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It’s been ages since I’ve blogged, a year in fact. Three months of traveling through Italy gave me a much-needed respite and incredible inspiration. But I’ve missed you, and there’s so much to share. Last month, I attended High Point Market in North Carolina for the very first time. I -
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Hello Fabulistas! From your living room to your bedroom, adding decorative pillows with color and texture is the perfect way to enhance your space and give it that extra “je ne sais quoi.” I’m excited to introduce you to Deborah Main, aka The Pillow Goddess! She and I collaborated to -
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Ah, the weekend...
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Happy Fabulous Friday friends!
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What do you have planned this wknd?
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David and I are hosting an Italian dinner party for 10 Saturday evening to celebrate our 40th Wedding Anniversary. I`m SO excited, cause we really havent had a chance to do anything yet. 🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹
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✅️ Last night we turned on some music and polished the silverware we inherited from David`s mother.
✅️ Today I went to @traderjoes for all the fresh flowers.
✅️ David just got back from the liquor store and tomorrow morning he goes to @central_market He`s cooking Pasta alla Norma. 😋
✅️ The delicious coconut cake from @34thstreetcafe will be picked up tomorrow. 🍰🎂🍰 (no Tiramisu this time)
✅️ Fostoria water goblets and crystal wine glasses from the Main family are set. 🥛
✅️ Have two wooden circular boards for @viacarota`s towering Insalata Verde.
✅️ Italian wine? All set. 🍷🍷🍷
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Me, I`ve been working on the tablescape design slowly over the past week, so I could let some new ideas perculate. 🍽
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One new thing I`m tickled pink about is the adorable tiny cutting boards. I added Italian colored ribbon and each will have a small bowl of olive oil, with a tiny splash of real balsamic vinegar we bought in Italy. And TJs olive bread, which I`m addicted to. 🥖
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The pastel plates were my grandmothers. Gold-rimmed chargers are from Amazon. And the green salad plates are Bordallo Pinheiro from @replacementsltd (which I love!!) 💚💛🩷🩵
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Now, what to do with the napkins and the placecards, as the table is getting kind of crowded. Plus, I have olive branches but cant figure out what to do with them, cause they look skimpy on the table. Ideas anyone? Hmm, maybe they`d look good with the roses, cause I forgot greenery...🌹🌹🌹
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Oh, and please keep your fingers crossed, as we have TWO interested parties touring our home, which is for rent this summer. 🤞🤞🤞
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Wishing you not only a fabulous Friday but entire wknd! Cin Cin 🍾🥂
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Happy Throw Pillow Thursday friends!
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We`ve selected 3 luxury pillows today from our Rococo Ribbon Collection in a warm rose pink tone.
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Each is one-of-a-kind and filled with layers of beautiful vintage French trim.
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Handcrafted in our Austin studio, we custom make this signature collection as ornate or as simple as you`d like. Some trims, we`ve collected from old European factories for 20 years, come in multiple colorways.
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And have a beautiful evening! 🩷🩷🩷
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