a new look with blue and white

We're skipping ahead one season today, just for fun! This vivid Villa Vaux blue and white tablecloth from August Table simply goes hand in hand with this pretty little Crab Cheese Board from Vagabond House.

 

Throw some white hydrangeas into a vintage blue Calico pitcher, and I feel transported to the middle of July. 

Summer sunshine is in my thoughts, probably to help block out all the rain we’re having today!

 

And check out the same August Table Villa Vaux Tablecloth and napkins with the most adorable Easter cookies found at Whole Foods. 

 

I love how easily these blue and white patterns mix with all my vintage blue transferware plates!

 

Be sure to check back soon, as I’ve got a pretty red, white and blue version of this Villa Vaux pattern ready for all the patriotic holidays this summer!

 

ciao! fabiana

 

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strawberry tiramisu

 

A new favorite recipe for Strawberry Tiramisu gets first place in the yummy department, especially when displayed in my beautiful new Arthur Court Butterfly Pyrex Baking Dish.

This is the perfect recipe to make now while as the strawberries are in season. I'll be making this for Easter and for Mother's day, just because it's so pretty and truly delicious!

Check out all the pretty butterflies!! You can't get better than this set that includes the super-useful matching glass cover. I went all in with the gorgeous Butterfly Collection by Arthur Court. 

Yes, those are glass coffee mugs that match the casserole dish. So cute, right?! 

There also happens to be matching napkin rings, plates, placemats and more with the same cute butterfly motif. I'll be using this collection all spring and summer long, and you can check out two of my Butterfly tablescapes HERE.

Now here’s the good news…

 

the entire Butterfly Collection from Arthur Court  is 10% off  

until May 31, 2023 with

 

the promo code:  CIAOFABIANA10OFF

🦋

ciao! fabiana

 

 

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book review: charcuterie for movie fans

I just found the perfect book for my aunt Jackie and uncle Bob who are huge move fans and amazing gourmet cooks. Once Upon a Rind in Hollywood: 50Movie-Themed Cheese Platters and Snack Boards for Film Fanatics.

 

This is a unique cookbook featuring 50 different snack board ideas, from timeless charcuterie to candy platters and cocktail pairings, all themed around iconic movies.

This book outlines everything you need to create cheesy cinematic pairings (and even cheesier puns) like:

 

*May the Fromage Be with You (Star Wars)

*Draw Me Like One of Your French Gruyères (Titanic)

*I’ll Harvarti What She’s Having (When Harry Met Sally)

*Quesoblanca (Casablanca)

*Brie-king Dawn (Twilight)

*Roquefort Horror Picture Show (Rocky Horror Picture Show)

And so many more!

I even picked up a copy for myself because I feel like you never know when you'll have the occasion to celebrate your favorite films. 

I'm going to keep my eye out on TCM for some of the movies featured in this book and then DVR them for a fun-filled film night! 

Creating a delicious movie-themed charcuterie platter and pairing it with that movie is just the party theme I need for 2023!

 

ciao! fabiana

 

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