Japanese-Theme Party (108)
Music executive Akiko Yamaguchi and her sister Tamami incorporate traditional Japanese elements into a modern-day dinner party, and you can too. Start with the perfect centerpiece from Krislyn Floral Design in downtown Los Angeles, a combination of Zen and raw natural beauty made with a single flower and a shaped rock. Use vintage kimonos as napkins and handmade animal-shape place cards folded from rice paper.

The tea comes from Le Palais des Thes in Beverly Hills and the recipes straight from Japan, including Chicken Tempura. Get the party started with Sakatinis, a combination of sake and ginger ale served in a chilled martini glass.

Featured locations:

Krislyn Floral Design
Los Angeles, Calif.
213-627-7862
www.krislyndesign.com

Palais De Thés
Beverly Hills, Calif.
310-271-7922
www.palaisdesthes.com
Randy Arnold and David Barentholtz own this exclusive tea boutique with all kinds of specialty teas and supplies.