gingham and ruffles for Easter

Who else loves a little gingham? I’m feeling so inspired today with the sights and sounds of spring all around me, and this new gingham tablecloth from Solino Home inspires all kinds of flowers and bunnies to join the fun at this Easter table setting.

 

To add more interest to this lovely lilac gingham pattern, I’ve paired it with a set of Sky Blue Linen Gabrielle Ruffle Napkins to add a whimsical touch to each place setting.

These Gabrielle Ruffle Napkins truly have my heart, and they come in dozens of gorgeous colors!! I think that the Pink Lemonade color and the versatile Light Natural color are next on my wish list!

They're 100% linen, so soft and luxurious and best of all, they're machine washable.

 

Both the linen gingham tablecloth and linen ruffle napkins are part of the new Solino Home Spring Collection, and they have so many pretty choices that would be lovely here in the breakfast room.

 

This is where we eat most of our meals, so I always want to bring in a little bit of a cozy vintage feel to this space. 

Gingham is the epitome of "cozy" and timelessness that can transcend every season and holiday and always puts a big smile on my face!

Are you as excited as I am that spring is finally here?

Aren’t these green egg cups so cute? I recently found them on Amazon and they’re quite affordable. I think they look very vintage… don’t you?

 

This is a classic way to instantly set a beautiful table, and it’s soooo very easy when you start with pretty table linens like this Lilac Gingham Tablecloth and Sky Blue Gabrielle Ruffle Napkins. 

You then simply add your favorite plates, glasses and flatware. A few lovely bouquets of cottage garden flowers always help to brighten the table. 

 

Creating an ambiance is all about paying attention to the little details and making your guests feel welcome and comfortable.

 

Enjoy your spring dining experience!

ciao fabiana

 

 

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gaga for gingham

The fabric now known as gingham may 

have had its start in Brittany, France

or it may have come into England from the Dutch.

Whatever the case,

when it was being produced in

Manchester, England in the mid eighteenth century,

the blue and white checked pattern was the most popular.

Gingham has become more and more common over time,

with lots of cultured adapting this pretty pattern, and

we still love the timeless look of gingham today. 

ciao! fabiana

cute farmhouse style for the 4th

How about some red, white and blue inspiration today? I was feeling a little bit country while setting the table for dinner last night. 

Sometimes feeling nostalgic feels so good.

 

I like surrounding myself with sentimental things that remind me of childhood summers, like big bold daisies, little flags that are meant to be waved and vivid blue glasses that  used to hold Kool-Aid and Hawaiian Punch on those hot summer days.

 

That’s one of the reasons why I love setting tables that have specially selected elements that bring back fond memories from the past.

 

How fun are these vintage napkin rings?

I found these funny little piggy napkin rings last week at Antiques Cottage in Costa Mesa and thought they deserved some farmhouse style to make them feel right at home, and nothing does that better than gingham.

Big, bold gingham is perfect for that nostalgic look that I love so much. And to even the playing field, red transferware plates are used at each place setting.

 

 

I also found a few pieces of this pretty silverplate flatware at another favorite vintage shop for only 40¢ apiece. They shined up pretty nicely, don't you think?

In fact, there’s an extra set of these adorable farmhouse style piggies available here at my Ebay Store.

The rest of the tableware is mostly vintage stuff I've collected and loved over the years. I use the white plates and raffia placemats all the time, and they look timeless with just about any style at the table.

I recently found this cute stars and stripe pitcher on Ebay, and the tall blue Fostoria Whitehall glasses are from my collection of vintage colored glassware that I couldn't set tables without.  

The blue gingham check napkins were bought in 2019 on Amazon, and they've washed beautifully and still look new, even though I use them all the time. You can check them out here.

 

Well, the 4^th is just around the corner. Do you have anything fun planned for the holiday weekend?

 

 

ciao! fabiana

 

 

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serena & lily memorial day sale

starts now!           

Summer days are ahead, and Serena & Lily has everything you need to refresh your space. They are my favorites for their fresh take on casual dining, their luxurious linens, and their inspired, weather-proof collections that make alfresco living an easy breezy lifestyle choice. 

  

No one does natural textures quite like Serena & Lily. These textures instantly add that coastal inspired look we love in our décor! 

From plush beach towels to stylish outdoor chairs, pretty tableware, and coastal pillows, Serena & Lily has everything for summer, making their Memorial Day Sale one not to miss. 

Here’s a selection of my Serena & Lily essentials... 

1. The always classic Riviera Side Chair (click here) are perfect indoors or out. 

 2. My favorite Gingham Napkins (click here) that you’ve seen me style for a so many of my most-loved tablescapes. 

3. The super cozy Mendocino Linen Throw (click here), also great for indoor- outdoor use. 

4. And of course, the South Seas Side Cart (click here). It’s the smallest of the South Seas Carts, and oh, so handy!

You'll actually get to see all these item in the Cottages & Bungalows Coastal Issue 2020, that will feature my backyard. It'll hit newsstands on June 16th.

A few of my S&L favorites right now... 

Easy Summer Updates: 

1 Isora  2 Ibiza  3 Oakdale  4 Costa Nova

 5 Montecito  6 Catania  7 Tarifa  8 Saltspring  

9 Beach Bay  10 Topanga Throw  11 Palermo Throw  12 Mendocino Throw

Fresh Take on Casual Dining: 

1 Avalon  2 Tucker  3 Riviera  4 Balboa 

5 Riviera  6 Oceanview  7 Carson  8 Riviera

9 Avalon 10 Tucker 11  Riviera  12 Millbrook

Self-Care: 

1 Straight Wharf Candle  2 Positano Linen Robe  3 Healdsburg Bath Towels 

4 Soho Sheet Set  5 Beachcomber Throw  6 Positano Linen Pajamas 

7 La Jolla Baskets  8 Costa Stool  9  Dip Dyed Stools

Outdoor Pillow Refresh: 

1 Campania  2 Montecito  3 Lake Stripe  4 Gingham 

5 Surf Stripe  6 Palm  7 Sail Stripe  8 Textured Loop 

9 Sierra  10 Sayulita  11 West Beach  12 Lido 

Backyard Beach: 

1 Capri Fouta  2 Mallorca  3 Campania 

4 Mallorca  5 Campania Round  6 Capri Fouta

7 Teak Beach Chair  8 Beach Umbrella  9 Sling Chair with Tassels 

Serena & Lily Memorial Day Sale May 21–May 26, 2020*  

20% off with code LIVEWELL.  

(Some exclusions apply.) 

ciao! fabiana 

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