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 | Jul 10, 2025 | Blue, Brown, Pink and Red, Recent, Summer Tablescapes
As summer reaches full bloom we are turning to the timeless charm of Mottahedeh’s Cobalt Blossom, a delightful design evoking handwoven wicker and bright botanicals. Like many Mottahedeh designs, Cobalt Blossom draws inspiration from historical...
by Helen Kain | Jul 2, 2025 | Blue, Cobalt, Pink and Red, Recent, Summer Tablescapes
Who says grown-up table settings can’t be fun? This week’s table brings a bit of childhood joy to the summer patio with a bicycle-themed tablescape inspired by long sunny days and lazy afternoon rides. The starting point for the table was the wicker...
by Helen Kain | Jun 26, 2025 | Recent, Summer Tablescapes
As Independence Day approaches, it seemed high time to set a table in red, white, and… navy—with a generous helping of humour. These whimsical plates from West Elm feature delightfully dapper animals dressed in their Revolutionary best. They’re the...
by Helen Kain | Jun 19, 2025 | Blue, Green, Recent, Summer Tablescapes
When chinoiserie throws a garden party, you get this pagoda-inspired tablescape featuring plates by Mrs. Alice and lanterns from The Enchanted Home Mrs. Alice, whose “tablescape brand” officially launched in November 2019, was founded...
by Helen Kain | Jun 5, 2025 | Recent, Summer Tablescapes
Let’s face it—some days just need flowers. Not a delicate little bud in a vase, but an all-out botanical explosion. And when you can’t quite coax the blooms from your garden just yet (peonies are merrily blooming, but everything else is still sulking), the...
