by Helen Kain | Sep 27, 2018 | Blue, Brown, Fall Tablescapes, Summer Tablescapes, Thanksgiving, Vintage glassware, White
The Toile Harvest Village from Pier 1 was shipped short one plate, so when I was setting that table I went looking for a plate of similar size and stature to fill in the hole on any photographs. I remembered I had a set of Wedgwood Aviary plates, and pressed one...
by Helen Kain | Sep 24, 2018 | Brown, Fall Tablescapes, Orange, Terracotta, Thanksgiving, Yellow
Toile meets transferware on this particular set of salad plates, and the scenes depict various farm vehicles, from hay wagons to tractors. How charming is that for a fall theme? That got me thinking about hay rides, country markets and farm breakfasts, And here...
by Helen Kain | Sep 18, 2018 | Brown, Fall Tablescapes, Green, Thanksgiving, White
Soup tureens amp up the elegance factor in even the most casual meal. Individually sized tureens are also known as “covered soup bowls”, they come in all shapes, sizes and colours. I have an especial weakness for them and have to restrain myself whenever a...
by Helen Kain | Sep 11, 2018 | Amber, Brown, Fall Tablescapes, Grey and Pewter, Terracotta, Thanksgiving
Time for some fun with frolicking animal friends. Let’s pull out the pumpkins and leaves and indulge in a bit of tablescaping with a combination of animal and fall-themed plates by Pier 1 this year. We have a Scout the racoon paddling his canoe. And...
by Helen Kain | Jul 31, 2018 | Amber, Blue, Brown, Fall Tablescapes, Green, Terracotta, Thanksgiving, Yellow
It’s August 1st tomorrow. How the heck did that happen? The rose hips have bloomed on the beach roses, back to school sales are popping up, and the fall tableware has arrived in stores. Oh, my! Willow is a mellow transition china I picked up at Pier 1 a couple...
by Helen Kain | Nov 23, 2017 | Amber, Brown, Fall Tablescapes, Green, Thanksgiving, White
Woodland Wild Turkeys by Johnson Brothers is an iconic brown transferware pattern featuring lovely depictions of the noble bird. Could anything say “Thanksgiving” better than these beautifully illustrated wild turkeys? The wealth of detail and...