looking forward to the new year

Happy New Year!

I’m so excited about all the amazing things that await us in the new year. Some of my favorite things that I'll be covering in 2019 will be…

photo by BHG

More fabulous decorating ideas, 

as well as 

photo by BHG

and fun storage options.

photos of the royal family by Karen Anvil

This weekend, I came across these amazing pictures of the royal family visiting with the locals outside church on Christmas day, and I was amazed at how detailed the pics were! It’s like we’re standing right there next to Meghan and Kate!

And speaking of Meghan, she does look quite advanced in her pregnancy. I’m guessing for maybe a March birth. They did say she was expecting in the spring.

Do you think it will be a boy or a girl?

Such great candid photos!

You may have seen my latest new year’s eve tablescape on my blog, in the Romantic Homes January issue or on the Cottages and Bungalows website, but what really excites me is when one of my tablescapes is recreated by a friend and they style it with their own unique style. 

Our really good friend Sherri set her New Year’s table with the same printable clock faces, clear glass plates and chargers. Doesn’t it look beautiful?!

Yay Sherri! It turned out great! Now you can use those clear glass plates for just about every holiday!

You can see the whole table here on the Cottages and Bungalows website. They added all the extras that weren’t included in Romantic Homes.

Be on the lookout in the next week for my blog post on my favorite store in Savannah, The Paris Market.   

It's one of my first stops when we visit Savannah every summer. Here's a little peek...

I’m happy to announce my collaboration with Farmhouse Style Magazine this upcoming year. It’s a quarterly magazine that comes out for each season.

The spring issue should be out within the next week or two, and features a couple of my projects that I shot exclusively for them, like these Lemon Blueberry Streusel Muffins.

Here’s the new cover…

I’m also continuing my collaboration with Romantic Homes as well as their sister publication Cottages and Bungalows magazine, so I’ll share more insight on those stories as well in 2019.

Wishing you all an amazing year ahead, with lots of peace, love and laughter! 

happy new year! 
fabiana

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congratulations Meghan & Harry

A true Cinderella story…

I was up super bright and early this morning

watching every little detail of the royal wedding joining 

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

Did you watch? 

I just wanted to share

some of my favorite moments of the day…

There were more than a few tears shed...

a history in tiaras

I’m so happy Prince Charles walked Meghan

down the aisle.

so  sweet!

The Queen has now christened them

the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

it really is a true fairy tale wedding

the queen looks amazing!

Prince Charles and Camilla

Meghan’s mom,  Doria Ragland

Meghan’s best friend Jessica Mulroney in blue

and Kate Middleton in pale yellow 

Oprah !

Harry’s ex  Cressida Bonas

Amal & George Clooney

singer James Blunt & wife  Sofia Wellesley

Lady Kitty  Spencer,  Diana’s niece

James Corden & wife  Julia Carey

Kate’s  sister Pippa & husband James Matthews

Serena Williams

Victoria & David Beckham

Diana’s brother, Earl  Spencer & the Countess  Spencer

Harry's cousin Zara with husband Mike Tindall

Abigail  Spencer & Priyanka Chopra with friend

So many pretty looks and

the hats and fascinators did not disappoint today! 

The royal wedding cake.

aawww!

 ciao! fabiana

photo credit:

Getty, New York Times, Kensington Palace,

People & Press Association

monday fun day

Just popping in to say Hi and fill you in on  

one of my favorite weeks of the whole year…

Home Tour week!

But first a little Florida beach house charm

from the pages of coastal living…

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so cute!

So contrasting to that Lilly Pulitzer eastern coastal style,

we have the super-hip and cool California beach bungalow

of designer Raili Clasen and...

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ssshhhh!

don’t tell anyone 

😎

but her home will be featured on the tour this Thursday!!

Sneak peek above. 

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Also featured on the tour this year is a rest stop at

503 found in Cannery Village,

where we can grab some light refreshments and

do a little shopping!

And of course, everyone’s favorite after party 

will be at Barclay Butera’s Newport Beach showroom.

I popped in last week and got a peek at

the newly remodeled store.

No one does blue and white better!

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There's a new showroom called House of Morrison

 right next door to Barclay Butera’s and

they’re styling one of the homes on the tour this year.

This amazing week will conclude with the

wedding of the year…

💕 

joining Prince Harry & Meghan Markle in wedded bliss. 

I’ll have my DVR set for 2am on Saturday morning.

It's truly a real Cinderella story,and I can't get enough of it!

Will you be watching?

ciao! fabiana