Wednesday, February 16, 2011

~~~ An Oriental Dinner Party~~~

Now that Valentine's is over and winter is still with us I thought it would be nice to set a table using my oriental bamboo dishes and serving pieces! I will be linking to Susan's Tablescape Thurs. at http://www.betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/ Please go visit her after 8 tonight to see MANY amazing table settings! Now, on to this table. I left the table bare to show the beautiful, rich wood. I love the grain in the table. I used black placemats. The stemware is amber water glasses and black wine glasses. Don't forget, you can click on any picture to enlarge.
 A few years ago I found these pagoda S and P's!!!! Love them!
 I know....the napkin is PAPER, but it is so perfect I had to show you. I also had black cloth napkins.
 The dinner plate is plain and the salad has the bamboo. I used gold flatware to compliment the amber glasses and the gold in the napkin.

I really like these carved wood candlesticks.
 A black laquered salad set.
 The vegetable bowl.


 I made the arrangement. Artichokes, white filler flowers and bamboo pieces running through the middle.
 Bamboo tea light holders.



 Can you see the reflection of the plate in the black wine glass???

 Time to light the candles! I love candle light! It always makes a meal more special....to me anyway!



Thanks again, dear friends, for stopping by. Your support and encouragement mean the world to me. Hopefully Spring is around the corner! Friday is supposed to be GORGEOUS here, up to 65 degress!!! Enjoy your week. XO, Pinky
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  1. KathysueFebruary 16, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    Pinky I love your Asian Inspired table. I would have never in a million years thought they were paper napkins, the print is stunning!!! I love the salt and pepper shakers, so fun!!! KS

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  2. DoloresFebruary 16, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    Your table looks so pretty...... you did a great job on the centerpiece...!!

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  3. Pam - @diy Design FanaticFebruary 16, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    Very pretty! I love your dishes and napkins together!

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  4. DonnieFebruary 16, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    That centerpiece is just gorgeous Pinky. I love the simplicity of the oriental dinnerware. I use paper napkins quite often because they are so colorful and come in so many themes. Very pretty.

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  5. Lori @ Dining DelightFebruary 16, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    This was a nice change from the V's day 'scapes and really something different. I enjoyed seeing the black with the Asian theme. Your centerpiece turned out wonderfully!

    DD

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  6. Pinky at Designs by PinkyFebruary 16, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    Thanks, everyone for your sweet comments!!! Love to you all! Pinky

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  7. Alicia@ eco friendly homemakingFebruary 16, 2011 at 11:40 PM

    Oh my goodness the table is beautiful!! I love the dishes.You are very talented.

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  8. UnknownFebruary 17, 2011 at 12:56 AM

    Beautiful table!!

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2011 at 6:19 AM

    Your table is gorgeous. I love the black and white. Fabulous!

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  10. FABBY'S LIVINGFebruary 17, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    Oh! I love it! I love Asian china, furniture, beautiful screans, lamps...you name it! Your china is so pretty, I love the way you did your table, the black brings it all together nicely and elengantly. The salt & pepper's are so cute!
    I'm your newest follower, I hope you follow me too and your welcome to visit my Asian tablescape, Thursday. It's so nice we have this in common.

    XOXO
    FABBY

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  11. Tablescapes By DianeFebruary 17, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    Hi lovely lady. You know I love the Asian look with black and white. your china is Beautiful sweet lady!! you need to come over to my {Give-A-Way you may be the winner of this Sterling Silver Necklace on Sunday sweet lady !Good Luck.
    xxoo
    Diane

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  12. FABBY'S LIVINGFebruary 17, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    Oh Pinky...thank you for visiting me and liking my Orientals...yeah, I have lots of stuff and more dishes to make more tables! I have more mud man too! My daughter Sophia took a couple that she liked to her home...oh well, you know daughters!?
    Keep up the Oriental!
    XOXO
    FABBY

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  13. On Crooked CreekFebruary 18, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    Pinky,
    Elegantly simplistic tablescape! I found your blog through facebook! I one of your newest followers!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  14. MarigeneFebruary 18, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    Pinky, your table is so elegant...love those candlesticks. Have a great weekend!

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  15. The enchanted homeFebruary 19, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    Pinky...so pretty, and elegant. Really gorgeous table you set there...like you I am a big fan of anything with the "asian theme"...love the white pagodas!

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  16. Entertaining WomenFebruary 20, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    Just absolutely lovely! Those salt and pepper shakers grabbed by attention right off the bat. Thank you for sharing your charming design. Cherry Kay

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  17. LizabethMarch 4, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    Hey Pinky, sorry I missed this too!
    What a great job..you have such a nice collection of oriental items. I love the black lacquered salad set..how divine! Those napkins are too attractive to use! Your arrangement is terrific...we have to get you back in the working market producing great arrangements like these again! LOL..yeah right! I'm sure you are enjoying your retirement!

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  18. Pinky at Designs by PinkyMarch 4, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    Liz, I really would enjoy getting back into the work I did but it can't happen now. It makes me sad that I felt I had to leave.....

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Thanks you for leaving your lovely comments. xo, Pinky

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