Hues to Use: Gold

When we caught sight of this gorgeous gold place setting styled and photographed by Lightbox Photography, we couldn't wait to share it with you. Regal and luxurious, it's perfect for the wedding head table or an important dinner party. This was shot in October, so it has a fall feel, but can easily be updated to spring with a seasonal centerpiece and bright linen. Check out more from Teresa Gardner and Lightbox Photography here.

Rentals by P.O.S.H. COUTURE RENTALS | Design, Style, Photography by LIGHTBOX

Copper Metallic Charger / Arte Italica Dinner Plate / Silver Bead Flatware

A full shot of this gorgeous tabletop.

A close up of the Arte Italica dinner plate, a couture piece from Italy to you.

Pick the right accent piece, like our Elise Cut Crystal Glassware, Amber Chloe Goblet, and Gold Lace Champagne Flute.

Silver Bead Flatware

Beautiful paper goods by Lightbox.

Gorgeous centerpiece from DI FIORI

 

billet-doux: The envelope please

billet-doux: A love letter, short and sweet. 

Our work inspires us everyday, but in order to live a truly inspired life, we have to look outside the box just labeled "tabletop" and channel our own creativity through the great work of others. Whether it's travel, fashion, art, people, or reading, this will be a place to share with you our inspiration du jour - what makes us smile or influences how we present our work. This is a  letter of love that will be at times important, at times whimsical, but above all else, a short and sweet way to point out what we love.

Up today, a few gorgeous envelope clutches that strike our fancy (we did say whimsical at times). Besides, we all need something to hold all those RSVPs. 

Images courtesy of one of our favorite sites: FEYT

If you're thinking about purple

We were so inspired by yesterday's purple Tabletop Tuesday, we dove into our inspiration boards for more plum perfection. Various shades of purple have been popping from planners and brides alike, so we thought we'd share a few fun tabletops in this illustrious hue. 

Left: Floral design by GERANIUM LAKE FLOWERS | Photography by REBEKAH JOHNSON PHOTOGRAPHY | Right: Event Planning by AMBER EVENTS | Photography by ELIZABETH MEDINA PHOTOGRAPHY | More images can be found at STYLE ME PRETTY

 If you're thinking purple in a more feminine yet relaxed environment, say, an outdoor reception, then consider embracing natural elements. Let the texture of the outdoors reflect in your choices for tabletop. Get the look at P.O.S.H. with Rattan Chargers, purple silk runners, and Pure glassware. (See the look above)

If you're thinking purple with a formal approach to gowns and decor then the bottom look is for you. This gorgeous tablescape works indoor or outdoors. Purple is a huge focus of the tablescape with a grand floral centerpiece so touches of gold with tabletop will bring the whole together. Get the look at P.O.S.H. with Royal Glassware, Gold Radiance Chargers, Barcelona Gold China, and custom napkin rings. (See look below)

Left: Hommage to Paul Poiret, VOGUE August 2012 | Right: Image via PINTEREST

 

Tabletop Tuesday: Pleasing Purple

There is snow coming down outside (not a lot, but still) and chilly temperatures, so we're warming up with a little inspiration from our friends at Todd Events. To remind us that spring is just around the corner, the latest D Weddings features a hue we're seeing a lot of lately - purple. Play it sweet with pastes or glam it up by mixing in black, as shown below. This wouldn't be a bad bet for a Valentine's dinner, now would it? 

Concept, Design, Floral + Decor: TODD EVENTS | Rentals: P.O.S.H. COUTURE RENTALS | Linens: LA TAVOLA FINE  LINENS |  Photography: STEPHEN KARLISCH PHOTOGRAPHY

GET THE LOOK: Clear Hand Cut Glass Charger, Simply Platinum Rimmed Soup Bowl, Michelangelo Flatware, Onyx Water Goblet, Schott Zwiesel Pure Tritan Water and Wine Glass, Lily of the Valley Champagne Flute
 

On Trend: Gold Globe Picks

Did everyone watch The Golden Globes last night? We had our fingers crossed for our favorite stars and loved every minute of it, especially watching Jodie Foster being honored with the Cecil B. Demille Award. As always, we pay particular attention to the fashion as it often features looks straight from the latest runway and is sure to inspire choices in color and texture for the rest of the year. We picked our favorites below. What were yours?

Images courtesy of Rex Features and Getty via Vogue

We know how hard the behind-the-scenes action is, so we were thrilled to see a feature on the great teams behind most of today's biggest stars - read Off Camera: A Look at Hollywood's Behind-the-Scenes Talent.

To Do: Weekend Checklist

One: FORNASETTI - We are a sucker for collecting calendar plates, but the 2013 edition of the Fornasetti featuring a self-portrait of Piero's son Barnaba deserves a spot on our shelf. We love Barnaba. In fact, we wish we had a chance to visit his Milan shop to view an exhibition of his self-portraits. 
Two: CELERIE KEMBLE FOR SCHUMACHER - Who doesn't love the fabulous interiors of Celerie Kemble? Her designs always inspire, and now we can take a small piece of her creativity with us with her wall coverings for Schumacher. See the prints here.
Third: CHARLIE ROSE WITH RORY AND BOBBY KENNEDY - Charlie Rose, a personal favorite for respectful and thorough journalism and conversation. He feels like a friend, albeit a friend not afraid to ask the hard questions. He will be here tonight (!!) at ATTPAC in the Arts District to interview Rory and Bobby Kennedy. The Kennedy's are an American dynasty, and we adored watching Ethel (Rory's crazy good and insightful documentary of Ethel's highly publicized yet private life). 
Four: SMASHBOX + CURTIS KULIG - Graffiti artist Curtis Kulig is well known for his Love Me series. Add his creative designs to the packaging of one of our favorite beauty lines and it's a win-win. Get it.   

If you're thinking about jewel tones

The color palettes we choose for entertaining should be a direct reflection of our personal taste. Maybe that's why the sartorial pairings of our favorite style scribe continuously inspires the way we set our table. By taking fashion in vogue and making it her own, Merritt Beck''s blog, The Style Scribe, presents savvy readers with a personally curated wardrobe that focuses on pairing current trends with a timeless approach to style. Her take on jewel tones easily transitions to tabletop - think rich colors and fun tabletop items. See how Merritt's style influenced our POSH picks below. How would you take this trend from outfit to tabletop?

Rentals: P.O.S.H. COUTURE RENTALS | Image courtesy of Merritt Beck THE STYLE SCRIBE

Get the look: 
P.O.S.H. Tabletop (clockwise from top): Royal Blue Crushed Satin, Grape Lamour, Teal Crushed Satin / Purple Metallic Charger / Royal Blue and Emerald Trumpet glassware, Royal Blue Compote