Petite | Moodboard Monday

We absolutely adore our P.O.S.H. Petites.  There is something so fun about putting together pieces that are fun for kids, yet make an event still sophisticated.  Today we are taking it to the kid’s table for our Monday Moodboard inspiration.

 

Images via Pinterest & Martha Stewart // Food & candy | balloons |cake | pixie birthday party | carnival party | blue party | Kelly Rucker Photography | Orion Ballroom | Andrea Polito Photography | Perez Photography

 

Petite: Eloise + Brooklyn

Eloise leaving The Plaza? It only makes sense that she'd head to Brooklyn.

Don't we all have a fondness for Eloise and her life at The Plaza? Talk about every little girl's dream. Eloise has been turning six every year since 1955 and living it up in the Upper East Side (our kinda girl!). Even though she's not growing up anytime soon, she is developing her hipster sensibilities by moving into the fab Wythe Hotel in Brooklyn. Illustrator Joana Avillez captures the hilarious and very Eloise daily trails in her immortalized youth last month in New York Magazine. 

Image via New York Magazine.

Image via New York Magazine.

The new illustrations freshen up the history of Eloise without losing any of the pizazz we were used to at The Plaza. At P.O.S.H., we have our own little Eloise, Laurel's pint-size pistol Chloe. Like Eloise, she will be turning six this year, has the same penchant for creating her own fun, had a nickname for everyone she met while staying at The Plaza, and knows all about Brooklyn thanks to Solange Knowles. The new story line reminded us of Eloise-themed decor that Chloe would approve of for a petite buffet and tables. Read all about it and get inspired for your own P.O.S.H.Petite tablescape here.

From left, Chloe tries out the silver Mercedes at Bergdorf's during her first NYC trip last summer. / An Eloise themed buffet is too cute. More images here. /  Chloe hanging from the rafters at The Plaza. Just kidding. That's Chloe is her first television commercial, hanging from the monkey bars.

 

The Shift: Petite to Adult Tables

What better way to transform your event than with two equally fabulous table designs, one for the kids and one for the adults. Working with a Chanel-inspired theme, the POSH Petite table incorporates the same patterns and color theory in a darling display of pink and black as its more adult counterpart, the simple yet stunning sophistication addition of mirrors and white with black and pink. Infusing beautiful design into an event should be appreciated by the whole family, after all.  

Get the look with P.O.S.H.

PETITE: Paris Plaid linen from Resource One, exclusively at POSH, Light Pink Avalon petite chair, Black Acrylic Charger, Pink Polka Dot China Collection.

POSH: A mirrored tabletop sets the stage for elegance. Try our Silver Bead Chargers, Artesian or Parisian Gold Flatware, Silhouette Stemware, and White Chloe Goblets.  

Petite: Pull up a chair

Most moms we know, including us, like the idea of incorporating our children into our special events. If you're afraid that means losing the aesthetic you've worked hard to achieve for your event, look no further than our POSH Petite line. From the Avalon and Petite Chiavari to the Nantucket, these adorable additions are perfect for pulling up a chair for you kiddos. Just take a look at what some of our clients have done with their POSH Petite rentals. 

Top: This little cutie is Sadie, photography by KARA NICOLE PHOTOGRAPHY, courtesy of SHAG CARPET RENTAL. Clockwise from top left, AVALON pastel wood chairs, BRIGHTON bright color wood chairs, CHIAVARI petite chairs, NANTUCKET white wood chairs with chalkboard backs. All available at POSH COUTURE RENTALS.

Our clients have brought POSH Petite to weddings, birthday parties, and opening nights. Clockwise from top right, EMILY CLARKE PIPSQUEAK EVENTS used the pale pink Avalon chair for her daughter's carnival themed birthday. Image courtesy of Andrea Polito Photography. / The wedding of dear friends at DI FIORI incorporated bold kid tables with black and white striped linens and black and red Brighton chairs in their wedding. Image courtesy of Lynn Michelle Photography. / Mathes and Co. show us the perfect example of POSH Petite at a wedding. The transfered the same theme used throughout the adults table to a sweet children's table with light pink Chiavari chairs. Image courtesy of Mathes and Co.

Petite: Pipsqueak Events

We were already impressed by the talented Emily Clarke for her wedding and event planning, but with Pipsqueak events, she takes party planning for your young ones to the next level. Knowing this, we were super excited to see her while perusing our favorite mom reads - D Moms Daily and DFW Child. Her creativity knows no ends, and we love how she used the P.O.S.H. Petite line for this birthday celebration. Check out the images and links below.

Top left image via D MOMS DAILY /  Top right images via EMILY CLARKE / Middle row images via DFW CHILD / Bottom: Design and planning by PIPSQUEAK EVENTS / Rentals by P.O.S.H. PETITE RENTALS and P.O.S.H. COUTURE RENTALS / Images courtesy of ANDREA POLITO PHOTOGRAPHY

  
Read the D Moms Daily post here.
Read the DFW Child article online here.
Emily Clarke Weddings & Events | Pipsqueak Party Planner
 

Monday Moodboard: Haute Mama

It's officially back to school day in Dallas! Laurel and Jami were mothers before they became business owners, which means they don't have time to sweat the small stuff, have learned to balance work and home life, and get incredibly inspired by other moms who are doing the same thing. Because of this, today's Moodboard is for the haute mama who appreciates style and beauty, loves her family, and basically works her tail off to get the job done! In all seriousness, we are inspired by the amazing women on this board and the awesome work they have done professionally and personally. We hope you enjoy these iconic images, plus the petite-inspired pieces we threw in.

1. You may already know textile designer Lulu deKwiatkowski (her vivid and crazy prints are huge in Montauk and in her hometown of Los Angeles), but have you seen her adorable children's line for Schumacher? Eight printed and seven embroidered cottons come in various patterns and hues, from elephants to florals (as shown above). We've fallen for Lulu DK all over again, and you will too! Check out her adult line here and children's line here.
2. Jerry Hall with her children. The gorgeous Texan actually looks even more glorious when basking in the light of her children. 
3. Milk and cookies - need we say more?
4. Jackie O: If you look up chic mother in the dictionary, you will find this face.
5. Natalie Vodianova is a Russian beauty you've undoubtedly seen in the pages of Vogue and more, but it's her work with the Naked Heart Foundation that inspires us. As founder of the charity organization, she makes sure kids all over the world have a safe and inspiring place to play.
6. An Eloise inspired birthday party. Petite chiavari chairs, and, of course, lots of pink!
7. Lulu DK Child 'Sky' fabric in baby blue. Didn't we say you'd love her?

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.