Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Outdoor tablescape

This tablescape is adapted from my book, Entertaining From an Ethnic Indian Kitchen. The table was set in front of my dahlia patch. The uruli and fabrics are from Kerala, a Southern state in India. The menu featured in this chapter includes very authentic dishes from that particular region.

Instead of charger plates, I used leaves from my garden as chargers. 




As the sunlight fades, light the candles.








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.
  

Please join Susan's Between Naps on the Porch for Tablescape Thursday, Cindy for Show and Tell and Melissa for The inspired room.
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17 comments:

  1. a quiet lifeApril 14, 2010 at 6:16 PM

    beatiful setting and table~

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  2. Lori LucasApril 14, 2010 at 6:29 PM

    In a word....WOW!!

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  3. MarigeneApril 14, 2010 at 6:58 PM

    Komali, what a beautiful garden setting for a meal...you can make simple, so elegant.

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  4. Mid-Atlantic MarthaApril 14, 2010 at 7:04 PM

    How pretty -- I especially love your centerpiece.

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  5. All The Pretty DishesApril 14, 2010 at 7:37 PM

    I love your table. I want to be there!

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  6. The Decorative DreamerApril 14, 2010 at 7:43 PM

    What a pretty table and beautiful setting! Love the floating flowers and candles..gorgeous!

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  7. Sandy aka Doris the GreatApril 14, 2010 at 8:05 PM

    This is absolutely lovely!

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  8. Ridgely (Grandma J @ Dear Angelene)April 14, 2010 at 9:24 PM

    The dishes are lovely and unusual -- beautiful!

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  9. Johanna GehrleinApril 15, 2010 at 12:44 AM

    Hi,
    because the time difference I come little bit late to visit you.
    That looks so nice. I love the using of nature floral elements for a outdoor dinner. What a creativity to use leaves as chargers. And I adore your centerpiece filled with fresh flowers and flower candles.
    Greetings, Johanna

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  10. Creations By CindyApril 15, 2010 at 3:32 AM

    It is all so serene looking. Love it. Be blessed. Cindy

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  11. TriciaApril 15, 2010 at 7:05 AM

    What a fabulous centerpiece! I love zinnias, and adding those floating flower candles was an inspired idea! And the outdoor setting is just gorgeous -- I'm waiting for the live oaks to finish dropping their "fuzzies" so I can clean off the patio furniture and enjoy outdoor dining again.

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  12. AtticmagApril 15, 2010 at 1:18 PM

    I think your garden is amazing and that centerpiece will, no doubt, give rise to many similar arrangements in the weeks to come. The floating flowers and candles are beautiful. -- Jane F.

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  13. Chubby ChiequeApril 15, 2010 at 2:21 PM

    Loving to death to your centerpiece. So cute & I feel so romantic having dinner outdoor.

    TY for sharing.
    /R

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  14. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleApril 15, 2010 at 6:07 PM

    What a beautiful place to sit and enjoy a meal.

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  15. Lia at Petite Little BeeApril 15, 2010 at 6:27 PM

    Gorgeous tablescape!!!!

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  16. fitty's pinky rose cottageApril 15, 2010 at 11:22 PM

    lovely setting! meal in the garden, what else could a girl want! lovely..

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  17. Mikey FullerApril 18, 2010 at 5:29 PM

    So Pretty! I love it!

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