Embracing Fall Colours with Ashworth Ironstone
Suddenly, it feels like fall. Chrysanthemums abound at roadside vegetable stands. I’ve found myself reaching for jeans, rather than shorts, and donning long-sleeved tops rather than sleeveless. We’re getting close to the autumn equinox, and the shrinking...
A Magical Folklore Table with Taika by Iittala
When it comes to whimsical tableware themes, you can’t go wrong with the Finnish firm, Iittala. I came across Taika more than a decade ago, and it was love at first sight. Intrigued by the fantastical creatures, I was also taken with the rich...
Celebrating Birthdays with a Chinese New Year Theme
My youngest daughter, Lauren and I have birthdays very close together in the early part of February. The other adult kids usually host a celebratory dinner for us and last year we employed a Chinese New Year theme, as the date was very close (February 5, 2019). ...
Fleur: A Modern Take on Imari
The richness of cobalt and burnt orange is a time-honoured combination found in Imari patterns, beloved by collectors for centuries. Collectors Weekly provides us with a concise history: “Imari is a style of porcelain named after the Japanese...
Bristol Holiday Santa
Tablescape inspiration comes in all shapes and sizes, including a jolly old elf. Especially when he’s cuddling adorable woodland creatures. Bristol by Fitz and Floyd is still an active pattern. though it’s getting harder to find the pieces in the retail...Follow Us
