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 | Sep 28, 2025 | Amber, Green, Recent, Terracotta, White, Yellow
There’s just something about owls, isn’t there? Wise, a bit mysterious, and oh-so-stylish when adorning a pasta bowl. This table was pure autumn whimsy—a little farmhouse, a little forest fantasy, and a whole lot of golden sunflowers to top it off. Let’s start with...
by Helen Kain | May 15, 2025 | Blue, Recent, Spring Tablescapes, White, Yellow
There’s something timelessly elegant about a spring table dressed in blue and white, and few collections capture the romance of the season quite like the Gien Château Series. With soft French hues and architectural detail worthy of a travel journal, each plate...
by Helen Kain | Sep 18, 2024 | Fall Tablescapes, Grey and Pewter, Terracotta, White
Returning to Canada after being overseas since mid-August, I was delighted to find that summer had not entirely left us. Temperatures in the high 70s tempted us onto the porch to enjoy an alfresco meal. Our local grocery store is overflowing with sunflowers and...
by Helen Kain | Aug 3, 2024 | Afternoon Tea, Amber, Summer Tablescapes, White
Summer wouldn’t be complete without a few New England Lobster Rolls. We usually snag a few from the takeout window of Sesuit Harbor Cafe to be consumed on the beach at sunset. But I decided to put together a casual afternoon tea featuring Coquille by Fitz &...
by Helen Kain | Jul 21, 2024 | Green, Orange, Summer Tablescapes, White
It’s high summer. Farmer’s market stands burst with produce—perfect as a luscious centrepiece before turning into delicious summer meals. I found the vegetable-themed napkins at Highgrove Garden’s online shop a few years ago. Highgrove is Their...
