my favorite shops: weekend inspiration

anthropologie

As we go in for the final countdown of thanksgiving week, I wanted to share a little tablescape inspiration from my visit to South Coast Plaza today.  How do you like to set your table for thanksgiving gatherings?

williams - sonoma home 

pottery barn

anthropologie

Grateful today for the little things….

ciao! fabiana

new accessories from room & board

Room and Board has always been one of my favorite home furnishings stores, so I couldn’t wait to check out their new home accessories. It's that time of year once again when we all start to think about refreshing our homes for the holidays!  

They've added so many pretty home accents like lighting, pillows, decorative ceramics, mirrors and storage options.  Their designs simple and straightforward, with a little bit of a mid-century style to them.  

Almost 100% of their furnishings are made in America by skilled artists and craftsmen, and the quality is outstanding.  Here are some of my favorite picks from my visit to the Santa Ana showroom.    

Who doesn't need a great set of  nesting bowls?  The Good Bowls are created in Seattle and come in three color ways.  The slate blue, ochre, and charcoal set would go nicely with my kitchen.  These would also make a great gift, hint, hint!

A rich handmade charcoal bisque shade in two sexy shapes with walnut and brass trim make up these stunning Cloak Pendants. I am even in love with the braided cord detail that reminds me of an old-fashioned iron cord. 

Chevron takes on a little bit of a Moroccan feel in this velvet Mahal Pillow.  It comes in four colors, and the gold one is my pick!

Haze, Topaz and Tangerine are the deep, rich colors used in these handcrafted glass Banded Bowls that really make a statement on their own or grouped together.  

New colors of the sleek Shelter Magazine Stand are in.  I love the white and gold versions! 

These handmade Kori braided wool storage bins are perfect for holding surplus pillows, blankets, toys and even holiday gifts. 

Photographer Sharon Montrose’s intimate animal portraits look great grouped together on a wall as a simple but elegant photographic gallery. 

Every time I visit Room and Board, the Loft Round Mirror takes my breath away.  It is built shadow-box style out of solid curved wood.  It now comes in walnut, ebony, maple and cherry.  I think walnut would look perfect in my home! 

A little bit of glitz and glam is always perfect for the holidays, or any time of year! That’s why I love the Shimmer and Tagine Pillows.  They come in square or rectangle and in loads of colors.  My color picks are above.

The charming Pigeon Toe Tri-pod Bowls are handmade out of porcelain in Portland and then glazed on the interior for that fun pop of color.  Which one's your favorite?  

The elegant Silver Bowl and Vase are made of hand-blown glass and then silver leaf is applied by hand and that gives these pieces a little bit of a golden hue. These are one of a kind pieces that will become heirlooms for years to come!

ciao! fabiana

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Room & Board, 
however all opinions are authentically my own.

spooky halloween decor

A little visit to Pottery Barn

today for some Halloween inspiration...

They were showing lots of black and white vignettes

and elegantly spooky vintage inspired accessories

like these old books, and clocks and skulls.

Add a few cob webs here and there

and you’re all set.

ciao! fabiana

room & board's amazing outdoor furnishings

Pops of yellow look amazing against 

classic gray in these cozy

 upholstered pieces. 

Visually, Room and Board is known for 

mid-century, sleek but comfortable designs, 

but they also take a responsible approach to design. 

Their pieces are American made 

and environmentally accountable, 

and include products that are made 

from recycled milk jugs, bicycle tires, 

and naturally sustainable materials. 

Not only that, 

but their approach is to make their

furniture stand the test of time. 

This furniture is built to last and will 

not end up needlessly filling our landfills 

like a lot of other furnishings, 

especially outdoor pieces.  

After visiting the showroom this week 

near Costa Mesa, I had to share 

some of my favorite looks with you. 

The Montego Collection is paired 

with Boyd Ottomans in my 

favorite color, "ocean".

The indoor/outdoor Tiffany "ghost" 

chair is my favorite, 

especially when styled with the 

granite topped Portica table

Classic french inspired bistro chairs 
look perfect with these two

Portica tables set end-to-end.

The Montego Collection features
 Ipe wood and stainless steel frames.

Why not have a sectional outdoors? 

This one can weather the elements!

The Emmet chair is the modern take 
on the adirondack chair. 

They're made from 100 percent recycled 
high-density plastic and features a stainless 

steel bottle opener under the arm for 
effortless outdoor entertaining. 

Who wouldn't be happy lounging in these orange Maya Chaises? 

How cool are these Mini T table top fireplaces?

Green is always a soothing color outdoors, 
as seen here in the Sabrina chair.

Four Cruz lounge chairs and a Laguna ottoman 
create an intimate conversation area.

Modular pieces can be rearranged to suit your mood. 

ciao! fabiana

photo credit: Room & Board

highlights of the spring garden show

Fairy Gardens

One of my favorite things at the Southern California Garden Show at South Coast Plaza is seeing the "Fairy Gardens".  They are miniature vignettes created in pots that are fairy-scale.  It's like a combination little doll house garden mixed with bonsai.  The details are really fun!

Orange Coast College Horticulture Club's

Garden for the Visually Impaired

This is a garden experience for everyone.  It featured a lot of textural and fragrant plants, so as you walk through the exhibit, you can enjoy the feel and fragrance of a lovely California garden.

Visually impaired guests were
welcomed graciously in this beautiful garden. 

Lavender, Jerusalem sage {yellow flower],
scented geraniums and velvety succulents.

A great mix of succulents and herbs dominated the display

The center of the exhibit featured a large topographical globe for touching.

Plant descriptions written in braille

Fragrant Sage and fuzzy succulents

 Large exhibits...

Carved wooden vessels act like natural bird baths.

An inviting zen garden recreated in the mall.  

Sit down and enjoy this long stone fountain.

A great combination of a nest 
swing and a starfish pond. 

The centerpiece of the garden show.

A creative water feature.

Favorite Details...

a huge variety of succulents for sale


Plumeria stalks were available 
for sale and  are so easy to grow. 
They remind me of Hawaii.

Begonias and other interesting plants.

A living wall.

This is a great idea!
A variety of succulents growing in a single 1 gallon pot.

Beautiful bonsai.

A huge variety of geraniums.
My mom would love this table!

A trough of succulents topped off with a faucet.

A twig chair garden.

A tiny filled seashell.

A centerpiece candelabra. 

Square and heart shaped succulent wreaths.

A showstopping, tightly filled wreath. 

Fill up this moss handbag with your favorite plant.

A natural valentine.

How about a vintage boat filled with coral-shaped plants? 

You can't have too many shoes.

 Great colors and great ideas!

For another tour of the garden show with lots 

of gorgeous succulents, click here.

ciao! fabiana