Birthday Tea Party

Last weekend, one of my good friend reached a milestone birthday. Instead of entertaining a traditional dinner, I decided to host a birthday tea with some of our friends. It was a beautiful afternoon to sit in the garden with the rose garden in full bloom while sipping tea, indulging in fine pastries and catching up with friends.

The tables were set with the birthday girl's favorite color (hot pink) flowers. Multiple tables were set with different china. As we all know, it is difficult being a host and a photographer.

Birthday party spread

Tea party would not be complete without cucumber sandwiches

Totally surprised birthday girl

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

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Deepawali

Happy Deepawali!

Today is Deepawali(festival of lights), very important religious holiday for Hindus. 

Wish all my friends, family and readers around the world very happy prosperous Deepawali to you all!

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

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Weekend table

This is the table from last weekend. If you notice, it uses the same centerpiece from the previous post (the original centerpiece was used at breakfast). When I want to use the same centerpiece in a different setting I change it a bit by adding or deleting to make it look different. In this case, since I am setting the table in the kitchen I incorporated Thai basil into the centerpiece. The bronze color foliage with orange dahlias adds contrast and interest.

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

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Mother's day table

Mother's Day is around the corner. It is time to nurture the nurturer. My Mother's Day table is set in the garden with my favorite David Austin roses centerpiece.

David Austin roses not only look good, they smell divine. Now I have a rule in the garden: if I have to replace any rose or vine in the garden, it is only with David Austin roses.

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

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French Country Cottage