this week's stylings

I'm so happy it’s the weekend! This past week has been a busy one for styling projects. Summer was a sort of a hiatus for me, so it’s fun to get back behind the camera and style a few things.

 

You may have seen this first table setting on Instagram. Aren’t these Hydrangea plates by Honey + Hank adorable? Can you make out each of the distinctive shapes of each of our states?

 

It's ingenious how they group them to form these fun stylized hydrangeas! A great size and the fact that these plates are melamine, makes them so great for everyday use. Pretty plates at lunch are a must!

I had a few new pillows to style too. These are from Pacific & Rose, made in India, and are hand stitched in creative designs. They’re available exclusively at Seaside Gallery.

 

New outdoor Bluetooth speakers by iLIVE are my new favorite thing for the garden! Read more about them HERE.

 

New holiday pillow alert!

 

Justina Blakeney of The Jungalow has designed the most stylish of all holiday pillows in her collaboration with Loloi Rugs. 

 

This chic, fully embroidered philodendron-like pattern is just what the doctor ordered to brighten up a boring little corner.  It's perfect for adding a bit of cheer during Christmas, but it'll fit in perfectly at my home all year round.

I have one more amazing throw from the Loili collaboration that I'm set to unveil in October... Can't wait to show you!

 

the fall look

Here are a couple of florals for a photoshoot I did on Friday for Pacific & Rose’s two newest patterns, Pomegranate & Laura's Garden.

 

Most of the flowers are from Trader Joe's but I did sneak in a few white English roses, leafy Nandina, and scented geraniums from the garden to fill out the look.

The pretty tea towel on the left is a preview of the new Pomegranate pattern collection by Pacific & Rose. Isn't it pretty? 

You’ll get to see the whole collection when it's made public on Wednesday, so I’d love it if you check back with me to see it here on the blog.

 

the summer look

After finishing up the arrangements in these two ironstone pitchers, it reminded me of the set up I did for the summer cover of Country Sampler Farmhouse Style, so I tried to recreate the look with a fall vibe in the same sunny corner of the breakfast room.

Which do you prefer, summer or fall?

Pumpkins are one of the greatest joys of autumn, so one of the biggest treats for me is my latest collaboration with Armstrong Garden Centers.

 

I stopped by the Costa Mesa store yesterday and was thrilled to find that they had all my favorite pumpkins and gourds already available.

 

I just love the curly, twisty stems! 

Here’s a little sampling of what my cart looked like while I was shopping, but that was just a start! I also selected several beautiful mums, autumn grasses, annuals, and perennials to dress up my tables, mantel, and front porch.

 

It’s important to stock up early on these items because I use them sooooo much from now clear through to Thanksgiving. They're so versatile and really add that pop of seasonal fun!

 

I hope your Sunday is a beautiful one. Can’t wait to check back with you soon!

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”.

sweet music for the backyard

 

This past year, I’ve spent a whole lot of time in the garden and enjoying the perks of being outdoors, in general.

 

My goal of growing lots of pretty flowers for cutting has really kept me busy, and I want to let you in on one of my favorite little secrets…

 

It’s this amazing set of iLIVE indoor-outdoor bluetooth speakers that I just sync with my smart phone playlist from Spotify. 

Now I get 360° full-bodied sound while I’m in the garden enjoying the fresh air and the company of the adorable birds and butterflies we’ve had this year.

 

These iLIVE Bluetooth speakers have been a game changer for me. They include removable stakes, so you can strategically place your music outdoors for everyday enjoyment or your next backyard party.

 

In fact, they’d also be perfect for a picnic, a beach day or camping.

 

They’re durable and waterproof so you can keep the party going, wherever you take it. 

So perfect for a pool party!

This pair of speakers even has an option to play music individually or together in Party Plus Mode. I also use them indoors at my desk or in the kitchen while I'm cooking. 

 

I love how when out in sun they are solar power charged and can just keep playing all day long. These amazing outdoor speakers definitely make my outdoor time much more enjoyable. 

And by the way, I have a fun 80's playlist that really gets me moving in the garden!

You can check out these exact iLIVE Speakers HERE, but they're also available at Macy's and Walmart. And wouldn't these also make a great Christmas gift?   

ciao! fabiana

 

 

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the queen of sunflowers

The fall issue of Country Home really has me feeling the autumn season inching its way closer and closer. And the standout in the whole magazine is this article featuring my Instagram pal and stylist extraordinaire Karin Lidbeck-Brent.

 

She actually grew ALL of these gorgeous sunflowers from seed in 2019 and then proceeded to style them in the most beautiful ways!

 

For all the details on how this all came to fruition, you’ve got to pick up a copy of Country Home. I’m just here to share all these lovely snapshots with you today.  

 

Karin's styling prowess is legendary, and I was a huge fan of hers before I even knew it.

 

Here are some of the iconic images I fell in love with on Pinterest, back in the day. Most of them appeared in Better Homes & Gardens Magazine.

 

Now isn’t your day just a little bit brighter seeing these fantastic seasonal images? I’m off to create some of my own vignettes for a few styling projects I have lined up.

 

Of course, Karin is the Queen, and I can only aspire to create images as beautiful as her stylings. I’m a one-woman show, so I do have to photograph my own stuff… but I love working at my own pace and being my own worst critic!

 

Some new stylings I have in works are for…

 

Pacific & Rose

Bouquet Box

August Table

Honey + Hank

Amber Lewis

ilive speakers

 

Can’t wait for you to check out these new goodies that I love so much!

 

 

 

ciao! fabiana

 

 

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pumpkins galore

 

September means the start of pumpkin season, and this week I’m on the prowl for the most beautiful pumpkins to last me the whole season, through to Thanksgiving.

 

I really love the pale clay-colored ones mixed in with white, blue, gray, and green pumpkins of all shapes and sizes. Roger’s Gardens always has a great selection, and I’m not sure if they have any yet, but I’m headed there to find out.

 

Pumpkins are fun in just about every room, like the dining room…

 

and the breakfast room...

And even the sunroom!

Here’s last year’s family room mantel, styled simply with a few of my favorite pumpkins and sprigs of eucalyptus.

 

This is the same mantel, but style exclusively for Country Sampler Farmhouse Style. I think I shot this last November, and you can check it out in the most current issue on page 97.

 

This vignette is also featured in the Autumn issue of CSFS, on page 8. Here I’ve used pumpkins that are truer in color, but still have a more unique shape. I love the long stems on the little pumpkins!

 

And speaking of little pumpkins, aren’t these sweet? This was a really fun table to set using Fete Home’s lovely napkins, tablecloth and bone napkin rings.

 

In fact, I recently listed these exact napkin rings on our Ebay Blog Shop. It’ll be hard to part with these beauties, but I’m literally running out of drawer and cabinet space. You can check them out HERE, for a song!

 

For me this is a fun way to share some of my favorite tablescaping goodies with all of you!  

 

There are also a few napkins and tea towels available. In fact, these “LOVE” towels are so cute used as oversized napkins for any occasion. Check them out HERE and then visit our napkin section of the Blog Shop. We will be listing more later this week, so please check back.

 

It’s never too early to start thinking about Christmas, and I have these gorgeous Vagabond House items listed that make the most gorgeous presents or striking statement in your own home.

 

Again, it’s heartbreaking to let these treasures go, but space is really limited around here.

 

Little brass reindeer are just such a cute accent, and you can see here how I used them to style a Christmas Morning Table that appeared in Cottages & Bungalows magazine a couple years back.

 

It’s perfectly alright to mix metals like silver and gold, especially during the holidays. These little guys are actually place card holders, but they look right at home just among the greenery and faux snow at the center of the table.

 

Christmas will be here before we know it, so I should really focus on fall. As I sit here finishing this post, I’m so grateful you’re here to share it with me.

 

I’m now headed to Corona del Mar to see if Roger’s is loaded with pumpkins yet. I need to pick up some fall tomato plants anyways, so hopefully, there will be pumpkins galore!

ciao! fabiana

 

 

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