a festive september tablescape

I’ve got two different sets of chairs that I like to switch out between my dining room and kitchen nook. These white Windsor chairs started out life as brown oak chairs, but when I got my hands on them for only $10 each, I quickly painted them white.

And those aren’t the only thrifted finds that I’m featuring here at my September tablescape. You see, there are quite a few little treasures pictured here.

This pretty plaid throw was found a few weeks ago and the soft blue and tan pattern is so perfect for my house and brings in just the right amount of fall character.

You may have noticed the new centerpiece of the room. This large lantern-like glass house with the weathervane on top was found just a couple of days ago at one of my favorite thrift stores.  

I’ve filled it with white pillar candles and lots of white “baby boo” pumpkins. Guess how much I paid for it?

Well, it didn’t have a price, so an employee marked it at $9.99, and when I got to the register, it was 20% off! I couldn’t believe that price, since it's quite large.

The center of the table is left quite simple with one large gray-blue pumpkin in the middle, smaller little pumpkins at each side and a few eucalyptus twigs to soften thing up.

This sort of table will look great from September all the way through the end of November.

I guess some of us are ready for a catnap…

ciao! fabiana

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amber glass and pumpkin spice

Happy first Sunday in September! It’s so nice that the temperatures have dropped here just a little bit and that fall really seems like it’s arrived.

It’s my favorite time of the year to bring out what I call my “glass menagerie”. Those are favorite pieces from my collection of different colored glassware that I’ve collected over time, including this amazing amber color.

As you can see I like to use it a lot for fall tablescapes. It captures the light just right and really adds sparkle to the table.

The alfresco tablescape below is one I created exclusively for Romantic Homes. I just wanted to use subtle colors of the season for this table to really make the glasses be the star of the show. 

I love how these amber glasses twinkle with the candlelight and setting sun. These are vintage glasses also called "Depression Glass" because it was mostly made during the 1930's.

Keep your eyes open for glasses like these in all colors, especially at flea markets, estate sales and even on ebay!  

Also featured in Romantic Homes this month are my super yummy Pumpkin Spice Spritz Cookies. You're in for a special seasonal treat with these buttery cookies.

Hop on over to Romantic Homes to get the whole recipe. They’re really easy to make, and all you need is a cookie press to shape these adorable pumpkin-shaped cookies.

Wishing you a relaxing loooong weekend,

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 ciao! fabiana

it's the last day of summer ...

It's officially the last day of Summer…

and it happens to be the most un-Summerlike

day around these parts today.

It’s a gloomy and drizzly day,

but that doesn’t stand in my way

for anticipating the beginning

of my favorite season…

Autumn!!

You know 

I’ve been a little pumpkin crazy already,

and I’m just imagining what the neighborhood

will be looking like all decked-out

for Fall.

Do you remember the pretty curb appeal

from Barclay Butera’s home last year?

A few simple and elegant pumpkins

are all you need to dress up the

front of your home!

Sunflowers are another one of my favorite ways

to celebrate the season.

They’re like a little bit of sunshine

shining inside your own home…

treat yourself to some pretty sunflowers…

Trader Joe’s is always a safe bet 

for finding something pretty

without breaking the bank.

I’m really looking forward to the

Corona del Mar Home Tour on

October 24th…

just in time for my birthday.

You can count on the CDM Home Tour

for lots of inspiring décor,

and a full day of FUN!

Isn't this Fall counterscape 

from a few years back gorgeous?!

And what would fall be without

America’s favorite fruit baked with a little sugar

and spice, and yeah, everything nice?

You’ll want to try this easy

recipe for these yummy Apple Tarts.

And yes,

I know I’ve mentioned it before,

but Roger’s Gardens is THE place for

Fall fun and inspiration!

Coming up soon…

a blog post on how to add a little

vintage touch to your Halloween décor

with perfectly spooky antique books!

Wuthering Heights is the ultimate

haunting love story and one of my favorite novels.

And speaking of Emily Bronte,

a sweet little quote to usher in Autumn…

ciao! fabiana