with liberty and justice for all

Happy Independence Day!

I got this little shot of lady liberty yesterday

at one of my favorite cafes in Laguna Beach,

MadisonSquare and Garden.

They have great food, friendly service and

best of all the restaurant is part of

a gorgeous home and garden store!

You literally dine within the beautiful

garden filled with statues and

other pretty antique artifacts.

It’s the best of both worlds for me!

From there I went into downtown

Laguna to do a little shopping.

My first stop is always Tuvalu Home.

They sell pretty coastal inspired

furnishings and accessories.

The store is styled magically,

and you feel right at home

as soon as you walk through the door!

I fell in love with these round

placemats trimmed in tiny seashells.

I got a set and these are now a permanent

fixture on by breakfast room table.

Aren’t they sweet?

I love how they look all set on the table

with this macramé runner.

I have one just like it, so  now I have

this perfect look at home!

The designers at Tuvalu really are masters

at mixing and matching patterns and textures,

and they even offer interior design services

here in the store.

Everywhere you look,

you’ll see a pretty vignette.

There’s definitely a little something

to be found here for everyone,

or in my case, a lotta something! 

Lucky for me I have another

appointment later in the week in Laguna,

so I’ll be stopping in again for a few more goodies

for my home.

I really love their home entertaining accessories

and they have the perfect hostess gifts.

And conveniently located across the street is

one of my other favorite cafes, Moulin.

Another one of my favorite places in Laguna Beach

to pop in for inspiration is the

Laguna Nursery.

They're known for perfectly intermingling beautiful antiques

with plants in a gorgeous garden setting.

As you enter the gates of this tiny haven,

you’ll feel instantly relaxed and happy!

And a walk in one of Laguna’s amazing

beach coves is always a treat.

I always pick a different one to explore.

This morning I picked Diver’s Cove.

…with liberty and justice for all.

Wishing you a happy and safe 4^th of July!

ciao! fabiana