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...
by Helen Kain | Aug 29, 2018 | Amber, Fall Tablescapes, Purple, Summer Tablescapes, Yellow
As Labour Day approaches, I’m prey to extremely mixed feelings. It happens every year. Sadness as the end of summer approaches and we bid farewell to splashing waves and golden, carefree days bumps up against excitement and eager anticipation for the fall,...
by Helen Kain | Aug 25, 2018 | Fall Tablescapes, Green, Pink & Red, Summer Tablescapes
Perhaps in anticipation of our trip to England, I began thinking about the delights of tea time. With fall approaching, apples naturally elbowed their way into the picture, too. Voila. Apple Tea Time! With scones and savouries and a personal favourite from...
by Helen Kain | Aug 21, 2018 | Fall Tablescapes, Green, Grey and Pewter, Pink & Red, Summer Tablescapes, Vintage china, White, Yellow
Though it’s possible to get most fresh fruits and vegetables year-round now, there is something very special about fresh, local corn on the cob. At its peak, it’s tender, crunchy and dreamily creamy. It’s ridiculously inexpensive, too, begging to be...
by Helen Kain | Aug 19, 2018 | Fall Tablescapes, Green, Orange, Summer Tablescapes, Vintage china
Vintage octagonal plates in a rich palette of greens and deep oranges. Sounds like late summer would be the perfect time to give those an outing, doesn’t it? Indian by Royal Doulton swam into my consciousness as I was tracking down Nankin, a similar design...
