that orange county "ginger jar"

That jar is kind of cute!

What caught my attention on

the OC Housewives reunion this week

was not Briana, Brooks and Vicki going at it,

but the background décor (typical for me hahaha). 

I have the same white ginger jars

that I got at TJ Maxx!

Over the shoulder of Andy

Ok, so the set designers must shop at TJ Maxx too!

This is one of a pair I got at TJ Maxx!

ciao! fabiana

new succulent garden and path

In the short time that I was in South Carolina,

my husband surprised me by having

our friend David Pedersen redesign our 

front sideyard with a curvy flagstone path

and loads of succulents!

I am so happy my vintage urn 

was used in the design.

I love how it turned out!

ciao! fabiana

a pop of orange

My favorite store for these days is

Barclay Butera Interiors

here in Newport Beach

They have  the most amazing coastal 

decor with these great pops of orange  

Isn't it fun?

ciao! fabiana

a moroccan retreat here in so cal

The Korakia Pensione….

This amazing place is on my list

for our next weekend retreat.

   

“Korakia blends the silhouette of Tangier

with a whisper of the Mediterranean.” –Korakia 

Located in downtown Palm Springs. 

ciao! fabiana

william & kate welcome a baby boy

 Prince George,

a future king,   8lbs 6oz

cheers! fabiana

the laguna beach sawdust art festival

Last Saturday night was my first visit ever to the Sawdust Festival. Nestled between the mountains of Laguna Canyon, and only a couple of minutes from downtown Laguna Beach, the Sawdust Festival has been a tradition here in southern California since 1968. The festival features 200 local artists, live entertainment, classes, art demonstrations, and outdoor cafes. 

Entering the festival...

Marcus Thesing has one of the most amazing booths showcasing his hand blown art glass.  Some of his pieces remind me of  genie bottles.

Gavin Heath also has an incredible booth. 

We enjoyed listening to two fun bands.

The Sawdust festival runs all summer long, until September 1st, and they are open from 10-10 everyday.  Come out for a visit! 

ciao! fabiana

greystone mansion gardens

The historic Greystone Mansion

is located on a beautiful hillside in Beverly Hills

with magnificent views of Los Angeles,

Hollywood, and Beverly Hills and beyond.  

Also known as the Doheny estate,

this 19th Century English Revival style home

was finished in 1928,

and includes formal Italian and English gardens,

koi ponds, fountains and waterfalls. 

A tall alley of cypress trees and lavender framed 

by cascading stone fountains and tall arches.

The inner courtyard with circular fountain in the center.

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The koi and turtle Reflection Pond.

Spectacular view of the city of angels.

A glass sculpture in another pond in the lower garden.

A small waterfall emptying into the koi pond.

Looking towards the Cypress Walk and small fountain.

Visit another story about Greystone Mansion here. 

ciao! fabiana