cottages and bungalows magazine for 2025

 

 

The newest issue of Cottages and Bungalows is out, and I’m just in love with the cover! Isn’t this just the sweetest little stone cottage you’ve ever seen?

 

Well, inside this issue, the pages are filled to the brim with the most beautiful inspiration and décor.

 

I always love reading the editor’s intro, and this month, Kelly has a lot to share! I’m so excited for the introduction of Cottage and Bungalows' newest Brand Ambassador for 2025. 

It’s Krystle Marie Nickels!! More on Krystle in a minute...

I’m telling you, I’m obsessed with this home! You can follow along on all the progress of this Utah stunner in the last several issues of Cottages and Bungalows. 

When I first saw the cover, I couldn’t believe this was not an old, vintage home! It's so perfect, down to every little detail.

 

You may know Krystal from Instagram. She is so talented and so sweet, and I can’t wait to see all her beautiful content this year, both for Cottages and Bungalows and for her own home that she shares with all of us.

 

Krystle lives in North Carolina, and I’ve gotten to know her a little bit because we both style for Antique Farmhouse among other things. 

You can read a short bio on Krystle in this latest magazine and make sure to follow her on Instagram for soooo much pretty inspiration!

 

She also has a fabulous blog where she shares cozy cottage décor, seasonal DIY’s and yummy recipes.

 

I encourage you to pick up this amazing issue of Cottages and Bungalows to read for yourself about Krystle and all the other amazing content included in these pages. 

And now as a treat, I’m sharing this beautiful blue and white home from the pages of the February/March issue of Cottages and Bungalows. Enjoy!!!

 

I hope you enjoyed this little peek at this latest issue. Magazine Clippings are among my favorite blog post to share here at Ciao Newport Beach.

 

In case you haven’t heard, I started a new Instagram page in October and named it Claudia Fabiana Home. My former page is still up, but after getting a new phone, I was no longer able to log into this account, so the new profile was born!

 

I hope you’ll follow along with me on Instagram for all the latest projects and décor I will be sharing in 2025.

 

 

 

ciao fabiana

 

For lots of fun extras, follow me on Instagram!

 

You can check out some of my favorites here at “Tablescaping Essentials” 

 

 

 

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a winter white tablescape

Hints of a winter wonderland are one of my favorite ways to honor the season we’re in right now. 

Evergreen trees, a neutral palette and just a hint of holiday sparkle is my favorite look for January.

 

Welcome to the breakfast room where today I’m featuring lots of thrifted treasures and some of my favorite simple holiday decor items.

I recently put up these cozy curtains right before Thanksgiving to warm up the space during the colder months. I found these toile-like drapes on Amazon and I just have them on simple and easy to use swing-arm curtain rods.

 

They’re so easy to install and you have so much versatility with how much of the curtains you want to show, and curtains are easily changed out without removing any hardware.

 

I loved this pattern so much that I recently bought a pretty blue colorway of this same print for my living room. I'll share those soon! 

 

The botanical print on these curtains features a pretty vining pattern with pomegranates, birds and even a few adorable hummingbirds!

 

And the fabric is perfect. It’s linen-like blend that has great texture and just the right amount of sheerness.

  

White eyelet placemats and napkins may feel like summer, but I love the little lacy quality they bring to this winter white table and give it a fun shabby chic look!

I found these two white cottage-shaped candles recently while out thrifting and I love how they glow in the center.

The chairs have a lovely, warm sheepskin throw on each seat adding to the coziness of this room and they do make you feel warmer on a cold January day like today. 

White poinsettias are the flower of the day, and I love the nostalgic feel they bring to the room.

 

And even though Christmas is over, the white poinsettias still look good here nestled in their plain paper bags.

Do you spot the pretty clear goblets with the etched Christmas tree design? I found a set of 6 of those at my favorite thrift store just before the holidays and fell in love with them!

 

It wasn’t until I got home that I realized they were from Neiman-Marcus! They are truly soooo elegant, and I just love the statement they make here with the small evergreen trees in the room and the muted bottlebrush trees on the table.  

 

The little sprigs of greenery on my chandelier are actually little evergreen wreaths that are sold as napkin rings. They’re the perfect size for the individual candlesticks of the chandelier.

 

The chunky chargers, also shown here, are from Antique Farmhouse. I added the dainty round eyelet placemats on top to soften the look.

 

The eyelet placemats and matching napkins are from Shabby Chic, and I found them both at Marshall’s!

 

Here’s the same room and table with a few little changes but still maintaining the beauty of winter white.

 

Here’s a tip for showcasing the poinsettias with a fun farmhouse cottage look… It's as simple as just popping them in a paper bag, cutting the bag to size, and tying with a pretty ribbon. No pots or baskets needed!! 

 

Armstrong Garden always has the best selection of poinsettias in the most unusual colors!

 

In case you haven’t heard, I started a new Instagram page in October and named it Claudia Fabiana Home. My former page is still up, but after getting a new phone, I was no longer able to log into this account, so the new profile was born!

 

I hope you’ll follow along with me on Instagram for all the latest projects and décor I will be sharing in 2025.

 

 

 

ciao fabiana

 

For lots of fun extras, follow me on Instagram!

 

 

 

You can check out some of my favorites here at “Tablescaping Essentials” 

 

 

 

Please note that this post may contain affiliate links.

 

the best lemon tablescapes

 

Our largest lemon tree is still so full of lemons right now, that it's such a pleasure to use them every day for cooking and to flavor our water and teas.

In addition to that, when life gives you so many amazing lemons, it's also fun to fill lots of pretty bowls and sprinkle those citrus filled bowls to different rooms around the house. 

Of course using them for a table setting is also a wonderful idea that is always a fresh look that can't be beat. 

I love the effortless pop of color and lovely scent it brings to each and every table setting. Here are a few of my favorite examples. 

 

Easy as lemon meringue pie, a table runner and matching lemon place mats instantly add loads of charm to your dining space, indoors or out! A frilly cake stand filled to brim with lemons makes a bold statement.

 

I can’t help feeling a sense of happiness looking at these new lemon pattern table linens from Pacific and Rose. 

They're so easy to accessorize too, just add a few fresh lemons and pretty flowers and the look is complete!

When life gives you lemons, we must remember to enjoy them in every way possible! 

Note the unique quality of all these lemon patterned table linens and accessories that are hand block-printed by artisans at the fair-trade workshop in Jaipur, India. 

This timeless pattern plays off the real lemons in my home so well.

The Snowball Viburnum flowers are from my cottage garden, and easily arranged in a vintage white ironstone pitcher. 

I love how they look with the soft green tones of the pretty Lemon Tablecloth and Napkins. 

It's so fun to decorate and "play house" with these beautiful new gifted treasures! First up is this beautiful new "Garden Yellow" tablecloth and napkins from August Table.

The texture of this soft linen and cotton blend is amazing and I also love the little lace-like inset on the tablecloth.... Can you spot it?

 

It's perfectly acceptable to mix the faux with the real, and in this case, both types of lemons are a hit!

And from Antique Farmhouse, check out this gorgeous faux lemon and eucalyptus wreath. 

It's so realistic that it's hard to distinguish the real lemons on the table from the faux variety! 

Also new this week is the Distressed Metal Urn, also from Antique Farmhouse. It's got the perfect patina for any situation!!.

 

Weekend vibes here at home in the breakfast room.

 

One of my favorite tablecloths is this one called “Monet’s Kitchen” from Pacific and Rose. 

Inspired by the Provencal color palette of Claude Monet’s Kitchen in Giverny. Of course fresh lemons and a few limes are the perfect accents for this pattern. 

Who wouldn't want to wake up to a sunny, fresh table like this for breakfast?!

 

This pretty pattern is block-printed by hand in lovely shades of blue, green and yellow.

 

I love how perfectly it blends with my citrusy centerpieces.

 

It's so perfect for giving your home a weekend vibe all week long!

 

Life. Lemons. Lemonade. You know the drill... 

But making the best of something also includes a little indulgence, like this gorgeous new Lemon Glass Pitcher from Vagabond House I absolutely fell in love with.

 

So, when you're making your lemons into lemonade, remember to treat yourself to something special, because after all, YOU are worth it!!

The beautiful Capri Lemon placemats and table runner are available from Elrene. 

 

 

 

In case you haven’t heard, I started a new Instagram page in October and named it Claudia Fabiana Home. My former page is still up, but after getting a new phone, I was no longer able to log into this account, so the new profile was born!

 

I hope you’ll follow along with me on Instagram for all the latest projects and décor I will be sharing in 2025.

 

 

 

ciao fabiana

 

For lots of fun extras, follow me on Instagram!

 

 

 

You can check out some of my favorites here at “Tablescaping Essentials” 

 

 

 

Please note that this post may contain affiliate links.