a touch of Amalfi for your own backyard

I'm in love with the Amalfi Collection of outdoor furniture.

 With it's luxurious teak frames, 

polished steel feet, and crisp white Sunbrella fabric,

 this furniture collection can turn any backyard into 

an Italian paradise.  

I can just imagine myself lounging in these 

comfortable sofas and chairs with a tall, cool drink in my hand 

and wearing a huge brimmed hat. 

This style of furniture really transports you to another place, 

and I'm thinking Italy doesn't sound so bad right about now!

I came across this collection at the 

GO MODERN website, 

which is filled with hundreds of gorgeous outdoor furnishings, 

as well as incredible indoor contemporary 

furniture and accessories. 

They have an outstanding collection 

of pieces for every room in the home.

And aren't these Tulip Garden Parasols magnificent? 

They come in different sizes and colors and can be lit from the center! 

They are made in Switzerland, 

and I think they would make a perfect pairing with 

the Amalfi Furniture. 

Imagine having a party with a few of these lit up on a summer evening.   

It's a heavenly vision, only in your own backyard.

ciao! fabiana

spring design event from Serena and Lily

 

As many of you know, Serena and Lily is one of my favorite design shops. I own many furniture pieces, especially chairs, pillows and tableware from this fun and coastal inspired company.

With spring just around the corner, Serena and Lily is celebrating with 20% off everything during their Spring Design Event from now until March 10th.

I want to make sure this Serena and Lily design event is on your radar as you start your spring refresh and share some of the items we’re excited to shop.

My favorite is the PRIANO wallpaper, which I have in the front foyer of my home.

💙The New Spring Arrivals 

💙 Over 150 just launched!

💙Introducing Outdoor Riviera, now in a rainbow palette. 

💙And the iconic Balboa Dining Chairs.

💙The new Ravello Collection adds character to your bedroom with faux bamboo detailing, an inlaid travertine top, soft close drawers, and brass pulls.

💙New Tiburon Outdoor Collection is weather-friendly resin wrapped around a warm teak frame, it’s perfectly proportioned for any outdoor space.

💙The new Earth colorway added to the South Seas and to the all-weather wicker outdoor collections, Pacifica and all-new Antigua.

💙New Corsica Outdoor Dining Chair – This new sleek teak frame has a water-resistant mesh seat and is lightweight and easy to move, making it ideal for outdoor patio spaces.

💙The new Earth colorway added to the South Seas and to the all-weather wicker outdoor collections, Pacifica and all-new Antigua.

💙Gorgeous new modular Outdoor Pacifica Collection features 5 versatile silhouettes that can be arranged into numerous configurations offering flexibility and comfort to your outdoor spaces.  

💙The useful new Beach Buggy, perfect for lugging our Pilar Cooler, Picnic Basket, Mallorca Beach Towels, and Teak Beach Chairs featuring a sturdy steel frame and durable wheels for traversing sand.

💙Have your best night’s sleep with our new Songbird Quilt and Sutter Linen Comforter.

💙New Pillows in island-inspired motifs to bring your home into the spring season.

💙And my favorite category, Table Linens and Napkins for casual, come-as-you-are meals.

💙Removable Wallpaper - Offered in the most-loved patterns, our new removable wallpaper options allow for easy decorating. 

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

Let me know if you have any Serena & Lily pieces you love!

 

 

ciao fabiana

 

 

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visit room and board at soco

My absolute favorite furniture store is Room & Board’s Costa Mesa showroom at SOCO & The OC Mix. They offer an amazing selection of modern and classic handcrafted American-made furniture and accessories.

To kick off the summer season I want to share a few of my favorite Room & Board pieces for both outdoor and indoor living.

The photo above features the Palm Sofa with Chaise, Slim Outdoor Coffee Table, Boyd Ottoman and Hue Outdoor Pillows. 

Best of all, zippered Sunbrella cushion covers on this outdoor sectional can be removed for machine washing, along with the frame slipcover, which is cleverly attached underneath the sofa for a seamless, tailored look.

Three shelves on the Slim Outdoor Bar Cart 

can hold all your libations and accessories for backyard entertaining. 

This is one of the dreamiest backyards I’ve seen. It’s giving me that Hamptons vibe, but would fit in anywhere!

Isn’t this bedroom seating area darling? Blogger Claire Thomas used the Boden chairs, Murphy ottoman and Kara tray as a comfy seating are in her Big Bear, California vacation cabin. It’s such a cozy look for a little mountain chalet.   

Berkeley storage cabinet and Infinity round mirror

Here are a couple more pics of Claire’s A-frame cabin.

And here's the Slim Outdoor Bar Cart again,

this time used indoors.

Look at the craftsmanship of the Soren chairs beautifully made out of walnut by craftsmen in Vermont. The inspiration for the chairs comes from a 1953 design. 

The Nyla table shown here is one of the few pieces hand-made in Guatamala by from local and sustainably sourced South American wood. 

The Loft Wall Mirror with Shelf is perfect at the front entry or foyer. It offers the perfect spot to set down keys and sunglasses. It comes in several different finishes and can even be displayed horizontally!

Kitchen lighting should always make a statement in my book. This kitchen features several lovely pendants and wall lights that work perfectly together.

The Kayseri wool rug is my favorite choice from the rug department.

Set against the vintage brick of this loft, the Portica Bathroom Vanity offers the perfect contrast and makes this space so much more interesting.

My choice for next to the bed is the sturdy and beautiful Berkeley Nightstand, especially in this shell stain.

This lovely vignette features the Chloe chair in Vance emerald velvet and the streamlined Berkeley dresser.

Isn’t this Humboldt light cool?

What I really love about visiting Room & Board is their pillow selection. When we bought our Metro Sectional last year for our family room, it was fun exploring all the fun pillows to coordinate with it.

Also good to know, Room & Board offers pet-friendly fabrics.

In fact they have specific dog-friendly, cat-friendly and even family-friendly fabric options. Perfect for us as a family with three dogs, two cats and lots of "grown-up" and not so grown-up kids!

Here’s a peek at the Costa Mesa store, located at the SOCO design center, right off the 405 freeway and not too far from South Coast Plaza.

And while, you're at SOCO & the OC Mix, stop by Portola Coffee for a cup of their famous coffee or try some amazing south of the border specialties at Taco Maria, created by James Beard Award's semi-finalist chef, Carlos Salgado.

Room & Board has been using sustainable sourced wood from the U.S., reclaimed wood that comes from old barns, recycled natural steel, and recycled packaging among many other sustainable resources.

They also recently introduced a new sustainable white oak wood option that offers a natural look. The white oak is sustainably harvested in the Midwest, helping it tie into the brand’s mission of creating beautiful and modern collection pieces while lessening the impact on our planet. 

Happy Planet = Happy Life!  

ciao! fabiana

Visit Room & Board at SOCO & The OC Mix

3309 Hyland Ave #A, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

 (714) 549-5995

a gorgeous outdoor collection by frontgate

Spring is officially here, and I’m officially in love with this new collection of outdoor furniture from Frontgate. They’re calling it “Garden Party”, and rightly so! 

Here’s an advanced look at some of my favorite looks and vignettes from this collection including great furniture pieces and lovely traditional accents and accessories with a European twist. 

Pictured above, the comfort of indoor furniture moves outdoors with the upholstered Avalon Seating collection. Its sleek profile is created by the uniquely designed upholstered panels set within the gray cast aluminum frame, and upholstered in weather-defying Sunbrella fabric.

The quatrefoil pattern recurring throughout the Avery seating set puts a contemporary twist on the antique iron gates you’d find in Europe. 

The quatrefoil cameo designs of these chair backs give this collection a traditional look with an eclectic twist, especially in fuschia! A gorgeous way to enjoy years of alfresco meals seated around this table. 

Create the allure of a French sidewalk café with these charming Paris Bistro chairs. These colorful chairs have an authentic look and make you feel like you’ve been transported to your favorite sidewalk café in Paris!

The rounded, open-concept of the modular Sotto Seating collection brings a relaxed vibe toany gathering. I really love the handwoven wicker look of these sectional pieces!

Vibrant blues, bold patterns and charming elephants set a fun mood for a casual meal alfresco. The scalloped edges and well-coordinated pieces make setting the table a cinch!

A trio of mirrors works perfectly above this elegant beverage station. We'll be ready to serve our guests in style!  

ciao! fabiana

The Garden Party Collection

Photo 1 Avalon Seating

Photo 2 Avery Seating

Photo 3 Avery Dining

Photo 4 Paris Bistro Collection

Photo 5 Sotto Modular Seating

Photo 6 Grayson Dining / Elephant Dinnerware

Photo 7 Sunburst Mirror / Ainsley Mirror

summer living with Brown Jordan

the Oscar Collecton chairs

One of my favorite shops to visit at SOCO & the OC Mix is the Brown Jordan showroom. They have the most amazing selection of outdoor furniture and accessories, and cover everything from classic traditional farmhouse style to mid-century Palm Springs chic.

Brown Jordan has been creating luxurious outdoor living collectons since 1945. Born and raised in Pasadena, California, they've always combined amazing craftmanship with iconic designs to help Americans create the backyard of their dreams, because the whole point of outdoor living is to make it a welcoming place to unwind.

Of course, the backyard is also the perfect area for you to create your own entertaining sanctuary. Hosting a party in a beautiful outdoor space is one of summer’s finest pleasures.

Brown Jordan has recently introduced several new collections, so here are some of my favorites, both new and classic Brown Jordan style.

the Abre Collection

the Stretch Collection

the Luna Collection

the Calcutta Chaise

the Calcutta Chaise

the Calcutta Collection

the Calcutta Lounge Chair

the Deia Lounge Chair

the Deia Collection

the Oscar Chaise

the Luna Sunport

the Drift Collection

the Flight Collection

the Florentine Collection

the Quantum Collection

the Southhampton Collection

the Still Collection

the Venetian Chaise

the Venetian Collection

the Firepit Collection

the Elements Collection at SOCO & the OC Mix

From the White House, Smithsonian, exclusive homes, and resorts worldwide, Brown Jordan has provided a sophisticated element to outdoor spaces for more than 70 years. 

The bottom line is they create beautiful designs that allow relaxation and repose from the busy world.

If you're in the Costa Mesa area, stop by for a look all the amazing shops and restaurants at SOCO & the OC Mix. I guarantee you'll be inspired!

SoCo Collection and The OC Mix are located at 

3303-3323 HYLAND AVE • COSTA MESA • CA • 92626 

For Driving Directions, please click here

ciao! fabiana

P.S. You may even spot Raili here at SOCO.