sheryl crow's darling home

Ciao and Happy Wednesday!

How about a little rock 'n roll decor, 

to spice things up a bit? 

Today's sort of a busy day for me,

so I just thought I’d share

some pretty pictures

that I recently came across

of Sheryl Crow’s

fun and eclectic Nashville home.

Sheryl loves antiques

and most of the time,

her junking days now take place online.

She refers to herself as “the Queen of Ebay”,

so check out some of her fun collections….

Sheryl even built a vintage style little chapel on her land.

The setting is perfect!

And here, she can display more of her favorite collections.

Hope you enjoyed this little mini tour…

ciao! fabiana

photo credit:  Country Living

weekend home tour

Just sharing a little home tour with you…

This home in Corona del Mar

features indoor and outdoor living at its best.

Don't let its farmhouse exterior fool you,

the inside is soooo much more!

Exquisitely designed for

the ultimate California lifestyle

with the line between indoor and outdoor

rooms completely blurred.

It all becomes one amazing space. 

High valuted ceilings add to the drama and

 the huge walls of windows embrace the view

of the hills surrounding this home.

The swimming pool is at the center of the home

which adds to the pretty view of the outdoors.

Hosting a party here is a real treat!

What do you think of the kitchen? 

It certainly is roomy!

Just for fun,

there’s also a little putting green out back.

But, what really got me was the amazing video

at the end of this post.

It’s a real treat!

ciao! fabiana

photos & video via KRS Development

gourmet weekend eggs

I’ve been a little spoiled lately with

these farm-fresh eggs 
that I get at my local feed store.

They’re so fresh and have so much flavor

that I’ve been making this yummy recipe

on weekend mornings now, instead of having

our usual and boring hard-boiled eggs.

I recently discovered this easy way to

fix eggs, and they come out super-soft and fluffy.

They’re so dreamy and delicious,

you’ll never want to eat

hard and rubbery scrambled eggs again!

I love them with a side of Ezekial* toast,

and a sprinkling of fresh chives from the garden.

That’s a whole lot of delicious protein

 to get us started in the morning!

Ingredients

3 large eggs

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

salt and black pepper

1 tablespoon crème fraiche or sour cream  

1 tablespoon chopped chives

Directions
Beat the eggs in a bowl until smooth and evenly yellow.

Put the beaten eggs in a small saucepot with the butter. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring the entire time with a spatula or whisk. The eggs will slowly thicken, like custard. When the eggs start to thicken, season with salt and pepper. Return to the heat and cook until desired doneness is reached and they look scrambled. Mix in the crème fraiche or sour cream.

Serve with chives.

ciao! fabiana

Ezekial* Bread is crafted in the likeness of the Holy Scripture verse Ezekiel 4:9 to ensure unrivaled honest nutrition and pure, delicious flavors.

"Take also unto thee wheat, and barley, and beans,

 and lentils and millet, and spelt and put them in one vessel…"

Ezekiel 4:9  

the weekend kids table and more

The kids’ table is ready, and here’s a little peek at it.

As I said, I‘m using paper goods this weekend for their table,

and, I found the cutest square plates with

chevron stripes at Oriental Trading.

And look at how cute the star shaped paper plates are…

They’re so perfect together!

The plastic utensils have been wrapped

in cute napkins and tied off with

 red and white baker’s twine. 

Polka dotted patriotic paper lanterns

will be swaying in the breeze!

Some of our friends are bringing beverages,

so I thought I’d brighten up these plain water bottles

with a little red, white and blue washi tape.

I’ve never used washi tape before,

but I’ve seen lots of fun projects on pinterest.

It’s really easy to use,

and it’s kind of similar to masking tape.

I just created a flag design on the bottles

with 3 rows of the washi tape...

so easy!

I planted up this wooden flower box a few weeks ago with

white alyssum, blue lobelia and red geraniums,

and now they’re in full bloom and ready for the weekend.

They’ll sit on the beverage table nearby.  

I couldn’t resist a few bunches of these cute daisies

when I spotted them at Trader Joe’s.

They’re soooo cheery and look so cute with this festive décor.

The grown-ups will have their utensils

and napkins ready to go too!

These recycled glasses are

so practical, cute and affordable,

I now have a few different 

sets in different shades of blue and green.

I love mixing patterns and textures!

“Don’t you think daisies are the friendliest flower?”

Do you remember that quote from

the movie  “You’ve got Mail”?

Meg Ryan says it to Tom Hanks when

she’s sick and he brings her daisies.

These daisies are actually chamomile

and they smell so soothing.

I also painted these little white clay pots.

All I needed were a few red ones and 

a few blue ones to scatter around the yard and tables!

Memorial Day is a sacred holiday.

It’s a day to remember and honor all

those who lost their lives fighting for our country.

And even though Monday’s a “holiday”,

it’s somewhat of a bittersweet day.

It’s a day to celebrate the freedom

we all enjoy,

while remembering the sacrifices so many

soldiers have made for us.

Let’s hope all the

pretty red, white and blue décor

that we see this weekend,

will remind us of how

lucky we are to be Americans!

ciao! fabiana

Here are some of the items used in these looks…

Paper Plates: Oriental Trading

Paper Lanterns: Oriental Trading

Washi Tape: Oriental Trading

Raffia Water Glasses: Serena & Lily

Red Checked Napkins: vintage

Clay Pots: Oriental Trading

Wood Flower Box: Oriental Trading

Wooden Tray: Oriental Trading

Flatware:  World Market

Red Bandana Napkins:  ebay

Melamine Plates:  Tommy Hilfiger

Recycled Glass Water Glasses:  Home Goods

Small Stoneware Pitcher: vintage

outdoor dining inspiration

What better way to unwind this

weekend than by spending time outdoors?

Entertaining friends and family in

the back yard is a great change of routine,

and this weekend unofficially marks

the beginning of summer,

so take advantage of

what mother nature has

waiting for you!

I love this elegant inspiration

from Reese Witherspoon’s Ojai home.

Just heavenly!

Isn’t this a fun mix of vintage metal chairs?

Hanging a few lanterns from a large branch

is sure to provide the perfect ambiance.

No matter the size of your yard,

being outdoors can provide a tranquil

retreat away from your daily drill.

Set up a separate drink station

and then add a few pretty things to set the mood.

Flowers and candles usually do the trick!

I’m digging those vintage spiral taper candles!

Even a potting bench can be transformed

into a useful drink station for the summer!

The weekend is almost here...

enjoy!

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”.

photos:

1  House & Garden  2  Elle Decor  3  Elle Decor  4  Redbook
5  Sunset  6  Sunset  7  BH&G  8  House & Home



  

setting an outdoor table for the weekend

I found the perfect combination of 

red, white and blue outdoor plates and bowls

this week at Home Goods.

Outdoor table settings 
are all about easy-care tableware and accessories.
You don't want things getting broken or damaged
while you're trying to have fun!

That’s why I love 
these stylish melamine plates and

they'll be a pretty focal point at the table.

I’m just playing around with the setting today,

so I’ll be all ready for guests this weekend.

I’ll have more time for prepping and cooking,
if I know what going on the table.

Planning it all ahead of time and
setting the tableware aside,
 will make setting the table 
an easy chore on Sunday.

I love how the patterns
 interplay with each other so far!
The paisley and bandana fabrics 
of the the runner and napkins really 
compliment the patterns on dishes!

Here’s how the look is coming together so far…

Dinner Plates: Tommy Hilfiger

Salad Plates: Tommy Hilfiger

Bowls: Christopher Vine, Australia

Red Bandana Napkins: Ebay

Bamboo Cutlery: Ebay

Raffia Place Mat: IKEA

Table Runner: Cynthia Rowley

Votives: Oriental Trading

Pepsi Glass: vintage

ciao! fabiana