favorite stores: lido marina village

A quick stop over at Serena & Lily,

and I wanted to share a few things that

caught my attention…

Their outdoor patio is so sweet!

First of all, they have the Crosby teak dining table with a simple but stunning succulent arrangement dominating the space.

A cozy seating arrangement is nestled next to the

trickling outdoor fountain and pretty climbing vines.  

I came home with a couple of these Montecito pillows

that you see above.

They're actually indoor outdoor pillows and they have

a perfectly nubby texture and pattern that 

reminds me of a white kilim rug.

They'll add just the right amount of interest 

to my new Mattituck armchairs. 

Yes, I ended up getting a couple of new chairs for the living room... you see they were offering 

20% off in store yesterday!

I can't wait for the UPS man to 

deliver these next week. J

Here’s a little peek inside the store.

It’s a tiny store, but packed with punch!!

The selection of rugs is fabulous too!

Lido Marina Village is the

most beautiful shopping spot!

Just outside, you have this amazing view, and there

 are several super yummy places to eat, like Zinqué.  

You know how Gwyneth Paltrow has her Goop website?

Well, guess what?!

Goop opened up a pop-up shop this week, 

just for the holidays.

It’s just a simple little gift shop filled

with interesting stocking stuffers, hostess gifts, 

pet accessories, kids’ toys and a few pretty kitchen goodies. 

And of course, all of Gwyneth's books!

Everything’s arranged just perfectly too…

something that I really enjoy seeing!!

Elegant and useful little gifts…

And all the girls who work here

wear these white denim coveralls,

so devo-ish!

I did see quite a few things I love!

Like those tall brass candlesticks!

You know how I love brass candlesticks…

I pick them up whenever I see them in

thrift stores or yard sales.

These are especially pretty and so polished,

which saves me some work, lol.

It’s always fun to take a walk along the water too…

and even the rainy days are pretty

here in Newport!

ciao! fabiana

And now the official cookbook 
is available from Malibu Farms!