by Helen Kain | Oct 16, 2018 | Amber, Brown, Fall Tablescapes, Green, Home, Pink & Red, Recent, Terracotta, Thanksgiving, White, Yellow
The glorious colours of fall are vibrantly represented in this vivid salad plate by Pier 1. Deep oranges and crimson complement a clear tone bordering on acid green. The multicoloured hues within a single leaf and the tracery of previously fallen and now...
by Helen Kain | Oct 13, 2018 | Fall Tablescapes, Green, Home, Orange, Recent, Terracotta, White, Yellow
It’s definitely time for all things pumpkin, from seasonal decor to tableware to toothsome goodies. And what better way to include them all than with a Pumpkin Inspired Tea? Let’s start with the decorative pumpkins. I’m not much good at carving the...
by Helen Kain | Sep 20, 2018 | Amber, Fall Tablescapes, Green, Summer Tablescapes, White
There is something very regal and dignified about Pekin, a vintage Royal Doulton pattern. Produced between 1916 and 1941, its muted shades of brown and grey are enlivened with apple green and rose accents, set within an octagonally shaped plate. A large Bird of...
by Helen Kain | Sep 18, 2018 | Brown, Fall Tablescapes, Green, Thanksgiving, White
Soup tureens amp up the elegance factor in even the most casual meal. Individually sized tureens are also known as “covered soup bowls”, they come in all shapes, sizes and colours. I have an especial weakness for them and have to restrain myself whenever a...
by Helen Kain | Sep 6, 2018 | Amber, Brown, Fall Tablescapes, Green, Summer Tablescapes, Terracotta, Uploaded to Wordpress, White
September heralds the start of mushroom foraging season, particularly in Europe, where discerning an edible fungus from its deadly counterpart is an art form. Many years ago, the hilarious “A Year in Provence” series by Peter Mayle introduced me...
by Helen Kain | Sep 1, 2018 | Black & White, Fall Tablescapes, Green, Pink & Red, Summer Tablescapes
Let’s take a drive in the countryside on this gorgeous late summer day. A soft, warm breeze is blowing, tossing the still-green leaves. Blackberries darken on roadside vines and apples are ripe for the picking. What could be more wonderful? Barns by Warren...
