christmas windows

I'd be happy to do the dishes here

Just a few fun ways to decorate your

windows for the holidays.

Inside or out,

windows are a great place

 to add a little Christmas cheer. 

Red wreath with eucalyptus

Advent Numbers

Star Struck

Candy Pane

a Snowflake Curtain

a Pine Cone Garland

Simple and Symmetrical Wreaths

Elegant Candy Jars

Crystal Garland with Chandelier Drops

Dazzling Flower Box

a Southern Christmas with wreaths on every window

Evergreen Window Boxes

Simply Joyful

ciao! fabiana

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While I’m here today, I wanted to share some of my "Tablescaping Essentials" with you. I have a whole page on the Amazon website with my favorite picks for setting a beautiful table.

Quite often time is of the essence, and I have last minute projects or events to work on, so I turn to Amazon for one or two day delivery. You’d be surprised at how many amazing items they have to offer! And I'm constantly updating this page with my new favorites. 

You can check it out here, at “Tablescaping Essentials”.

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Sharing this beautiful house today

that’s around the corner from me.

It’s done in a wonderfully chic,

modern and fun style! 

ciao! fabiana

animal print coats

Some say a little leopard print is good for the soul!

What do you think?

Too wild?

Would you wear one?

ciao! fabiana

Thanksgiving in the neighborhood

Driving home today,

I spotted a few beautiful front porches

that are so festive for this time of year.

Simple and elegant details

always look great!

Don’t you just love Fall?

Happy Thanksgiving !

ciao! fabiana

the "in" handbag

ciao! fabiana

photo credit:

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Mary McDonald's home at Christmas

Here's a peek at Mary McDonald's 

Beverly Hills home all decked out for the holidays.  

She's definitely my favorite 

"Million Dollar Decorator".  

I love the organic elements she chose 

for her home at Christmas. 

It's all very natural, 

but still decadently over-the-top!  

I love the orange fabric touches 

with the citrus topiaries and indoor fruit trees. 

The peacocks really add a festive air.

More orange with that 

lovely blue and white porcelain.  

The holiday decor is still understated, 

but the whole room looks festive. 

What a tree topper!

Cozy!

More peacock and citrus elements 
frame this gorgeous doorway.

Stunning!

I love the subdued color palette 
in the dining room, 
don't you?

ciao! fabiana

photo credit: Veranda

"shabby apple" lbd giveaway

Shabby Apple's Boogie Woogie Little Black Dress

When I was contacted by the folks at Shabby Apple to host a giveaway for one of their women's dresses, I was so excited!  I decided right away that I would love to offer my readers one of their beautiful "little black dresses", which would be perfect for this coming holiday season.  The winner will receive this dress in the size of their choice. So here it is...

Simply follow these ALL these directions to enter:

1. "Like" Shabby Apple on Facebook.  They give great discounts and promos to their fb friends.  

2. "Like" Ciao Newport Beach on Facebook.  It's a great way to keep in touch.

3. Become a "follower" of  my blog Ciao Newport Beach.  If you're already a follower, awesome!  If you aren't, click on the link that says "join this site" in the upper right column.

4. Stop by and say hi with a comment on this post and include the words "Boogie Woogie" and letting me know you are following.

You must live in the USA to enter and follow the above rules.  A winner will be selected randomly after the giveaway expires on November 19th at 9pm PST.

The possibilities are endless for accessorizing this LBD!  Here are some cute choices from the Shabby Apple website which also offers great kids clothes, maternity, accessories and more.  Many of them are vintage inspired designs.

Click here for more Little Black Dress {LBD} inspiration.

The winner of the LBD is lucky #8, 

Claudia  from 

Claudia Coming Home.

  

Congratulations!

ciao! fabiana