by Helen Kain | Jan 16, 2019 | Green, Pink & Red, Purple, Spring Tablescapes
Pink and purple was my favourite colour combination when I was about six, which I think is pretty common. I like to think I’ve moved on to more sophisticated combinations since then, but maybe not! Luscious snapdragons, dainty tulips, purple transferware and...
by Helen Kain | Jan 10, 2019 | Antique glassware, Green, Spring Tablescapes, White, Winter Tablescapes
Now that all the holiday clobber has been stored away, the bones of the house are once again revealed, and a quiet calm prevails. I kind of like the starkness. It reflects the bare trees and muted tones of the landscape outside and provides a chance to appreciate the...
by Helen Kain | Dec 27, 2018 | Blue, Brown, Christmas, Green, White, Winter Tablescapes
It’s getting to that moment when we’re not yet ready to give up on the holiday decor but want to start moving away from the red and green combination. Enter Evergreen Ernie! He’s a jolly, friendly fellow. New Year is just around the corner with all...
by Helen Kain | Dec 24, 2018 | Brown, Christmas, Green, Pink & Red, White, Winter Tablescapes
The stockings are hung by the chimney with care, and more importantly, the table has been set, so let the festivities begin! We always have our celebratory family meal on Christmas Eve. With such a large and complicated family, our philosophy has been to leave the...
by Helen Kain | Dec 13, 2018 | Black & White, Christmas, Green, Pink & Red, Winter Tablescapes
Penguins in jester hats and colourful scarves. Who thinks these things up? Whoever they are, I’m grateful. You can’t stop grinning when looking at these ridiculous creatures. I don’t know much about the origins of Chillin’ by Sakura but...
by Helen Kain | Dec 6, 2018 | Accessories, Black & White, Christmas, Green, Grey and Pewter, Pink & Red, Winter Tablescapes
While I greatly enjoy setting full-scale tables throughout the year, I get almost equal pleasure from the daily use of seasonal mugs and plates. That first cup of coffee in the morning, in particular, is a ritual of comfort and joy. Must Have Coffee. Our daughter...
