by Helen Kain | Nov 23, 2025 | Christmas, Winter Tablescapes
Nestled in the Gloucestershire countryside, Highgrove House — the private residence of His Majesty King Charles III — set the stage for a gloriously festive Christmas Tablescapes & Canapé Masterclass. While browsing for seasonal inspiration near Burford, where...
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...
by Helen Kain | Dec 4, 2024 | Christmas, Pink and Red, Winter Tablescapes
Digging around online for inspiration for a spring table a couple of years ago, I came across an assortment of beautiful wooden birdhouses. I was utterly charmed by this yellow one, perfect for the setting I was designing. Though Christmas was the last thing on my...
by Helen Kain | Dec 30, 2023 | Christmas, Pink and Red, Winter Tablescapes
Christmas Eve dinner is the big annual family event in the Entertablement household. Weeks of preparation culminate in a few joyous hours of drinking, eating, laughing, exchanging presents and finally, relaxing. Due to popular demand, the menu is unvarying, but the...
by Helen Kain | Dec 23, 2023 | Christmas, Winter Tablescapes
The best tablescapes are joyful, with unexpected details or touches of humour to enchant the diners. Rachel Kozlowski has produced dozens of Dapper Animal plates for West Elm. These Christmas plates have endless scope for fun. Our entire family are animal lovers, and...
by Helen Kain | Dec 9, 2023 | Christmas, Green, Pink and Red, Winter Tablescapes
It’s nearly mid-December and time to make merry. Let’s start with a Christmas table featuring classic elements: tartan, trees, animals and elves! Juliska’s Berry and Thread in Whitewash is my everyday white pattern in the Cape. When we bought the...