A Carpe Diem Festive Outdoor Tablesetting
We’ve had a spell of glorious weather here in Canada, and last weekend the Japanese Maple in our back yard had reached the peak of perfection. The light filtering through its brilliant red leaves caught my attention, and bang went my plans for the morning....
Happy Thanksgiving with Pilgrim’s Progress
Happy Thanksgiving to all! I thought I’d share the pictures from our family Thanksgiving celebration earlier this year. Canadian Thanksgiving is held on the second Monday of October, which is Columbus Day in the US. We held ours even earlier, as Glenn and...
A Magical Forest Table with Tanssi by Iittala
Who is that masked beast? How handsome he is! How dashing! Why does he come amongst us, in this idyllic forest vale? Is he friend or foe? And who is his companion, the learned-looking creature? Hmmmm. A bit haughty, perhaps,...
French Delicacies on Faience Plates
Froment-Richard delights us again with his characteristically whimsical depictions of children, and this series has the added fillip of French cuisine. What could be more charming (or delicious)? As you may have guessed from the multiple mollusks, many of the plates...
A Cozy Breakfast with Plaid Scarf Sheepdogs
While I greatly enjoy setting full-scale tables throughout the year, I get almost equal pleasure from the daily use of seasonal mugs and plates. That first cup of coffee in the morning, in particular, is a ritual of comfort and joy. Must Have Coffee. Our daughter...Follow Us
