destination: sherman library gardens

For a fun little outing on a pretty winter’s day,

stop by the Sherman Library & Garden

in Corona del Mar.

Sherman Gardens is spectacular all times

of the year, but winter brings out some special blooms.

Make your adventure here in Orange County

a true garden lovers field trip and stop by

Roger’s Gardens and the Laguna Nursery too

two of my other faves!

Roger’s is just up the street from Sherman’s,

and Laguna is just a short drive down

Coast Highway.

These steps plated with succulents between the risers

is my favorite spot in all of Sherman’s Gardens.

The cactus garden is phenomenal too!

This is just a little peek…

there’s much more too see

at this quaint garden.

Café Jardin is a charming restaurant located inside the Sherman Gardens, but you may have to call first for reservations and hours.

There is a $5 entrance fee at Sherman Library & Gardens for a walking tour, so make sure you spend enough time enjoying every corner of this garden, lol.

ciao! fabiana

home tour update: a pretty farmhouse

It’s that time of the year again,

when the excitement starts building for the

Newport Harbor Home Tour.

We just had our first planning meeting this week, 

and we’re so happy to announce that

this year there will be seven homes featured

on the tour and one boat!

I can’t wait to share some of those homes

 with you later in the year,

but for now I have this pretty one to share…

This monochromatic 4,000 square foot modern farmhouse

in Costa Mesa was featured on last year’s tour. 

If you weren’t able to attend the tour in 2017

then I’m sure you’ll enjoy this little peek!

Make sure you mark your calendars and save the date

this year for May 17 ^th.

Tickets will be available in about two weeks.

More info, visit www.newportharborhometour.com 

and be sure to follow the home tour on instagram!

ciao! fabiana

interior design by Mindy Gayer

photos by Kyle Monk

as seen in Domino Magazine 

For more Newport Harbor Home Tour inspiration,
check out this brand new book:

a few vintage collectables to love

I'm really loving the simplicity of white,

especially during winter 
when white just brightens up every room!

And, white roses in a gold embellished vase

is such an easy look to pull off.

Today, I’m gathering some of

my favorite floral, pink plates to set an eclectic 

valentine’s day-inspired table.

These vintage plates mix and match

easily with newer plates for a really fun look.

My collection of brass candlesticks is growing…

 I just picked up three more yesterday 

for only a couple dollars apiece.

I love how all these vintage elements work together…

These delicate details really pop

against an otherwise all white tablescape.

This newly acquired 

white-handled vintage flatware

works perfectly with this tablescape.

And my new little set of white milk glass votives

have just the right look to fit in with all these romantic details.

ciao! fabiana

style trends: blue & white

Great news for all us lovers of blue and white décor…

it’s still going strong for 2018, and here’s a little

roundup of some of my favorite looks from

the latest magazines and my favorite stores…

ciao! fabiana

photo credit:

1,2,3,9 BH&G

4,5,6,8 Coastal Living

7 Redbook

10,11 Country Living

12,13,14 World Market

15 Serena & Lily