FABBY: A Summer Vignette and GREAT News!

Hello sweet friends!

     I wanted to create a fresh vignette for my vintage English buffet and I came up with sprucing up my white tool box placing inside it vintage English plates, mostly.

We also have GREAT NEWS!

Our dearest DD Alexandra will give birth to a lil'girl next 13-16th. of November in Miami, Florida! She now resides with her fiancée in Madrid-Spain where he has a soda Co., but since my Alexandra is an American, like me, she rather give birth in the USA.

My DD Sofia is going to Miami with her hubby because he is due a doctor's check up after he had an intervention in his spine last March to remove his 'stainless steel rods, hooks and screws, cause you see, over two years ago he had a spinal operation to implant all these spinal instrumentation, as some of you might remember.

However, after they removed these 'artillery' (lol...) from him he needed to go for a final check up as now his spine is mended together, but still he was in so much pain from this before too.

Now he is finally back to normal for which we are thrilled and we also hope the Doctors are satisfied with how he has recuperated.

Ok, to finish this story, here is where we enter: Grandpa and Grandma, us, are driving a three hour trip to mind the G'girls for about nine days and we'll be also celebrating Father's Day there and Victoria's 11th. birthday too; after the girls' parents come back home. We are so excited!

Here is my vignette, I was inspired by some pics of tool boxes I saw on Pinterest lately and perfect for Summer, I think.

Most of the plates in the box are vintage...rather,
they all are, along with the ones on the sides of it.

I love how fresh it looks as my wooden tool caddy with DIY whitewashed rustic look. 

A close shot of the plates. Most are also vintage transferware.
The two flanking the tool box, were my Mil's from my heirloom china and the white with Alejandro's grandparents gold monogram is even around 80 years old.

A close shot of the plates. Most are vintage transferware.

The tea service up front in red transferware is also vintage.

A view of our breakfast area, table and buffet in the back.

Lots of refreshing here in the breakfast room, to go with the mood and lazy days of Summer.

Thank you for your sweet and kind visit lovely friends, you always make my day!

Thanking the gracious hostesses for having me at their great parties each week.

Specially I thank dear Kathryn for featuring me at Make it Pretty Monday-THE DEDICATED HOUSE

LOVE,
FABBY

I will be partying here:

Amaze Me Monday    www.dwellings-theheartofyourhome.com
Metamorphosis Monday    http://betweennapsontheporch.net
Make it Pretty Monday    www.thededicatedhouse.com
Inspire Me Tuesday    www.astrollthrulife.net
TUESDAYS AT OUR HOME    http://marialeneasdecor.blogspot.com
Beautiful Blossoms forTea Time    http://sandymyyellowdoor.blogspot.com
A Return to Loveliness    www.adelightsomelife.com
Tea Time Tuesday    www.marthasfavorites.com
Tuesday Cuppa Tea    www.antiquesandteacups.info
Bernideen's Tea Time Blog    http://blog.bernideens.com

Roses of Inspiration Link Up    http://theenchantingrose.blogspot.com
Show and Share    http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com
BLUE Monday     http://smilingsallyblogspot.com
The SCOOP    http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com
Oh my Heartsy Girls Wordless Wednesday    http://ohmyheartsygirl.com
Tuesday with a Twist    www.godsgrowinggarde.com
Time for a Bolg Hop    www.clairejustineoxox.com
The (not just) Homemaking Party    www.hopeineveryseason.com
It's a Party    http://acreativeprincess.blogspot.com
Vintage Inspiration Party    http://knickoftime.net

Share Your Style Party    www.nominimalisthere.com
Tablescape Thursday    http://betweennapsontheporch.net
Home and Garden Thursday    www.adelightsomelife.com
Creative Ways Link Party    www.posedperfection.com
Anything BLUE Friday.   www.thededicatedhouse.com
PINK Saturday    http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com
http://piecedpastimes.blogspot.com
Bouquet of Talent Linky Party    www.lifeonlakeshoredrive.com





 

FABBY: A Summer Table & Repurposed Old Drapes

Hello sweet friends!

     This table is for a Summer luncheon I'm planning soon, as a transition to Summer and using the guest rooms curtains that came down as I'm also planning to redecorate both rooms and replace them with 'Hunter Douglas' fabric shades as I did three years ago to the social area of the house.

In the meantime, some of you might remember three years ago I replaced my living room and dining room drapes for HD cloth shades and we are very happy with them. But, I repurposed the fabric from the curtains back then and had made three table cloths which came out really lovely.

I had placed the drapes several years ago to this lovely cotton floral chintz material, when my DDs were still teens. This is the type of material you also use for upholstery. So here they are, turned into a large tablecloth, along with 12 lined napkins.

I will be of course, using my new dishes from Mother's Day.

New china, tray centerpiece with a retro green and gold 'Bohemian' flower vase from my mother.
Reticulated chargers and finally, repurposed table topper.
 

The other side of the tray with the adorable teapot and bowl with lemons.

I opted for white on the buffet for a fresh Summer look... with my Portuguese pitcher and my mom's lovely white tureen.

Here you can appreciate the chintz floral repurposed tablecloth I'm loving lately. Specially of all the pink it has.

I like the look of the Retro-green and gold, 'Bohemian' flower vase my mom gave me several years ago.

The tablecloth came out so pretty with the pleats hanging on the four sides.

I have a collection of many doggies and here are a couple this time.

In the tray a glass honey-bee jar bowl for the ones who would like their tea with honey, instead of sugar.

I also had 12 dinner, lined in pink napkins done.

The pleats were made on all four sides with the remaining fabric after cutting for the table top; to add the fabric for hanging, as the curtains were enough to cover the table only; but were very long and draped.

I paired my green water glasses with the amber Italian crystal stems.

Thank you so much for your sweet and kind visits my dearest friends. You always make my day!

Thanking the lovely hostesses for having me at their great parties.

LOVE,
FABBY

 I'm joining this week:

A Return to Loveliness    www.adelightsomelife.com
Show and Share    http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com
Carnations for Tea Time    http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com
Make it Pretty Monday    www.thededicatedhouse.com
TUESDAYS AT OUR HOME    http://mariaelenasdecor.blogapot.comTea
Tea Cups and Lady figurines    www.marthasfavorites.com
Tuesday Cuppa Tea    www.antiquesandteacups.info
Bernideen's Tea Time Blog    http://blog.bernideens.com
Roses of Inspiration Link up    http://theenchantingrose.blogspot.com
Inspire Me Tuesday    www.astrollthrulife.net

The SCOOP    http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com
Tuesdays with a Twist    http://back2basichealth.blogspot.com
Wednesday Blog hop    www.clairejustineoxox.com
Wow Us Wednesday    www.savvysouthernstyle.net
Share Your Cup Thursday    http://jannolson.blogspot.com
Home and Garden Thursday    www.adelightsomelife.com
Tablescape Thursday    http://betweennapsontheporch.net
It's a Party     http://acreativeprincess.blogspot.com
The Great Blog Train    www.godsgrowinggarden.com
Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop    http://katherinescorner.com

Share Your Style    http://northernnesting.blogspot.com
Creative Ways Link Party    www.posedperfection.com
Grace at Home     www.impartinggrace.com
Show and Tell Friday    http://myromantichome.blogspot.com
Friday Featured Linky Party    http://ohmyheartsygirl.com
PINK Saturday    http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com
Saturday Show Off    http://malevikrosentradgard.blogspot.com
Home Sweet Home    http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com
A Morning Cup of Joe    http://thecottagemarket.com
The Chain Linky CLIMB Party    http://sewcraftyangel.blogspot.com

Simple Saturday Blog Hop    www.sunnysimplelife.com
Saturday Sparks Linky Party    http://piecedpastimes.blogspot.com
Snickerdoodle Sunday    www.meatloafandmelodrama.com
A Bouquet of Talent Link Party    www.lifeonlakeshoredrive.com






















   




 

FABBY: Tweaking Around the House

Hello sweet friends!

Hope you all had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend, remembering all the heroes in your own families, as those men and women we don't even know who have left their lives in the battle field for the freedom of America.

As some of the sweeties that follow me know my DD Alex got engaged last May 2nd. Therefore, she left to live in Madrid-Spain and she left her beautiful apartment to rent furnished, so I have inherited some pretty things from her, specially the electrical things, as they have another voltage opposed to us all in this side of the pond.

I did some tweaking here and there, of this and that with some of her great things she sent us from the capital, Quito, where she resided.

Anyway, let's not waste time... here you have it.

I'll start at the foyer, by showing you all the relocating I've been up to.
Behind the tartan chair that pretty, sphere floor lamp I had in the dining room before, and now I brought it here.

This antique Asian lamp, that was from my In laws' wedding is now here in Alejandro's grandparents chest. Before it was in one end table in the living room.
A recent photo of our DD Alexandra in Paris, last Valentine's.

I also changed old pictures for new recent pics of my grandgirls and DDs Alex and Sofie.

The big Asian lamp that was in the living room before is now in the vintage Belgium buffet.
I love how warm this space looks now with it.

Here is a better shot of the modern sphere lamp, which is formed by glass half moons and you can take them out for easy cleaning with Windex... even washing them!

This lamp is a set with the one atop our breakfast table, but now it didn't make sense without the silver 'Kartell' one there. You'll see what I mean.

In the family room, there's a one and only small table in between the couches, I placed the antique Oriental lamp that was from my In-laws' wedding too.

 It was our main lamp in the living room before.

Everything sort of changed all, because of Alexandra's 'French Silver Kartell' lamp, because it so happens we owned one too that was in the dining room's, Belgium buffet next to all my silver stuff... some of you might remember!

Since we have two of the same Kartell lamps now, Mr. Living gave a hand in the tweaking so he suggested they should be together in the living room, flanking one couch.
 
Anyhow, here they are and we love them together in the antique French end chests...with a girl's small vintage French bust, vintage doggies and a Chinese ginger jar.
I love a marriage of vintage classic and modern accessories.
 

Here is the other Kartell lamp in the other end of the couch.

"KARTELL is the brand (or designer) that makes the GHOST Chairs and Tables."

Vintage French bust of a young man with antique ivory pieces and a porcelain bowl with lid.

Now this lamp is so pretty cause it resembles a coconut tree. I had it in the foyer's antique chest, where now sits the yellow Asian lamp.

I thought in one end of the Italian buffet would look good and yes, I like it here, as it gives this corner brightness and warmth all of a sudden.

She also gave us three oil paintings from famous artists, but the other two need frames so you won't see them on the walls as of yet. 

This one is very pretty but you can't appreciate it in the photo.

Love the color!

In the meantime I made for our lunch today, 'shrimp and cockles ceviche' and it was great!

And last but not least, my favorite is this gorgeous, elegant 'Custom Metallic- Kitchen Aid!'
You see, she couldn't take it, as I explained before because of the difference in voltage than ours in Europe.

We gave this gorgeous KA to DD Alexandra some four years ago for her birthday and who would imagined it'll come to us later on!

I stored in the pantry my white 'Artisan KA' I had for 20 years, to give this new one a chance to work a little more for sure, in my house, lol...

"I hope you liked our new, small changes, that made such a HUGE difference at our home.

I love to tweak things around the house, never mind with other things...and without doing any shopping!!!
 
What a fun weekend we had!

Thanks for your sweet and kind visits dear friends, as you always make my day!
Thanks to the lovely hostesses for having me at their great parties.

LOVE,
FABBY

I have been featured at the following great parties lately:

MAKE IT PRETTY MONDAY    The Dedicated House
HIGHEST CLIMBER    Sew Crafty Angel
SNICKERDOODLE SUNDAY    Sadie Seasonings

Thank you so much generous and kind hostesses for such an honor!

I will be joining this week:

Metamorphosis Monday    http://betweennapsontheporch.net
Friday Frenzy    www.mostlyfoodandcrafts.com
Simple Saturday Blog Hop    www.sunnusimplelife.com
Make it Pretty Monday    www.thededicatedhouse.com
Creative Mondays    www.clairejustineoxox.com
MMM#278 Block Party    www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com
Show and Share    http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com
Pink and Pretty for Tea Time    http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com
Inspire Me Tuesday    www.astrollthrulife.com
Tuesday Cuppa Tea    www.antiquesandteacups.info

A Return to Loveliness    www.adelightsomelife.com
TUESDAYS AT OUR HOME    http://mariaelenasdecor.com
Wow Us Wednesday    www.savvysouthernstyle.net
Wake up Wednesday    http://sewcraftyangel.blogspot.com
Share Your Cup Thursday    http://jannolson.blogspot.com
Home and Garden Thursday    www.adelightsomelife.com
1) Share Your Style Party    www.21rosemarylane.com
2) Share Your Style    http://northernnesting.blogspot.com
It's a Party    http://acreativeprincess.blogspot.com
Creative Ways Link Party    www.posedperfection.com
Wildly Original Link Party    http://igottacreate.blogspot.com
Foodie Friday and everything else    http://designsbygollum.blogspot.com
7th. ANNIVERSARY Party at PINK SATURDAY    http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com
A Morning Cup of Joe    http://thecottagemarket.com
Vintage Inspiration Party    www.organizedclutter.net
Saturday Show Off    http://malevikrosentradgard.blogspot.com
Friday Frenzy     www.mostlyfoodandcrafts.com









   












 

FABBY: Happy Memorial Day Weekend !

Happy Memorial Day weekend sweet Friends!

Have a happy, fun and great Memorial Day weekend.
 
Summer is coming... fun, beach, sand and sun...yupiiiiii

Thank you for the freedom America has now, and it has always been because of your fighting and giving your lives for it.

"God bless all the men and women in battles this very moment."

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND!

LOVE,
FABBY

FABBY: My Mother's Day gift

Hello sweet friends!

I'm so glad all of the ladies I've visited enjoyed a lovely Mother's Day weekend.

I received  a very pretty set of china for eight place settings from what I thought it was from my DDs; but it so happened I did receive it from sweet Mr. Living as the girls had more personal gifts for me.

Here I placed it in our kitchen nook's table to share it, along with a delicious dessert I did for my mom's lunch today...and yes, it is easy as one two three, but don't kid yourself, it is simply delicious!

I got the recipe and Pinned it from bloggy friend: 
 "Ms. Toody Goo Shoes"  Pan-Baked, Lemon-Almond Tart.    http://mstoodygooshoes.blogspot.com

I do love my new china in emerald green and yes, it's a color I don't own.
A very pretty set of dishes made in China specially for 'Sukasa,' a great home store and with their own label 'HOUS.'
I love the wonderful things for the home they carry. Great items for decorating the home and the table, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, etc.

Here is my new set of china for eight, plus a tea set and a serving bowl and platter.

I love the three piece tea set

 

Delicious "Pan-Baked, Lemon-Almond Tart"

Recipe from Blog: 'Ms Toody Goo Shoes'
http://mstoodygooshoes.blogspot.com

I love the emerald green in the china with a pretty basket weave pattern to it.



My new Spring look on the side buffet.
I like two teapots, so I added my vintage English one with some small green leaves around it.

Thank you so much sweet and kind friends for visiting me and leaving a comment; you know you always make my day!

Thanking the lovely hostesses for having me at their great parties.

LOVE,
FABBY

I'm joining:

Inspire Me Tuesday    www.astrollthrulife.net
Vintage Inspiration Party    www.organizedclutter.net
Home and Garden Party    www.adelightsomelife.com
Creative Ways Link Party    www.posedperfection.com
It's a Party!    http://acreativeprincess.blogspot.com
Share Your Style     http://northernnesting.blogspot.com
Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson    http://jannolson.blogspot.com
Before & After Wednesday    www.thededicatedhouse.com
Home Sweet Home   http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com
Foodie Friday and Everything else    http://desygnsbygollum.blogspot.com

Tablescape Thursday    http://betweennapsontheporch.net
Mostly Food and Crafts: Friday Frenzy   www.mostlyfoodandcrafts.com
Saturday Sparks     http://piecedpastimes.blogspot.com
Snickerdoodle Sunday    www.meatloafandmelodrama.com
Creative Mondays Blog hop    www.clairejustineoxox.com
Silver Pennies Sunday     www.findingsilverpennies.com
Keeping it Simple    www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com
Mod Mix Monday    http://modvintagelife.com
Make it Pretty    www.thededicatedhouse.com
Lovely Chintz Teapot and Teacups    www.marthasfavorites.com
Mix it up Monday     www.flourmewithlove.com