red, white & blue alfresco night

The start of the summer season means we’ll be alfresco-ing all day! Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even snacks... 

And why not, when red, white and blue is ‘all that’ for summer? I love this color palette!

 

Summer entertaining has become a true joy with these fun additions to my collection of tableware and decor. 

As the days grow longer and gatherings move effortlessly from sun-dappled patios to cozy indoor spaces, I love having pieces that blend charm with practicality.

 

I’m also loving my new rattan and glass cloches. They’re great whether we’re dining inside or out. 

These 2 different sizes are so perfect to hold a variety of our favorite muffins, cheeses and fruits and best of all keeps our snacks protected from the elements and the bugs.

 

In addition to the fun cloches, a few other new treasures I found are sprinkled around like the votive candleholders, blue and white plates, windowpane plaid throw, pedestal and the vintage inspired jug holding the flowers.

 

Every year I look forward to my blue agapanthus blooming so I can combine them with whitehydrangeas and ruby red geraniums from the garden for a fun patriotic look.

 

It’s these little touches that make every meal feel special and thoughtfully styled, whether it’s a festive brunch with friends or a quiet evening supper with family.

 

Layering different textures and patterns—think crisp linens, woven accents, and delicate glass—creates a sense of relaxed elegance that feels just right for the season.

To tie it all together, I love adding fresh flowers in unexpected vessels and scattering a few candles for that magical, golden-hour glow. The result is a table that’s both inviting and a true reflection of summer’s easygoing spirit.

 

The pretty striped 100% linen napkins and tablecloth are from All Cotton and Linen. They’re so perfect for this kind of summer look!

 

ciao fabiana

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home: must have spring flowers

Not only is Valentine’s Day a day for celebrating love, it’s also the day to start celebrating the return of Spring flowers!

 

🌷Today, I’m sharing my absolute favorite go-to flowers for Spring…

 

This arrangement was made entirely from flowers from my garden, a are so many of the florals I’m sharing with you today.

 

Hydrangeas, Daisies and Roses! They're all so reliable, and I adore the fact that they’re always soooo pretty, easy to style and long lasting.

 

Hydrangeas on their own. A truly classic look that always looks good.   I’d say they even have a classic cottage charm that can’t be replicated!

 

 

Edible pansies are one of my favorite ways to dress up a dessert. From  store-bought cupcakes, toa homemade cake, these little violas always bring a smile!

 

Cottage garden flowers are a thing of wonder and joy! You can basically just pop them into a vase or pitcher, and they do their thing.

I’d love to know, what are your favorite springtime blooms?

 

Roses from any home garden have a unique way of swooning and swaying with grace in any container.

 

The one word that keeps creeping up this season is BUNNIES! 

And I just found the cutest hand painted blue and white bunny rabbit pitcher on Amazon that’s so perfect for holding lots and lots of flowers! 🐇

It’s also a really nice large size, as you can see here holding 3 dozen roses from Trader Joe’s. 💐

Here’s the link for the pitcher: Blue Transferware Bunny Rabbit Pitcher.

This was our breakfast room last spring. The geraniums, foxglove, and hydrangeas have now been planted in the cottage garden in the backyard.

 

That’s what I love so much about using live plants for décor in the house…

 

I can continue to love these flowers outside for years to come, and not only that, but next year I’ll be able to snip their blooms and use them again in the house!

The pink kalanchoes in the wicker baskets have fast become one of my favorite plants!

 

They’ve looked like this since Easter and just keep getting better and better, so I keep them in the house!

Blue Gayatri Buti print is one of the newest prints from Pacific and Rose, and I love how this tablecloth looks with all the cottage flowers.

 

Blue and white is always a favorite look for me, and a little pink compliments these linens perfectly.

We had quite a rainstorm all day yesterday, especially last night, and I’m so looking forward to a little sunshine today.

 

I don't know about you, but I think rainy days can quickly be chased away with fun spring floral arrangements like this.

"I must have flowers, always, and always." ―Claude Monet 💐 I feel the same exact way!

These late spring florals (above) in my living room are all entirely picked from my garden.

A tablecloth made from vintage fabric plays up the colors of the flowers so perfectly. Both the pink and blue hydrangeas, along with the deep pink ranunculus are from my cottage garden.

 

Entering this season with this as my mantra...

"You’re braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." --A.A. Mine

Be strong for yourself and treat yourself with kindness! The white hydrangeas from my garden bloom very early in spring and are almost evergreen all winter. 

Above... a little homemade apple jelly is another real treat. Little acts of kindness are important for everyone! Start your day with a few little things that bring a smile to your face. 

 

Even a little group of Erigeron karvinskianus, or as we call them here in California, Santa Barbara daisies are dainty little reminders of spring. It’s fun to plant them up in the most unexpected sorts of containers!

Here are a few links to some of my favorite accessories that are featured in this post with the lovely Spring flowers we’ve talked about…

 

Bee Napkin Rings

Songbird Candelabra

Apple Jam Jar

Apple Glass Pitcher

Songbird Wood Tidbit Bowl

Blue Transferware Bunny Rabbit Pitcher

 

Happy Valentine's day!!

 

ciao fabiana

 

 

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all the latest projects and décor I will be sharing in 2025.

 

 

 

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happy 2025 !

Pretty purple roses from my summer garden. 

As we welcome the year 2025, I have to say again 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!

They chose my photo for the cover!!

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!! 

Two lovely patterns from Pacific & Rose

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!   

A Bridgerton look and an English Cottage Christmas look. 

 

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!  

My new Instagram page, fall looks.

My new Instagram page, winter looks.

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.  

 A coastal inspired tablescape with table linens from Pacific & Rose.

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

 

 

ciao fabiana

 

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a new season of Bridgerton decor

As Bridgerton returns to take over our screens and hearts, I have a sweet alfresco table that I put together last June and now is the time to share it again for all of you! 

It’s all the Bridgerton Vibes you could ever want and more!

 

Today we spill the beans on the collection with a sneak peek with Antique Farmhouse and some of the collection …

 

and CANNOT wait until tomorrow, New Year’s Eve, to binge this show again!!

 

Have you watched the Bridgerton series on Netflix?

 

It’s soooo fabulous.

It's almost calling hour, so grab a cup of hot tea and pull up a comfortable chair! Inspired by the new season of Bridgerton décor.

And yes, those are mini outdoor chandeliers. I’ve grouped 3 of them in my olive tree, about my long alfresco table. They are solar powered, so in the daytime you get the little sparkle, and at night they glow softly and oh, so very romantically!

 

Pretty plates and glassware are from Patina Vie and the tablecloth is from August Table.

 

Candelabra is vintage Pottery Barn. Pewter candleholders and silver flatware were wedding gifts.

 

As we head into the new year…

 

I’m thinking I want all my days in 2025 as romantic as can be!

I’m so proud of this floral arrangement. I created it myself in an ironstone soup tureen using roses from Trader Joe's and flowers and foliage from my garden.

 

I love that vibrant pop of blue hydrangea in and amongst all the pretty pastels! Happy new years eve eve!!

 

ciao fabiana

 

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