mother's day out by the pool!

For this special Mother’s Day post, I want to share some of my favorite cut flowers to grow in the garden. This year, it’s all about vibrant blue, and I’m talking hydrangeas and delphiniums!

These two showy flowers are making a special appearance here at the table, but once the flowers start to fade in a few weeks they’ll be planted directly in the cottage garden!

Armstrong Garden always has the best selection of flowers and plants of all kinds!

In this new little pitcher, you can see this year’s cottage flowers, freshly harvested from the garden.

 

It includes a special Café au Lait Dahlia, which is just starting to bloom, my favorite little Nigellas, daisy-like Feverfew and a pop of bright red with Sweet Williams.

I also want to share a few new fun treasures…

 

All the blue glassware and the pretty pitcher holding the flowers are from Antique Farmhouse.

 

The lovely linen striped tablecloth is from All Cotton and Linen and the elegant Jolie Fleur napkins are from Solino Home.

Mother’s Day only comes ‘round once a year, so now’s the time to create something special with mom in mind.

 

Beautiful garden flowers and blue and white plates are the perfect jumping off point for setting the perfect Mother’s Day brunch table.

So, I today want to share them with all of you... 
 

🌺 Happy Mother's Day!

I hope you’ll follow along with me on my NEW Instagram page for all the latest projects and décor I will be sharing in 2025.

 

 

 

ciao fabiana

 

 

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my favorite summer kaftan

It's Friday, and that means another weekend ahead! I wanted to pop in today to share a little something I’m obsessed with... these adorable lightweight kaftans by Pacific & Rose. 

Pretty patterns and a choice of long or short make these pieces the perfect cover up for the pool or beach, but wait... 

My favorite place to wear mine is right here at home, while lounging around first thing in the morning or after 5 o’clock, when it’s technically cocktail hour.  

I don’t drink cocktails, but I still get the same “it’s 5 o’clock somewhere” vibe with my ice-cold highball of San Pellegrino with a twist of lime.

Say the word "kaftan" and I instantly relax and my head fills with visions of Slim Aarons prints and lounging around in some chic location like Palm Beach or the isle of Capri. 

  

You know I’ve mentioned Pacific & Rose before because I love using their gorgeous tablecloths, runners and napkins for my tablescapes, but they’ve recently debuted this fun line of kaftans, and I can’t get enough!  

My personal favorite is the “Mia” style, which you see above on the left. I wish you could feel the fabric because it’s so soft and lightweight and is absolutely a dream to wear during the hot summer months. 

The fabric for each of these pieces is printed by hand in Rajasthan, India. I feel like I’m wearing an ethereal work of art as I float through my house in complete comfort! 

The drawstring tie is even embellished with tiny seashells. When I do wear this out to the beach, it’s so lightweight that it dries almost instantly if it gets wet. I’ve also worn this out and about town with a simple cotton slip underneath. 

I love all the shades and patterns of the blue kaftans, but look at these other styles.... aren’t they cute? 

You can check out the whole line of Pacific & Rose Kaftans HERE, or stop by Seaside Gallery to shop at a brick and mortar location. 

I hope you’ll check back with me soon... 

I’ve got some new fun tablescapes to share! 

ciao! fabiana 

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serena & lily memorial day sale

starts now!           

Summer days are ahead, and Serena & Lily has everything you need to refresh your space. They are my favorites for their fresh take on casual dining, their luxurious linens, and their inspired, weather-proof collections that make alfresco living an easy breezy lifestyle choice. 

  

No one does natural textures quite like Serena & Lily. These textures instantly add that coastal inspired look we love in our décor! 

From plush beach towels to stylish outdoor chairs, pretty tableware, and coastal pillows, Serena & Lily has everything for summer, making their Memorial Day Sale one not to miss. 

Here’s a selection of my Serena & Lily essentials... 

1. The always classic Riviera Side Chair (click here) are perfect indoors or out. 

 2. My favorite Gingham Napkins (click here) that you’ve seen me style for a so many of my most-loved tablescapes. 

3. The super cozy Mendocino Linen Throw (click here), also great for indoor- outdoor use. 

4. And of course, the South Seas Side Cart (click here). It’s the smallest of the South Seas Carts, and oh, so handy!

You'll actually get to see all these item in the Cottages & Bungalows Coastal Issue 2020, that will feature my backyard. It'll hit newsstands on June 16th.

A few of my S&L favorites right now... 

Easy Summer Updates: 

1 Isora  2 Ibiza  3 Oakdale  4 Costa Nova

 5 Montecito  6 Catania  7 Tarifa  8 Saltspring  

9 Beach Bay  10 Topanga Throw  11 Palermo Throw  12 Mendocino Throw

Fresh Take on Casual Dining: 

1 Avalon  2 Tucker  3 Riviera  4 Balboa 

5 Riviera  6 Oceanview  7 Carson  8 Riviera

9 Avalon 10 Tucker 11  Riviera  12 Millbrook

Self-Care: 

1 Straight Wharf Candle  2 Positano Linen Robe  3 Healdsburg Bath Towels 

4 Soho Sheet Set  5 Beachcomber Throw  6 Positano Linen Pajamas 

7 La Jolla Baskets  8 Costa Stool  9  Dip Dyed Stools

Outdoor Pillow Refresh: 

1 Campania  2 Montecito  3 Lake Stripe  4 Gingham 

5 Surf Stripe  6 Palm  7 Sail Stripe  8 Textured Loop 

9 Sierra  10 Sayulita  11 West Beach  12 Lido 

Backyard Beach: 

1 Capri Fouta  2 Mallorca  3 Campania 

4 Mallorca  5 Campania Round  6 Capri Fouta

7 Teak Beach Chair  8 Beach Umbrella  9 Sling Chair with Tassels 

Serena & Lily Memorial Day Sale May 21–May 26, 2020*  

20% off with code LIVEWELL.  

(Some exclusions apply.) 

ciao! fabiana 

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