Monday, March 7, 2011

Protea table

Yesterday I had lunch for friends who are visiting from Boston.  This is the china (minton, Royal doulton) I use whenever I am in a hurry and don't have much time to think. I have used this china several times before in this blog. The star of the table is not the china, but the proteas from my garden. Yes, it is that time of the year, when the pin-cushon protea bushes are exploding with brightly colored blooms. 



Since the stems of the proteas are heavy, I chose the crystal ice bucket instead of a vase to arrange flowers.



My favorite napkins and pink glasses








As beautiful as they are, these flowers don't have any fragrance. I harvested some rosemary (it grows like weeds here) from the herb garden and included it in the arrangement.




For more memorable centerpieces, tablescapes, and recipes (including gluten free recipes), please check out my book, Entertaining From an Ethnic Indian Kitchen, at my website komalinunna.com.

I am joining Tabletop Tuesday @ A Stroll Thru Life and Patty's Weekend Wrap-Up Party, Savvy Southern Style, Susan's Between Naps on the Porch for Tablescape Thursday, Cindy for Show and Tell, French Country Cottage for Feathered Nest Friday and How Sweet the Sound.

 


25 comments:

  1. Love the pink glasses and the vibrant protea...

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  2. Hello Komali,
    the proteas look like firework, just stunning. And the china is perfect to them.
    Greetings, Johanna

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  3. There isn't anything about your table that I'm NOT in love with. Your choice of dishes and the colors of the flowers to go with them is perfect. I love the rosemary used as a filler and sure wish that I could grow it like a week. Unfortunately where I am that isn't possible. Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful table.

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  4. Heyee! Komali-as I commented on FB Proteas are the national flower of South africa! u have done a marvellous job by arranging them on the table settings-looks good! Anita

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  5. oh wow!! Komali.. this is gorgeous!! I wish I could come over some day as well...

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  6. What a lovely vignette! I adore the centerpiece.

    Have a wonderful Fat Tuesday!

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  7. i know your friends were impressed! Proteas are impressive!

    Lovely tablescape.

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  8. Wow! Just beautiful, I've never seen flowers like that in person-enjoy:@)

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  9. Oh, my gosh! You're not kidding!!! Those proteas are GORGEOUS!!!! You grow those at home??!?!! Fabulous!!!

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  10. Gorgeous table setting and great photos. thanks for linking to WUW.

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  11. What a gorgeous table...and the proteas,,,just lovely...are you from South Africa too?

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  12. Beautiful flowers. They make a stunning center piece. Love your chinaware and pink glasses. The table looks lovely.

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  13. Hello, these flowers are absolutely stunning! I will be checking out your book! Thank you for sharing your tablescape!

    Miss Mindy @ The Howell Blessings

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  14. The flowers are definitely the star of the show, but they are just perfect with your china! Beautiful tablescape! Thanks for sharing!

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  15. Ooooo! The pops of orange from the flowers, the plates, and the napkins is just so yummy. Beautiful showing!

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  16. Those flowers are gorgeous! Beautiful table today. (as always)

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  17. Exquisite setting & presentation.

    Happy St. Patrick's Day ~
    Have a beautiful weekend ~
    TTFN ~
    Marydon

    CSN GIVEAWAY ENDS 3/17

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  18. It was a great idea to use the ice bucket to hold up the enormous heads of those beautiful flowers! Hope you had a wonderful time with your friends from Boston. Linda

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  19. The flowers are gorgeous...even the stems add to the design. You can never go wrong with Minton and Royal Doulton, and I love the addition of the glassware that you used. Great idea to add the sage for fragrance. Thank you for sharing your charming design. Cherry Kay

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  20. Wow ,It sure would be nice to see flower in my yard, it will some time for that here .Have a safe and fun day Laura

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  21. As a south african I am happy to see these fabulous proteas as part of a lovely tablescape!Thank you for sharing xOxO

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  22. The flowers are incredible! Your pink glassware is quite beautiful. Have a wonderful weekend! Terri

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  23. What beautiful colors and flowers- they look gorgeous on your table! Thanks for sharing at FNF! :)

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