my 5 favorite Oscar dresses 2014

Actually, I couldn't pick just five....

1. Sandra is channeling old Hollywood glamour 

in this navy Alexander McQueen gown.

Cate Blanchett with Nancy O'dell

2. I always love the fashion choices Cate Blanchett makes.   

Here she is in Armani Prive.

3. More Hollywood glamour, 

this time from Kate Hudson in Versace.

4. Jennifer Garner 
was a stunner in this silver 

Oscar de la Renta gown.  

I loved how it moved when 
she was presenting on stage!

5. I loved this Dior gown on Charlize, 

but wasn't sure of the straps at first.

 Overall, she looks amazing, 

especially the way the diamond necklace 

is framed by the neckline of the dress.

Lupita looks like Cinderella 

in this baby blue chiffon gown by Prada.

She's so cute and sooo talented!

Jennifer Lawrence in red Dior.

honorable mentions...

ciao! fabiana

don't forget to watch the oscars!

We’re getting ready to start watching the Oscars red carpet.  

I can't wait to see what my favorite nominees are wearing!!

Jennifer, Amy, Julia, Sandra, Cate & Lupita…

ciao! fabiana

oscar party entertaining ideas

Candlelight and chocolate -- always a perfect match with Oscar!

Tonight’s Oscar night!

Are you entertaining? 

It's always fun to have a few friends over,

especially to watch the red carpet fashion.  

Here are just a few easy ideas

to make your night extra special.

Wrap some old negatives around glass votives.

Have an Oscar ballot ready for each of your guests! 

Iced champagne and strawberries!

Most important, an Oscar Dress rating card!!

The Hollywood sign cupcakes

Elegant popcorn

Improvise a red carpet and Gold stars
for your own Hollywood Walk of Fame

The envelope please...
Fold your napkin like an envelope and add a gold sticker and red ribbon!

Movie star wine charms

A red carpet table runner

Print out photos of you favorite Oscar winners and frame them for your table 

Sparkling Red-Wine Cocktails

Film reels and more of your favorite Oscar moments framed.

Glittery stars are so fun!

ciao! fabiana

Corona del Mar home tour part 2

The Corona del Mar Home Tour featured some really gorgeous  homes 

and here are some of my favorite rooms from this bay front home.

ciao! fabiana

love my new leopard pillows

I just got my beautiful leopard and tiffany blue pillows that

we had custom oredered a few weeks back.

Marion and I selected the fabrics a few weeks ago,

and she worked her magic with the rest.

We’re still awaiting the linen slipcover

and bolsters for the daybed.

I can’t wait for the whole look to be complete! 

I love how the leopard looks

with the antique French mirror!

ciao! fabiana

fun kitchen chairs from ikea

The Tobias chair or "ghost chair" 

from IKEA is so versatile, 

and perfect for a kitchen or dining area. 

I love this chair juxtaposed with this rustic kitchen!  

It's so simple and clean in a modern or traditional room.

They really lighten up a space...

and go with all styles of decor.

They're pretty comfortable too!

Don't they look great with this classic round marble table?

I got one for my son's desk in his room 

and I'm thinking of adding a few to my kitchen! 

ciao! fabiana

the downton abbey finale tonight!

The seasons of Downton Abbey seem to just fly by!

Will we find out tonight 

the fate of Lady Edith's baby daddy,

a love for Lady Mary,

or Bate's whereabouts on the day

of the creepy valet's suspicious death?  

I’ll be watching with "Bated" breath!  

Tell me what you think will happen… 

ciao! fabiana