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

my friday five

This week was Spring Break so
 we were in stay-cation mode. 

We visited with friends, did lots of swimming,

drove down to Oceanside for the day and 
the best part of all, we slept in everyday!

I'm so glad it's Friday, so I can share 
my Friday Five with you all:

1. The Boardwalk Clear Tote by Stella & Dot

Isn't this the cutest summer bag?

I just ordered mine this week.  

It's perfect for the pool or beach and so 
cute with its fun orange and navy blue fish pattern.  

AND... all net proceeds from sales of this bag go

directly to Autism Awareness via the Holly Rod Foundation.  

It's a win-win for everyone!

2. Vintage Lucite

I’ve been on the lookout for

a fabulous vintage lucite piece like this table. 

I know it would work perfectly in my living room! 

I think I'm slightly obsessed with this look.

3.  “Radiant Orchid” nail color

Radiant Orchd is the pantone color of the year, and

Butter's nail polish Molly Coddled is the

perfect color for my pedis this summer!  

Check that one off the list!

 

4. Creamy White Walls

I am updating my walls this Spring

with creamy white paint.

5. Mission Accomplished

We visited the Mission San Luis Rey, 

in Oceanside this week. 

California's twenty-one Missions were 

built between 1769-1833 and

are such a fascinating and important

part of  California history, 

I’ll have a lot more mission pics 

on the blog next week including beautiful 

artifacts, interiors and the mission gardens.   

have a fabulous weekend...

ciao! fabiana

a coastal california farmhouse

This rustic farmhouse style

 home was one of my favorites on 

the Corona del Mar Home Tour.  

It's a spacious and cozy home that has a 

great juxtaposition of materials and finishes.  

From the aged barn-like ceilings 

to the crisp  white walls, this home 

is perfect for both entertaining 

and intimate family time. 

I love the way the ceiling and floor mirror each other.

Pretty dove grey cabinets and doors in the family room.

A cozy nook with simple white windsor chairs. 

The white kitchen is accented with beautiful grey tones.

The light reflects beautifully off all the natural surfaces.

This is indoor-outdoor living at its best!

Don't you love the cannonballs in the outdoor fireplace?

The color scheme continues outside.

An "x" pattern on the railing is highlighted by wire details.

The upstairs landing is sunny and bright.

A love for all things London is referenced in the artwork.

Isn't this huge double shower amazing?

This is a student rendering from the guide book.

photos and design via Eric Olsen Design

ciao! fabiana

For more Newport Beach home inspiration,
check out this brand new book:

a little vintage federal mirror, updated

Here’s a little weekend chalk paint makeover. 

I painted this small vintage flea market mirror with 

"Old White" Annie Sloan chalk paint and then just simply

added gold leaf accents on all the raised areas.

I really love how it turned out!

ciao! fabiana


Shop here for a similar look:

the super fun world of succulents

My friend Camille 

just started a new garden blog. 

{There's no place like home!}

She' got the best ideas

and is so creative! 

 

 

 

ciao! fabiana

my friday five

This week has flown by, 

and now I am thankful that

we are officially on Spring Break!  

Here are some things that

caught my attention this week... 

1. M.Street Artwork

Newport Beach native 

Shannon Wadsworth creates 

unique rope and wood artwork 

that's perfect for any 

coastal inspired home.

2. Camille Beehler Landscape Design

Camille Beehler is a talented 

landscape designer and also puts together fabulous centerpieces 

and one of a kind planting arrangements 

that make great gifts.  

My favorite arrangements are 

the succulents planted in giant seashells.  

Thank you Camille 

for becoming our first sponsor!

3. B. Toffee

Betsy Thagard has been making 

luscious toffee for years, 

but in 2009 she launched her company B. Toffee. 

Her toffee is layered with premier ingredients 

and comes in milk chocolate, 

or my favorite, dark chocolate. 

We are proud to announce 

that B. Toffee is also 

sponsoring Ciao Newport Beach!

4. Barbara Baumgartner 

Barbara Baumgarten 

is an award winning artist

 who loves to paint succulents, 

flowers, fruits & vegetables.

 I especially love her realistic close-ups 

of the gorgeous succulents on canvas.

  

5. the adorable royal family

Prince George is so sweet 
as he looks lovingly 
at his cocker spaniel, 
Lupo!

have a great weekend! 

ciao! fabiana