the prettiest travel journal ever

Swept away by WANDERLUST is a charming travel journal, bound in a premium, earthy latte-colored cloth, for the boho-chic traveler who wants...

spooky halloween dinner party update

A couple of years ago, my husband and I hosted an elegant but Spooky Halloween Party for our friends.  We had each place setting set with a...

a fun and easy fall tablescape

Use clear glass dinner plates to showcase your pretty table linens. These are pretty dishtowels that can be used as Thanksgiving napkins. ci...

easy to transform gold pumpkins

  These little pumpkins and gourds were only $1 and can easily be transformed with a little gold spray paint! (purchased at the Dollar Tree)...

a neutral fall palette

I am keeping my fall décor neutral so far this year, keeping with the white, soft metallics and natural materials as my color scheme.  I’m s...

happy labor day

Wishing you a wonderful weekend! ciao! fabiana

a different kind of lily for fall

Liriope is one of my favorite, easy-to-grow garden plants, and this time of the year, they produce tons of these lovely little lavender flow...

september sunflowers

Nothing says “September” more than a bunch of fresh sunflowers. And they are so affordable right now! ciao! fabiana

summer into fall table setting

With the end of summer drawing near, I am bringing a little more orange and gold into my home.  A little pop of orange on the table can alwa...

add a little candlelight

It’s the magic of candlelight,  a subtle transformation from daylight to evening splendor.   ciao! fabiana

setting the table, italian style

Setting a table Italian style is so easy! Today, I gathered some olive and bay branches from my garden, plus a few sprigs of lemon verbena f...

vintage brass accessories

I have been a little obsessed lately with these little vintage brass accessories.  I have picked up a few here and there over the years, but...

fish friday

My vintage ceramic fish from Mexico is today’s inspiration for “Fish Friday”. {pictured above}    These little guys make me happy and b...