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by Alison Johnston of Johnston Home Interior Design The right table lamp can effortlessly transform a room’s ambiance. Whether it’s a softly glowing bedside lamp or a striking statement piece on a console table, a good table lamp can set the mood. We know table lamps are necessary to complete a home lighting plan (wait.. […]

‘Tis the season to cook and eat outdoors! Outdoor cooking and dining has become so popular and there are tons of fun ways to enjoy your outdoor space these days.  We’ve come a long way from the jello salads and paper plates of yesteryear!!! Having some basic essentials on hand – plus some outdoor twinkle

For summer, we love our flip-flops and Birkenstocks, but sometimes we want something a bit less casual that we can wear when we want to look a bit ‘more’… not necessarily ‘fancy’ but a bit more stylish. Here is our FabList of sandals that are trending now and will you’ll enjoy wearing this summer! ‘Jelly’

Have you been watching Loot on Apple TV?  The premise?  After divorcing her husband of 20 years, Molly Novak, played by Maya Rudolph, must figure out what to do with her $87 billion settlement. She decides to reengage with her charitable foundation and reconnect with the real world–and finds herself along the way. Also along

Happy 1st Anniversary to FabList! It’s been a year since we launched our site and sent out our first weekly newsletter, ‘putting out into the world’ the books, shows, clothing, gifts, and more that we wanted to share. Have we learned a ton? Yes. Has it all been fun? Mostly. Are we still great friends

Summer is wedding time!  Whether you are the mother of the bride or groom or a privileged guest it’s important to find a dress that is appropriate to the occasion and that you feel good wearing!! Some questions to steer you in your search: Location:  Is the venue formal or relaxed? Is it indoors or

There is lots of chatter these days around luxury handbags.  What are the hot bags?  How do I get them?  Why are they so expensive? What do I look for? How do I store them? Who better to answer these questions than Peggy Urban, Nordstrom’s Luxury Specialist and TOP SELLER of luxury handbags! Peggy lives

Chrissie & Jo both traveled to Santa Barbara recently and of course have all kinds of things to tell you!  From where to eat, shop, hike, beach walk, and where to look for a certain Duchess. Here is our FabList Santa Barbara 2024. The Santa Barbara area includes a few different towns.  From South to

Bay Area decorator Alison Johnston has helped many, many clients purchase art for their homes. But not everyone has the time, access, or budget to makes gallery purchases so buying art online is a terrific option. But where does one go to buy art online?! Here Alison shares her expert resources. Do you know the

Does your outdoor space need a refresh? Is everything looking tired after a long winter? Seasonal pillows faded, umbrellas teetering, furniture rusty or falling apart??? It might be time to update the space and get it ready for relaxing afternoons outside and BBQs with friends, or just spruced up so it’s not an eyesore.  A