hilton head curb appeal

Sea Pines Plantation is a lovely community on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. It’s a great getaway from the west coast, and I really enjoy some of the gorgeous architectural style in our neighborhood. 

Most of my favorite homes are traditional in style with shutters on the windows, crisp brickwork and wrought iron details. The shady home above is across the street from where we stay.

This home is a few doors down. I love the transitional space between the garage and home. The back side of this home faces the lagoon, where you will definitely see the local alligators swim by daily. 

All the homes have subtle natural color palettes that blend into the lush forest surroundings. Of course, I love the look of the grayed shingles with the dark shutters!

Located near the Sea Pines Country Club, this home is  on one of my favorite roads. The live oak trees draped in spanish moss create a tunnel effect. 

Here's a view through the courtyard of a neighboring beachfront home. This one is designed in the traditional and historical lowcountry style that has first floors raised off the ground to keep out floodwaters and allow cool ocean breezes under the house. 

A stately beachfront house with a gorgeous front door and lots of palmettos, oaks and vines to keep it shady, this home towers above the street and is one of my all-time faves!

This is the walk to the beach from this home. The back side of this house is on one of the most amazing beaches on the island.

One of my favorite places for breakfast is the Harbour Town Bakery and Café. Not only is the food yummy, but the charming atmosphere of the brick fireplaces, hardwood floors and other vintage details inside the quaint cottage is so cozy! 

The structure, originally built around 1880 as a home for the lighthouse keeper, has great historical appeal, and my favorite spot to eat is on their front porch which has great views of the Harbour Town playground and old oak trees. 

ciao! fabiana

home tour : modern cape cod style

I wanted to share with you one of my favorite homes from last week’s Newport Harbor Home Tour. Actually, I have several favorites and will share the others soon. 

This one in particular is a great mix of Cape Cod and California coastal styles. Located on Lido Isle this water-front home captures the laid back casual style that's perfect here in Newport Beach. 

The mostly neutral palette and the use of natural materials, such as Carrara marble, limestone, soapstone and flagstone create an organic and comfortable vibe you get as you enter the home. 

A glossy black door greets you as you arrive.   

Inside, the home is a great mix of streamlined traditional furnishings with some fun modern accessories such as the lucite ottomans. 

I love the simple styling of the mid-century inspired coffee table.  It fits in perfectly with the antiques and newer pieces. 

A light and bright hallway leads the way. 

Everyone fell in love with this giant "S"
.

It's such a bold statement against the bead board walls.

This cozy seating area is a favorite spot for the homeowners.

 I guess I love things lined up symmetrically,

because this is my favorite sitting area in the home!

Crisp white tiles and marble are perfect in the kitchen.

The powder room features this gorgeous patterned wallcovering.

This chandelier reminds be of a sea urchin!

The beach bathroom is embedded with real seashells!

I love the color palette in the master bedroom too!

Gorgeous antique lighting can be seen throughout the home.

This craft room is a favorite room in the house,

especially for the grandkids who love to create their own artwork. 

The upstairs laundry room features a pressed tin back splash.

And thanks to my friend Marena 

(also a home tour committee member) 

who snapped this pretty photo in the courtyard. 

other photos by our home tour photographer Susan! 

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”.

For more Newport Harbor Home Tour inspiration,
check out this brand new book:

a sophisticated beach house

This home is relaxed and elegant all at the same time.

The style is an eclectic mix of

casual, coastal and vintage.  

As one of the six homes featured on this year's 

Newport Harbor Home and Garden Tour,

its soft color palette

and intimate decor really drew visitors in.

Among the most talked-about features of this house were

the disappearing doors that lead out to the backyard.

Opening these doors creates 
a huge indoor/outdoor space. 

The gorgeous laundry & gift wrapping room 
was really popular with home tour visitors too.

The family room has a wet bar and 

wine room hidden in the corner.

I love the creative use of the stairway walls.

Here are the dining and living rooms

at the front of the house.

A lovely vignette in the dining room.

The turquoise accents in the living room are perfect!

Cozy!

Vintage accents are scattered throughout the home.

Pretty pastel flowers adorned the dining room table.

Home tour guests have lots of questions 

for interior designer Stacia Dunnam,

seen in the white top.

A pretty mercury glass vignette

in the dining room.

The most gorgeous

sand and seashell cake

sat on 

the expansive white marble island.

Stay tuned for more details of this kitchen

in a future post.

The indoor and outdoor spaces become one.

The home office is neutral and calm.

Fun bedrooms.

Souvenirs and sea treasures 
work perfectly
 together in this weathered cabinet.

The master bathroom has a circular motif.

Pretty fabrics brighten up the master bedroom.

The master closet was drool-worthy!

Here’s the large wrapping/laundry room.
What a treat to have this in your home, Heidi!

An outdoor table is perfectly in-tune 

with the indoor decor.  

For more on this home and five others,

please visit 

Newport Harbor Home Tour.com

ciao! fabiana

For more Newport Harbor Home Tour inspiration,
check out this brand new book: