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  

"shabby apple" lbd giveaway

Shabby Apple's Boogie Woogie Little Black Dress

When I was contacted by the folks at Shabby Apple to host a giveaway for one of their women's dresses, I was so excited!  I decided right away that I would love to offer my readers one of their beautiful "little black dresses", which would be perfect for this coming holiday season.  The winner will receive this dress in the size of their choice. So here it is...

Simply follow these ALL these directions to enter:

1. "Like" Shabby Apple on Facebook.  They give great discounts and promos to their fb friends.  

2. "Like" Ciao Newport Beach on Facebook.  It's a great way to keep in touch.

3. Become a "follower" of  my blog Ciao Newport Beach.  If you're already a follower, awesome!  If you aren't, click on the link that says "join this site" in the upper right column.

4. Stop by and say hi with a comment on this post and include the words "Boogie Woogie" and letting me know you are following.

You must live in the USA to enter and follow the above rules.  A winner will be selected randomly after the giveaway expires on November 19th at 9pm PST.

The possibilities are endless for accessorizing this LBD!  Here are some cute choices from the Shabby Apple website which also offers great kids clothes, maternity, accessories and more.  Many of them are vintage inspired designs.

Click here for more Little Black Dress {LBD} inspiration.

The winner of the LBD is lucky #8, 

Claudia  from 

Claudia Coming Home.

  

Congratulations!

ciao! fabiana