by Helen Kain | Mar 16, 2018 | Antiques, Spring Tablescapes
I received a link to Lady Carnarvon’s blog yesterday, giving us an update on how the contest judging is shaping up. They have had some marvellous entries, going by the pictures, and everyone looks to have had a ton of fun putting their dinners together. I...
by Helen Kain | Feb 28, 2018 | Antiques, Spring Tablescapes, Winter Recipes, Winter Tablescapes
The video is here. Please enjoy, and let me know what you think. Making the video was a fascinating process. I’m always intrigued with how things work and am often more captivated by the behind-the-scenes operation than the front-stage production....
by Helen Kain | Feb 25, 2018 | Antiques, Ballgown, Cobalt, White, Winter Tablescapes
First of all, thanks everyone for your interest in the event! Your comments were so heartening; I felt like you were right there with me from preparation through to clean up. Update: Here is the video of the event We had a fabulous time, and judging from the...
by Helen Kain | Feb 23, 2018 | Antiques, Blue, Cobalt, Winter Tablescapes
I’m off to give a presentation this afternoon (my other life…), but I thought you might like to know how things are shaping up for the Great Dinner tomorrow. We have set out the plates, bowls and glassware in the order in which it will be needed tomorrow,...
by Helen Kain | Jan 29, 2018 | Antiques, Pink and Red, Spring Tablescapes, Valentine's Day, Winter Tablescapes
Deep, clear pink is a gorgeous colour; no wonder it’s so popular around Valentine’s Day. A perfect counterpoint to the gritty grey winter landscape, the rich rosy tones lift our spirits and beguile our senses. This table setting began with a trip to...
by Helen Kain | Sep 18, 2017 | Antiques, Fall Tablescapes, Green, Summer Tablescapes, White
Tableware attracts me for all kinds of reasons, and in this case, it was the beautiful detail consistent with the Aesthetic Movement from which it sprang. Essentially, the Aesthetic Movement meant “art for art’s sake”; simply that something...