Spring Forward | Nasher Garden Party

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With the Arctic Vortex literally putting a chill on our bright outlook, we knew it was time for a Spring throwback. The Nasher Sculpture Center in Dallas (one of our favorite venues not only for parties and weddings but also to peruse on the random day off from work) shared a video highlighting their Garden Party from last year. We had the pleasure of working with amazing DFW vendors, like Mary Wright Shaw and Jackson Durham to name a few. This should get you in the mood for planning your next Spring soiree. 

Silver Place Setting: Chocolate Metallic Charger, Sophia and Loren China Collections, Silver Goblet, Silver Rimmed Water Glass, Floral Elegance Flatware / Scarlet Place Setting: Scarlet Filigree Charger, Arte Italica Dinner Plate, Gold Leaf Compote, Gold Leaf and Gold Floral Lace Stemware, Gold Lyons Flatware, Gold Chiavari Chair / Gold Place Setting: Mottahedeh White Lace Charger, Gold Leaf China / Emerald Place Setting: Turquoise Scalloped Charger, Vera Wang Dinner Plate, Silhouette Stemware, Emerald Chloe Goblet, Silverbead Silverplate Flatware

Photography by Thisbe Grace Photography / Florals by Jackson Durham / Planning by Mary Wright Shaw / Linens by La Tavola / Venue by The Nasher Sculpture Center / Lounge furniture by Fauxcades / Place Settings, Stemware, Flatware, Chairs by POSH Couture Rentals 
 

Link Love // Art and the Park

dear sunset by Ugo Rondinone, a commissioned artwork by the Nasher XChange, which will be produced at Fish Trap Lake in West Dallas.

We are literally blown away by the artistic wonders the Nasher XChange will produce in Dallas. One of our favorites is shown in the image above. Entitled "dear sunset", a wooden pier will be finished in vibrant colors reminiscent of a sunset in Fish Trap Lake in West Dallas. Artist Ugo Rondinone describes a romantically poetic approach to his work that evokes deep emotion for anyone in tune with Nature. Read all Rondinone's work and the other nine amazing artists  working on the XChange in a brilliant interactive digital guide by the Nasher Sculpture Center. You will be amazed.

There are so many things to get you inspired this weekend. Here are our favorites:

Klyde Warren Park, Dallas' own central park uniting Uptown and Downtown over Woodall Rodgers, is celebrating it's first birthday. A weekend of festivities will commence, beginning this evening with a big screen simulcasting the Dallas Opera's Carmen. Free of charge.

TWOxTWO for Aids and Art will be held this weekend at the Rachofsky House in Dallas. The amazing gala and auction has raised over $40 million for the Dallas Museum of Art and amfAR. Check out their facebook page for a look at the art going up and the philanthropy invovled. 

If you stay inside this weekend to prepare for your Halloween festivities, take time to nourish your mind and soul with an amazing documentary from HBO - Life According to Sam. Following the medical trials and tribulations of children with progeria, an aging-related disease, will give you hope by the wisdom and strength of young children bearing this illness. Sam, the namesake of the documentary, is a force. Be warned, there will be Niagara Falls, in a good way.
 

Tabletop Tuesday: Scarlet Spring

This noteworthy Spring tablescape comes just in time for Mother's Day. Rapturous hues of pink, red, and raspberry accented by glorious gold make a traditional brunch go from lackluster to lively. Designed by event planner Mary Wright Shaw with florals from the amazing team at Jackson Durham, this gorgeous look is definitely one to pin as you plan for May celebrations.

Gold Chiavari with Gold Cushion

To make sure the design wasn't too saccharine, Shaw spiced up the sweet hues with gold chiavari chairs and stemware. Below are close up of the fabulous details of the P.O.S.H. pieces. Get the look with our Scarlet Filigree Charger, Arte Italica Dinner Plate, Gold Lace Compote, Gold Lace and Gold Leaf Stemware, and Silver Bead Flatware.

Gold Leaf Cordial with Gold Leaf Goblet and Champagne Flute.

Silver Bead Flatware

Scarlet Filigree Charger, Arte Italica Dinner Plate, Gold Leaf Compote (with raspberries)

 Venue, NASHER SCULPTURE CENTER | Event Planning, MARY WRIGHT SHAW | Creative + Floral Design, JACKSON DURHAM | Photography, THISBE GRACE PHOTOGRAPHY | Linens, LA TAVOLA FINE LINENS | Rentals, P.O.S.H. COUTURE RENTALS

Tabletop Tuesday: Spring Green

Green chiavari chairs are a brilliant and bright focal point for this Spring tablescape.

With emerald getting a lot of glory as Pantone's Color of the Year, we thought we'd throw around a little mean green love for this gorgeous Spring tablescape. Leave it to Mary Wright Shaw to know how to navigate around any hue for an elegant and enticing tabletop. The sublime floral centerpieces are courtesy of the creative team at Jackson Durham. This is just the look you need for a festive brunch or lunch. 
 

Rentals from P.O.S.H. COUTURE RENTALS, include the following: Green Chiavari Chairs, Acrylic Scalloped Turquoise Chargers, Vera Wang Dinner Plate, Silverbead Flatware, Silhouette White Wine Stemware, Extreme Reidel Red Wine Stemware, and Dark Green Chloe Goblet.

 

Scalloped chargers and Dark Green Chloe Goblets provide just the right accent for a Spring Green tabletop. And don't you love the use of real flora and fauna around the place settings?

Event Planner, Mary Wright Shaw
Creative + Floral Design, Jackson Durham
Linens, La Tavola
Rentals, POSH Couture Rentals
Venue, The Nasher
Photography, thisbegrace

Tabletop Tuesday: Fall Garden

This is an oldie but a goodie - a contemporary garden wedding reception at the Nasher perfect for a chilled, autumn evening. What makes this look so modern is the classic silver and gold tones used on everything from the linens to the flatware mixed with modern ghost chairs and floral arrangements. Very fitting for the Nasher, indeed. See more of this gorgeous reception on Style Me Pretty.

1. Head Table: The bridal table receives special seating and linens, all the better for guests to come and greet the newlyweds as well as for the couple to enjoy their friends and family. The perfect mod companion to this table? Kartell Louis Ghost Chairs from Resource One, exclusively at POSH Couture Rentals.
 2. Tabletop: A close up of the tabletop reveals the classic elements that make this look so timeless - Extreme Riedel glassware, Clear Glass Charger with Gold Rim, and Parisian flatware (all POSH Couture Rentals).
3. The luscious and luxurious scene: A nice touch here is the adding pashminas for guests on a chilly, autumn evening. 
4. Mixed Metals: A closer look at the glass chargers and glassware.
5. Details: You can't go wrong with fabulous florals and Bell'Invito paper goods.


Wedding Photography: Andrea Polito Photography / Event + Floral Design: Bella Flora of Dallas / Ceremony Location: Private Residence / Reception Location: The Nasher Sculpture Gardens / Wedding Invitations: Bell’Invito / Rentals: POSH Couture Rentals / Linens: La Tavola / Lighting: Beyond

Toast: Third Annual Garden Party at the Nasher

POSH is proud to partner with  the Nasher Sculpture Center for the Third Annual Garden Party. The event will be held at the brilliant and beautiful Nasher Sculpture Center on Thursday October 4, 2012 from 6:30-8:30pm and promises to be an evening of beauty and grace. Several of our favorite vendors will be on hand. See below for your personal invitation to an extraordinary evening. We hope to see you there!

The beauty of the Nasher has been a part of Dallas weddings and events for several years. No doubt you love it as much as we do. This image at the Nasher featuring the POSH Couture Rentals Sevres China Collection was captured by Allison Davis Photography was featured in the The Knot Texas.

 

Spotted: The Knot's top POSH picks.

Whether it's a garden party of a dinner party, the Sevres Collection is a tried-and-true selection sure to wow you guests. But don't take our word for it, take The Knot's. Our favorite china was selected as a Top Pick for the Spring 2012 and Fall 2012 issues.

The Knot Texas Spring 2012 - Garden Party: Flowers by Garden Gate Floral Design / Photography by Andrea Polito Photography / Rentals by POSH Couture Rentals / Location at Nasher Sculpture Center, Dallas, TX.

The Knot Texas Fall 2012 - Nasher Sculpture Center wedding with a color theme of peach, white, and green. Event Coordination by Meredith at Significant Events / Photography by Allison Davis Photography.