Sunday, August 14, 2011

Floating Centerpiece

I always set the table for my cooking classes. I want my students to learn not only how to cook Indian food, but also how to create an atmosphere to sit and dine with people. For yesterday's class, I didn't have time to make an arrangement for the table. I quickly went to my dahlia garden, plucked some blooms and floated them in a crystal bowl along with geranium leaves. Voila! My floating centerpiece was ready.










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

I am joining Susan's Between Naps on the Porch for Metamorphosis Monday, Patty's Weekly Story,  Seasonal Sundays, Table top Tuesday and Tablescape Thursday.



Posted by Komali Nunna at 12:59 PM
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18 comments:

  1. Shortbread and GingerAugust 15, 2011 at 1:04 AM

    Sometimes the simplest of things can be very effective! Your centrepiece is beautiful.
    Liz & Shortbread & Ginger

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  2. Johanna GehrleinAugust 15, 2011 at 1:43 AM

    Hi Komali,
    Dahlias are so pretty and colorful like Indian saris. I think, they look this way the best.
    Best greetings, Johanna

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  3. The TablescaperAugust 15, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    Such a beautiful centerpiece. I love dahlias. My grandmother used to grow them.

    Thanks for being a part of Seasonal Sundays.

    - The Tablescaper

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  4. AnonymousAugust 15, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    Komali.. so so pretty!! Your dahlia garden is stunning!!

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  5. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeAugust 15, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    Wow, how stunning is this. Beautiful centerpiece. Thanks so much for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty

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  6. Pat@Life At Lydias HouseAugust 15, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    I always enjoy your colorful posts!The dahlias are beautiful!

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  7. notyet100August 16, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    Wow luved the centrepiece

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  8. Sanghamitra Bhattacherjee(Mukherjee)August 16, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    What a stunning post komali! Those dahlias are gorgeous!
    Thanks for sharing:)

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  9. My Inspired RealityAugust 17, 2011 at 5:18 AM

    Your dahlias are absolutely gorgeous...and what a stunning and simple centerpiece:)

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  10. MarigeneAugust 17, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    Gorgeous dahlias.

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  11. Mid-Atlantic MarthaAugust 17, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    Beautiful! You most have a gorgeous garden.

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  12. MarlisAugust 17, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    I love your dahlias.. so pretty to float them in a bowl! xo marlis

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  13. JudyBugAugust 18, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    I can't grow them but I love dahlias! Your's are just gorgeous.

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  14. UnknownAugust 18, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    A beautiful cneterpiece! If I had them I would definitely use them. They are just perfect.
    Blessinsgs My Friend,

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  15. Summer for SwedeAugust 18, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    Those Dahlias are 2die4. Wish I could grow them but they don't like our soil. They are just drop dead gorgeous in every color. One cannot beat a centerpiece like you made.

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  16. Karin Şen CankanAugust 18, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    How great the your garden looks.

    The centrepiece is so pretty.

    Hugs,
    Karin Şen Cankan
    Karinsfairytale.blogspot.com

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  17. Alycia NicholsAugust 18, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    Wow...the heads on those dahlias are huge! They're bigger than MY head!!! You really have an incredible green thumb! Great centerpiece!

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  18. Cottage and BroomeAugust 19, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    Love the dahlias beautiful!

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