Animal Tureens

by Helen Kain | Sep 25, 2017 | Fall Tablescapes, Family & Friends, Green, Terracotta, White, Yellow

Always on the lookout for individual soup tureens, I was delighted to find these Country Market Accessories by Nikko. Zany, farm animal themed bowls available at a wonderfully reasonable price at Replacements. Yes, please! What could be more fun for little girls...

Wedgwood Florentine Green and Red Paisley

by Helen Kain | Dec 17, 2016 | Antiques, Christmas, Family & Friends, Green, Winter Tablescapes

I hosted a dinner for work colleagues earlier this week. I knew I was going to be short on time, as my business partner, Gordon and I were doing an afternoon presentation and would be getting back to the house late in the day. So I needed a menu that could be...

Mushroom Plates for a Casual Fall Evening

by Helen Kain | Oct 22, 2016 | Amber, Fall Tablescapes, Family & Friends, Green, Purple, Terracotta, Yellow

It’s that luscious time of year when braised dishes once again make their appearance. I especially love fall entertaining for that reason. The main dish can be made the day before, leaving me free to putter with the table to my heart’s content. A...

Spiced Beef Brisket with Dried Apricots and Cherries

by Helen Kain | Oct 22, 2016 | Beef, Fall Recipes, Family & Friends, Mains, Recipes By Type, Winter Recipes

When the weather turns nippy, my thoughts greedily shift in happy anticipation of braised dishes. Osso bucco, lamb shanks, coq au vin, pot roast and stew, yum! Not only does the house smell wonderful while they bubble away in the oven, I know we’ll have...

Verona and Purple Juliska

by Helen Kain | Oct 19, 2016 | Amber, Fall Tablescapes, Family & Friends, Green, Purple, Summer Tablescapes

We’ve been given a bit of a reprieve with continued warm fall weather. Lucky us!  Enjoying a mid-week meal of Fusilli with Ricotta and Spinach and Plum Crumble with the family, I reached for Pier One’s new Verona set. The bowls are the most...

Merletto Aqua with Peach Depression Glass

by Helen Kain | Oct 15, 2016 | Amber, Fall Tablescapes, Family & Friends, Pink and Red, White

While we are still getting some days where it’s warm enough to eat outside, I reluctantly concede that people are likely more comfortable indoors in the evening. It’s always a bit sad when this happens, but I do indeed love the change of seasons, so...