Traditional vs. Modern

Your personality should shine through your tabletop, especially during the holidays. Tradition and holiday hues can still be applied, but be sure that guests see a true reflection of the host where they sit. It is the most sincere and authentic gesture you can make when breaking bread with family and friends. Whatever your personal style or the interior design of your home, you can put together an exceptional tabletop for the holidays with a little help from your friends at POSH.

Traditional Tabletop

You have Mary McDonald's prints and patterns in your dining room and your own collection of Mottahedeh. How to spruce it up a little differently this year? Bring in the Versailles Silver Charger for an added layer of silver and the Parisian Flatware for just the right amount of gold. Forgo the same stemware as last year with a touch of true luxury with our Elise Cut Crystal Stemware for toasting all night long. And when dinner is finally served, look no further than our vintage silver dome platter - the presentation will definitely be worth it.

Modern Tabletop

Embrace the Art Deco theme that is taking everyone by storm. Choose luxe cut crystal with a geometric cut charger and a truly modern shape with our Artesian Flatware. Nothing says modern like a pop art throwback, which calls for a Chloe goblet in holiday hues of red and emerald green. The final touch? An immaculate clear ghost chair from Resource One. You're set for Christmas.

POSH 101 | Set up the Bar

Just a taste of what POSH has to offer in glassware. Rows from top left: Crystal Champagne Coup, Classico Flute, Pure Flute, Silver Floral Lace Flute, Valencia Etched Glass Flute / Balloon Red Wine, Classico White Wine, Red Chloe, Purple Stella / Classico Pilsner, Gold Scroll Pilsner / Irish Coffee Mug, Classico Old Fashioned, Brandy Snifter, Elise Cut Crystal Double Old Fashioned / Classico Cordial, Gold Leaf Cordial, Gold Floral Lace "Hot Toddy" Demitasse. Note: Blue circles indicate new items.

Mixologists, craft beers, and specialty cocktails are on the rise in Dallas. As the holiday season kicks into high gear, we're brainstorming on how to incorporate the best beverages into our parties. Of course, presentation is everything, so here are a few tips on picking the perfect statement stemware for an impressive displays come cocktail hour.

Serve your SPARKLING WINES in flutes, tulips, and coups. Fun fact: The original cocktail was served in a coup as is making a big comeback thanks to vintage inspired bars and movies like The Great Gatsby. Build a champagne tower of crystal coups or serve up some bubbly in shimmering etched flutes, like our Valencia Etched Stemware or Silver Floral Lace Flute - perfect for toasting the holidays or bringing in the New Year!

WINES are meant to be enhanced by their stemware. We offer everything from Riedel's award-winning linen of stemware to fun alternatives in bright pops of color and whimsical patterns. Our favorite new addition? The purple Stella goblet - it's sturdy with a wide mouth, perfect for pouring and sipping throughout the night. 

Serve straight liquors in their specific glassware. We offer everything from shot glasses and cognac and brandy snifters to martini glasses and old-fashioneds. We love the idea of a seasonal warm beverage served in our Hot Toddy demitasse or Irish Coffee Mug. For dessert wines, pick a cordial that serves just the right amount for such a sweet liquor. 

What else do you need for the perfect bar? How about a perfect ride. We love UBER for their posh ride, plus you can drink and dance the night away without worrying about driving.
 

If you're thinking about the seaside

Left, The Princess of all Princesses, Grace Kelly playing photographer at a swimming competition at Palm Beach, Monte Carlo in 1972. Right, The ease of rattan charges and the elegance of cut crystal. Get the look with P.O.S.H.: Round Rattan Charger, Michelangelo Flatware, Elise Cut Crystal Stemware

Just because you're sitting by the sea doesn't mean you lack the style of a P.O.S.H. place setting for your guests. Take a cue from the always on point Grace Kelly, who took the laid-back vibe of beach life by mixing it with the elegance of a princess. Bring texturized elements, like rattan chargers and fruitwood chiavaris, and pair them with crystal stemware or luxurious metals for a seaside embrace of the high-low trend. Palm Beach approved.

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.

Entertain: Christmas in Corinthia

Yesterday we introduced you to our friend Marin Fiske-Rankin. (If you missed her incredible Christmas memories growing up on Corinthia, her family's horse-racing farm in Kentucky, you can check it out here. Trust us; her pictures will make you want to immediately move to the countryside and ride horses.) Hailing from Lexington means she is not only from the "Horse Capitol of the World" but also the "Bourbon Capitol of the World". Of course, we had to ask her how to make the perfect libation for cold, winter nights. With an English father who makes a mean mincemeat pie, she also shared her family recipe for Yorkshire Puddings. In return, we created the perfect tabletop for a Corinthia Christmas. 

Top image: Marin Fiske-Rankin | Middle Image (from left): Mint Julep cup, Elise cut crystal wine goblet, Silver goblet / Elise double old-fashion glass / Christofle flatware: P.O.S.H. Couture Rentals. Floral arrangement by DEBBY JEWESSON AT BRANCHING OUT EVENTS & FLORAL DESIGN

P.O.S.H. PLACE SETTING: Jan Barboglio hammered charger / Mottahedeh Lace charger / Exotic Bird dinner + salad plate / Christofle flatware / Inset: Ivory Chiavari chair / White hemstitch napkin and berry red tablecloth

 

Toast: Thankfulness

A toast to feasts and family, sharing our gratitude and thankfulness.

 

Tabletop Tuesday: The Fall Feast

During the holidays, the biggest gatherings revolve around the table. So you can't just have any old linen taking center stage for such important events. One of our favorite fall/winter linens is the Resource One Umber Taffeta with Chocolate Applique. Its rich design and texture sets the perfect tone for a fall feast. Plus, its unique color can transform pulls from the elements of the tablescape. Bring in bright china patterns and florals for a modern take on tabletop or play up the darker tones for a more traditional look. We love it either way. Which do you prefer?

Get the look from POSH Couture Rentals: Pewter Chiavari Chairs and chocolate cushions with faux fur chiavari chair treatments / Silver Rimmed Water Goblet / Cut Glass Charger // Umber Taffeta with Chocolate Applique Linen and Champagne Organza Overlay with Rhinestone and Fur, Resource One Linens, exclusively at POSH Couture Rentals

Get the look from POSH Couture Rentals: Gold Pebbled Charger / Pure Glassware / Elise Cut Crystal Goblets // Umber Taffeta with Chocolate Applique Linen and Amber Louis Ghost Chairs from Resource One Linens, exclusively at POSH Couture Rentals

 

Tabletop Tuesday: Velazquez at Meadows Museum

The Meadows Museum at Southern Methodist University has always done a fantastic job curating exceptional exhibits in Dallas. Now, their collaboration with Madrid's famed Prado Museum has set the bar even higher for not just Texas but museums nationwide. In fact, the latest exhibit features important works from Diego Velazquez which art historians now believe to be the first portraits of Spain's King Philip IV. Take advantage of your close vicinity to SMU and see what even The Washington Post is calling "the most important exhibit devoted to Velazquez in the U.S. in more than two decades." (The exhibit will run through January.) We were honored to be a part of the Velazquez Black Tie Dinner, designed by SMU's Marin Fiske-Rankin and photographed by Tamytha Cameron Smith. To learn more about the Prado - Meadows collaboration, visit here.

The Velazquez Black Tie Dinner. Credits: Photography - Tamytha Cameron Photography / Event Planning - Marin Fiske-Rankin, SMU / Catering - Denise Lentz, SMU / Location: SMU Meadows Museum / Rentals: POSH Couture Rentals

 Velazquez Black-Tie Dinner Tabletop:
1. Gold Pebbled Glass Charger, Black & Gold Collection Banded Dinner Plate and B&B, Schott Zwiesel Pure Tritan Glassware, Dynasty 24 Karat Flatware.
2. Elise Cut Crystal Glassware.
3. Catering by SMU's Denise Lentz.
4. Black Lamour table linens, chair covers provided by SMU.
5. Entry table with Damask linen.
*Unless otherwise noted, all rentals listed provided by POSH Couture Rentals. 

Tabletop Tuesday: Rustic Elegance

Branching Out Floral & Event Design recently participated in a "Christmas in July" event at the Crescent Club. Their mission? You guessed it - create a unique holiday look for the Gourmet Room. The design team based their blended vibe of rustic elegance was inspired by owner Debby Jewesson's love for the understated glamour of Ralph Lauren. We think she captured the RL essence perfectly. Will this inspire your holiday Pinterest boards? It already has ours!

GET THE LOOK

1. Toast to the holidays with Elise Cut Crystal glassware, Gold Filigree Etched champagne glass, Exotic Bird cup and saucer.

2.  Layer it on for a luxe look: Jan Barboglio hammered charger, Copper glass charger, Peach Barral Antique Sevres Collection dinner plate, Silver Bead glass charger, Exotic Bird salad plate.

3. The overall look of the Ralph Lauren inspired holiday room. Linens by bbj linens.

4. Don't forget the design details! Love the paper goods designed Southern Fried Paper, the gorgeous florals by Debby J's team, and the rustic elements by Fauxcades (think leather couches and chairs, cowhide rugs, etc). 

Weddings Roundup: Southern Belles

We love seeing the belle of the ball embrace her Southern roots. DFW Events designed the themes for today's weddings, stylishly moving from the country club to an outdoor scenic setting. 

First up, high school sweethearts Sarah Howard and Lev Prichard. This beautiful wedding at the Highland Park Presbyterian Church followed by a reception at Royal Oaks Country Club looked classy with charming, personalized touches throughout. To see more images, see DFW Events blog here. Photography by Joseph Mark Photography.

The beautiful bride at The Chihuly Exhibit and as the new Mr. and Mrs. Lev Prichard.

Chargers & China: POSH Couture Rentals / Linens: BBJ Linens / Florals: The Garden Gate

Jan Barboglio Hammered Charger with the Pheasant China Collection, available at POSH Couture Rentals.

Cake: Fancy Cakes by Lauren / Personalized signage at Royal Oaks Country Club

Next, Southern charm knows no bounds in the wedding of Meredith Ellis and Robert Ulibarri. Meredith's family owns and operates G bar C Ranch, so it was the perfect backdrop for her own wedding reception. This rustic setting proves country can be cool and classy. For more images, go the the DFW Events blog here. Photography by Suzanna Rubottom.

Left: We love how DFW Events spiced up our classic Catering Collection with the classy Elise Cut Crystal stemware. Bows & Arrows provided perfect floral combinations to match the scene and setting. / Meredith and Robert share a sweet moment at the reception. / The Elise Cut Crystal stemware collection, available at POSH Couture Rentals.

Top: Meredith and Robert embrace before the feast, catered by Perini Ranch with cakes by Penelope's Cakes. / Insert: Charming signage offering directions for guests. / Our Fruitwood Chiavari chairs are the perfect way to seat your guests in style.

POSH Couture Rentals Sevres Collection adds a colorful touch to the rustic buffet.