sheer black fashion

Perfectly sexy styles for Halloween....

via who what where

ciao! fabiana

circle of moms

I am so thankful for all of the votes I received for the Circle of Moms Photography Contest.  Here's a peek at the article from their website:  When  Photography Became an Important Part of My Life I took my first photography class in high school just after I received a beautiful 35mm camera for my 15th birthday. Back then, we got to experience the excitement of watching our images develop before our very eyes in the darkroom. It was magical and rewarding. Ever since then, I’ve been hooked! Nowadays, I love sharing my beautiful world in Southern California on my blog. There's so much to see and do here! What Makes a Great Family Photo A great family photo needs some sort of spontaneity or something a bit quirky in the picture. Something clever, but subtle, otherwise the photo turns out to be stiff and boring. Find a way to personalize your image with something that is a bit different from everyone else’s family portrait, especially during the holidays when we all send out so many cards. A Tip for Taking Photos of Kids Make sure your children have eaten, are well rested, and make sure the time of day is appropriate. Don’t stress kids out. Bring fun props for young children, as they will get bored easily from just sitting around. Practice smiles in the mirror leading up to your sitting. “Chillax”, as my teenager says! Three Favorite Posts Nancy's Secret Garden Carolina on my Mind Field Trip~Laguna Beach

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an elegant halloween

Silver Jacks by Carolyne Roehm

Not a trace of orange to be found here. 

Black, white and silver touches 

add an elegant look to these 

spooky Halloween vignettes... 

A bar filled with yummy concoctions

Vintage Vignette

Black and White and Silver all over 

Glittery Party Favor

Simplicity

Magical Entry Display

Burlap Votives

Nobody does it like Martha for Halloween!

Simple and right to the point!

Living Room Fright

Spooky Ancestors

Haunted Starlets

Bleeding Candles

Cameo Pumpkin

Lovely Vintage Inspired Party with a tad of  orange

The Birds! Mantel

Smokey Grey Pumpkins

Ghostly Lanterns

Magical Pumpkin Path

Fountain of Dread

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”.

houndstooth love

I'm loving this Houndstooth look for fall, 

especially the little jacket worn

with jeans and the bright flats.  

ciao! fabiana

photo credit: who what wear