Showing posts with label Chinese New Year Tablescape. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Chinese New Year Tablescape. Show all posts

Wednesday, January 1, 2025

Polar Bear

Mint and chocolate is one of my favorite flavor combinations. When I spotted a recipe for a boozy coffee drink using both of those flavors I had to try it. The thing is, because math is not my strong suit, I ended up doubling the called for quantities when it came to the crème de cacao and peppermint schnapps, which ended up being a rather happy mistake, I can tell you. This is so good! If you’re looking for a way to stay warm this winter, this will do it.
Polar Bear

1½ oz. peppermint schnapps
1½ oz. white crème de cacao
4 oz. espresso
Whipped cream
Cocoa powder

While you’re brewing the espresso, pour your liquor into an Irish coffee glass. Get a festive one like I have, you can find them here. Once the coffee has brewed, pour it over the liquor, spritz on some cream, and dust with cocoa powder.


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Sunday, April 29, 2018

Top Ten Tablescapes

Last week, a group of bloggers were listing their top 10 favorite tablescape posts. I am late to the party, but nonetheless, having spent time going through every tablescape that I’ve ever done, here are my top 10 favorites. I had to laugh when I looked at these. I do like vibrant colors, and I love my black plaid placemats! So, in descending order, here are my favorites, I hope you see something here that pleases you, too. Click on the name of the tablescape beneath it to see the full post.

















Everyone hostess should have a great set of white dishes!

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Tuesday, February 20, 2018

Chinese New Year Tablescape


You don’t need the excuse of Chinese New Year to set a festive and fun Chinese themed table. Whether you’re enjoying a meal of Chinese delivery, or have whipped together something on your own, this fun table will add much to your dining experience.
It’s really not difficult to do. I used fabric remnants for the table covering, made my own napkins to match, and grabbed white and red dishes to use to set the table.
A few Chinese props like these chopsticks and fans add to the fun, fortune cookies make dessert something to look forward to, as well as these fresh lychees. 
Dinner will be quite an experience with a table like this one.
The centerpiece need not be fussy, number two son, Andrew, loaned me his dragon teapot and teacup set to use at center, and a few Chinese carry out containers (that I always keep on hand to share leftovers with friends) add to the fun.
The glassware I made myself for an Asian theme anniversary party I had for my parents years ago. You can read about them here.
My mother is visiting at this table as well; the crystal knife rests are used here as rests for chopsticks. These are vintage, and add sparkle and fun to the table, not to mention a practical place to put chopsticks!
I hope I’ve given you some ideas with this table. It doesn’t have to be an occasion for you to do the same.
Sources
White chargers and red plates - Pier 1
Bamboo flatware - Crate and Barrel
White lotus bowls -
Amazon
White soup spoons - Crate and Barrel
Chopsticks -
Amazon
Folding Chinese fans -
Amazon
Chinese Takeout Boxes -
Amazon
Lychees -
Melissa’s Produce
  Vintage crystal knife/chopstick rests - my mom

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