Quail Blue with Yellow Peony Tulips

by Helen Kain | May 15, 2022 | Antiques, Blue, Home, Recent, Spring Tablescapes, Yellow

It is almost peony time. The plants have gone from little red nubs poking through the ground to three-foot bushes in weeks. The flower buds are waxing fat, and my anticipation is mounting. I can’t wait! But in the meantime, we have peony tulips to help ease my...

Sugar Cookies

by Helen Kain | May 12, 2022 | Cookies & Bars, Stock Recipes

We have Heather Baird at SprinkleBakes to thank for this excellent recipe. It’s perfect for cut-out cookies as the dough holds its shape beautifully.  Print clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram...

Farro Salad with Asparagus and Grape Tomatoes

by Helen Kain | May 10, 2022 | Holiday, Home, Ready to Publish, Recent, Salads, Summer Recipes, Vegetables

Easy to prepare and studded with colourful vegetables, this healthy salad is hearty enough for a summer main course. The slightly chewy farro has a delightful nutty flavour, enhanced by the light vinaigrette. It travels well for picnic season, too!   Print clock...

A Sublimely Fragrant Table for Mother’s Day

by Helen Kain | May 8, 2022 | Home, Mother's Day, Pink and Red, Purple, Recent, Spring Tablescapes

Luscious lilacs are with us once more. Hooray! I can never get enough of their heavenly scent. Since we lost our ancient lilac bush a year ago, I’ve had to content myself with the relatively meagre offerings from the bushes planted to replace it. They’ll...

Welcome Home, Marigold and Spencer

by Helen Kain | May 1, 2022 | Home, Marigold & Spencer, Pets, Recent

Hi everybody, We’re here! It’s us!  The parent humans call us Marigold and Spencer. We’re ten weeks old. Marigold is on the left. She’s a little bit lighter in colour and a touch smaller than me, Spencer. Mum says I’m more serious....