by Helen Kain | Oct 26, 2022 | Blue, Green, Recent, Tea, Terracotta, White, Yellow
The warm fall days of sitting on the porch are coming to a close for this season. But if we look sharpish, we can pour ourselves a cup of tea… …and cut a slice of Pumpkin Roll to go with it. Would you fellows like to join us? You’ve done a wonderful...
by Helen Kain | Jul 17, 2022 | Blue, Recent, Summer Tablescapes, Yellow
Good morning! The table is all set for breakfast. Coffee? Juice? We’re having Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins. Would you like scrambled eggs with those? It’s such a lovely day; we are all set up outside. Sit wherever you like. Which is your favourite...
by Helen Kain | May 15, 2022 | Antiques, Blue, Home, Spring Tablescapes, Yellow
It is almost peony time. The plants have gone from little red nubs poking through the ground to three-foot bushes in weeks. The flower buds are waxing fat, and my anticipation is mounting. I can’t wait! But in the meantime, we have peony tulips to help ease my...
by Helen Kain | Apr 14, 2022 | Blue, Easter, Recent, Spring Tablescapes, White, Yellow
It’s a soft, misty morning here in the South Downs, UK, where Glenn and I are based for the next few days. We arrived in England a little over a week ago and have already clocked several hundred miles in what has to be the worst rental car we’ve...
by Helen Kain | Mar 28, 2022 | Blue, Easter, Recent, Spring Tablescapes, White, Yellow
Easter is right around the corner, and the bunnies in this house can’t wait. We have hustled up a batch of sugar cookies to host our Full Nest of feathered friends. The soft, toasty shade of the linen runner and napkins encouraged a woodsy theme. Martillo...
by Helen Kain | Jan 23, 2022 | Black, Spring Tablescapes, White, Winter Tablescapes, Yellow
Black and white with cheerful touches of lemon yellow seemed just the ticket for a chilly January day. I stumbled on this charming set of square luncheon plates on eBay when I was looking for additional pieces for my sparse collection of Maxcera’s Toile...