by Helen Kain | Jan 29, 2026 | Blue, Brown, Home, 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...
by Helen Kain | Oct 23, 2024 | Afternoon Tea, Antique glassware, Brown, Fall Tablescapes, Green, Terracotta
It’s game bird season, at least in plate form. Over fifteen years ago, this antique Limoges game bird set flew in from Country Dining Room Antiques. It comprises two sets of six different birds surrounded by gilded depictions of leaves and pine cones. The...
by Helen Kain | Sep 1, 2024 | Amber, Brown, Fall Tablescapes, Green, Orange, Pink and Red, Summer Tablescapes, Terracotta
It’s Labour Day weekend, the last gasp of summer for many North Americans. Goodbye, flip-flops, shorts and popsicles. Hello, cosy sweaters, leather jackets, apples, pumpkins, and toasted nuts. Yum, yum. Indian, a vintage pattern (1912) by Royal Doulton, captures...
