by Helen Kain | Dec 7, 2025 | Christmas, Green, Pink and Red, Recent, Winter Tablescapes
Every once in a while, it’s good to set aside the serious tablescapes — the layered china, the pedigreed makers, the agonized-over colour palettes — and simply embrace joy. Pure, unfiltered, Snoopy-style joy. As a lifelong Peanuts fan (and a bona fide Boomer), I...
by Helen Kain | Nov 5, 2025 | Antiques, Fall Tablescapes, Green, Pink and Red, Recent, White
Every November, the poppy reminds us to pause and reflect — a small but powerful emblem of remembrance. This year, I’m marking Remembrance Day through art and tableware. The square poppy plate shown below is one of a set of twelve Royal Doulton Arts...
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 | Jul 2, 2025 | Blue, Cobalt, Pink and Red, Recent, Summer Tablescapes
Who says grown-up table settings can’t be fun? This week’s table brings a bit of childhood joy to the summer patio with a bicycle-themed tablescape inspired by long sunny days and lazy afternoon rides. The starting point for the table was the wicker...
by Helen Kain | Jun 12, 2025 | Antique china, Antique glassware, Blue, Pink and Red, Recent, Spring Tablescapes
With strawberry pink peonies at their peak, I couldn’t resist a pull-out-all-the-stops table, featuring French blue and gold-rimmed china— Gilded Age glamour with a decidedly relaxed edge. The soup cups pull it all together with their cheerful posies. Made by...
by Helen Kain | Dec 4, 2024 | Christmas, Pink and Red, Winter Tablescapes
Digging around online for inspiration for a spring table a couple of years ago, I came across an assortment of beautiful wooden birdhouses. I was utterly charmed by this yellow one, perfect for the setting I was designing. Though Christmas was the last thing on my...
