cozy cottage christmas curio cabinet

A little touch of Christmas here and there is all I need right now, but brrrrr, there is a chill in the air this morning.

 

I may have to get my “fa la la” on much earlier than expected! I might even break out the holiday tunes today…

For now, I’m sharing the cutest and most useful of all curio cabinets I’ve ever seen! Just a little something I recently found... 

It’s really the cutest and most charismatic of all curio cabinets I ever did see. It’s so fun to style it for the holidays! 

 

I can’t wait to style it for spring with all sorts of little daffodils, bunnies and more!

Have you noticed this piece has a classic shabby chic design for a wonderful vintage look? The patina is perfect!

 

 

The design is just so sweet! I love that this little wooden wall cabinet features a cottage-themed window design with a 2-tiered shelf and two arched doors with a metal screening… it’s just perfect!

 

 

ciao fabiana

 

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best fall farmhouse decor ideas

This new farmhouse style wire mesh wall curio cabinet is absolutely stunning! I’m sharing it with you here today styled two ways. One is a traditional cottage farmhouse look that can be used all year, and the other look is full-on Christmas!

 

Don’t you just love the arched crown molding, wire mesh screen doors that can be left partially opened or fully closed? The distressed finish makes this piece feel like it’s been around for some time.

 

In addition to this curio cabinet being free-standing, it can also be displayed on a wall.

When styling this piece, I like to group collectables together and also it’s important to keep in mind varying heights of objects.

 

The vintage-inspired look will add a classic farm-fresh style to any Home! Think about this cute piece in your kitchen, den, laundry room, entryway, bedroom or bathroom.

 

Line this beauty with dishes, mugs, flowers, collectable antiques, and more! 

Wouldn’t this also look pretty as a cabinet in your bathroom, stylishly displaying towels and other powder room essentials for you or your guests?

Here’s another fun fall find I highly recommend, this Pumpkin Farm metal sign! I have it outside on my front porch, but in the past, I’ve also used it in my breakfast room with mounds and mounds of pretty pumpkins!

 

For more fun inspirational fall décor ideas, I’m always posting on Instagram, so I’d love it if you stopped by for a visit. And of course, you can follow me for interesting styling ideas all year long!

 

Here’s one last little look at this gem of a curio cabinet, and it’s all done up for the winter holidays.

 

I added just a few of my favorite ironstone pitchers, several adorable vintage-inspired Santas, and then a little hint of evergreen branches to remind us of the true beauty of the winter months. What do you think of our little cottage farmhouse curio cabinet now?!  

 

But for now, I think we will give all our focus to the fabulous months of September, October and November. These three months bring me so much joy with the glorious season of Autumn and everything it has to offer!

 

ciao fabiana

 

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a favorite new upcycled sideboard

 

I love a good DIY total transformation project, so today I’m finally sharing this favorite one I completed back in December. Thank goodness for loads and loads of white chalk paint, because this sideboard was covered in red paint from top to bottom.

 

Every surface including every inch of the drawers, the back of the piece, and even the bottom of this piece was sprayed with the brightest and thickest layers of red paint.

 

First, I removed the glass doors, because what I was really after for this piece was open shelving to house some of my props and favorite styling pieces.

 

Found on Craigslist, this sideboard was the exact size I needed for the room, and I could see through all the red paint to visualize what I truly wanted.

 

I also removed the handles, that were totally the wrong style and replaced them with chunky wooden knobs. A little wood filler patched up the holes in the drawers, and I drilled new ones for the new hardware.

Lastly, of course, I painted it with a soft white "Chalked" Paint. It took me several days to get at least five coats of paint on this piece, but I'm thrilled with the results. 

 

Now this piece is right at home with the rest of my furnishings and the roomy drawers and shelves hold so much! The top is also a great place to display some of my favorite collectables and acquisitions.

 

It’s also been pretty enough to be a “homey” background for some of my photo stylings. This is one of my latest shots of the new Seaside Collection from Pacific & Rose.

 

This sarong and all the other lovely home goods will be available on the website and at Seaside Gallery this weekend.

 

This Wave Pillow is one of my favorite new products and you saw it here first! It will be available at Seaside Gallery this weekend as well. This new Seaside Collection just arrived from India and is soooo perfect for summer.

 

Please check back on Monday, and I’ll have the whole collection featured for you to see. In addition to the Anchors and Waves, there’s also a fun Crab print and an elegant Palm print!

Doesn't this pillow look so pretty with the new and improved painted sideboard?

Here’s how this look came together. Everything is so budget friendly in this room. I have a few inherited pieces that I love, and I did splurge just before Christmas on a new white sofa, but even that was found at a consignment store!

 

Wishing you a lovely weekend, and I’ll look forward to seeing you again on Monday for all the latest on the gorgeous new Seaside Collection!

 

 

ciao! fabiana

 

 

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the best ideas for Christmas greenery

 

One of the things I love most about living in southern California is all the lovely citrus that we get during the winter months.

 

The oranges came directly from our backyard, and not only are they a delicious variety of navel orange, but they also make for a cute display on my little Christmas tree when they’re sliced and dried in the oven.

 

Simple twine does the trick for arranging them on a little noble fir tree like this. 🍊🌲

Mixed greens garland and fresh tree are from Armstrong Garden Center. The Moët champagne bucket is from my collection. 

Whenever I see a vintage champagne bucket while out thrifting, I grab it. They're so handy for so many things!

 

If you’re looking for a lovely hostess gift idea, how about a beautiful glazed terracotta pot filled with culinary herbs? Perfect timing with the holidays just right around the corner.

 

I got everything I needed at Armstrong’s including this lovely Italian-style pot, and I filled it with some of my favorite herbs, parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme.

 

While cooking during the holidays, these flavorful lovelies are right at your fingertips. Just snip a few sprigs and add to your turkey or favorite side dish. 🤍🌿

 

Here’s one of the wreaths on our front doors. We have double doors, so I always like to get a pair of matching wreaths. 

These lush evergreen wreaths are from our local Armstrong’s, which is just a few blocks away. I then added a trio of  antique-looking bells on each wreath. 

I love the way they softly clang upon our arrival. I knew the look I was after for this year’s doors, so luckily Amazon had just the right ones!   

ciao! fabiana

 

 

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oh, Christmas tree

Happy Saturday, everyone. The holiday season is really gearing up now! Christmas is a hop, skip and a jump away, and I’ve got quite a list of things to do today... how about you? 

So before my day gets started, I’m popping in to sharing a few better pics of my little Christmas tree in the front entry. It’s certainly not a glamorous tree. It’s not symmetrical or perfectly done up, but that’s the way I wanted it, simple. 

It's just like the wreaths on our front doors, simple. We have double doors, so I always like to get a pair of matching wreaths. These lush evergreen wreaths are from our local Armstrong’s Garden Center. I then added a trio of  antique-looking bells on each wreath. 

I love the way they softly clang upon our arrival and departure. I originally saw similar bells at McGee & Co., but they sold out immediately. I knew the look I was after for this year’s doors, so luckily Amazon had just about the same exact ones!   

The little foyer tree is from Urban Gardner, and I set it in one of my vintage French champagne buckets. Each ornament on the tree is meaningful. Some are old favorites that we acquired from our parents, grandparents, and friends, and some were found at thrift shops or estate sales. I really love the ones that say "Merry Christmas".

The branches of this tiny tree are just right for holding each precious glass ornament, and a few extras are on hand for a last minute addition to the tree. I found this quaint old bowl through Heather Bullard's Trouvé shop. 

The patina on some of these ornaments is so endearing. 

This one’s not that old, but he’s kinda cute. 

Last night we went to our second holiday party of the season at our friend Jennifer’s loft in Costa Mesa, and I was so inspired! She’s got the most amazing style and displays her Christmas collections so creatively in her home. I’m thinking, we’ve got to share her home her on the blog.... working on it!

After a night out, it was so nice to be greeted at the door by this sweet little tree, and our three silly dogs. I'm off to get started on a few things now, and will hopefully check everything off my list today!

I'm looking forward to tomorrow when I'll share a few Christmas tables I set with red and white transferware and lots of fun holiday pieces and accessories. 

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ciao! fabiana

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