by Helen Kain | Nov 7, 2019 | Blue, Brown, Fall Tablescapes, Grey and Pewter, Winter Tablescapes
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,...
by Helen Kain | Jul 4, 2019 | Antique china, Blue, Brown, Featured, Green, Grey and Pewter, Summer Tablescapes
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...
by Helen Kain | Dec 6, 2018 | Accessories, Black, Christmas, Green, Grey and Pewter, Pink and Red, Winter Tablescapes
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...
by Helen Kain | Nov 19, 2018 | Black, Brown, Christmas, Fall Tablescapes, Grey and Pewter, Pink and Red, Winter Tablescapes
Our Japanese Maple has finally dropped its leaves, or rather, had them whipped from its branches by a boisterous wind. it’s always the last one to relinquish its foliage. That’s it for the season. The trees are bare. While it’s always sad to...
by Helen Kain | Nov 15, 2018 | Fall Tablescapes, Grey and Pewter, Pink and Red, Purple, Thanksgiving
Hey! Elegantly etched transferware, featuring beautifully depicted foliage and wild birds. On sale! Where? Look no further. Autumn Vine by Williams Sonoma is a new pattern this season. Described on their website as: “Opulent yet understated, these porcelain...
by Helen Kain | Sep 11, 2018 | Amber, Brown, Fall Tablescapes, Grey and Pewter, Terracotta, Thanksgiving
Time for some fun with frolicking animal friends. Let’s pull out the pumpkins and leaves and indulge in a bit of tablescaping with a combination of animal and fall-themed plates by Pier 1 this year. We have a Scout the racoon paddling his canoe. And...
