by Helen Kain | Aug 30, 2026 | Brown, Home, Purple, Recent, Summer Tablescapes, Yellow
It’s the end of summer, though Labour Day weekend is still a week off. Sunflowers are everywhere, corn is piled high, tomatoes are finally tasting as tomatoes should, and suddenly the colours have shifted almost imperceptibly from high summer into something...
by Helen Kain | Aug 20, 2026 | Amber, Brown, Fall Tablescapes, Green, Home, Pink and Red, Recent
There comes a point in late summer when the garden hasn’t quite given up on the season, but autumn has begun making suggestions. The dahlias are still going magnificently, producing armfuls of flowers in coral, raspberry and deep red. But acorns are appearing...
by Helen Kain | Jan 29, 2026 | Blue, Brown, Recent, Winter Tablescapes
Despite some deceptively warm weather and bravado lent by colourful tulips, old man winter has arrived with a vengeance. Even here on usually temperate Cape Cod, we have been buried in snow and are facing two solid weeks where the temperature won’t rise above...
by Helen Kain | Jul 10, 2025 | Blue, Brown, Pink and Red, Recent, Summer Tablescapes
As summer reaches full bloom we are turning to the timeless charm of Mottahedeh’s Cobalt Blossom, a delightful design evoking handwoven wicker and bright botanicals. Like many Mottahedeh designs, Cobalt Blossom draws inspiration from historical...
by Helen Kain | Apr 15, 2025 | Brown, Easter, Green, Spring Tablescapes
Easter is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate its arrival than with a table full of fresh charm, nostalgic nods, and a dash of whimsy? I set the scene for this gathering with playful rabbits and leafy cabbages—perfect companions for a cheerful...
by Helen Kain | Feb 16, 2025 | Antique china, Brown, Father's Day, Green, Yellow
The early 20th century was a time of rapid transformation, particularly in transportation. Automobiles were no longer just a novelty for the wealthy but were increasingly shaping everyday life. While more modern images look back on early motoring, Royal...
