by Helen Kain | May 29, 2025 | Blue, Cobalt, Recent, Summer Tablescapes, Yellow
There’s a special kind of magic in blue and white—a freshness that feels both timeless and inviting. With the peonies blooming and last week’s Nor’Easter in the rear view mirror, I was eager to get cracking with an outdoor table. Adelaide Navy: A...
by Helen Kain | May 15, 2025 | Blue, Featured, 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 | May 3, 2025 | Green, Spring Tablescapes, Yellow
There’s something magical about spring dining outdoors—the first warm breeze, the sunlight dappled through fresh foliage, and the sheer joy of setting a table surrounded by nature. For this alfresco tablescape, I leaned into that spirit with a palette of...
by Helen Kain | Mar 15, 2025 | Blue, Spring Tablescapes, Yellow
There’s something enchanting about setting a table that blends history, charm, and seasonal inspiration. The utterly delightful Choisy le Roi Ducklings led the charge, er… waddle this time. Their whimsical blue illustrations of fluffy baby birds lend a...
by Helen Kain | Feb 16, 2025 | Antique china, Brown, Father's Day, Green, Yellow
The early 20th century was a time of rapid transformation, particularly in transportation. Automobiles were no longer just a novelty for the wealthy but were increasingly shaping everyday life. While more modern images look back on early motoring, Royal...
by Helen Kain | Jul 7, 2024 | Blue, Green, Summer Tablescapes, White, Yellow
Growing up in the country, we kids loved riding in the back of my Dad’s pickup truck on sunny summer days, arms flung around the multiple dogs that invariably accompanied us. Unheard of in today’s safety-conscious society, during the ’60s, we rattled...
