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 | Featured, 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...
by Helen Kain | May 29, 2025 | Blue, Cobalt, Recent, Summer Tablescapes, Yellow
There’s a special kind of magic in blue and white—a freshness that feels both timeless and inviting. With the peonies blooming and last week’s Nor’Easter in the rear view mirror, I was eager to get cracking with an outdoor table. Adelaide Navy: A...
