March 7, 2017

lauren conrad's tea party details


March, April and May are ideal months to host a tea party like this one that Lauren Conrad's created. A bridal shower, special birthday or even Easter are the perfect occasions for serving up some special tea blends, dainty sandwiches and petit fours.  


I love how the elegant china and tea cups stand out against the moss and wild ferns that are the backdrop for this charming table.  


A collection of vintage vases line the center of the table and are filled with tall wild flowers. Mix and match dainty tea cups and saucers for a sweet look. 


Flowy floral dresses are all the rage this season, so don’t forget to dress the part!


Soft lavender colored flowers like clematis and wisteria decorate the backs of old-fashioned chairs. Here you can also see the moss “carpet” effect that’s on the table. 


A tea party wouldn't be complete without deliciously beautiful tea sandwiches, served on a tiered plate. Garnish lavishly with herbs!


It’s all in the details! Purple sweet alyssum’s delicate vanilla scent provides the perfect aroma for each place setting.


Ivory china and gold flatware nestle in nicely with the lush green backdrop.


Lauren has thought of everything. A darling jar of wildflower honey will make nice party favors for guests.


Even the desserts have a floral motif. You can’t go wrong with a Rose Apple Tart!


Thanks, Lauren, for your sharing your inspiring spring tea party! Here are some more charming tea party ideas to check out.

ciao! fabiana

March 6, 2017

fresh spring flowers for your table





Happy Monday! I’ve got flowers on my mind today. With all the rain we’ve had in California lately, the flowers out in the garden are just starting to get really lush. In fact, it’s starting to look like spring everywhere around here. 

The hills, back bay and parks have turned a gorgeous green and the wildflowers are really starting to kick-in. So today I’m sharing some wild flower inspired table décor for your home.   



So wild!


Doesn’t this silver painted pineapple look fun?



ciao! fabiana



photo credit:  Coastal Living,  Bride's Magazine,  BH&G 



March 5, 2017

animal print in the bedroom


Show us how you really feel and bring out your inner animal magnetism with a little animal print in the bedroom. A modest bit goes a long way. Whether it’s leopard, cheetah or tiger, animal print surprisingly acts as a neutral, but also adds vibrancy to a room. Just one pillow can complete the look you're after.


Imagine this room without the leopard cushion. What do you see? A cutsey, plain-jane room… but with the addition of this wild pillow, wow!  


Here the leopard print really makes the black closet doors pop and brings the whole room together. Reupholster a couple of small matching ottomans, and you're all set. 

Most animal prints play off nicely with bold colors too!


But, they’re perfectly at home with a neutral palette too.


Mix and match to your heart content until you come up with an amazing mix of pillows and textures. Even though this tiger print has orange in it, it coordinates nicely with traditional fabrics. That little bit of orange in the chinoiserie pillow connects the whole look.



ciao! fabiana


photo credit:
Veranda
Randi Garrett Design
pinterest
Bliss at Home
Dwellings by Devore
BH&G

March 3, 2017

book review: container gardens



I had the chance to preview the brand new Container Gardens book this week. It’s filled with stunning photos and is a great step-by-step guide for creating and maintaining beautiful container gardens all year long. With our warm climate here in southern California, I’m always looking for great ways to keep my home and yard looking their best.


Container Gardens offers great ideas for cozying up a studio apartment or brightening up a front porch.  There are so many gorgeous ways to adorn your home with flowers and foliage, and they have some amazing ideas. Here’s a sneak peek…



Creating colorful mixes of flowers and foliage has never been easier with the help of this book. I highly recommend it, and since it’s put together by the expert garden editors at Southern Living, this savvy and stunning guide is the must-have tool for anyone who wants to cultivate a little oasis of their own.






One of my favorite parts of this book is that it helps me design monochromatic flower combinations with their beautiful flower color wheel inspiration photos. 


Container Gardens is available on March 7, 2017 and offers more than 200 fresh ideas for indoor and outdoor plants no matter the size of your space. I know I'll be referring to this book a lot, especially in the next few weeks, when I start doing my Spring plantings. 



ciao! fabiana





Excerpted from Container Gardens by the Editors of Southern Living. Copyright© 2017 Oxmoor House. Reprinted with permission from Time Inc. Books, adivision of Time Inc. New York, NY. All rights reserved.



March 2, 2017

la valencia in la jolla


Continuing from my Tuesday post on La Jolla, just up the street from the Brockton Villa and the La Jolla Cave shop was our next stop, La Valencia hotel. Also known as the Pink Lady, La Valencia has always been one of my favorite places to visit for lunch, and this time, we actually got to stay here for two nights!


La Valencia was opened in 1926 and has the most amazing location overlooking the beach in the area known as La Jolla Cove. It even became a great getaway for Hollywood stars during the 1940’s and 50’s.




As you walk into the lobby, your eye is drawn to the gorgeous view straight back out of the shapely picture window of the “living room”. The living room is the coziest space ever and the vintage 1920’s details are spectacular. 


Here’s a shot of the ceiling, looking straight up.

  

And right outside the living room is the luxurious dining patio. Look at the views! It sits right above the pool area too.


It’s so fun to explore all the nooks and crannies of La Valencia. Hand-painted tiles and cheery pink geraniums are around every corner of the outdoor spaces!


The restaurants are really good too. We had breakfast each morning at The Med, where the ambiance is calm, the views are breathtaking and the food is soooo good! 


They serve the best cappuccinos and blueberry muffins! I loved sipping my coffee while watching the waves break on the shore and all sea gulls and pelicans drifting about. This is a view of the patio adjacent to the street, and the other side, of the great room has the amazing views of the pool and ocean.


The rooms are quite comfortable.


Here’s where we spent quite a bit of time, poolside.

Until tomorrow...


ciao! fabiana

March 1, 2017

beach house love





What are your favorite aspects of beach house décor? Is it a beach inspired color palette of blues and sand? Maybe it’s lots of natural textures and a clean white palette. Even if you don’t live by the sea, you can infuse a little bit of your favorite seaside looks into your home. 

I like to keep it subtle and use lots of textures mixed with favorite pieces that have sentimental value or things I just love. Little treasures that were found mixed in with new things is a great way to get an eclectic look. 


Here are some of my 
that I recently spotted…  









ciao! fabiana



For more home tour inspiration like this,
check out this brand new book:







photo credits: Traditional Home,
Coastal Living, Blackband Design, Veranda





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