a favorite new magazine

Country Sampler’s Farmhouse Style is a new magazine that’s instantly become one of my faves! I think you’ll love every issue too because they’re filled with hundreds of gorgeous photos and so many great ideas.

You may have noticed I’ve been a contributor to Country Sampler’s Holiday Decorating issues, and I also have a cute holiday tablescape and my gold magnolia wreath being featured in the Christmas Decorating issue, coming out soon!   

Farmhouse Style magazine is filled with creative decorating tips to create the farmhouse-style home of your dreams! Not only that, but each issue features tours into beautiful farm-style homes and special articles for hosting backyard picnics, weddings and more!

Farmhouse Style recently shared this really fun project with me, and I wanted to share it with all of you.

This is such a cute way to enhance your next tablescape with the charming textures of faux vintage-tin ceiling tiles that are turned into place mats. Such a cute idea!

(You can check out the whole article in Farmhouse Style’s Autumn 2018 issue)

Here’s what you’ll need for this easy project:

·    2'x4' vinyl ceiling panels*

·    Off-white chalky-finish paint

·    Brown or rust chalky-finish paint

·    Paintbrush

·    Sandpaper

·    Matte waterproof spray sealer

Cut a 2'x4' vinyl galvanized-finish ceiling-tile panel into several approximately 12"x18" place mats. (This panel design yielded four place mats vertically along the short side.)

Dry brush over each place mat with off-white chalky-finish paint, leaving small areas of the metal tones underneath exposed. Let dry.

Lightly dab the corners and outer edges of the place mat with brown or rust chalky-finish paint. Then, lightly brush over the entire place mat, using minimal paint. Let dry.

Lightly sand random areas to expose the metal tones underneath. Finish with a matte waterproof spray sealer.

*Alternatively, small decorative backsplash panels that replicate vintage tin ceiling tiles would also work.

There are so many fun ways to mix textures for country-style success. In Farmhouse Style, you’ll see designs using weathered barnwood and shiplap siding, galvanized metal and wooden troughs, cozy throws and braided rugs, all in one great magazine.

I love their features on how to make the most of flea-market finds. They offer great tips for repurposing items like old tin trays and beautiful dishes, wooden crates, reclaimed barnwood and more for uniquely vintage accents.

One of my favorite things in this magazine are the good-to-the-last-bite recipes featuring farm-to-table freshness and old-fashioned family dishes.

If you're interested in subscribing to this quarterly magazine, visit Farmhouse Style Magazine to start your own Farmhouse Style subscription today, or check them out at your favorite supermarket or book store. 

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 ciao! fabiana

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Cover photo by little ol' me!

a new book by molly sims

Oh, how I love to see inspiring

Halloween décor done right!

Isn’t this entry cute?

It’s the home of Molly Sims and right now,

I’m swooning over Molly’s overall style

and her new book entitled

“Everyday Chic”.

In it, she shares details of her own design style

and how she creates a healthy home environment for her family.

She also offers fun and helpful tips on how she manages

motherhood and keeping her family organized.

I first spotted this article in Good Housekeeping,

and I made a mental note to pick up her new book

the next time I was out.

“Everyday Chic” is just that...
inspiring ways to stay organized
with great style!

Molly's kitchen is stunning.
I love this counter to ceiling gray subway tile in her kitchen.

It's such a dramatic backdrop with all the white accessories!

I love the organic shape of the round table

and the natural woven light fixture in the dining area.

The light reminds me of an umbrella… so fun J

The tile continues all the way over into the

dining area covering it wall-to-wall

around the all white French-style doors.

But, what I really love about this book are her yummy recipes.

I'm trying this One-Pot Moroccan Chicken recipe tonight! 

(above)

Here’s a little tour of some other

favorite spots in her home…

Fabulous coffee table styling…

I’ll let you know how the

Moroccan Chicken recipe turns out.

Oh, my goodness, I just realized,

we’re halfway through this month already!

Wishing you a great start to the week…

ciao! fabiana

photo credit:

Good Housekeeping

Architectural Digest

Molly Sims on Instagram
MollySims. com 

Hello Canada

lovely, affordable chandeliers & pendants

I have recently discovered a great source for lighting called “Parrot Uncle”. They have a huge selection of beautiful lighting fixtures and great prices! If you are looking for a particular handmade original design or if you are looking to redecorate a specific room, shopping for lamps and light fixtures is such an easy, fun and interactive experience on the Parrot Uncle website.  

They have gorgeous chandeliers, table lamps, floor lamps, pendant lights, and wall sconces. And, they have a huge variety of design styles too, like traditional, modern, mid-century, farm house and more! In addition to great prices and quality, they offer free shipping and free returns. 

Here are some of my favorite chandeliers and pendants:  

Drum Shape Brass & Crystal Chandelier with Fabric Shade

Modern Iron Pendant Light with Hemp Rope

Modern Style Wooden Pendant Light with Lantern Shape Shade

Rustic Industrial Style Pendant Light with Chrome Shade

Iron Chain 8 Lights Rustic Resin Antler Chandelier

Modern Style Polyhedron Shape Wooden Pendant

Vintage Industrial Style Pendant with Metal Framed Glass Box

Wooden Pendant Light in Flask Shape

Small Style Pendant Light with Bucket-Shape Shade

 

ciao! fabiana

project design: spring mantel two ways

 

The latest "Project Design" theme is “How To Style Your Spring Mantel Two Ways”. Mary Ann and Cindy asked ten design bloggers to style a spring mantel two ways, and pictured above is my interpretation. In the green vignette, I wanted to bring out the fresh colors of spring, just using a touch of soft green with flowers and my favorite little cement bunny. 

With the blue-themed vignette, I was going for an "over-the-top" look with layers of my favorite blue and white porcelain. I switched out the mirrors to create different moods for the mantel and gathered some of my favorite things to create two distinctive looks.

Here are other fabulous bloggers that will also be sharing their amazing spring mantel décor.  Please stop by and visit their blogs as well.

Amber B. Design Studio

classic • casual • home

Dimples and Tangles

Garden Home and Party

Katiedid

Lisa Mende Design

Lucy Williams Interiors

Rough Luxe Lifestyle

The Pink Pagoda

Here are each of my my two spring mantels:

White hydrangeas, lime green mums, a cement bunny and a butterfly painting bring together my favorite spring memories. I wanted to keep the rest of accessories white and neutral. I layered a couple of vintage rectangular mirrors to open up the space. 

The picnic basket, the andirons and the turquoise garden seat are also heirlooms from my husband's family. A white ginger jar was found at Home Goods and iron candle holders add much needed height to the look.

The color green reminds me of Spring!

This vintage green bottle is gift from my mother-in-law...   

and my talented sister-in-law painted this beautiful blue butterfly. 

This little bunny caries a useful basket on 

his back that's perfect for holding flowers. 

For my second look, I selected several of my favorite blue and white porcelain pieces as a base for the blue-themed mantelscape and anchored it with a starburst mirror that I love. 

In fact, I love how it looks so much that it is now permanently above the mantel.    

This little lady wearing beads is at the center of the action, 
and I included some of my favorite vintage books 
to surround her in blue.

Little hints of brass and gold were also added.

I have a pair of these cloisonne dragon vases 

that were a gift from my mom. 

 {I was born in the year of the dragon!} 

Fresh kumquat branches from the garden 
take the place of flowers, 

and is an easy way to add a little more 
color to the mantel.

Be sure to check out the other wonderful bloggers’ spring mantels today, and thank you so much to Mary Ann and Cindy for asking me to join in on the fun!

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”.

so cute!