fresh entertaining ideas for spring

Welcome to our “Spring Brunch and Entertaining Blog Hop”! Today I’m joined by 4 super talented bloggers, and we’re showcasing our favorite ways to prepare and host a Spring Brunch.

 

First, I’ll be showing you all the details of my tablescape and family room mantel, and then I’ll turn it over to Mary Ann, Cindy, Annie and Michele.

 

I recently had the opportunity to style the new line of table linens from Pacific & Rose, so I was really inspired to use this Lilibet tablecloth in the Cornflower color as the base of my design.

Each place setting is layered with some of my favorite table wares, including the Serena & Lily Raffia place mats and simple white farmhouse style plates from Home Goods that I use ALL the time. 

They really set off the pretty pattern in the tablecloth.

 

The breakfast room is bright and sunny, and I love sharing my different table settings in here.

 

My love for blue and white is evident with the display of vintage transferware plates up above the windows, so I love incorporating that look onto my tables.

 

Since this is a brunch table for the family, I kept the middle of the table fairly simple. 

Just a big bouquet of stock in the middle with a smaller little crock of white cottage roses to add a touch of the garden is all that’s needed.

 

This is one of my favorite little bunnies, and here he (or she) is keeping a watchful eye over the breakfast eggs.

 

Two more larger bunnies on the sideboard are flanking the "extras" that may be needed during brunch. 

All three of these rabbits are lightweight faux cement, so they’re easy to move around if needed.

 

Over on the mantel, I’ve collected a few of my favorite pitchers, vases and crocks to display more spring flowers. 

The lilacs, stock and pink roses are from Trader Joes, and the white cottage roses and early hydrangeas are from my garden.

 

These funny little moss bunnies are also from Home Goods from a few years back. I love how they stand out against all the blue and white.

I really love how the Cornflower blue of this Lilibet tablecloth sets off the rest of the table with all of its spring elements. Imagine if this tablecloth were white.

 

The whole look would be sooooo different. The hand-blocked, unique print of this cloth really makes a world of difference!

 

Now on to sharing more 

Spring inspiration with my friends here:

 • Classic Casual Home 

 • Most Lovely Things

 • Cindy Hattersley Design 

 • Hello Lovely

After you check out the pretty tables from Mary Ann, Annie, Michele and Cindy, please check back here with me tomorrow for more spring inspiration.

ciao! fabiana

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Info on table accessories:

Dinner Plates: Home Goods

Salad Plates: Home Goods

Green Salad Plates: Bordallo Pinheiro

Tablecloth: Pacific & Rose

Napkins: Fete Home 

Placemats:  Serena & Lily 

Glassware: similar found here

Flatware: Amazon

Egg cups: Amazon

Bunnies: Home Goods

Light fixture: Serena & Lily

All vases and pitchers are vintage

Portrait is a family heirloom

 

cottages & bungalows in laguna beach

I’m so excited for this lemony fresh issue to be out! Back in March, on St. Patrick’s Day to be exact, I went on my first official styling job in over a year. Laguna Beach, coastal style, working with Kelly and Bret... sounded perfect for an entrée back into the world of magazine projects. 

 

So here we have it, “The Sweet and Sunny Seaside”. The feature starts on page 108 of Cottages & Bungalows' newest edition known as the annual “Coastal Issue”.   

 

Here’s a behind the scenes snapshot of what you see on the first page of the layout. I brought in lemons from my garden and lots of beachy accessories to add to homeowner Carmelit’s already adorable place. 

 

Fun coastal cottage was the look we were after. Fresh and sunny to match this amazing California seaside location.   

 

 

I don’t know if it was because it was St. Patrick’s Day, but this English Green pillow was making me so happy in that dining space. Isn’t it pretty? 

 

Summertime decorating really comes alive with fresh flowers, fruit and veggies accenting bits and pieces of daily life. I just want to sit right down and enjoy a nice juicy strawberry. 

 

This cabinet from Tuvalu home was my favorite thing to style that day. We used Carmelit’s white dinnerware to highlight this rustic piece. Lemons, daisies and a few treasures from the sea finish off the look. 

 

Here’s a fun detail I shot on photo day. I just love those bright graphics on the tomato cans. Aren't they’re the perfect vessels for a handful of daisies? 

Straight off the page of the magazine, this is the final shot of this little alfresco breakfast under the grapefruit tree. As a nod to the history of California, this vintage Mexican blanket picks up the bright colors of the polka dots on the tablecloth. 

 

I love how these two pages look together. The colorful sprinkles on the macarons really echoes the tablecloth.  

Kelly snapped this photo as we're finishing setting up the table. Those just-picked grapefruit are out of this world! 

Who wouldn't love to have their morning coffee out here?

Fun details... 

Loving these linen napkins... 

Such a lovely subtle floral print on a really nice heavy weight linen fabric. They’re one of my favorite finds from Fete Home, and I also have them in the red and pink colorway. This seashell embellished placemat is from Arthur Court. The green goblets are vintage, and part of my collection. 

And here’s my favorite page of the layout, that cabinet! I could style this so many ways... maybe we could do a fall or Christmas look next time. What do you think? 

 

Do you have this issue yet? It’s really packed full of great design ideas... a great summer read for the beach or poolside. 

 

ciao! fabiana 

 

 

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