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.