by Helen Kain | Feb 9, 2021 | Afternoon Tea, Cakes, Desserts, Valentine's Day, Winter Recipes
Chocolate and roses are traditional Valentine’s Day fare. Combining them in a cake is the best of all possible worlds – served with tea, and augmented with pink champagne, of course! Add in pretty pink china and we have a lovely (albeit chilly) setting for...
by Helen Kain | Feb 12, 2018 | Fall Tablescapes, Grey and Pewter, Pink and Red, Valentine's Day, Winter Tablescapes
Hydrangea have to be one of the most useful flowers known to man or woman. Not only do they delight in the garden, they dry beautifully, providing exuberant arrangements with little to no effort throughout the non-growing season. I hosted this dinner late last...
by Helen Kain | Jan 29, 2018 | Antiques, Pink and Red, Spring Tablescapes, Valentine's Day, Winter Tablescapes
Deep, clear pink is a gorgeous colour; no wonder it’s so popular around Valentine’s Day. A perfect counterpoint to the gritty grey winter landscape, the rich rosy tones lift our spirits and beguile our senses. This table setting began with a trip to...
