Bronzey Pee Gees on a Paisley Backdrop

by Helen Kain | Oct 21, 2020 | Amber, Fall Tablescapes, Featured, Terracotta, White

As long-time readers of the Entertablement Blog know, I’m a big hydrangea fan. While I favour the big, floppy mopheads in all of their glorious colours, I also have a soft spot for the cone-shaped Pee Gee variety. The prolific paniculata really comes into its...

Dahlias Delight

by Helen Kain | Sep 30, 2020 | Fall Tablescapes, Featured, Orange, Pink and Red, Purple

I’ve never been a big dahlia fan. They’re a pain in the butt to grow. The magnificent flowers come from quite unprepossessing tubers that need to be hauled in and out of the ground each year. Tulips and daffodil bulbs survive (and even...

Embracing Fall Colours with Ashworth Ironstone

by Helen Kain | Sep 2, 2020 | Amber, Cobalt, Fall Tablescapes, Featured, Terracotta, White

Suddenly, it feels like fall. Chrysanthemums abound at roadside vegetable stands. I’ve found myself reaching for jeans, rather than shorts, and donning long-sleeved tops rather than sleeveless. We’re getting close to the autumn equinox, and the shrinking...

A Cozy Fall Table with Sabyasachi Floral

by Helen Kain | Nov 1, 2018 | Amber, Antique glassware, Brown, Fall Tablescapes, Featured, Pink and Red

As the days grow shorter and colder, we Northerners start burrowing. Porch cushions come inside and outdoor furniture is stored for the winter, Fluffy duvets make their way back onto beds and winter throws are draped over comfy chairs, ready to be pulled up as we...

Scaredy Cats for Some Spooky Halloween Fun

by Helen Kain | Oct 18, 2018 | Black, Fall Tablescapes, Featured, Halloween

Boo!  All ready for some Halloween fun? We’ve got a haunted house and a bunch of black cats all ready to yowl.  This creative set of black cat-themed plates by 222 Fifth is a fairly recent offering. I missed it in stores, but eBay came to my...

Bagatelle for Cascading Colour

by Helen Kain | Aug 29, 2018 | Amber, Fall Tablescapes, Featured, Purple, Summer Tablescapes, Yellow

As Labour Day approaches, I’m prey to extremely mixed feelings. It happens every year.  Sadness as the end of summer approaches and we bid farewell to splashing waves and golden, carefree days bumps up against excitement and eager anticipation for the fall,...