October 2, 2024

new table linens for October ...


and November and December!



This is my favorite time of year, as many of you know! One added bonus to all the fall fun, is that new patterns and colorways from Pacific & Rose always debut at this time of year.

 


This month we have a new take on the Lilibet pattern. Hand-blocked in India in this most beautiful green color, this gorgeous green pattern is so perfect for any time of the year. 


In fact, as much as I love it for spring, summer and fall, I think it’s also so perfect for Christmas!


But first...

 



Check out my breakfast room all dolled up with the Lilibet Green tablecloth, placemats and napkins.


An informal bouquet of garden hydrangeas that I just snipped from the garden provides a lovely contrast to the soothing greens of this pattern.     

  




Sometimes I prefer the look of a table runner, and it’s so easy to switch out the tablecloth for the runner, with everything else in the same places, like the placemats, plates, glassware, napkins and flowers.

 




Picture yourself here at this lovely place setting at the table… 


but wait!

 



The 3 new patterns in soft tangerine and green (Kimberly, Jill and Tippit)  that debuted in September are meant to coordinate with this Green Lilibet pattern, but I love a bit of the unexpected, like the Charlotte Berry napkin (bottom right) and the Pomegranate Red napkin (bottom left) that's just so elegant for Christmas.

 

You can never go wrong with green and red for the holidays!  

 




And speaking of holidays, so many wonderful reasons to celebrate are coming up… Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Thanksgiving and Christmas.


I love the versatility of these aprons and kitchen tea towels in the fact that yes, I need to wear a pretty apron and doll up my kitchen for the holidays. 


In addition to that, they make great hostess gifts and holiday gifts, especially to your favorite cook, gardener, crafter and DIYer! 

 




For a more pampering experience, don one of these soft and flowy robes! Another great gift idea… and don’t forget about the pretty cosmetic bags from Pacific & Rose.

 

I love to fill them with some of my favorite toiletries and make a pretty gift out of the whole thing!


Now for a sneak peek at some holiday inspiration…

  




Lilibet in Green is such a chic look for Christmas! As you can see, a few key accessories are all you need to evoke a festive winter look.

 

I used my favorite new Pinecone Forest Napkin Rings from Arthur Court to dress up the Lilibet napkin. Can you spot my new little Christmas Tree Salt & Pepper Shakers from Vagabond House?

 




Green cabbageware plates like these match the green of Lilibet’s pattern perfectly! And a collection of vintage-like Santa Clauses adds a little whimsy to the center of the table!

 




Another pattern that I think is sooooo pretty for Christmas is the Ivy print. For many people, ivy along with holly are traditional symbols of the season.

 




Ivy is a symbol of everlasting life, devotion and loyalty. It’s also evocative of an old-fashioned Christmas, which I love!  

  




Who can ever pass up a good sale? Two of my favorites are now marked way, way down!! You can find the two Gayatri Olive pattern tablecloths on sale now at 50% off!

 




I’m stocking up on both these favorites as they not only look great for Christmas, but they’re so beautiful for spring and summer as well!

 



One of Pacific & Rose’s most popular prints, Pomegranate Red is back in stock, and just in time for the holidays!

 




This is another one of those patterns that will look beautiful any time of the year, but at Christmas with all the twinkling lights and candles, it’s really special.  

 


 

With that in mind, the Charlotte Berry table linens are also back in stock. A quintessential Christmas look is easy to pull off with this charming pattern but wait… let’s not limit ourselves to Christmas.

 




I’ve used this pattern during the summer paired with blue and it makes a spectacular combination for 4th of July!  

 




The Charlotte Berry Robes are also back in stock, which makes me so very happy! Aren’t they beautiful?

 




Pacific & Rose has so many blue and white table linen options available. I think they are so pretty for a Hannukah table. This one is called Gayatri Blue…  





But check out some of the other gorgeous blue and white patterns! They're all very beautiful and hand block-printed in Jaipur.


Some of these are also fun to mix and match. Select a tablecloth in one pattern and napkins in another for a whole load of fun!

  




Just like this new collection… 


How would you mix and match these patterns?

 




Visit PacificandRose.com to shop online now.

Or visit

Pacific & Rose at Seaside Gallery and Goods 
124 Tustin Avenue Suite 100 Newport Beach, California 92663
Phone: 949-438-7277

 

 


ciao fabiana

 

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October 1, 2024

18 gorgeous halloween tablescapes



Welcome to October, my friends! I'd love to share with you 18 of my most favorite Halloween table settings that I’ve created over the past few years… 

 




1. Pumpkin Farm Fun






2. Rustic Pumpkins, Vintage Candles





3. A Hogwarts Halloween





4. My Very Own Pumpkin Patch




5. Cozy Pumpkin Spice

 




6. Elegant Halloween Farmhouse


 

7. A Book Lovers Curiosity Shop on Halloween Night





8. Coastal Chic Halloween





9. Elegantly Spooky





10. Sweet and Preppy Halloween





11. Spooky Enough to get Me Through the Night





12. Something to Crow About 





13. Hey Boo-tiful!





14. It’s All About the Pumpkins





15. Pretty Little Pumpkins





16. A Noir Fest for Halloween 





17. Spooky Farmhouse Halloween





18. Pumpkin Patch Cottage 





It’s always fun to set the table with pumpkin shaped plates. They add just the right touch of whimsey to each place setting. 


Not only that, but these little ceramic beauties shout out 

“it’s Halloween!”

 


ciao fabiana

 

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September 30, 2024

my favorite country collectables & more!


Antique and vintage collectables have always had a dear place in my heart, especially kitchen collectables.


As a part of a series that showcases some of my exclusive projects that I created especially for Country Sampler Farmhouse Style magazine, I’m starting off with this fun collection of green wooden handled kitchen utensils.

 

Once you start off with a piece or two, the collecting process can be quite fun! It’s always a hoot finding one of these pieces, and they can turn up in some of the most unexpected places.

 




Garage sales are my favorite place to find these goodies, and in addition to the green handled kitchen tools, I’m also partial to the blue ones. The red ones seem to be the most popular, though. 

  




Along with kitchen tools, I’m also drawn to old canning jars. Not only are they pretty, but they are also quite useful! Here I used one of my favorite Mason jars to store my homemade pancake mix.

 

Pretty little teacups are also another fun collectable. I love this light blue one!

 



You can’t go wrong with any kind of vintage pitcher. There’s something homey about their form. That lovely handle place directly across from a cute little spout. I don’t know how to explain it, but it’s just feels cozy!

 



They’re quite useful in so many ways and even so pretty on their own or as a part of a larger collection. Blue and white or just plain blue ones are among the ones I like best.


Above, you can see some of my most treasured ones on my family room mantel. Some have flowers, while others don't. All the flowers shown here are cut directly from my garden. I just love the hydrangeas... they keep going and going all summer long! 

 




English, French and American stoneware crocks are also fun to collect. I like the ones with the blue, black or brown lettering the most. Do you have any of these? 


They also make great vases because they’re so heavy and flowers that are top-heavy are well supported. They also make great utensil holders, pencil or brush holders or a just-about-anything holder!

 




Old kitchen graters can be used in so many fun ways. Here I’ve used them to hold a couple of posies of cottage garden flowers from my yard.

 




Here’s one last little recipe that makes the best of day-old bread and your favorite Italian seasoning mix. This homemade breadcrumb mixture will then keep in the pantry or fridge for a long time. 


It's so easy to make and come in quite handy when making our favorite chicken Milanese.

 


ciao fabiana

 

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