fun Christmas tablescapes

These elegant burlap utensil holders make any tablescape look amazing! I got mine at MerMade Designs here in Newport Beach. I love the simplicity of these little guys. There are several styles to choose from, and I could decide between these two, so I got both!  

The one with the red ribbon is just so pretty for Christmas, but I am thinking they would be fun for birthdays, Valentine’s Day and all the patriotic holidays! The other style has a spot to slide in a name card.  

It’s so easy to just print out your guests’ names and personalize each place setting for a really elegant look. 

 

 

  
Which one would you choose?

Check out MerMade Designs for more 
fun coastal inspired inspiration or call
 MerMade directly for orders and questions 
(949) 648-0748.

ciao! fabiana

a trough full of seashells

My friend Merideth has the cutest little coastal décor shop named MerMade Designs, right here in Newport Beach.  

Don’t you love how she styled these rustic wooden troughs full of seashells? 

It keeps the spirit of summer alive all year long! Just a little reminder of those glorious days at the beach!

And here’s another look… literally, a boatload of seashells!  This one was designed by Barclay Butera Interiors and was showcased on the Newport Harbor Home Tour.  

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”.

For more Newport Harbor Home Tour inspiration,
check out this brand new book:

my Easter table, Newport Beach style

Here's how it all came together, and

I love the final table 

with the addition of a white chocolate

bunny...

Fun coastal accessories from MerMade Designs.

There are alternating patterns at each place setting.

This vintage set of glasses was $11.00,

from my favorite thrift store!

The turquoise sea fan 
and glass floats add great texture.

See how the whole table came together, here.

ciao! fabiana

shopping for my Easter table

 

I'm starting to prep my table for my Easter table.

This is the fun wrapping paper I found at Marshall's.

I traced circles around my glass plates 

and cut out enough paper circles 

for all my guests' place settings.  

The paper circles are used between 

the silver chargers and the glass 

plates for a colorful look!  

I really fell in love with the colors 

and patterns of this wrapping paper, 

and this started my table inspiration weeks ago...

The four layers of my table setting,

a raffia place mat, a silver charger, 

a glass dinner plate, 

and decorative wrapping paper

 for under glass plate.

Today, I ran over to Ikea to 
grab some fabulous round woven 

raffia place mats. 

These are really chunky, 
and I love the texture!

They're perfect for the table.

These miniature orchids are so cute.

They're also from IKEA. 

My last stop was MerMade Designs 

to get some special coastal inspired 
accessories for the table.

A few pretty blue glass floats will look great 

on the table now and all year round.

These gorgeous blue limpet shell 

napkin rings  are the perfect color!

check back for the final table reveal...

ciao! fabiana