Inspired by the Chinese lanterns, I put together this table.
These chopsticks are mine from my childhood. I think I used to be able to eat with them. I don't think I can operate them now. :)
I used my white dishes since I didn't want to distract from the centerpiece.
This adorable Chinese pin cushion is my mother's and is a souvenir from the 1982 World's Fair (Knoxville, TN).
When my sister was working International tours in the early 90s, she brought my mother these beautiful dolls.
Jodi also brought my mother this gorgeous silk tapestry from the same trip to China.
See the screen behind the dolls? My grandma gave it to my mother several years ago. It has intricate, colorful Asian designs.
You can see a little bit of the screen below behind the tall black tea canister. In the 50s, my dad's aunt and uncle gifted my parents with several pieces from Asia. I incorporated their tea canister and a set of black coasters. I didn't want to cover the pretty designs on them, though, so I put them next to the glasses. There is a red dragon ornament leaned against the canister. It came from our dear friends who brought it from China when they adopted their sweet daughter 17 years ago.
Is anyone else suddenly hungry for Chinese food?
