by Helen Kain | Jun 12, 2025 | Antique china, Antique glassware, Blue, Pink and Red, Recent, Spring Tablescapes
With strawberry pink peonies at their peak, I couldn’t resist a pull-out-all-the-stops table, featuring French blue and gold-rimmed china— Gilded Age glamour with a decidedly relaxed edge. The soup cups pull it all together with their cheerful posies. Made by...
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...
by Helen Kain | Apr 15, 2025 | Brown, Easter, Green, Spring Tablescapes
Easter is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate its arrival than with a table full of fresh charm, nostalgic nods, and a dash of whimsy? I set the scene for this gathering with playful rabbits and leafy cabbages—perfect companions for a cheerful...
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 | Jan 3, 2025 | Ancaster House, Dundee, Organization, Pets, Spring Tablescapes, Winter Tablescapes
A layer of crisp, fresh snow fell overnight, blanketing the trees and delighting the dogs. The gas fire flickers in the fireplace, and a latte beckons. The Christmas trees are still up, which is unusual for us this late in the festive season. But with the world still...
