thursday blues

Yes, you all know I love blues…

I just can’t get away from that color,

as much as I’m liking a crisp white palette,

it seems my accessories are always

a pretty shade of blue.

So when I recently had to have 
all the outdoor cushions from 
my front porch recovered,

I called my talented friend Brenda Kristine.

She’s the expert in  recovering outdoor cushions 
and pillows here in Newport Beach.

Together we chose “Canvas Charcoal” for the cushions,

she said it was the same color they have on the furniture 
at Lido Marina Village.

Yes! I love the look they have going on!

And for a little contrast,

“Canvas Capri” for the throw pillows,

both fabrics by Sunbrella.

BTW, you can reach Brenda here:

BrendaKristine.com

Inside the homefront,

I’ve been working on a few Easter tablescapes,

and of course, I can’t steer away from blue!

Aren't these vintage blue and white egg cups cute?

They're from my last thrifting adventure...

And here’s a little peek at a new tablescape

done with state (or city) souvenir plates.

I’ve always been such a big fan of these!

And in case you missed it,

don't forget to check out my latest 

blue table settings here.

So we're over the hump and headed in the weekend...

Do you have any St. Patrick’s Day plans?

I'd love to know!

 ciao! fabiana

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5 fun things to check out...

Hey everyone!  I hope you’re having a fabulous weekend! I wanted to take a few minutes to share a few things that have got me excited this week. First is the premiere of Victoria on Masterpiece. I’ve heard really great things about this show, and I’m hoping it will help replace Downton Abbey as one of my favorite Sunday night treats. 

This gorgeously done show tells the real story of a young Princess Victoria, who has grown up in a very sheltered environment. The story begins as she becomes Queen of England, falls in love and soon becomes the most powerful woman in the world! 

The details and period costumes look like they're right on par with the stunning production of Downton Abbey. Look for the show on your favorite PBS station. 

And speaking of great things in Britain, if you’re a fan of Ladies of London, then you may have gotten a peek at Dundas Castle on this week’s episode. The ladies plan a little getaway at this magnificent Scottish Castle in Edinburgh. 

The rooms and the grounds are spectacular, and (again) very Downton Abbey! I know next time I’m in the UK, I will try to plan a side trip to Dundas. As you may have noticed, I’m a bit of an Anglophile, so this gets me really excited. Planning my next rip now…lol!

And now off to Denmark… Hygge! I’ve been seeing this word everywhere! Have you? In my head, I kept pronouncing it High-Ghee, but it’s actually Hoo-Guh. Anyways, hygee loosely means comfort in the old Danish language, and it’s basically a word used to express things you can do to comfort yourself, and create a cozy environment. 

For those cold winter days and nights, think a warm fire, a luxurious blanket, your favorite candles flickering, and a delicious beverage to warm your soul. This is what I thrive for everyday! 

Coziness, and now we have 

a whole movement, 

Hygge!

I’m thrilled to welcome two new sponsors to my blog this year, Brick House Fabrics and Cushy Chic Outdoor Slipcovers and Accessories. Brick House Fabrics offers thousands of different novelty home decorating fabrics by the yard. They import many of their fabrics directly from mills in Europe. 

Cushy Chic is the perfect one-stop site for recovering outdoor cushions, at budget friendly prices. They’ve developed a special patent-pending technology to create their outdoor fabrics that come in several fun colors. 

Have a lovely Sunday, 

and let me know what you think of Victoria, 

if you get a chance to watch!  

ciao! fabiana