by Helen Kain | Jan 30, 2020 | Blue, Green, Orange, Spring Tablescapes
January is making a gracious exit here in the Great Canadian North, and I, for one, am very thankful—there is only one more month of winter to go (she says, somewhat defiantly). Yup—spring begins on March 1, according to the widely accepted meteorological definition...
by Helen Kain | Jun 6, 2019 | Accessories, Blue, Green, Spring Tablescapes, White
Delicate, demure and dainty – lilies of the valley are one of the most welcome signs of late spring. Growing close to the ground in woodland settings, they beckon quietly. Come closer… Ah, that wonderful fragrance. Surprisingly powerful, given the...
by Helen Kain | May 30, 2019 | Green, Purple, Spring Tablescapes
Originally published in 2019, this post has become a seasonal favourite. I’ve updated it with a few new thoughts and images to celebrate this year’s lilac season. It’s that blissful time of year when the air is redolent with the heavenly scent of...
by Helen Kain | May 16, 2019 | Amber, Black, Brown, Green, Pink and Red, Spring Tablescapes, White, Yellow
I don’t know who thought up this particular theme, but it made me smile. Pups and Handbags. Beats Dogs Playing Cards! The four salad plates from Pier 1 are cheerful, colourful and downright silly. Perfect! Look at that little guy, sleepily gazing out. Is it...
by Helen Kain | May 9, 2019 | Blue, Green, Pink and Red, Spring Tablescapes, White
I’m still not sure about this table. It kind of works and it kind of doesn’t. The plates, Sunnyvale by Castleton, have a lot going for them; they’re a modern twist on a floral classic featuring an all-over pattern with lots of white space. The curvy...
by Helen Kain | Apr 29, 2019 | Black, Pink and Red, Spring Tablescapes
Pink can be a divisive colour. It comes in delightful shades and horrible shades, and where each lies on the spectrum is a matter of taste. I shudder at the particularly lurid pink of which my granddaughters are so fond. You know the one: fuschia tinged with...
