happy new year's eve !

As we close out the year 2024, I have to tell you all how truly grateful I am to have friends like you. I really appreciate the time you take to check in with me on this blog! 

For me 2024 has been a pretty good year. The good thing is that I kept busy on several new projects and even started styling more for magazines, which is a real treat! 

I’m still contributing to Country Sampler Farmhouse Style for every season, and I’m really excited about the Spring 2025 issue that will be out soon. In fact, I'm currently working on four more projects for the Autumn 2025 issue of Country Sampler Farmhouse Style. The most exciting news this year was that they selected my photo for the cover of the Winter 2024 issue! Check out the reel here!

I’m always styling the latest projects for Pacific & Rose. Elizabeth carries the prettiest block-printed table linens and  other great accessories like robes, aprons and cosmetic bags. I'm currently styling her newest colorway in the Lilibet pattern. It's called Caramel, and the color is so in tune with the Pantone Color of the year, Mocha Mousse! Come back in a couple of days, so you can see it!! 

This year I’ve begun a fun partnership with Antique Farmhouse. My two biggest projects for them were a Bridgerton Inspired tablescape and an English Cottage Christmas “event” that featured my home all done up for the holidays. Here’s the festive video to view, just for fun!    

Over on Instagram, I’ve been trying to keep you posted with the latest goings on. Back in October I had to start fresh on Instagram with a whole new page!! I named it Claudia Fabiana Home. If you don’t follow me yet, I’d love it if you did!  

All your support and love really resonate with me and gives me encouragement in facing the new year ahead. I hope you enjoy all the new content I’ve been creating.

Thinking of you with lots of love... Happy New Year!! 

ciao fabiana

 

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christmas and new years inspiration

Happy Friday before Christmas!

I’m sure this weekend will be busy for us all, with last minute shopping, wrapping and party-prepping!

I just received a couple of extra tester shots from our photo shoot last week with Cottages and Bungalows Magazine.

The first photo is a little pre-setup that ultimately got tweaked a little bit for the final photo, but this is the basic vibe of the family room mantle.

  

From photographer, Bret’s camera, you can see the setup of the front door vignette. I made the “Buon Natale” banner a couple of years ago, but it’s the first time I’m using it over the front doors.

I like how all the gold and black colors work together. The wreathes are a collection of silver, gold and copper Christmas ornaments that stand out nicely against the dark doors. 

Here I am in the dining room… oh, how I dislike taking photos! I’m much more comfortable behind the camera.

The dining room tablescape came together using my husband's grandmother's antique "Indian Tree" china. You'll get an up-close peek at it soon, but I love the pinky-red details on it. 

Serena and Lily napkins and raffia placemats were used to update the more formal look of the china. This photo is a little dark, but I wanted to share this look with you. 

BTW, the chairs and pillow in the background are also Serena and Lily.

If you follow me on Instagram, you may have gotten a peek at my New Year’s Eve feature in the January issue of Romantic Homes Magazine.

I've updated my favorite clock plate theme exclusively for Romantic Homes, and here's a little peek at some of the outtakes.

Lots of glittery details were used for this partyscape!

And of course, if you know me, we had to incorporate a lot of vintage details too!

You can read my whole article and see all the best photos in this issue of Romantic Homes, so be sure to pick up a copy soon!

photo by Rita Lavoe

I’m so looking forward to Christmas! I spent ALL DAY baking my favorite Christmas cookies yesterday, and I think I made at least ten dozen! 🍪Just little gifts for friends and neighbors!

Today I’m starting on the Christmas pudding, which is really a cake that steamed and filled with all sorts of amazing fruits, nuts and chocolate!

I'd be so happy if you left me a comment to let me know what you’re up to this weekend. I’d love to know! 😍

ciao! fabiana

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happy new year!

Wishing you all a happy and healthy new year!

ciao! fabiana 

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While I’m here today, I wanted to share some of my "Tablescaping Essentials" with you. I have a whole page on the Amazon website with my favorite picks for setting a beautiful table.

Quite often time is of the essence, and I have last minute projects or events to work on, so I turn to Amazon for one or two day delivery. You’d be surprised at how many amazing items they have to offer! And I'm constantly updating this page with my new favorites. 

You can check it out here, at “Tablescaping Essentials”.

Get this New Year's eve kit now from Amazon:

my new year's eve table

This year's New Year’s Eve table is set.

We used leopard plates, a clock-face

runner with a scattering of pearls.

Mercury glass votives and vintage glass

ornaments add sparkle and shine.

Do you recognize these clock faces

from another table setting seen here?

Don’t forget to have plenty of

“Midnight Kisses” on hand!

Party hats and horns are a must!

 Pearls are the perfect accent.

And these clock faces are so easy to print out.

We’re ready to make some noise!

Only a few hours to go….

‘til midnight!

The champagne is chillin’…

Wishing you a fabulous new year!

ciao! fabiana

💕

While I’m here today, I wanted to share some of my "Tablescaping Essentials" with you. I have a whole page on the Amazon website with my favorite picks for setting a beautiful table.

Quite often time is of the essence, and I have last minute projects or events to work on, so I turn to Amazon for one or two day delivery. You’d be surprised at how many amazing items they have to offer! And I'm constantly updating this page with my new favorites. 

You can check it out here, at “Tablescaping Essentials”.

Get this New Year's eve kit now from Amazon:

rhony "steal" my idea...

this is so funny…

This is good for a BIG Laugh!

It looks like Dina and Teresa 

“borrowed” my New Year’s Eve Clock plate

table setting idea from 2012! 

You must watch!!!  

My original idea for a New Year’s Eve

table setting can be seen here.

ciao! fabiana

a new year's eve dinner

A little table for six on New Year's Eve.

Silver chargers and glass plates have 

clock faces nestled between them.

Ready for champagne.

Silver and gold ribbon curls 

provide a festive touch.

Mini silver frames are used as place cards.

We’re all ready to welcome 2013!

A silver pedestal dish holds poppers for midnight.

Party hats and horns await guests.

Tick, tock, midnight will soon be here!

All’s well in the candlelight.

A few scattered ornaments complete the tablescape.

An elegant dinner is in the making.

The guests will soon be here.

An easy design for New Year's!

Silverware, glasses and plates: vintage 

Charger plates: Sur la Table, 

Napkins and table cloth: Home Goods

Napkin rings: Target  

All set!

Here's how I started....

I used 8 x 10 copies of clock faces.

And, these simple glass plates....

Hello, 2013!

Check out the updated version of this table here.

ciao! fabiana

For more interesting tablescape ideas, I invite you to stop by my Ciao Tablescapes page. It’s a collection of my favorite tablescapes that I’ve created since starting my blog in 2011. 

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