coastal grandmother style

“Coastal Grandmother Style” has become the “in” style for describing what most of us have loved for years. 

Southern living asks the simple question, “Do you love hydrangeas, button-downs, and Ina Garten?” 

Yes!

 

Think of Diane Keaton in “Somethings Gotta Give”. Don't we all want to live in her amazing beach house and look effortlessly chic in a white turtleneck and white jeans while walking on the beach?

 

This new trend is an updated look on the classic traditional styles of the past but with a modern twist. 

We embrace the lovely china from our grandmothers but use it to set tables in a fun fresh way.

 

I love how this look combines so many things I love. It sort of has an old-school 1980’s preppy look to it, but in a more relaxed and refined way.

 

 

Any way you look at it, I’m here for this style! What about you?

 

 

 

ciao! fabiana

 

 

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Shopping info

Most items pictured are vintage found at flea markets, thrift stores or estate sales, while other items are inherited pieces. There are a few that are available here:

 

Photo One: Aster Napkins From August Table and Bamboo Flatware

Photo Two: Vintage Pink Glassware and Pink Napkins

Photo Three: Sea Glass Tablecloth and Seashell Placemats and Blue Napkins and Bamboo Flatware

Photo Five: Hobnail Candle 

 

 

 

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let's set an easy red, white & blue table

My favorite way of adding just a touch of red, white and blue to a table is to use red transferware and blue transferware plates combined with a pretty set of napkins like this Aster print from August Table.

This is such an easy look to put together and could be used for Memorial Day, 4th of July, and right through to the end of summer!

The secret to making this table fun is the three-dimensional fan fold of the napkin. It’s really easy to do. Just check out my tutorial HERE.

This Aster print napkin from August Table is so perfect for this technique, because of the fun and cheery pattern. I know they’re flowers, but they remind me of 4th of July fireworks! 

Also, a necessity, fun napkin rings like THESE.

Here’s the fanned napkin look again, this time in a different color palette and with the Juniper Slate napkins from August Table.

 

And now here’s a third look, back to the patriotic theme with some vintage napkins from Serena & Lily. 

I’m hoping for some sunny weather for the weekend so we can set up a fun table outside with these cute Aster napkins, and lots of other red, white and blue details.

 

An easy dessert tip that I love is to get a yummy store-bought cake, like this one from Trader Joe’s, and dress is up with a few strawberries, blackberries and raspberries like I did here.

 

It only takes a minute, but ends up looking so cute and festive!

 

ciao! fabiana

 

 

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the prettiest cottage flowers of all!

 

What’s blooming right now? Roses, viburnum and foxglove, and I’m enjoying every moment!

Every few days, I see what’s blooming in the garden and change up my mantel display.

I can’t seem to get enough of these flowers.

Hey, honey! I was out bright in early this morning while it was still cool picking some of the first spring flowers from my garden to fill this cute can. 

My favorite blooms are all here: a Downton Abbey Rose, Sweet Williams, Snowball Viburnum, Snapdragons, Pincushion Flowers and Scented Geraniums.

I found this lovely vintage honey label and decoupaged it to a regular tin can for a look that was inspired by something I saw on Pinterest.

 

During the early part of April, just before Easter, my roses were just starting to emerge, so I supplemented my display with Lilacs and Stock from Trader Joe’s.

 

These gorgeous pink Roses were also from Trader Joe’s. I love how they look in this vintage calico blue pitcher.

 

I just adore this springtime look! For summer I plan to add a few seashells into this ceramic mix, which will be so pretty with my summer flowers like Zinnias, Sunflowers and Hydrangeas.

 

Have a lovely weekend!

 

 

 

 

ciao! fabiana

 

 

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