If you're thinking about fur...

Anjelica Huston for YSL, 1973. Image via here // POSH Place Setting with Resource One Linen.

This cold winter weather has us channeling one of our favorite movie stars - Anjelica Huston, shown above in a 1973 editorial for Yves Saint Laurent. She pulls off all the right seasonal tones, which we would also translate to tabletop. So if you're thinking high glamour and sophisticated holiday place settings, create your own textured tabletop with furs and velvet elements. 

POSH PLACE SETTING

Silver Bead Glass Charger, Maple Glass Charger, Vera Wang Dinner Plate, Mottahedeh Tree Salad Plate, Silver Bead B&B, Michelangelo Flatware, White Chloe Goblet, Resource One table linen and fur napkin ring, exclusively at POSH.

 

Thinking About Thanksgiving

A festive kitchen and deserves an equally festive place setting. Right, concept and design by Jordan Payne Events. Image courtesy of ThisbeGrace Photography.

It's hard to believe, but Thanksgiving is just a few weeks away. Time for turkey and mashed potatoes, ciders and pumpkin pie, heirloom place settings and vintage serving pieces, and best of all, time with friends and family. However you're thinking of celebrating this American tradition, we hope you're setting each seat with style. 

 Get the look with P.O.S.H.

Chocolate Metallic Charger with Mottahedeh Tree Dinner and Salad Plate, Copper Metallic B&B Charger, Gold Lyons Flatware, Green Vintage Carnival Wine and Water Goblets. Resource One linen, exclusively at POSH.

 

New for November // Elegant Entertaining

New POSH items for tabletop; ready to layer. Bottom place settings: Left; Gold Rimmed Glass Charger, Arte Italica Cream Charger, Blue + White Dinner Plate, Basket Weave Salad Plate, Michelangelo Flatware / Right, Metallic Copper Charger, Basket Weave Dinner Plate, Exotic Bird Salad Plate, Birch Hall Flatware, Riedel Stemware

Just in time for holiday planning, Basket Weave China and Valencia Stemware have arrived at to the POSH showroom. Get them while they're haute.

Bring romantic adornment to holiday tabletops with the textured trim of our Basket Weave China - a 4-piece set including dinner plate, salad, plate, soup bowl for these chilly months, and coffee mug. Layered with the POSH Vintage Collection and other Fall/Winter favorites or let this pattern stand alone to give classic catering china a break over the holiday season. Once you see how guests love this charming ivory look, you'll never go back to plain white china again.

If you're thinking about bring in the holidays with the same stemware as last year, why not splurge on an elegant piece that stands out on place settings and bars. Our Valencia Stemware is an elegantly etched collection including white and red whine and champagne flutes. We'll toast to that. 
 

Moodboard Monday // Halloween

Can you believe this is the last week of October? For all of those Halloween enthusiasts (Jami, we're looking at you!), we have the goodies to get your going while you prep for trick-or-treaters and spooky guests arriving at your home this week. 

Row 1: Make an amazing pumpkin punch or spiced cider served in our Irish Glass. Image via here / / One of our favorite bloggers, Waiting on Martha, created an eerily cool scene for a Halloween party. We loved her presentation of punch and stemware. See all her glorious details here.
Row 2: Even more Waiting on Martha, from candy apples to eyeball amuse bouche. Style Me Pretty covered the details here.  
Row 3: Serve your ghoulish guests stylishly with the White Chloe Goblet while refreshments stay cool in your customized pumpkin cooler. If beer isn't your thing, how about a fun Poison Apple drink in a crystal coup.  
Row 4: Celebrate the Day of the Dead with Onyx Stemware. // Kelly Wearstler styles her Beetlejuice dinner rather stylishly, don't you think? // Going for elegance rather than eerie? Mint julep cups and mixed metals approach the evening with a stunning rather than spooky vibe. 
Row 5: Black striped linens will make even the plainest tablescape pop. // For even more delicious yet festive options for serving drinks, our Autumn Ardor page is filled with our favorite ways to imbibe, like this Rosemary Pear Vodka drink.  
Row 6: Amber Goblets add a nice touch to your harvest tabletop. // Decorate everything from your bar cart to your entry way. Our favorite finds for Halloween decorating are on Domaine. 

5 Things // November Favorites

Five things that are packing a punch this November also happen to be our Fall favorites. 
1. Arte Italica Cream Charger - Refined Italian elegance for just the right amount of ornateness with a neutral color to compliment any tabletop. 
2. Mahogany Rose and Mottahedeh Tree China Collections - Fall calls for deep hues, patterns that reflect the natural autumnal landscape, and of course, style that upholds family traditions. Feast the eyes while your feasting on everything from turkey to dumplings. 
3. Birch Hall Flatware - Add an Art Deco element so the first thing picked up at the table holds enough weight to not easily be forgotten.
4. Stella Goblets - Make a statement with the best color duo of all time - black and white. Our newest addition to the goblet family - the Stella - is a more mature version of our Chloe with a slim, elegant stem and substantial cup for the perfect pour. 
5. Crossback Chair - Inspired by the Parisian cafe chair, these crossback chairs go well with everything from farmhouse tables to family seating. 
Book your today to ensure these beauties make an appearance at your next soiree.

Playlist // Fall in Love

Rita Hayworth and Fred Astaire via here.

What is it about Fall that makes us feel like we can dance on air? Here is the playlist to get you excited about the crisp air, plan a party or two, and turn your dinner party into an unforgettable evening. Just don't forget to call us for the chairs and champagne flutes!
 

Weekend To Do // Fall Favorites

 
Happy Weekend! We're hoping Fall weather will actually happen this weekend, but either way, we're excited about the Texas State Fair and a few new items that are making it to our home and showroom.  What are your plans for the weekend?
 
1. Table Talk: Modern monograms and hand-embroidered elephants for linens? Definitely.  The fine-linen couturier Julia Berger collaborated with super society calligrapher Bernard Maisner on these beautifully detailed napkins that beg a place at the table this month.
2. Fashion Forward: Every girl loves Matthew Williamson for fashion, but now we can add his bold patterns and colors to our homes with ten vibrant prints designed for Osborne & Little this fall. Even if you don't add it to your walls, then at least grab this seriously cute umbrella.
3. Wall Love: We love everything from Deborah Bowness, but this glass tableware wallpaper takes the cake. It just might deserve a place in our showroom. 
4. Take Note: Taking the time to read blogs and newspapers is just fine, but especially with cooler weather to keep us bundled up and reading on patios, it's time to find a really great book. Stone Fox Bride, which we featured this week on the blog, has a reading list that we find quite refreshing. Get those Kindles fired up.
5. Warm It Up: The best thing about Fall is reintroducing warm soups and chilies to our family dinners. We've pinned several of our favorites to our Autumn Ardor Pinterest board.
6. Southern Tradition: If you live in Dallas, you can't help but notice the arrival of the Texas State Fair. Bigger and better than ever, with more friend foods and a new, improved Big Tex, we can't wait to get out there with the fam. 

WW // Bohemian Rhapsody

The Stone Fox Bride Sarah led down the aisle (left) and her bohemian tabletop (right). Photography by Stacy Newgent.

With all the beautiful weddings we see, it's hard not to have a #WeddingWednesday on the blog (Texas vendors and planners know how to do it right, y'all.) Today, however, we are inspired by a West Coast wedding featuring the anti-traditional team of Stone Fox Bride. Their vibe is anti-bridezilla, and their brides's Big Day always looks like the best party you wish you were invited to. The wedding of Sarah and Tom came across our blog feed, and we immediately fell in love with the chill mix of tradition meets bohemian rhapsody. It also fits the autumn looks we're feeling right now, so we picked our favorite POSH pieces inspired by this breathtaking wedding (which you can see in it's entirety here.). Are you in love with this look like we are?

Love the autumnal mix in the floral runner. Get the look with POSH with a white hemstitch overlay and jute linen with our new crossback cafe chairs.

Clockwise from top left: New Floral Damask linens in Silver, Ivory, and Taupe. / New crossback chair // Vintage amber goblets / A mix of couture and vintage for the perfect place setting: Gold Bead Glass Charger, vintage dinner and salad plates, vintage crystal cordials, mixed Michelangelo and Floral Elegance flatware, white hemstitch napkin

 

TO DO // Summer's Last Hurrah

Summer, you were great, but we're moving on. Our last hurrah of the summer involves a lot of work in Oklahoma with great vendors (hopefully, we will get to share more with you soon), but once we get home, we plan to chill and enjoy the last few official days of the hot months by looking forward to fall. 

1. Breakfast in bed? We still need to catch up on all those September issues, not to mention our favorite blogs!
2. We love Marchesa's pinterest inspiration board. All the lovely details you would expect from the glamorous fashion duo. We see much more Marchesa in our future. 
3. Our favorite china patterns tend to go on the table, of course. However, it's hard to pass up this delightful wallpaper when it comes in blue + white. #classicsrule 
4. Inspired by the Mui Mui's veritable feast during fashion week, we're thinking up new ideas for displaying goodies at future parties. Perhaps a party with our friends to bounce ideas of each other and come up with creative concepts. Sounds fun! Just look at the Girls Day In party Rue shared on their blog. Can't wait to try this out!
5. Speaking of fun Fall fetes, how about a vintage botanical party inspired by your friends at 100 Layer Cake? We'd love to take this to the next level with #POSHVintage. 

Your turn! How are you spending the last weekend of summer?

1 Pattern / Three Ways / Mahogany Rose

Image 1 + 2 design and image by POSH / Image 3 design by Marin Fiske-Rankin for SMU, photography by Tamytha Cameron

One of our favorite patterns for autumnal entertaining has to be Noritake Mahogany Rose. This complex place setting - a mixture of geometric print and floral rose overlay patterns - can be personalized in literally hundreds of ways. The contrasting dark and light hues can edge up a modern tabletop while the rose imprint brings an elegant touch that would otherwise be lost. Geometric prints and 80's throwback floral are big this Fall, both of which take center-stage with Mahogany Rose, and we couldn't love it more.

PLACE SETTINGS

1. We love our layers: Rattan Square Charger / Jan Barboglio Hammered Copper Charger / Gold Rimmed Glass Charger / Gold Leaf Dinner Plate / Mahogany Rose Salad Plate / Mottahedeh Tree B&B, teacup, saucer / Dynasty 24K Gold Flatware / Amber Goblet / White Chloe Goblet / Silhouette Water Goblet / Natural Metallic Weave Linen by Resource One, exclusively at POSH

2. Vintage goes glam: Hand Cut Crystal Charger / Barcelona Silver Dinner Plate / Mahogany Rose Salad Plate / Vintage white and floral B&Bs / Vintage Silver Footed Compote / Birch Hall Flatware / Vintage Blue and Smoke Goblets / Silver Goblet / Metallic Weave Runner by Resource One, exclusively at POSH

3. Glamorous Gold: Jan Barboglio Hammered Copper Charger / Barcelona Gold Charger / Mahogany Rose Dinner Plate, Salad, Plate, B&B / Gold Floral Lace "Hot Toddy" Demitasse, Water Glass, Wine Goblet, Champagne Flute / Silverbead Flatware / Jute Linen

 

Moodboard Monday: Fall Picks

This weekend marks the first official days of Fall. Get a jumpstart on your Fall fete and check out how we get inspired with our Autumn Ardor Pinterest board. Is there a better way to start the week? Herewith, a few of our favorite things:
1. We're still going gaga (much like everyone else) over Gatsby-themed and inspired parties. Our Sophia and Loren collections take the cake for elegant patterns.
2. We love Fall fashion, especially the ladylike apparel making its appeal known to fabulous fashionistas.
3. Hosting a wine night? Riedel is the no-fail choice of sommeliers and hostesses alike. 
4. Our POSH Vintage collection has the perfect mix for your mixers, including these Gatsbyesque champagne coupes. 
5. A look for the modern gal - fall florals and a chic t-shirt - our favorite.
6. We love Fall favors, especially engraved fruits - such a nice touch for a guest to see upon sitting down.
7. We love a good arm party, especially one with Hermes and Michael Kors.
8. Ambiance is always important, and what better way to put your old wine bottles to use than as a centerpiece of candles?
9.  Fifty shades of gray? When it comes to nails, we say YES.
10. The time has finally come when you can enjoy coffee and hot beverages (hello, Pumpkin Spice!) without sweating every sip. 
11. Elegant seating and traditional tabletops will never go out of style. Fall is the perfect time to practice your presentation before the holidays.

Color Envy: Going Green for Fall

Marilyn's elegant (and of the moment) style. Image: Source unknown /  The Sevres Collection adds sophisticated style to every place setting.

Fall is all about the classics for us. When hosting our first soirees, we like tried-and-true patterns that mix easily with new chargers and seasonal palettes, which is one of the reasons why the Sevres Collection is at the top of everyone's list for favorite china patterns. 

Yesterday, we touched on tips for planning Fall fetes, including dressing the part (both in our wardrobe and on our table). We love the undeniable style of Marilyn Monroe - she who could turn from girl next door to bombshell. This nostalgic photo of her is a look we'd like to carry out in our hostess duties - easy, sophisticated, and the perfect mix of black and green for Fall. Translated to tabletop, we'd take the same classic style, pop of color, and undeniable glamour by adding the Sevres Collection. Alone or with a fabulous Mottahedeh Charger, Rattan Charger, or Jan Barboglio Charger, this collection is in a class of its own. We love that you can mix it with couture pieces as easily as vintage collections. Make sure this pattern makes it to your tabletop this Fall.
 

Transition: Falling into Place

See the ad in the latest issue of D MOMS.

We're beginning to transition our summer to fall tablescapes, but there are always a few pieces that linger - blue + white heirloom china being one of those things. For our D MOMS ad, we thought it would be nice to have the fashion-forward (and on of our favorite tastemakers) Joslyn Taylor pick her favorite transitional tabletop pieces for elegant and easy Southern entertaining. Needless to say, Jos didn't disappoint. We typically see blue + white china on spring and summer tablescapes, but it can make the jump to fall with a few thoughtful layers. Jos picked the Jan Barboglio Hammered Copper Charger to add a masculine, textured element for the foundation and added autumnal hued amber goblets to ensure this place setting set the tone for the season. Completing the look with Dynasty 24 Karat Flatware and Simply Platinum China brought in the perfect metallic touches while vintage glass compotes added just the right amount of whimsy for festive entertaining. We love her look for fall. How do you make the transition to fall tablescapes? Want more blue + white? See here.
 

Plan: Before the Fall

Places, please. From left: Mottahedeh Tree Tea Cup + Saucer, Dynasty 24 Karat Flatware, Jan Barboglio Hammered Copper Charger, Gold Rimmed Glass Charger, Gold Leaf Dinner Plate, Mahogany Rose Salad Plate, Mottahedeh Tree Salad Plate, Amber Goblet, Pure Stemware

July in Texas means it's hot in here. We prefer to keep it haute by dreaming up autumnal tablescapes with fab pre-fall trends. It's all about the texture while transitioning to crisp weather, not to mention, heavy metals and glowing hues. Terra Hoebing, our Inside Sales Manager, hand-picked her favorite Fall finds for an elegant and artistic place setting. Geometric prints, classic Mottahedeh patterns, amber goblets, and 24 karat gold flatware - and even Fall favorites are on our Summer Special. What's not to love about that?

With just a few months left to plan for your Fall fetes, it's time to get over the lazy days of summer and prepare for festive evenings and cooler temperatures. If anything, it will help these triple-digit days go by a lot quicker. Tell us; what are you planning for Fall?
 

TOAST: TRUE LOVE

With Valentine's Day being tomorrow, we thought it would be nice to toast true love. What better way to do so than with the wedding of our very own Meagan Hayes to Jason Kamerbeek. It was a true winter wonderland at the Kamerbeek's home in Waxahachie, Texas, held the weekend after Thanksgiving. Planner Emily Clarke, florist Di Fiori, and Meagan all worked together to capture the essense of a Texas Autumn and the spirit of celebration. It was the perfect wedding for a true Southern Belle.

The happy newlyweds, Mr. and Mrs. Kamerbeek

A crisp November evening: Meg chose Natural Grand Chaivari Chairs to compliment the outdoor ceremony.

Beautiful florals by DI FIORI and seeds for tossing after the newlyweds.

A mariachi band welcomed the guests to cocktail hour by the Kamerbeek's pool before a seated dinner.

Pashminas serve as the perfect party favor on a cold, Winter night. / A romantic screen door holds seating arrangements.

Natural Grand Chiavari Chairs and a mixture of complimenting linens for the reception tent.

Gorgeous blooms arranged by DI FIORI

Setting the stage before guest arrive in the reception tent.

 

Cocktail hour and dinner by NICK & SAMS / Wine pairings with the meal, served in Royal Gold Glassware and Amber Goblets.

The reception tent is transformed with ambient lighting for dinner and dancing.

Lounge seating and monogrammed pillows from FAUXCADES. / Pintuck and Jute linens compliment the scene.

Before the courses are served on Mahogany Rose and Exotic Bird China, guests find their place setting on either Gold Pebbled Chargers or Barcelona Gold Chargers and Parisian Flatware.

Toasting the happy coupe with Elise Cut Crystal Glassware

The whole P.O.S.H. COUTURE RENTALS gang came out to celebrate. We love you, Meg!

Photography, JENNIFER YARBRO
Planning, EMILY CLARKE EVENTS
Florist, DI FIORI
Rentals, POSH COUTURE RENTALS, FAUXCADES
Linens, RESOURCE ONE, exclusively at POSH COUTURE RENTALS
Catering, NICK & SAMS