gingham and ruffles for Easter

Who else loves a little gingham? I’m feeling so inspired today with the sights and sounds of spring all around me, and this new gingham tablecloth from Solino Home inspires all kinds of flowers and bunnies to join the fun at this Easter table setting.

 

To add more interest to this lovely lilac gingham pattern, I’ve paired it with a set of Sky Blue Linen Gabrielle Ruffle Napkins to add a whimsical touch to each place setting.

These Gabrielle Ruffle Napkins truly have my heart, and they come in dozens of gorgeous colors!! I think that the Pink Lemonade color and the versatile Light Natural color are next on my wish list!

They're 100% linen, so soft and luxurious and best of all, they're machine washable.

 

Both the linen gingham tablecloth and linen ruffle napkins are part of the new Solino Home Spring Collection, and they have so many pretty choices that would be lovely here in the breakfast room.

 

This is where we eat most of our meals, so I always want to bring in a little bit of a cozy vintage feel to this space. 

Gingham is the epitome of "cozy" and timelessness that can transcend every season and holiday and always puts a big smile on my face!

Are you as excited as I am that spring is finally here?

Aren’t these green egg cups so cute? I recently found them on Amazon and they’re quite affordable. I think they look very vintage… don’t you?

 

This is a classic way to instantly set a beautiful table, and it’s soooo very easy when you start with pretty table linens like this Lilac Gingham Tablecloth and Sky Blue Gabrielle Ruffle Napkins. 

You then simply add your favorite plates, glasses and flatware. A few lovely bouquets of cottage garden flowers always help to brighten the table. 

 

Creating an ambiance is all about paying attention to the little details and making your guests feel welcome and comfortable.

 

Enjoy your spring dining experience!

ciao fabiana

 

 

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the evolution of the dish room

 

Here’s another look at the new area in the house that I'm calling the “dish room”. 

Throughout the seasons, it’s really proven to be quite useful and popular for photo shoots, as well as housing all my extra plates, home accessories and vintage colored glassware.

Last year I decided to take an unused bedroom and use it as the main hub for a lot of my styling props. 

Here it is styled for the autumn months. Brown and white transferware, copper accessories and lots of natural textures five this space a fall vibe.

 

A cottage farmhouse display was set up against the big wall with furniture that was already in the room. I just added a peg rack to the shelves that were already in the room. 

I did have to paint the shelves white and move them to the center of the wall, but all in all, this was all very budget friendly.

 

A dark brown-black Ikea desk and the two shelves were transformed with a few coats of white chalk paint. I papered the wall with a fun beadboard textured wallpaper which saved me quite a bit of money on using actual beadboard.

 

All I bought, besides the wallpaper, was a custom-made peg rack to fit right under the bottom shelf and a cute gingham curtain for the desk opening.

 

I also found the most adorable vintage chandelier to finish off the room. This is now a great spot for my early morning photo shoots and also fulfills my organizational tendencies! 😜

My good friend and contractor George found this vintage corner cabinet around the corner from my home, on the curb!! It was free, and he knows my taste so well, that he immediately called me to give me the heads up on this free cabinet.

 

When we found this piece, it was painted with a very shiny and bright enamel paint that was just starting to peel off.

 

A lot of elbow grease, sanding, scraping and now this piece was ready for a new coat of paint.

 

I painted it a neutral grey-green color. In this photo, it looks greener than it does in real life. It’s a great farmhouse style neutral color.

 

With all the pretty dishes and plates I’ve collected over the years, I decided floor to ceiling dishes on the wall was a fun surprise for this main accent wall.

 

The stage is now set. There’s still time to fill in all the plates, but projects got in the way of it all. I love the evolution of it, so time is on my side.

 

Some of my favorite farmhouse and cottage style pieces are now on full display here in my new dish room.

 

And best of all, when Christmas projects came along, this was now the perfect backdrop for some very special stylings…

 

You may recognize this shot from the winter 2024 issue of Country Sampler Farmhouse Style magazine. Yes, my new little dish room now has proudly graced the cover of a magazine!   

 

Don’t ask me how this happened! It was a complete and utter surprise, but wow!!! A very special one!  

Here' how the cover shot turned out... 

This dish room is like a dream come true! I love how you've made use of an unused space and turned it into something so functional and aesthetically pleasing.

It's always inspiring to know a little creativity and some resourceful design can completely transform a space.

 

ciao fabiana

 

 

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pink roses in the dish room

💐"If I had a flower for every time I thought of you, I could walk through my garden forever." — Alfred Tennyson

 

The beautiful winter light that’s reflected by the sky brings out the very best of white decor and is just right to brighten up those slightly gloomy February days. And these roses make me soooo happy!

 

Here’s a little peek at the new area in the house that I'm calling the “dish room”. In December I decided to take an unused bedroom and use it as the main hub for a lot of my styling props, extra dishware and my collection of colored glassware.

 

Not only was the space ideal, but the morning light was also so perfect for those early morning photo shoots. 

With that in mind, I set up a cottage farmhouse display wall with furniture that was already in the room.

 

A dark brown-black Ikea desk and two shelves were transformed with a few coats of white chalk paint. I papered the wall with a fun beadboard textured wallpaper which saved me quite a bit of money on using actual beadboard.

All I bought, besides the wallpaper, was a custom-made peg rack to fit right under the bottom shelf and a cute gingham curtain for the desk opening.

What I thrifted and how I styled it…

Lastly I found the most adorable vintage chandelier to finish off the room! The space is almost complete. This is now a great spot for my early morning photo shoots and also fulfills my organizational tendencies! 😜

The cute little thrifted chandelier transforms my new "dish room" into a cozy little space. My good friend Laura and I were checking out a few of our favorite thrift and consignment stores last week, when we spotted this adorable little chandelier.

 

It was marked $75, but when I asked the salesperson if that was the final price, she said it was actually 60% off! So, this little darling came home with me for only $30! Yay!!

 

This is a vintage inspired look I put together for fall. I used lots of white ironstone and hints of brown transferware and natural elements like wicker to create a soft autumn vibe.

I will be sharing lots more on the dish room soon, including a very unexpected surprise!!

ciao fabiana

 

 

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the prettiest butterflies for your table

 

Happy spring, friends! In order to celebrate this amazing season with just the right floral flourishes, I’ve set two different tables to emphasize my love for this season.

 

The first thing you will notice are butterflies!! I went all in with these gorgeous Butterfly Collection by Arthur Court. Wait ‘til you see all these goodies!

 

One of the easiest ways to add a favorite accent to a table is with a fun Butterfly Napkin Ring, and so here you have it… 

Pretty in pink gingham napkins presented in the most spring-like fashion I can think of... wrapped in a pretty butterfly!

Of course, I also had to include Butterfly Plates and Seagrass Placemats at each table setting. Check out how beautifully they look together.  

 

Strawberry Tiramisu

But that’s not all! The covered Pyrex casserole dishes from Arthur Court are so pretty and useful, that the butterfly 3-quart baking dish also made it into my collection.

 

I already have the Seashell casserole dish, seen HERE, so I am familiar with the quality and ease of these pieces. Whenever I bring a side dish to a gather, I always get oohs and aahhs about this glass covered casserole.

 

A new favorite recipe for Strawberry Tiramisu gets first place in the yummy and pretty department, especially when displayed in this fun butterfly dish.

 

I’m sharing my Strawberry Tiramisu recipe with you. It’s such an easy, bake-free option that is so perfect for Easter or Mother’s Day.

Did you spot the adorable butterfly coffee mugs? Those have also made their way into my kitchen, and are so perfect for a cup of tea or a cappuccino.

 

Now how about some pretty new tablecloths and napkins for spring? The Primrose Collection from Solino Home epitomizes garden party chic like no other pattern!

 

A wonderful lattice pattern of roses in the prettiest of all colors for the season works wonderfully with the butterfly motif.

 

The dainty Primrose napkins and butterfly napkin rings just put a big smile on my face! Aren’t they the cutest?!

Check out the salad plates above. It's part of my wedding china, Rosedale by Wedgwood.  

 

Now here’s some excellent news…

 

the entire Butterfly Collection from Arthur Court  is

10% off

 

until May 31, 2023 with

 

the promo code:  CIAOFABIANA10OFF

🦋

ciao! fabiana

 

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