by Helen Kain | Jan 23, 2026 | Green, Recent, Spring Tablescapes, White, Winter Tablescapes, Yellow
January in New England has a particular talent for dampening spirits. The light is thin, the days are short, and winter storms loom with an air of inevitability. Rather than sink into the gloom, I decided to ignore it entirely. The solution was simple: tulips. ...
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 | Aug 10, 2025 | Green, Recent, Summer Tablescapes, Yellow
Suddenly – it’s August, along with its oppressive heat. On the plus side, though, is the bounty of produce providing endless scope for fresh vegetable medleys, grain salads, and warm and chilled pasta. Easy to prepare in advance, such dishes hold...
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, 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...
