Asian Flavor

• Wrap the outside of cylindrical glasses in plastic for protection. Moisten spring roll wraps and drape them around the outside of each glass. Once dry, remove the wraps and place a votive holder inside (figure C).
• Line an oblong wooden bowl with rice, and then place votive candles on top to use as the centerpiece (figure C).
• Place a seaweed wrap between each plate and charger for decoration.
• Moisten Udon noodles and wrap them in a small circle to use as napkin rings once dry.
• Tie individual name cards to pears with raffia.
• Rest a pair of chopsticks on a tiny pepper next to each plate.

red and gold table (chargers, chopsticks, red lacquer plates, ruby glass beads , red candle lanterns, Chinese warrior figures, pewter vases, table runners) (Pier 1 Imports)

gold tablecloth, bamboo placemats, ceramic glazed plates (Pottery Barn)

red and gold table (amber stemware, flatware); black and green table (wrought iron vase, votive holders, wrought iron tray by Jan Barboglio); candles by John Hardy; ceramic glazed plates by Vietri; Italian silk pillows by Toscana; reproduction of Chinese furniture (Neiman Marcus)