pretty storage options

Do we ever have enough storage options in our homes? For 99% of us, I think the answer is no! We all just have so much stuff. It seems like I’m always on a mission to reconfigure under-utilized space in my home. A little nook here, and a little shelf there, but my latest endeavor is finding more space to organize all my tableware in one room.

I’ve got one extra room in my home that’s a multi-purpose family use room, but I’ve managed to reserve the closet and two tall built-ins for my “stuff”, and yet it seems like I still don’t have enough space.

So in my search for more useful ideas, I thought I’d share some of my favorites with you all…

And by the way, I didn’t forget about my Golden Globes Red Carpet post, it’s that I just wasn’t that inspired by the all-black gowns. 

Don’t get me wrong, I fully support the #TimesUp movement and think the show and all of Hollywood did a great job of getting their message across. I think the focus this year was less on fashion and more on the issues at hand. 

There were several beautifully dressed women on Sunday, and these four were among my faves.

Kerry Washington, Mandy Moore,

Reese Witherspoon and Naomi Campbell

ciao! fabiana

photo credit:

1. The Red Chair, 2. BH&G, 3. Bieke Claessens,

4. House Beautiful, 5. pinterest, 6. The Lettered Cottage,
7. pinterest, 8. House & Home  

shelf that idea

I’m fanning out on Reese Witherspoon's new Hello Sunshine office décor in Santa Monica. The wall of bookshelves with café-like seating is everything! 

And I love how the books and accessories are arranged by color. It absolutely plays into my slight OCD issues with organization.

And I’m sharing a few more of my favorite bookshelf and seating combos... always a cozy situation!

By the way here’s the description of Reese’s latest business venture:  “Hello Sunshine: Honest. Funny. Positive. Founded by Reese Witherspoon, Hello Sunshine is a media company creating & curating content celebrating female storytelling.”

ciao! fabiana

photo credit:

1 2 Domino
3 Hudson Interior Designs
4 5 6 7 Pinterest

golden globe awards fashion faves

The beginning of the new year signals the start of awards season, and what better way to start than with the star-stunned Golden Globes?! 

The best of TV, movies and music gather in one fancy hotel to mix, mingle and nosh together, while beautiful golden trophies are handed out to favorites! 

The Beverly Hilton plays host to this fancy party and everyone aims to shine! Who were your faves from the red carpet? I didn’t have one absolute breathtaking choice while watching the red carpet, but I did have lots of favorites. Here are a few of them…

Naomie Harris, Emma Stone and Millie Bobby Brown

shine in glittery silver gowns.

Zoe Saldana, Reese Witherspoon and Lily Collins

chose gorgeous gowns in sherberty colors.

Black and white spectacular!

Bold stripes, shimmery black seqins and layered leopard on

Julia Louis Dreyfus, Amy Adams and Keri Russell.

Angela Bassett, Regina King and Brie Larson

in lovely and classic silhouettes.

I love seeing up-close views of jewelry and make-up!

I haven’t seen some of these gals in a while…

Felicity Huffman, Judith Light, Winona Ryder & Gillian Anderson.

Looking great!

 and of course, Kurt and Goldie!

Drew had rings on just about every finger...

I kind of like this look for a special night!

Matt Damon's wife, Luciana, looks stunning 

in this white Grecian gown.

Super cute couple, Ryan Reynolds & Blake Lively.

The whimsical stars on Emma's gown are a 

fun touch for a star-studded evening.

Sleek luxurious locks on Amy and Naomi.

Congrats Emma! Such a fabulous movie!

It seems like the commercial breaks were the perfect time for selfies!

So cute! 

La La Land won a record seven awards in major categories.

Congrats Ryan! 

Make sure to check out my other blog posts on the Golden Globes.

One has the entire menu from the night and a yummy recipe!

ciao! fabiana

golden globes up close

Amy Adams

Award show night on the red carpet means hair, make-up, fashion and jewelry need to be flawless. At Monday night’s Golden Globes, perfection was everywhere! Here are a few of my favorites of the night, up-close and personal… 

Carrie Underwood 

Chrissy Teigan 

Drew Barrymore 

 Naomi Campbell 

Natalie Portman 

Nicole Kidman 

Reese Witherspoon 

Emma Stone 

Hailee Steinfeld 

Jessica Biel 

Kerry Washington

Kristen Bell 

Lily Collins 

Sarah Jessica Parker paid tribute to Carrie Fisher 

with a Princess Leia inspired braided up-doo.

ciao! fabiana