book decor

"A room without books is 

like a body without a soul."  -Cicero

Whether you stack them, 

line them up or display them prominently, 

books always add drama, character 

and warmth to a room.

They're a great way to add color too!

Books can personalize 
your space at a glance. 

Always display books that have 
a personal meaning to you.

The perfect way to accessorize!

This way, you'll always have 
one within arms reach!

So many options!

And fabulous ways to style them! 

How do you display your books?

It's so easy!

ciao! fabiana

a beachy, industrial style home

Welcome to the world of Shelly Kormeluk.  

Her love of color and quirky transformations 

create a one-of-a-kind vibe that is perfect 

for her and her two boys.  

In her home, she has combined 

a coastal industrial style with 

a cool mountain resort style that 

reflects her Idaho and Utah roots. 

Shelly collected hotel keys from around the world 

and covered a headboard for the guest room. 

She repurposed old skis into a back splash. 

A colorfully salvaged oil drum is 
a base for the sink in the powder room. 

a modern chandelier in the entry 

contrasts beautifully with the natural stone wall

a variety of textures in the stairway

the front entry 

the game room features an American flag
made of salvaged licence plates

 

a relaxing seating area with fireplace in the backyard 

you can find interesting accents in every room

great use of color in one of the boys' rooms

inside the game room

where a comic book mural comes to life! 

the unique facade

with a fabulous back yard that is perfect for relaxing! 

Great job, Shelly!

This house was featured on the 

Newport Harbor Home and Garden Tour last year. 

I really enjoyed visiting this house in person and am looking forward to the next home tour in May. Let me know what you think of this home!

ciao! fabiana

photos via newport harbor home tour and oc register

for the love of green

 a little st. paddy's day inspiration....

Bringing the color green into your

home is way to bring a little bit of nature indoors.

Green is the most common color out in nature,

and it instinctively calms the soul. 

It renews and restores depleted energy. 

It's the sanctuary away from the stresses 

of modern living, restoring us 

back to a sense of well-being. 

ciao! fabiana

Marena's home in Better Homes & Gardens

I recently found some old issues of

Better Homes & Gardens magazines and

took the afternoon to skim through them.

In the August 2010 copy,

I was pleasantly surprised to see

my friend Marena's home featured!

Marena is one of the co-chairs for the 

Newport Harbor Home Tour and her home

has always been one of my favorites.

It's so cozy and fun! She decorated it with

the help of a few other talented friends

and the outcome is just a great casual

family home with a definite California vibe!

See for yourself...    

Marena with Charlie, Trudy & Leah 

a fresh take on a center hall table 

I love the crisp white kitchen with a vintage feel

the cozy breakfast nook is perfect for dining & homework

Love the chairs and fun sunburst mirror!

August 2010

ciao! fabiana

the oscars up close and personal

Some of my favorite Oscars looks, hair, make-up and jewelry details.... 

Kate Hudson

Kate always looks flawless

Jennifer Lawrence

Jennifer was one of my favorites! 
I love how she wore her necklace.

Naomi Watts

  Naomi was stunning in white with a
 diamond spider web necklace

Lupita

 Lupita looked like Cinderella in her
 baby blue chiffon gown by Prada.

Amy Adams

I am a little obsessed with 
Amy's Tiffany earrings! 

They looked stunning with her navy blue Gucci gown. 

Jessica Biel

 Jessica looks like a classic beauty.

Sandra Bullock

 Stunning  Sandra.  
Can you believe this woman is 50?

Charlize Theron

 Charilize in Dior of course
 with $15 million 
in Harry Winston diamonds around her neck.

Cate Blanchett

 Cate was one of my faves.  

Look at those 
giant opal drop earrings by Chopard! 

Angelina Jolie

 Angelina has really grown into 
a beautiful person inside and out.

Kerry Washington

 Kerry make up and hair looked amazing, 
and she's pregnant!

Julia Roberts

Julia looks great from the neck up.  

I did not care for the dress on her.

Liza Minnelli

 I loved Liza in cobalt blue, 
even with the blue streak in her hair. 

 She is Liza, after all!

Olivia Wilde

 Also pregnant, Olivia looked radiant.

Emma Watson

Little Hermione is all grown up 

and is always one of 

my fashion favorites!

taking the infamous selfie

the ultimate selfie from Oscar night 2014!

ciao! fabiana