french doors

“We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we're curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.” --Walt Disney

ciao! fabiana

photos taken by my friend Bryn Mohr in Saint-Martin de Ré, France.

the springtime in Paris collection

New in the blog shop, the Springtime in Paris collection. 

Fun appetizer plates, coffee cups and more! 

ciao! fabiana

ciao from Croatia

Look what arrived for me today all the way from Croatia with love! A fun custom ‪‎ciao sign made by Dilemma Posters.  I mounted the sign on this rustic board I had, and it fit perfectly!  Along with these 3D cutouts, Dilemma make really fun graphic posters that they design themselves. 

Dil and Emma established Dilemma Posters (cute play on their names!) and focused on inspirational & motivational posters, most of which are handwritten.  Dil is the graphic designer standing behind this project, and Emma is the Boss. Of course, Emma also writes all the texts and materials for the brand.  The posters come unframed, so they're so affordable!  Check out some of my other favorites from Dilemma.

“Delicious Croatian brand 

designing and printing their 

own stylish art prints.”

DILEMMA!

ciao! fabiana

outdoor entertaining, French style

A few key ingredients for entertaining like a true connoisseur, from our lovely Marion Hartwich of European Flair Interior Design and Fabric Studio and seen in French Style Magazine this month.

ciao! fabiana

a european influenced contemporary home

Here’s another one of our favorite homes

from the Newport Harbor Home Tour.

This home has a contemporary style on the outside,

but the interior has a very timeless European vibe,

with interiors by Ebanista. 

A cute Vespa greets home tour guests.

The second floor is connected by a cat walk.

I love how the dining area, kitchen

and outdoor space is all connected.

The hot tub with one of many fire features.

Notice the wall of water to the left of the stairway.

The "His" closet is gorgeous!

The basement level includes a stunning media room.

Overall, it’s an open and elegant space.

Intimate seating areas are created with cozy furniture. 

Here’s the 3-story wall of water

that trickles quietly down the marble wall. 

The master bedroom

is decorated in soft and soothing colors.

One of the best things about this house

is the connection between 

indoor and outdoor spaces.

For more on the home tour, 

visit Newport Harbor Home & Garden Tour.

ciao! fabiana