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Here we feature our favourite seasonal tablescapes.
Woodland Partridge & Pear Tea
Can we still call the last week of November "late autumn"? I hope so, because I have one more table to slide in. Here in Canada, the air is still quite balmy, albeit damp. Walking with the dogs has been delightful — crunchy leaves underfoot, blue skies above filled...
Royal Doulton’s Poppy Plates for Remembrance Day
Every November, the poppy reminds us to pause and reflect — a small but powerful emblem of remembrance. This year, I’m marking Remembrance Day through art and tableware. The square poppy plate shown below is one of a set of twelve Royal Doulton Arts...
It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!
Some holiday traditions are stitched right into our childhood memories, and It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown is undeniably one of them. Decades later, Charles M. Schulz’s beloved characters still charm us with their wide-eyed sincerity, dry humour, and...
Inslee Fariss Autumn Bounty
Though I'm itching to start posting Christmas tables, Remembrance Day still lies before us. The unspoken rule (adopted from son Adam, who I suspect uses it as a convenient excuse, as he's our family Grinch) is No Christmas Before November 11. So, one more autumn table...
Fall Foliage and Wild Birds – Autumn Vine
Hey! Elegantly etched transferware, featuring beautifully depicted foliage and wild birds. On sale! Where? Look no further. Autumn Vine by Williams Sonoma is a new pattern this season. Described on their website as: "Opulent yet understated, these porcelain salad...
Vintage Halloween with Black Cats and Pumpkins
While I'm not much of a fan of the more gruesome and destructive apects of Halloween, I can get quite enthusiastic about cute black cats and pumpkins. Vintage Halloween by Williams Sonoma is a fairly recent pattern and they keep adding bits to it. There are four main...
The Makers Behind the Magic
The Makers Behind the Magic celebrates the artistry, stories, and design legacies of the creators who shaped our tables—from beloved heritage potteries to imaginative modern makers.
The Arts and Crafts Movement—When Handmade Still Mattered
The Arts and Crafts Movement emerged in Britain in the late nineteenth century, at a moment...
Caskata — Nature, Observed
Some pieces feel as though they have always existed — as though they belong to a long tradition...
Miles Mason: The Visionary Behind Ironstone China
Miles Mason may not have been a ceramic scientist like Josiah Spode or Josiah Wedgwood, but his...
Royal Doulton: Two Centuries of Craftsmanship, Character, and British Style
In the heart of British pottery lies a story of artistry, craft and quiet transformation. For...
Makers Behind the Magic: Mottahedeh
A Tapestry of Two Worlds Let’s begin far from the world of candlelit dinners and spring...
Josiah Wedgwood: The Potter Who Revolutionized Industry and Taste
Few names in British history carry as much weight in the world of ceramics and industry as...
Josiah Spode: Master of Bone China and Transferware Innovation
Josiah Spode may not be as widely recognized as his contemporary, Josiah Wedgwood, but his...
From Soap Cartons to Crystal: A Collector’s Guide to Depression-Era Glassware
During the Great Depression, when dinner tables were scanty and budgets tight, American...
Portmeirion: The Garden Blooms
Few tableware patterns are as instantly recognizable or enduringly beloved as Botanic Garden by...
Mitterteich: Bavarian Porcelain with a Floral Soul
Nestled in the heart of Bavaria, Mitterteich's porcelain works quietly produced some of the...
Recipes
Enjoy browsing our new recipe section which has been organized to simplify creating the perfect menu.
Seasonal Food and Flora
Here are some of our favourite seasonal recipes.
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies with Nuts
Some cookies are delicate little things. These are generously supplied with oats, chocolate chips and chopped nuts, with something delicious in every bite. The oats give them substance, the pecans and walnuts add crunch, and the chocolate chips provide ample incentive...
Celeriac and Apple Soup with Toasted Walnuts
Silky and understated, Celeriac and Apple Soup combines the gentle earthiness of celeriac with tart Granny Smith apple and the delicate sweetness of leek. Cream gives the soup a luxurious texture without overwhelming its subtle flavours, while a drizzle of walnut oil...
Pumpkin Lasagna with Italian Sausage & Swiss Chard
This hearty autumn lasagna layers savoury Italian sausage, Swiss chard and spinach with creamy ricotta, mozzarella and a silky pumpkin béchamel scented with sage and nutmeg. The pumpkin adds a subtle earthy sweetness rather than dominating the dish, balancing the...
Roasted Delicata Squash Salad with Cranberries & Walnuts
Delicata squash is one of my favourite early fall arrivals. Its thin, edible skin makes it blissfully easy to prepare, and roasting concentrates its naturally sweet, slightly nutty flavour while caramelizing the edges. Here, warm crescents of squash are scattered over...
Apple Cranberry Ginger Bundt Cake
This is an old-fashioned, generously filled cake in the best sense: moist with apple, fragrant with warm spice, and studded with walnuts, cranberries, and little flashes of crystallized ginger. It has the sturdy, deeply satisfying character of a proper autumn...
Delicata Squash Pasta with Sage Brown Butter
When autumn squash begins appearing at the market, delicata is always a welcome sight. Its tender, edible skin means there’s no peeling required, and roasting brings out its naturally sweet, almost nutty flavour. Here, golden cubes of delicata squash are tossed with...
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