happy mother's day

ciao! fabiana

my friday five

It's the Sunday that mothers 

look forward to all year, 

Mother's Day!

Here are some things 

that caught my eye this week. 

Dressing up a plain cake with
 fresh whipped cream and a lots of yummy berries.

The combination of 
old-fashioned roses and vintage china, 
is always classic.

 A soothing leg treatment 
with beautiful results

My new favorite scent.

I want to try and recreate

this pretty table setting. 

I love everything about it!

Wouldn't it be sweet for Mother's Day?

ciao! fabiana

room & board's amazing outdoor furnishings

Pops of yellow look amazing against 

classic gray in these cozy

 upholstered pieces. 

Visually, Room and Board is known for 

mid-century, sleek but comfortable designs, 

but they also take a responsible approach to design. 

Their pieces are American made 

and environmentally accountable, 

and include products that are made 

from recycled milk jugs, bicycle tires, 

and naturally sustainable materials. 

Not only that, 

but their approach is to make their

furniture stand the test of time. 

This furniture is built to last and will 

not end up needlessly filling our landfills 

like a lot of other furnishings, 

especially outdoor pieces.  

After visiting the showroom this week 

near Costa Mesa, I had to share 

some of my favorite looks with you. 

The Montego Collection is paired 

with Boyd Ottomans in my 

favorite color, "ocean".

The indoor/outdoor Tiffany "ghost" 

chair is my favorite, 

especially when styled with the 

granite topped Portica table

Classic french inspired bistro chairs 
look perfect with these two

Portica tables set end-to-end.

The Montego Collection features
 Ipe wood and stainless steel frames.

Why not have a sectional outdoors? 

This one can weather the elements!

The Emmet chair is the modern take 
on the adirondack chair. 

They're made from 100 percent recycled 
high-density plastic and features a stainless 

steel bottle opener under the arm for 
effortless outdoor entertaining. 

Who wouldn't be happy lounging in these orange Maya Chaises? 

How cool are these Mini T table top fireplaces?

Green is always a soothing color outdoors, 
as seen here in the Sabrina chair.

Four Cruz lounge chairs and a Laguna ottoman 
create an intimate conversation area.

Modular pieces can be rearranged to suit your mood. 

ciao! fabiana

photo credit: Room & Board

at nancy's with country gardens magazine

Great news! Country Gardens Magazine was out today photographing my friend and neighbor Nancy's garden for an upcoming issue. The weather here has been crazy the last few days with Santa Ana wind gusts blowing everything everywhere. 

Luckily, Nancy's garden endured the wind and the weather settled down enough for a great day of shooting. Aren’t these green chairs fabulous?

Nancy's style has a unique East-Coast vibe. A lot of vintage materials went into the construction her potting shed, but she made sure that the design was extremely efficient.

Flower arranging is a favorite hobby of Nancy's, so this space is perfect for storing all the supplies she needs.

A pair of reclaimed french 
doors lead out into the garden.

Nancy created the arrangements 

featured on the patio table.

Isn't Nancy's manicure cute?

The view from the deck of the lower 

seating area and Indian Springs.

The new spa bathroom has a sauna and opens up right to the hot tub and the gorgeous patio area. These great floors look like weathered wood, but it's really tile.

I love the mosaic back splash that makes the sink vanity look reminiscent of an English-style antique washstand.  

Towels are on-hand in this pretty basket as you enter. After your sauna, hang your towel on this fun Pottery Barn anchor hook!

The antique inspired lighting is perfect.

Here the stylist is adding finishing touches 

and holding the color checker.

Making sure they have just the right shot.

The stylists are amazing!

Flowers by Nancy.

ciao! fabiana

my friday five

With the temperatures this week

in southern California in the high 90's,

it's no wonder my thoughts 
have turned to summer.  

Here are my friday five,

reflecting that summer breeze

that makes me feel fine.  

And by the way,
the jasmine’s blooming too!

Stylish outdoor leopard pillows.

 A basket of seashells on the table 

always reminds us of summer.

The perfect white jeans.

Nancy's anchor hook is great indoors or out.

Waffle flavored ice cream 
with a shot of espresso, 
the  waffogato!

do something amazing today! 

ciao,  fabiana

what not to do when on a home tour...

On this week's episode, 

the Real Housewives of New York 

went on the Hamptons Holiday House Home Tour, 

which was filmed last Summer.  

Here are some lessons on what 

not to do when on a home tour... 

1.  Don't lay around 

on the furniture and gossip.

2. Don't be drinking Mimosas 

or other cocktails on the tour.

 3. Don't think you can make yourself at home!

 4. Don't try to peel off the wallpaper, 

even if it is removable!

A pretty outdoor table is set, 
with melamine dishware by Luann.

5. Leave it to Ramona to 

fling a dish into the pool, frisbee style.  

A definite no-no! 

And no, they don't float.

Luann's plates were available 
for a limited time on QVC.

I was dying to know what this woman said to them.

Since we are on the subject of decor, 
Heather's home is fabulous!

and Carole's style is so chic,

but it's probably time to 
reupholster the old tiger sofa. 

I can't wait to see the transformation!

I wonder if she will keep this vintage chandelier?

She even has a bedazzled dress 

form in her closet, like me! 

Here's mine.

Really Ramona?  Throwing wine?

How much of the show do you think is staged? 

ciao! fabiana