Chinese themed table decor

Its so dark and cold since morning.. I did the table decor in the afternoon after lunch  for the evening dinner. The weather didn't behave as per the  forecast and no sunlight today.. I like to take pictures with  bright natural light.. I think natural sunlight makes tremendous and dramatic change to the photos.. Everything looks stunning even the mundane things..:)

Anyways...Lets talk about todays decor...This table decor is for two people ..me and hubby of course..

 The theme is Chinese.. Even if it is a Takeaway dinner I think table arrangement and decor can transfer you to entirely new place..

I used the  white and dark colors with minimalism ...I avoided lot of patterns ... The small bowl is for different sauces.. We both fancy eating with chopsticks .. One can enjoy Chinese better with them ..:)) The table mats are made of rattan.. A wonderful bargain I got in a store in US..

 Chinese dinner would not be complete without Jasmine tea .. So the first thing I put on the table was the tea pot and small cups..

I used a small towel as napkin and tied a string around it... 

Placed flowers from the garden in the bowl... arranged Origami boats around for fun..

I arranged three white pillar candles with sea shells in a rattan tray as the center piece.. I also placed several fragant candles around the table.. perfect for ambiance..

Now if you are wondering if  I cooked chinese at home or got a takeaway is a secret..hahaahhaa!!

Linking to Table Top Tuesday !!

Source: http://acreativeproject.blogspot.com/2010/08/chinese-themed-table-decor.html