by Helen Kain | Sep 26, 2019 | Black, Brown, Fall Tablescapes, Green, Home, Pink and Red, Recent
Game bird patterns are a popular item for fall tablescapes, and when I found this vintage duck-themed Fitz and Floyd set I was eager to swim along. Canard Sauvage (Wild Ducks) joined Fitz and Floyd’s lineup of patterns in the 1980s. The pictures on...
by Helen Kain | Sep 15, 2019 | Blue, Brown, Fall Tablescapes, Green, Home, Recent, Yellow
Don’t you love a versatile china pattern that is skilled at transitions? Enter vintage ironstone Apple Blossom by Ridgway, The name would have you believe it’s a spring pattern. But have you ever seen a yellow apple blossom? Or a blue one, for that matter?...
by Helen Kain | Sep 7, 2019 | Antique glassware, Fall Tablescapes, Green, Pets, Recent, Thanksgiving, White
There is a definite nip in the air in the mornings, and I’ve dug out my light sweaters. It’s official – fall is here. Let’s make the most of it and enjoy all the bounty autumn has to offer. The oak trees are thick with green acorns,...
by Helen Kain | Aug 26, 2019 | Brown, Green, Summer Tablescapes
Cheeky, playful and cheerful. Monkeys galore. This table sprang from a combination of patterns comprising Monkey by American Atelier and a tea set from Maryland China. Oh – and Spode Jewel as the dinner plate. The napkins featuring palm fronds were from...
by Helen Kain | Aug 15, 2019 | Green, Pink and Red, Summer Tablescapes, White
Cherries seem to be more than usually prolific this summer, with the result that I’ve been more than usually piggy about them. They’re an excellent snack for the beach, which is what I call “virtuous cherry consumption”. They also worked well...
by Helen Kain | Aug 11, 2019 | Green, Purple, Summer Tablescapes
While the best part of a beach holiday is casual relaxation, we try to have one really festive meal when the family gets together in the Cape. Past years have included homemade ravioli, paella, bourbon and vanilla brined pork chops and lobster risotto. There...
