March 7, 2016

mantel Monday

I am so excited to be participating in the latest “Project Design” coming up this Friday.  The theme is “How To Style Your Spring Mantel Two Ways!” Pictured above is a sneak peek of my two Spring mantels. Here is the list of fabulous bloggers that will be sharing their amazing mantel décor.

Amber B. Design Studio
classic • casual • home
Dimples and Tangles
Garden Home and Party
Katiedid
Lisa Mende Design
Lucy Williams Interiors
Rough Luxe Lifestyle
The Pink Pagoda
Check out #ProjectDesignNow on Instagram 
for sneak peeks all week!!

I found a little Spring mantel inspiration from BHG and House Beautiful that gave me a little direction with my own mantel.  A fabulous mirror is a great way to start decorating a mantel, any time of year.  Fresh flowers are especially  nice for Spring. Go on from  there with candles, books, and layers of your favorite things.






We'll all be sharing our two “Project Design” mantel designs this Friday, March 11th, so make sure you check back and see the whole group’s mantel décor!  I am looking forward to pinning all the beautiful mantels by these talented design bloggers on Friday! 

 and now we segue on to Downton...
Downton's mantel}

a few of my favorite Downton quotes from last night.
"We didn't always think we'd get a happy ending for Edith,"  -- Lady Rosamonde

"We're sisters and sisters have secrets." — Lady Mary
"Don't be mysterious. It's the last resort of people with no secrets." — Violet
Happily ever after for Mary too!
 

ciao! fabiana

March 6, 2016

what will you miss about downton abbey?


The absolute last episode of Downton Abbey airs tonight.

If you have never seen the series, 
I highly recommend you start with a season one
on dvd right away. You won't be sorry!

Here are 

The five things I will miss most about Downton Abbey:

1.    Matthew and Mary’s relationship.  I loved all the twists and turns, but mostly I still miss Matthew.  He was one of my favorite characters.   Their chemistry was fantastic!

2.    The fashion!  The costume designers went to great lengths to recreate the glorious fashions of that era with accuracy and great individual style. The series starts in 1912 with the sinking of the Titanic and ends in the mid to late 1920's. What a change in fashion during that time, from sweet Edwardian style to sexy flapper style!

3.    The relationship between Mrs. Patmore and Daisy. Too many cooks in the kitchen?  Not this one. They both were such real characters and so cute and funny with each other.  The flow of the dialogue and their cooking was flawless. I loved that the kitchen was the hub of the action with the servants downstairs. 

4.    Lady Mary and Anna her lady maid.  Mary and Anna had a great trust between each other and I think it was a great representation of how the upstairs class can get along with the downstairs class.  They confided with each other in matters that no one else knew about.  BTW, I have always wondered why Lady Edith didn’t have a lady maid.  Did she share Anna, did she have one they never showed or does she just not have one because she’s not the eldest in the family?  

5.    The great Dowager Countess Violet!  I think I will miss Maggie Smith’s little smirks and comments the most.  She was the much needed comic relief in the show.  And so believable too!  I enjoyed seeing her friendship with Isobel Crawley evolve as well.  

Things I won’t miss…

1.   I was never really a fan of the Anna and Bates drama.  In jail, out of jail, in jail… I am happy things have settled down for them now.

2.   Remember O’brien? She was Lady Cora’s lady maid the first few seasons.  She was hard to like, although the scheming between she and Thomas was quite entertaining.  At least Thomas has some redeemable qualities, like his relationship with little Master George.  So sweet!  You know that Thomas will eventually stay on and become head butler for little George when he takes over Downton Abbey. That’s the direction the relationship is headed, I think.

3.   Lavinia. She was so sweet and pretty, but I did not want her to get between Matthew and Mary.  Sad for her demise.

4.   Edith’s bad luck. From being jilted at the altar to having an illegitimate child, I am happy things are ending on a good note for her!

5.  All the grandchildren only have one parent, having the other parent die in a terrible tragedy, but at least the little cousins all have each other. 

So, so sad to see this series end!
What will you miss most?

ciao! fabiana

March 4, 2016

naomi watts' new york loft



Architectural Digest is featuring the gorgeous loft of actress Naomi Watts this month.  Take a peek her amazing interior.  The mix of new and antique furnishings is stunning. 




I can’t get enough of that ginormous antique mirror and glass buffet cabinet. 

  


These steel cased glass doors will wow any visitor!




A very lofty, but comfy looking family room.




Adorable, but stylish boys' room!




I love the subtle pop of colors in the sexy gray bedroom.




A classic black and white bathroom 
is a favorite look I love.

And the penny tile floor is fun!

Another gorgeous gilded antique mirror, and that tub...

Oh, my!




ciao! fabiana



March 3, 2016

cb 2 favorites


I just received the CB2 catalog this week and am crushing on a few of their gorgeous items, especially all the brass and copper accented pieces, and the white marble items.  CB2 is so different and so much hipper than their parent company Crate & Barrel. 

Look at this amazing marble and brass "Dahlia" desk with that chair...wow!       


I've had my eye on this coffee table for quite a while! 
LOVE!


This cane back sofa is pretty but I wonder how comfortable it is.


Simple and luxurious flatware finish options. 
Which one would you choose?

The copper would be an 
interesting addition to a tablescape.


A coffee table that can double as a intimate dinner setting.


I love the idea of two stacked square mirrors!


More sleek copper shown in this etagere 
and these accessories.  

What do you think about the copper accents?



ciao! fabiana

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