A Glitzy Gold Penguin Table

by Helen Kain | Jan 2, 2020 | Antique glassware, Christmas, New Year, White, Winter Tablescapes

The glamour of gold and white for a formal table never fails to please.  Add in gold, tuxedo-clad penguins and you’ve got a layer of fun with the formality. I can never resist penguins. They’re such silly birds – far more graceful in the water, of...

A Vibrant Fall Table with Mason’s Game Bird Green

by Helen Kain | Nov 14, 2019 | Amber, Antique glassware, Brown, Fall Tablescapes, Green, Thanksgiving, Vintage china

It wouldn’t be fall without a Game Bird table. Especially one that features ducks. Mallard ducks. Enter Mason’s Game Birds. In green, as opposed to the polychrome version, which is also lovely, and easier to lay your hands on. But for this table,...

An Autumn Harmony Table & Some Sad News

by Helen Kain | Sep 7, 2019 | Antique glassware, Fall Tablescapes, Green, Pets, Thanksgiving, White

There is a definite nip in the air in the mornings, and I’ve dug out my light sweaters. It’s official – fall is here. Let’s make the most of it and enjoy all the bounty autumn has to offer.  The oak trees are thick with green acorns,...

A Fresh Green & White Palette for Spring

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...

Ringing in 2019 with a New Year’s Eve Dinner

by Helen Kain | Dec 31, 2018 | Antique china, Antique glassware, Ballgown, Blue, New Year, White

Happy New Year, everyone! I hope you all enjoyed a festive celebration on New Year’s Eve, whether you were out on the town or quietly at home. We hosted a small dinner party with close friends, and I took the opportunity to pull out some “ballgown”...

A Cozy Fall Table with Sabyasachi Floral

by Helen Kain | Nov 1, 2018 | Amber, Antique glassware, Brown, Fall Tablescapes, Pink and Red

As the days grow shorter and colder, we Northerners start burrowing. Porch cushions come inside and outdoor furniture is stored for the winter, Fluffy duvets make their way back onto beds and winter throws are draped over comfy chairs, ready to be pulled up as we...