beautiful flowers and a cover shot

Flowers are a huge part of my life simply because they bring me so much joy! 💐 I haven't shared this yet with all of you, so I wanted to give you a little inside scoop.

This shot was created especially for Country Sampler Farmhouse Style Magazine as part of an article on collecting vintage pitchers, and ended up being the cover shot of the summer 2021 issue. I had no idea it would be on the cover, but WOW, what a wonderful surprise when I first saw previews of this issue on Instagram. I was literally speechless!

With all the ups and downs of the past year, this little picture was really special for me, and I’m truly so grateful for this moment in time. 
  

Here's a shot that's styled without the peaches 🍑 🍑🍑, but the peaches made it on the cover. They're so quintessentially summer, don't you think? My next door neighbors have a peach tree, and every summer they share their juicy peaches with us. Peach pie is a favorite to make, but they're also so good in a salad or smoothie. 

 

 

Also included in this issue, is a close up of this tablescape I put together highlighting a few of my vintage coffee tins filled with lovely flowers.

 

DIY Sections are always my favorites!

The final published image of this table setting is a really tight shot, so you can really check out all the details. I've been collecting these vintage food tins for a couple of years now. I just love the graphic style and colors of these cans and tins, and they do work well on a table for a punch of color. 

Also included in this issue is an easy and delicious recipe for a Grilled Peach Spinach Salad I whipped up. I hope you'll get to try it this summer, because it's really so yummy! 

Wishing you a lovely Sunday afternoon.

ciao! fabiana 

 

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tomorrow is the home tour!

 

It’s not too late to get your Newport Harbor Home Tour ticket. It starts tomorrow, Thursday May 13th and you’ll enjoy eight narrated videos of gorgeous homes with inspiring interior design ideas. 
  
Since it’s virtual, it can be watched as many times as desired. And it comes with a beautiful magazine featuring photos and articles about the homes. Tickets are $65 each and can be ordered on the home tour website.

Featured interior designers narrating their homes this year are: 

Barclay Butera 

Raili Clasen 

Mindy Gayer 

Denise Morison 

Ashley Clark 

Ulloo42

Hawk & CO.  

 

Balboa Island home designed by Barclay Butera

In addition to an in-depth tour of this home, Barclay will personally will give us a rare tour of his own personal home in Palm Springs. We’ll be getting two amazing tours by Barclay!! 
 

 

Home designed by Hawk & Co.

Home designed by Mindy Gayer Designs

Home designed by Denise Morrison Interiors

Home designed by Raili Clasen

Home designed by Ashley Clark

Home designed by Ulloo42 

Another way to support Newport Harbor High School is to shop the online BOUTIQUE from May 13-15 and local pop-up shops on May 13th featuring unique vendors/stores. Purchase a luncheon voucher for Greenleaf Kitchen (Costa Mesa location) for May 13-16 and support our local businesses. 
  
From the Bayfront to Newport Heights, Dover Shores to the Upper Newport Bay, you’ll get an in-depth look into each of these outstanding homes. 

 

 

Due to extra special circumstances this year, the Newport Harbor Home Tour is available to friends and family nationwide and WORLDWIDE! Spread the word!  

 

Newport Beach local will be able to have the option to enjoy a lunch by Greenleaf Gourmet Chophouse, at an additional cost. There's also lots of local shopping to be done. Check out details of the Boutique HERE.  

 

 BONUS! For each ticket purchased, you'll be entered in a drawing to win a $500 gift certificate to South Coast Plaza and a one-night stay at Newport's beautiful Balboa Bay Resort! 

All the fun starts at 8am, but of course you can watch the tour whenever you'd like!

ciao! fabiana 

 

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