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The epic #vidaamericana exhibit at the @whitneymuseum is a revelation of revolution and its impact in art and artists in Mexico and the US, and beyond. Do read Holland Carter’s review in the @nytimes @nytimesopinionart The last piece jn this series is by Jackson Pollock, and you see a direct connection between his work and the powerful Mexican muralists, Diego Rivera among them of course. Also included in the exhibit is the (very respectful) letter Nelson Rockefeller wrote to Rivera asking him to remove the surprise portrait of Lenin he’d painted into the mural commissioned for the then new Rockefeller Center. Diego refused, and the mural was destroyed. It was however recreated in Mexico City, where it remains. A shame, but Im with Mr R on this one.

This masterpiece and many more like it was dreamed up by the amazing floral designer @cultivatedbychristin. Her work, like her talent, is original, unfettered, and abundant. My bestie @rosestoryfarm and I took a workshop with Christin in Scotland two years ago (highly recommend, btw) and have been breathless for her book ever since. Appropriately titled “Culivated”, this treasure is a must-have and must-read for any flower-lover. Head to my link in bio for more!⁠
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From Christin: “My goal was two-fold: to give floral design the artistic and literary heft it deserves and to help designers, gardeners, and entrepreneurs think differently and more deeply about their work with flowers. “⁠
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#poppies #pinfrog

Chilly weather and gray days have me longing for cozy, and nothing is cozier than Old World cozy with layers of texture, color, history, and art. The comfy tartan chair is your clue that this might be the divine San Francisco apartment of Scot Meacham Wood, which I loved writing about a while back for @housebeautiful. A Ralph Lauren protege-turned-interior designer, Wood’s work bespeaks the chic-aristo-style of Ralph but also bears the indelible stamp of a Renaissance man who follows his heart. Might we all be so exuberantly all-over-the-place and so darn good at it. Head to the #linkinbio for a full tour, and be sure to put “Scot Meacham Wood” in the search bar.⁠
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Photography by @thayerandco ⁠
Design by @scotmeachamwood⁠
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#traditionaldesign #sanfrancisco #scotmeachamwood #green #cozy #gallerywall #gallery #mountainhouse #homestead #mybhg #habitandhome #mydomaine #dwell #ggathome #theeverygirl #anthrohome #rshome #veranda #flashesofdelight #entertaining #entertainingathome #archdigest #elledecor #departures #acolorstory #coastalliving

Endive is in, and this gorgeous simple salad with walnuts, parsley, and blue cheese can be as elegant or as rustic as you like. Note that @chefstephanievalentine, who created this recipe, warns against packaged endive, because what are they hiding? Buy the loose, and the paler the better.

#recipe #food52 #entertaining #californiacooking #vegetarian #sexysalad #salad #endive #francesschultz #inagartenrecipe #losolivos #california #winterproduce

I’m asking myself what I would do or say differently if I always kept this in mind. I have a tendency to be rather, ahem, direct at times, and to be flippant at others. Not good. This will be a good practice for the week. I look forward to your comments.

Ih my gracious was literally driving out of our driveway this morning and THIS arose from our neighbor’s pasture across the road. When I got closer I could see they were loaded up and ready to go, so I stopped to see if they might lift off. The burners fired a few times—they’re loud!—but alas, I had to scuttle along. But was very exciting.
#rancholazaca #hotairballoon #santaynezvalley #foxencanyon #zacaranch #sundaymornings #sundayvibes #upupandaway

One of the things that has brought me so much joy about my latest book has been sharing a little piece of the place we call home. From a peek at the day to day around the ranch, to the people who bring it to life, to the gatherings, tables, and meals inspired by it. Head to my link in bio and come on in. You can also follow the hashtag #rancholazaca⁠
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…………….#entertaining#enterttainingathome#modernmartha#thatsdarling #acolorstory #bandofun #fromwhereistand #acolorstoryweekend #thatsdarling #tlpicks #abmlofeiscolorful #darlingweekend #dslooking #welllived #travelbug #flashesofdelight #theeverygirl #lonelyplanet #womenwhotravel⁠
#acolorstory #thehappynow #travelandleisure #clpicks #southernliving #southerncalifornia #californiacookingandsouthernstyle #californiacookingandsouthernhospitality #francesschultz #stephanievalentine

Feminine, fun, and easier than it looks? Hun you’re playin’ my song.⁠
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If you have been following me, you know my fondness for simple florals used en masse to create a simple but stunning effect. So simple in fact, you still have time to put something together for Valentine’s. ⁠
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My choice? Cherry blossoms (like this stunning bouquet photographed by @vasiaphotography), pink tulips (grocery store flowers are fine!) , and lots of votive candles for good measure. See the result in my stories, and #happyvalentinesday⁠
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#floral#floraldesign#cherryblossoms#valentinesday#valentine#tulips#tablescape#valentinetablescape#sweetheart#tablescape#lifestyle#francesschultz#flashesofdelight#acolorstory

10 Feb 2020

Join me to sketch and paint along the Camino de Santiago. Sketching is a prayer of seeing and a practice of being in the moment, at one with your vision and with what surrounds you. Where better to undertake a pilgrimage in creativity than in the footsteps of centuries of pilgrims before us, on one of the world’s most storied and beautiful paths. Traveling light limits materials to sketchbook, watercolors, and iPad, and we will have expert instruction in iPad art.
This will be a very small group, with very comfortable accommodation, the first week in May, walking (of course) and driving (some), beginning in Pamplona and ending in Santiago de Compostela. DM me with your email address for more information.⁠ Photo by @michaelgeorge⁠
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#CaminodeSantiago #Camino2020 #paintingpilgrims #frollyetravel #frollye

How down-dog got its name. Feels so good! Watching the dogs work – and play – is the best part of quail hunting!
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Good night from South Texas. Here visiting friends and a bit of quail hunting. Love Texas!