Lilly Pulitzer, the princess of preppy

Today marks the end of a fashion era and

the colorful Palm Beach style movement.

Our deepest condolences

go out to the Lilly Pulitzer family. 

Lilly in her first shop in Palm Beach.

ciao! fabiana

lilly pulitzer barnum’s animal crackers

Have you seen these yet?  I found these at Target in Costa Mesa.  So perfect for party favors, school lunches or just grab a glass of pink lemonade and enjoy.  Lilly is so fun and beachy!  Don't you love her beautiful colors and prints, especially her iconic pinks and greens?  Remember, when in Newport, wear a little Lilly.  It goes a long way!    

ciao! fabiana

a few weekend picks for summer

At last, summer is here!  Pack up your beach bag, get in the car and head down to the shore (or pool)! Here are a few of my favorite ways to perk up your summer vibe… 

Lacoste makes the cutest, high quality beach towels, and they come in lots of different patterns and colors.  This one’s my favorite, and they’re available at Macy’s. 
  

I bought myself one of these Lilly Pulitzer Beverage Coolers and even got a few extras to have on hand for the blog shop. The fun patterns of these Lilly coolers will catch everyone’s eye and they hold lots of ice, drinks and snacks. 

They even come with a cute pink bottle opener! Think about how great these would be to keep your drinks cold in the back yard...while looking great on your table!  

Kristy Woodson Harvey of Design Chic blog just came out with her second novel, LIES AND OTHER ACTS OF LOVE. I just started in on it last weekend, and it’s got me hooked! It’s a great summer read and would be the perfect addition to your summer beach bag. 

Here’s a brief description of this novel: A touching look into the lifetimes of love, heartbreak, and resilience of a grandmother and her granddaughter, Lies and Other Acts of Love offers insight into the complexities of bonds--of family, friends, and everything in between--and the importance of what one does when those bonds are broken. Kristy Woodson Harvey's second book is a feel-good must read that is sure to remind you of the cherished memories and relationships in your own life. 

—Deep South Magazine

ciao! fabiana

monday fun day

Just popping in to say Hi and fill you in on  

one of my favorite weeks of the whole year…

Home Tour week!

But first a little Florida beach house charm

from the pages of coastal living…

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so cute!

So contrasting to that Lilly Pulitzer eastern coastal style,

we have the super-hip and cool California beach bungalow

of designer Raili Clasen and...

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ssshhhh!

don’t tell anyone 

😎

but her home will be featured on the tour this Thursday!!

Sneak peek above. 

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Also featured on the tour this year is a rest stop at

503 found in Cannery Village,

where we can grab some light refreshments and

do a little shopping!

And of course, everyone’s favorite after party 

will be at Barclay Butera’s Newport Beach showroom.

I popped in last week and got a peek at

the newly remodeled store.

No one does blue and white better!

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There's a new showroom called House of Morrison

 right next door to Barclay Butera’s and

they’re styling one of the homes on the tour this year.

This amazing week will conclude with the

wedding of the year…

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joining Prince Harry & Meghan Markle in wedded bliss. 

I’ll have my DVR set for 2am on Saturday morning.

It's truly a real Cinderella story,and I can't get enough of it!

Will you be watching?

ciao! fabiana

a pretty sunday brunch

Hints of summer were in the air yesterday. The sun was out bright and early, so that motivated me to create a fun and festive little table setting for the family to wake up to and then later enjoy a relaxing Sunday brunch at.

A lazy Sunday was just what the doctor ordered, so why not indulge in a little pretty eye candy for the table?

Pink peonies and a fabulous vintage gingham tablecloth were my inspiration for the whole table. Pink and green is one of my favorite summertime color combos. These colors remind me of Lilly Pulitzer prints, key lime pie and pink lemonade. All sure signs of summer!    

The tablecloth, a flea market find, really sets the tone for the vintage inspired look of this tablescape. Accents of pink flowers, glassware and napkins balance out the bold color of the green gingham pattern.

  

Now that the table's set, it's on to the menu items… an easy frittata and fresh fruit are just the right choices for everyone.

I hope you take time today to treat yourself to something special today. Whether it’s buying yourself a few fresh flowers from the grocery store or just relaxing for a few minutes with your feet up reading your favorite magazine, remember to take a little time for yourself. 

It’s Monday after all, 

and we have the whole week ahead of us!

💚 

ciao! fabiana