: Glamping

P.O.S.H. place setting: Gold Bead Glass Charger, Black Banded Dinner Plate, Sevres Collection Dinner Plate, Barcelona Gold Salad Plate, Dynasty 24K Flatware, Black + White Striped Linen, all P.O.S.H. Couture Rentals.

You can always expect the quirky and cool married minds behind Bows and Arrows to come up with a fun and gorgeous tabletop. We're talking about floral darlings Alicia and Adam Rico, of course. Everything they do is like a breath of fresh air. Take their unexpected turn on tabletops in the latest Brides of North Texas with "Glamping: Caviar and S'mores." It has the playful irreverence of a modern bride with the luxurious gold elements that tie it together for a truly glamorous affair (Hence the glam in glamping!). Definitely two POSH thumbs way up. All photography shown by PEREZ PHOTOGRAPHY.

Pass the caviar at your official "glamping" tent. Kartell Ghost chair courtesy of  RESOURCE ONE, INC., exclusively at P.O.S.H. COUTURE RENTALS.

The beautiful blooms you can expect from BOWS AND ARROWS. How gorgeous is this centerpiece?

A festive food station with a sweet branch halo by BOWS AND ARROWS. / Catering plates by P.O.S.H / Cake and sweets by SUGAR BEE SWEETS.

A close up of the beautiful place setting with a fun round menu by SOUTHERN FRIED PAPER.

The creative and cool invitation suite designed by SOUTHERN FRIED PAPER.

Who says champagne needs stemware? Our Gold Scroll Water Glass is the perfect way to glam up a "glamping" tabletop.

 For a behind the scenes look at this shoot by SWEET HONEY FILMS, visit here.

If you're thinking about Spring blooms

Perhaps our favorite thing about Spring is the bright blooms that begin popping up everywhere. Nothing inspires a beautiful tabletop more than a great centerpiece, and that is something Jackson Durham definitely has down. Take direction from their beautiful floral arrangements and set a festive table with pops of pink and orange. 

Left, Florals by JACKSON DURHAM | Right, A Spring P.O.S.H. tabletop featuring Barcelona Gold Charger, Gold Leaf Dinner and Salad Plate, Gold Leaf  Glassware, Gold Scroll Stemware, Gold Lyons Flatware, and custom hot pink and orange linens. Image courtesy of  CARPE VITA PHOTOGRAPHY

P.S. Love what you see? Check back tomorrow for a few tips of the trade from Jackson Durham's Sara Fay Egan. 

Spotted: D Weddings Spring 2013

D Weddings Spring 2013 issue is officially out on stands, and it is giving us spring fever! We spotted a few of our fabulous clients in the pages, like this Real Wedding featuring Amanda Mayfield and Justin Hill with DFW Events. (We shared a few images from this wedding on the blog last month, which you can see here and here.)

D Weddings Spring 2013 / Images courtesy of ANDREA POLITO PHOTOGRAPHY / Rentals:  Gold Chiavari Chairs with Ivory Cushions, White Shantung with Gold Floral Beaded Tulle Overlay, White Hemstitch Linen Napkins, Gold Florentine Charger, Gold Floral Lace Goblet, all P.O.S.H. COUTURE RENTALS / Cake by DALLAS AFFAIRS CAKE CO.

The issue also has great tidbits from local experts on ways to make the big day and the planning process much easier on the bride. Our favorite is the "What You Need to Know For Your Wedding Day" series. We especially loved the advice on picking out china patterns. 

D Weddings Spring 2013

We will be sharing more images from weddings featured in the magazine that didn't make it to print in the coming weeks. Stay tuned!

Tabletop Tuesday: Shimmering + Bright

We spend time picking the perfect outfit, planning the perfect menu, and even revising the perfect guest list - so why should tabletops be any different? For a melting pot of cultures, traditions, friends, and family, the one thing we can be certain of for the holiday dinners is that where we sit our guests should be shimmering and bright. With the popular jewel colors of the past fall and the upcoming spring, we created a winter wonderland perfect for anyone who wants to spin a proper blue Christmas or just add a pop of color and sparkle to their New Years tabletop. 

Clear Louis Ghost Chair by Kartell / Silver Metallic Soutache linen overlay all by RESOURCE ONE, exclusively at P.O.S.H. COUTURE RENTALS.

Get the look: Parisian flatware / Gold Rim charger / Barcelona Gold dinner plate / Gold Leaf salad plate / Hot Toddy demitasse on Gold Bead B&B charger / Royal Gold glassware // Rentals all available at P.O.S.H. COUTURE RENTALS

 

POSH 101: Setting the Table for the Holidays

You have the menu, the playlist, and even the outfit, so what's left on your list? Setting the table, of course. The holidays call for a well-adorned tabletop, and we have a quick cheat sheet on how to make your formal dinner place setting shine. How are you setting the table this year? Send us your pictures at showroom@poshcouturerentals.com.

Tabletop: Gold Florentine Charger / Gold Scroll Dinner and B&B Plates / Gold Leaf Salad Plate, Compote, Tea Cup and Saucer / Gold Lyons Flatware / Gold Scroll Goblet / Gold Lace Champagne Flute / Amber Goblet, all P.O.S.H. Couture Rentals // Linen: Gold Beaded Tulle with Gold Nu Silk from Resource One, exclusively at P.O.S.H. Couture Rentals.

The number one rule of holiday tabletops? Use the good china - that is what it's there for after all. Use heirloom pieces and wedding or holiday china and supplement our personal collections with our couture pieces for a shimmering tabletop guests will not soon forget. 

Most of us don't use a formal place setting on a daily basis, so these tips should have you feeling confident that your tabletop looks perfectly posh. Brush up on these essentials and then apply or break them as needed for your event or dinner.

1. Flatware begins with forks on the left and knives and spoons on the right, starting with the smaller utensil and working towards the plate. The easiest way to remember? Your ABC's. Forks (F) on the left, then knifes (K) and spoons (S) on the right.
2. For a less formal dinner, the dessert spoon and fork may be placed above the dinner plate. The spoon above the fork lined up with opposite ends - fork pointing right, spoon left.
3. The napkin is placed on the dinner plate. There are several ways to fold or gather the napkin, so be creative.
4. Glassware always goes on the right. This is easy to remember if you have a bread plate with the same ABC's game. Bread (B) is on the left; glassware (G) on the right. Line up the water goblet with the knife with the white wine glass or goblet on the right. A red wine glass would go right above both to form a triangle.
5. The tea cup and saucer are placed slightly below and to the right of the glassware.
6. The china is the fun part! Begin the foundation with a couture charger and layer dinner, salad, bread plate and their chargers. A demitasse, amuse bouche, or compote dish can also be placed on top.

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.
 

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.)

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. 

POSH 101: Giving a Toast

With Fall galas, weddings, and main events just around the corner, it's time to brush up on the art of toast giving. We've combined the pointers that have helped many a guest remain in the gracious good standing of their honoree. Take these notes to heart when planning your next soiree. To add a little something special, it's always a nice gesture to toast the guest of honor in their native tongue. Salud! 

1. Gold Filigree Etched Glassware / 2. Schott Zwiesel Pure Tritan Glassware / 3. Onyx Glassware / 4. Elise Cut Crystal Glassware / 5. Lily of the Valley Champagne Flutes / 6. Amber Trumpet / 7. Gold Scroll Glassware / 8. Classico Champagne Flute

 Toast:
Salud - Spanish
Slainte - Irish
L-chaim - Yiddish
Prosit - German
Kanpai - Japanese
Sante - French/Quebec

Do you have any tips on toasting? We'd love to hear them!
 

Brunch: Brides of North Texas

We haven't met a bridal magazine we didn't like. From tips to trends, they are a source of inspiration for weddings and beyond. One of our favorites is Brides of North Texas. When you meet the women behind the brand, you immediately sense their love of all things weddings and what real ladies want for their special day. We had the opportunity to work with Brides of North Texas on their Bridal Brunch, which launched their incredible Fall 2012 issue. They worked with Meg Hayes and Julie Smith to pick out tabletop goodies from our showroom, including the Sevres Collection and Gold Scroll Glassware. We'll be sharing more from the magazine on our Pinterest, but be sure to go grab your own copy for your own future inspiration!

Clockwise from top left: Sevres Collection China with florals from Bows & Arrows / Invitations by Brides of North Texas / Bloody Mary and Mimosa bar with Gold Scroll Glassware / Meg and Julie toast to the beautiful event.

Tabletop Tuesday: The Glamorous

Fergilicious: What do you get when you match super star wedding planner Mindy Weiss with pop star Fergie? A gold and black glamorous wedding soiree. Image courtesy of Mindy Weiss. Rentals: Gold Radiance Brushed Charger and B&B with Gold Scroll glassware, available at POSH Couture Rentals.