Tabletop Tuesday: Winter White

The gorgeous shoot at The Adolphus. Donnie knows how to pick just the right spot for his brides. Chiavari Chairs by P.O.S.H. Couture Rentals / Linens by BBJ Linens.

Donnie Brown's ethereal tablescape in the Fall issue of Brides of North Texas took our breath away like a blast of cold wind. This editorial shoot took place in the French Room at The Adolpus - a venue unlike any other in Downtown Dallas with a rich history of tradition and royal customer care. Using a palette of whites, silvers, and greys, Donnie reflects a lush, textured winter landscape starting with a Silver Radiance Brushed Glass Chargers layered with a mix of metallic patterns and pops of white. Fit for any winter wonderland or fairy tale wedding, this heavenly tabletop (and gorgeous model bride) look ready to take breaths away themselves. For more info on this shoot, check out Donnie Brown's blog here.  

A place setting fit for a princess on her Big Day:  Silver Radiance Brushed Glass Charger, Silver Barcelona Dinner Plate, Gold Leaf Salad Plate, Michelangelo Flatware, Silver Floral Lace Goblet and Champagne Flute, White Chloe Goblet, and White Hemstitch Napkin - all P.O.S.H. Couture Rentals / Linen by BBJ / Stationary by We + You

A close up of stemware that will have you toasting in style: Silver Floral Lace Champagne Goblets and Champagne Flutes, White Chloe Goblets by P.O.S.H. Couture Rentals.

Serve sweets on a chic glass or acrylic charger, like our Silver Florentine Charger with custom goodies by Donnie Brown Weddings & Events.

The gorgeous model wearing Oscar de la Renta. How's that for a fairy tale ending?

All images by Edmonson Weddings / Concept, Design, Floral, Custom Designs by DONNIE BROWN WEDDINGS +  / Venue by The Adolphus / Cake by DELICIOUS CAKES /  China, Stemware, Flatware, Chairs by P.O.S.H. / Stationary by WE + YOU /  Linens by BBJ / Lighting by DALLAS DRAPE AND LIGHTING 

Weekend To Do: Wanderlust

From city treasures to travel tips, this weekend's links will leave you with major wanderlust.

1. Whether you're in Dallas or NYC, you have something spectacular to see. Hermès is showcasing just how their iconic craftsmanship comes to life with a workshop with their talented artisans. Details here. If NYC isn't in your travel plans, have no fear. You can still see some acclaimed work. Only at the Dallas Museum of Art can you see Eliel Saarinen's precise and bold tea urn. We love a great entertaining piece that doubles as art. See it here.
2. Leave it to Oscar de la Renta to design the most beautiful virtual paper goods for Paperless Post. For us, it's a match made in heaven. Our favorite? This floral and ikat print are a wonderful modern invite that promises you will transport guests with a festive fete. We'll take them! See more of the designes here. Likewise, we love the Michael Aram's Black Orchid five-piece setting. Who says black isn't just punk enough for Spring? This is a pattern that can easily be used throughout the year and deserves as spot on our tables. Get it here. 
3. What to wear when doing hostess duties this Spring? Koch, of course. We love this local bohemian brand with it's perfect warm weather threads for travel and home. Shop the brand here.
4. Just to further inspire your wanderlust, Assouline is releasing second editons of Gypset Style. Pure inspiration. 
5. Planning your weekend trips? Design Sponge has your East Coast cheat sheet here.
 

If you're thinking about blue + white

Since its moment of import in the 17th century, blue + white china has been a mainstay in European culture. Trickling down to the American royalty and social lifestyles of our most iconic tastemakers, it left an indelible impression that hasn't been lifted. We love when the designs gets a breath of fresh air or a new medium, like the Oscar de la Renta wedding gown pictured below. Every piece of blue + white china in our collection has a unique design that is intentionally curated to mix and match within this collection or other porcelains and chinas, making it easy to freshen up a traditional look that has become an elegant staple in our culture of entertaining and Southern hospitality. How do you do blue + white? 

Left: OSCAR DE LA RENTA Spring 2013 wedding gown. Right: The Flora Awards adds elegance with Blue + White China, Barcelona Gold Charger, Parisian Flatware, Gold Lace Stemware, Cobalt Linens, and White Nu Silk Napkins.

WHAT WE LOVE

Traditional blue + white china set the tone for an elegant affair with a modern appeal. The typical white wedding gown gets a Oscar's take on "something blue" and the tabletop  gets a touch of metallics with our Gold Lace Stemware, Barcelona Gold Charger, and Parisian Gold Flatware. 

If you're thinking about glamour

Oscar de la Renta is a constant source of inspiration. He manages to make a luxurious statement with every collection. Glamor drips from everything he touches, even the most saccharine of colors, like pink. When we think of dressing the table as Oscar would his latest runway, we think of appeal of elaborate details - like the gold filigree etched throughout his gown below - and translate that to tabletop with our Gold Lace collection. Excess is never a question with Oscar, but it is just the right amount. Our favorite words of wisdom from the notable designer in regards to tabletop: "Set the table and make it beautiful, then don't pay any more attention to it." We can help with that. 

Oscar de la Renta dress, photo by Xavi Menós || A glamorous tabletop designed by Jordan Payne Events, image by Thisbegrace Photography. Featuring Gold Lace Stemware, Mottahedeh White Lace Charger, Gold Leaf China, and Parisian Flatware.

 

billet-doux: place settings

Oh, how we love a beautiful place setting. Having a gorgeous an inspiring pattern makes it easy to change the look seasonally by incorporating different chargers and accent pieces. When we look for patterns for home, we often think of their ability to transform with different layers as well as stand the test of time in their design and durability. That's why we are so excited about the Scalamandré for Lenox patterns and Oscar de la Renta's tropical inspired line. (We wrote about the Scalamandré Zebra pattern here.) These look like the perfect additions to your personal collection, and they would be easy to change up throughout the years. 

 Top: Our favorite from the Lenox collaboration is the Bouvier pattern, based on the Scalamandré Tuileries silk print Jackie O used in her NYC bedroom - very chic. 
Middle: The  best-selling Love Birds (left), a perennially fresh pattern of one the earliest and most beloved Scalamandré patterns, and (right) Toile Tale,  an enchanting Chinoisierie pattern of beautiful flowers.
Bottom: Oscar de la Renta knows the beauty of tradition, as well as life in the tropics. This blue + white line of hand-painted stoneware is based on his beloved Punta Cana lifestyle - something we'd love to incorporate in our lives and our home. Plus, think of how cute they would look with Rattan chargers or dressed up with Barcelona Silver. 

POSH Picks: Jewel Tones

In the following weeks, we will share with you the POSH picks from our own tastemakers. The changing of seasons always plays strongly with event and wedding design. With Fall, Jami and Laurel are both strongly influenced by jewel tones, and they aren't the only ones. The runways at Tom Ford and Oscar de la Renta also revealed emerald and deep blue hues that hit a strong chord when it comes to influencing our Autumn tablescapes. Whatever you have planned, keep these color schemes on your personal moodboard.

1 - 2. Mysore Bark and Emerald Circle Satin linens from Resource One, exclusively at POSH Couture Rentals. 
3. Tom Ford for Neiman Marcus, Fall 2012.
4. Perhaps the perfect mascot for a POSH Fall - the jewel toned peacock. 
5. Oscar de la Renta, Fall 2012. 
6 - 7. Electric Blue Circle and Prussian Blue Bark linen from Resource One, exclusively at POSH Couture Rentals.

Petite: Back to School

It's that time of year again - back to school! It's a bittersweet time, isn't it? The kiddos are still excited to go to school while you're thinking the years are going by way to fast. Childhood disappears in the blink of an eye, that's why POSH Petite likes to help you cherish the little things (backyard BBQs), the big things (birthdays!), and everything in between. Whatever your budget, we'll help you do just that with style and fun. We took inspiration from Lauren Newton, a client who recently used our children line for a few small parties, to stir up our own back-to-school ideas to wish you and your precious petite a great school year!

Rentals: (Left) Scalloped Pink Charger, Pink Polka Dot China, Vintage Carnival Glassware, Petite Chairs (various colors available) // (Right) Pink Polka Dot Salad Plate, Gold Scroll Glass, Pink Cottanesse Linen (GBS), Pink and Silver Petite Chiavari Chairs.

(Left): Pink Petite Chiavari Chairs, White Cottanesse Linen (GBS), Pink Chevron Runner (client's own) // (Right) Back to school goodies for fun and organizing: Vera Bradley backpack, Lilly Pulitzer backpack, Paul Frank alarm clock and notebook, Lilly Pulitzer pencils

(From left): Kiernan Shipka of Mad Men fame, wearing Oscar de la Renta childrens (image via George&Ruby), Oscar de la Renta Childrens Fall 2012, Target school uniforms.

Thanks to Lauren Newton for sharing her charming Petite tabletops with us! Want to share yours on the blog? Contact us here. 

Tastemakers: Oscar's Influence

If you work for POSH, you tend to have an trained eye for catching great elements in other industries - fashion, food, hospitality, you name it. One of our favorite blogs and brands always hits the high mark for timeless elegance with a slightly modern twist. Have you guessed it? It's Oscar de la Renta, of course. After perusing through his Cinderella dresses via Oscar PR Girl,  we couldn't help but imagine the entire evening, especially the linens. We picked what's haute for those in the know:

From this lovely dress, we see the Blue/Green Floral Organza with Turquoise Sequin Mesh.

Blue/Green with Envy: Laguna Paillette Organza and Honeydew  Leaf Voile with Celadon Peau D'Soie.

Resort Garden Party: A great dress makes a great entrance; your chair treatments should do the same for your table. Get the look with Hot Cha Cha.

Resort 2013: Layered perfection with Silver Metallic Soutache and Capri Metallic Soutache.

All linens Resource One, Inc., exclusively at POSH Couture Rentals.

All images via Oscar PR Girl. 

Plan: Petite Parties

We love a good party, and that extends to the little ones we have running around. We're not the only ones thinking this -- everyone from Oscar de la Renta and DVF to J. Crew's Crewcuts has managed to keep your kids looking fresh and cute. We picked some of our favorite looks (which have ranges from newborn to age 14) and treats. So the next time you call on POSH Petite for a party, keep these other goodies in mind.

1 & 2: Blooms Candy & Soda Pop Shop | 3: Tiff's Treats Cookie Delivery Service (comes with ice-cold milk!) | 4. Gucci Kids | 5. Hadleigh's Bespoke Lifestyle Baby Slippers (a Dallas must-have) | 6. Oscar de la Renta Childrens | 7. DVF Loves GapKids Collection (currently available in Paris, Tokyo, Brussels and Hong Kong) | 8. Oscar de la Renta Childrens