by Helen Kain | Oct 13, 2018 | Afternoon Tea, Fall Tablescapes, Green, Orange, Terracotta, White, Yellow
It’s definitely time for all things pumpkin, from seasonal decor to tableware to toothsome goodies. And what better way to include them all than with a Pumpkin Inspired Tea? Let’s start with the decorative pumpkins. I’m not much good at carving the...
by Helen Kain | Sep 24, 2018 | Brown, Fall Tablescapes, Orange, Terracotta, Thanksgiving, Yellow
Toile meets transferware on this particular set of salad plates, and the scenes depict various farm vehicles, from hay wagons to tractors. How charming is that for a fall theme? That got me thinking about hay rides, country markets and farm breakfasts, And here...
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...
by Helen Kain | Sep 6, 2018 | Amber, Brown, Fall Tablescapes, Green, Summer Tablescapes, Terracotta, White
September heralds the start of mushroom foraging season, particularly in Europe, where discerning an edible fungus from its deadly counterpart is an art form. Many years ago, the hilarious “A Year in Provence” series by Peter Mayle introduced me...
by Helen Kain | Sep 4, 2018 | Amber, Blue, Fall Tablescapes, Orange, Terracotta, White
Cavorting canines are the theme here. Cavorting canines decked out in sweaters and colourful scarves, dashing around amid swirling leaves. Labs, spaniels, terriers, corgis and Heinz 57 mutts are having a blast on Park Bench Pups plates plates and mugs from Pier...
by Helen Kain | Aug 14, 2018 | Brown, Green, Pink and Red, Summer Tablescapes, Terracotta
Of all the summer vegetables, tomatoes have to be the most colourful and flavourful. Beefsteak, Roma, heirloom, grape or cherry, everyone has their favourite home-grown variety. Even non-gardeners are apt to tuck a plant or two into a patio container and eagerly...
