The Spirit of Collecting

All tabletop by POSH Vintage Collection. All images courtesy of Tamytha Cameron Photography.

Monday we shared a bit of our POSH Vintage glassware collection, but today it's time for tea. The wonderfully chic and sophisticated world or Ms. Marin Fiske-Rankin and her team at the Meadows Museum had first dibs on setting a striking tea tablescapes with the vintage collection. The Meadows Museum was celebrating a monumental Francisco José de  Goya  y Lucientes acquisition. In 2013, Meadows Museum acquired 8 new works, ranging from Miguel Jacinto Meléndez to the Stewart Album, which is no small feat. Marin took the idea of collecting new works and transferred that spirit to tabletop with a collection of vintage pieces of course. No matter how it's layered or stacked, the mixed-and-matched patterns from brands like Rosenthal, Haviland, and Homer Laughlin (to name a few) made an incredible display for guests. Tamytha Cameron Photography captured every detail. See for yourself!

Assorted collections of tea cups and saucers make a statement in the entry.

Gorgeous gold chiavari chairs for guests to sit down and take in the beauty of the museum and the tabletops.

Assorted small plates with patterns ranging from Depression-era pink opaque to couture floral patterns means each individual plate makes a statement. Milk glass pedestals are perfect for displaying any amuse bouche.

The vintage collection hosts a wide variety of styles, sizes, and colors when it comes to tiered trays and cake pedestals.

 

Tabletop Tuesday // The Power of Simplicity

The power of simplicity perfectly captured for a Meadows Museum Donor Dinner.

 Sometimes all you really need for a stunning tabletop are a few simple silver patterns and exquisite crystal or glass. The power of simplicity is  perfectly captured at a donor dinner for SMU's Meadow Museum with a concept created by Marin Fiske-Rankin, Meadows Events and Food Service Manager. Marin wanted an impressive display without making it too formal, so she scaled back from a full tabletop to hand-picked pieces that would stand out when handled by the guest yet blended effortlessly with a vibrant linen from La Tavola and the landscape of the room. As always, we think Marin captured the essence of the evening beautifully. This look could easily translate to an elegant holiday tabletop or winter place setting. Read more about Marin and her process on her blog.

  

GET THE LOOK

Fruitwood Grand Chiavari with navy cushions, Simply Platinum China Collection, Pure Water, Red, White Stemware, Marie Antoinette Flatware by POSH Couture Rentals / La Tavola Linens / Silver Foil Menu Cards by Stamped Paper Co. / Centerpieces by Junior at The Garden Gate / All images by Tamytha Cameron Photography

Tabletop Tuesday: A Perfect Mix

Fruitwood Chiavari with Tufted Cushions, Bronze Metallic Jute Linens

A perfect mix of masculine and feminine means equal parts distinct texture and shimmering cuts. Translated to tabletop, an ideal example is the place setting designed for the Meadows Museum. With a Jan Barboglio Hammered Copper Charger, the geometric and rose imprint of the Mahogany Rose China, and the sophisticated glistening of Gold Leaf Glassware, this could be one of our favorite layered looks. Beautiful to the eye and interesting to the touch, this is both ornate and cultivated - ideal for an elegant evening. For those planning ahead for Fall events, keep your eye on this P.O.S.H. place setting.

Jan Barboglio Hammered Copper Charger, Barcelona Gold Charger, Mahogany Rose Dinner, Salad, and B&B Plates, Gold Leaf Demitasse, Dynasty 24K Flatware

Gold Leaf Tom Collins, Wine Goblet, and Champagne Flute.

Design + Concept, Marin Fiske-Rankin | Floral, The Garden Gate | Rentals, P.O.S.H. | Photography, Tamytha Cameron Photography | Venue, The Meadows Museum at SMU
 

Tabletop Tuesday: Haute Hues

 

A kaleidoscope of color, perfect for summer's palette.

 We love the Meadows Museum and team of event professionals at SMU (as evidenced here, here, and here). We love their love of color, authentic patterns, and presentation, whether it be the tabletops, the flowers, the band, or the food. With our summer sale now in full swing (subscribe to our newsletter to not miss any of the details), we thought it appropriate to show how to really layer place settings that can transcend any season. Herewith, a brilliant display of tabletop featuring our colorful Carnival Glassware and authentic Charles Sadek Antique Sevres Collection.

Layering isn't just for Fall: Square Rattan Charger, Mottahedeh White Lace Charger, Sevres China Dinner, Salad, Teacup and Saucer

Antique Carnival Glassware in Parisian and Classic, shown in Purple, Green, Pale Pink, and Clear

 Planning, Marink Fiske-Rankin for SMU / Photography, Tamytha Cameron Photography / Rentals, P.O.S.H. Couture Rentals / Floral, The Garden Gate / Venue, Meadows Museum

 

Tabletop Tuesday: Artistic Black Tie

Elise Cut Crystal Stemware is the only way to toast the artist you created such beautiful European vistas. Cheers to Martin Rico y Ortega. All tabletop rentals unless otherwise mentioned by P.O.S.H. Couture Rentals

Celebrating the Spanish painter Martin Rico y Ortega at the Meadows Museum at Southern Methodist University was a culturally significant black tie affair, and with gorgeous tabletops to boot! The amazing event planning team, led by Marin Fiske-Rankin, focused on rich textures, magnificent hues, and ornate embellishments that matched the air of sophistication of the exhibition, which will be inspiration for many a summer soiree. Thanks to the great Tamytha Cameron Photography for the great images.

A glorious mixture of crystal with Elise Cut Crystal Stemware (White, Wine, Champagne), Silver Floral Lace Goblet, Hand Cut Crystal Charger. Platinum Double Sided Napkin by P.O.S.H. Linen by La Tavola. Florals by The Garden Gate.

A close up of the perfection of rich textures: Floral Elegance Flatware, Elise Cut Crystal Stemware, Hand Cut Glass Charger

What else to rest your soul than the classic Fruitwood Chiavari with white cushions. A perfect addition to a well curated tabletop.

P.O.S.H. has the catering end of your event covered as well. Time to break bread with friends!

Tea and coffee for a discerning crowd.

The scrumptious finger foods from SMU Catering on our rectangular appetizer plates.

A salad course served on our Vera Wang dinner plate.

SMU Catering in action. Yum!

 

Tabletop Tuesday: Silver Radiance

There is such a radiance to a silver tablescape that rings both modern and elegant. When gold can seem too much and patterns to loud, know you can always rely on this tried and true metallic tone to mirror any centerpiece or accent colors. Designed by Marin Fiske-Rankin for SMU, the elegance of the Meadows Museum is reflected by a place setting that is beautifully traditional without  coming across as stuffy. Layered Sophia and Loren china creates a unique look that can be changed with each place setting at the table for a one-of-a-kind visual experience for the guest that will make them feel royally wined and dined. If you love silver but want to perk up the palette, Chloe goblets (available in a variety of colors) are the perfect addition to toasting in style. This is a great look for a traditional wedding, important corporate dinner, or holiday.

Design + Planning, Marink Fiske-Rankin
Photography, Tamytha Cameron
Floral, The Garden Gate
Venue, Meadows Museum

Tabletop Tuesday: A Nod to Tradition

Nice stems! Blue + White China meets its match with our Blue-Green Swirl Stem Glassware.

 Oh, how we love blue and white. This traditional combo has made the rounds from head of state dinners and society functions to Mother's Day lunches. We love the idea of toasting our beloved matriarchs with this classic collection.

Don't stop with china and linens. Mom deserves the best seat in the house with our ivory chiavari chairs and tufted cushions.

This is a gorgeous formal tablescape designed for the SMU Meadows Museum grand opening (read more about here). Opulent centerpieces and cut crystal chargers keep an air of luxury. For a more casual affair, keep the gorgeous glassware but switch out the linens and use rattan chargers. Any way you set the table with blue and white china is bound to be a crowd-pleaser.

Our Lily Sorbet Server gets prime seating atop Blue + White China, Hand Cut Crystal Charger, and Michelangelo Flatware.

Design, Marin Fiske-Rankin for SMU Meadows Museum
Floral, Junior at The Garden Gate
China, Linens, Tabletop, Chairs, P.O.S.H. Couture Rentals
Photography, Tamytha Cameron Photography