Frances Schultz’s work comprises books she has authored, co-authored, and ghost-written. She writes also for magazines, newspapers and websites–a few of which are listed here. In television, Frances was on-air host for Southern Living Presents from 2001 to 2006. As a hobby, Frances sketches when she travels and has compiled her most recent sketchbooks on Shutterfly. Clicking on the images below takes you to info on how to buy that book or to the online version of the publication.
Books
A House in the South—by Frances Schultz and Paula Wallace. Though times have changed, the charm and grace of Southern style endure. In this affectionate portrait of Southern homes, the authors lead a tour of more than twenty of the South’s proudest houses, proving that the legendary graciousness of the Southern home lives on in all forms, from seaside cottages to grand mansions.
Atlanta at Home and Atlanta at Table—By Frances Schultz, photographs by Dot Griffith. Published in 1994 and 1996, respectively, these highly readable books were critically praised for their anecdotal insight into Southern history and hospitality. The first, Atlanta at Home, is stories of people and their places, from the grandest (Anne Cox Chambers) to the humblest (Miss Mary’s Garden in a housing project). The second, Atlanta at Table, is people and their parties, replete with great table-setting ideas, menus and recipes you’ll return to again and again.
Christopher Lowell The Hassle-Free Host—By Christopher Lowell with Frances Schultz. Even for the beginner, a user-friendly book of tablescapes, easy menus and simple recipes. Not for the culinary snob but rather for the harried hostess or homemaker who doesn’t mind taking a short-cut (or ten) every now and then. Christopher designed the tables and Frances created the menus and recipes.
Signature Weddings—By Michelle Rago with Frances Schultz. Frances wrote the text for this stunning volume of Michelle Rago’s highly acclaimed and utterly original wedding designs. Completely delightful, charming, timeless, and eminently useful for any bride who wants her big day to reflect who she is and all she loves.
Ryan Gainey’s The Well-Set Table—By Ryan Gainey With Frances Schultz. A lavishly photographed and endlessly inspiring book of the inimitable garden and gala designer Ryan Gainey’s table-settings and entertaining tableaux. Out of print but available in secondary markets, via www.alibris.com, www.amazon.com and others.
100 Questions & Answers for Women Living With Cancer and
100 Questions & Answers About Breast Cancer, Sensuality, Sexuality and Intimacy—By Michael Krychman, et. al. Frances is a cancer survivor and former patient of Dr. Krychman, formerly of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Hospital in New York and now director of the Southern California Center for Sexual Health and Survivorship Medicine in Newport Beach, California. When he approached Frances about contributing to his books from a patient’s perspective, she was glad to oblige, without by-line or payment. And though a small part of the book, her writing here is frank, funny, and from the heart.
Magazines
Frances has been a magazine writer and/or editor nearly her entire career, contributing to Style Weekly, Town & Country, Southern Homes, Southern Accents, Metropolitan Home and Hollywood Reporter, among others; most before Internet versions were available and so are not included here. Samples are available upon request via the Contact page.
House Beautiful Frances has been a contributing editor and written extensively for HB since 2008. Currently she is writing a series of columns on the makeover of her Long Island house, Bee Cottage.
Veranda Beginning as a writer, then contributing editor, editor-at-large, and finally New York editor, Frances had a happy and productive ten-year-run with Veranda and still writes for them occasionally.
Websites
New York Social Diary, Frances is featured in NYSD as a guest author and is occasionally photographed out and about on the New York social scene.
Indagare bills itself as the premier resource for the world’s most discerning travelers, and Frances is honored by her affiliation with them as an occasional contributor.
Television
Southern Living Presents was a half-hour show based on the popular magazine Southern Living. Frances was on-air host for five of the show’s six years, until the network was sold to Fox in 2006.
Sketchbooks
Sketches and notes from Frances’ travels. Strictly amateur, but among her favorite souvenirs. Says Frances: “These childish drawings and scribbles are my version of a travel journal. I take a sketchbook nearly everywhere I go but do not pretend to be any good. I simply like the way drawing a thing compels you to look at it and to know something you may not have known before. I hope you enjoy them, and moreover I hope you are encouraged to try it yourself–whether it’s for a trip across town or a trip across continents.” These two are from Africa, where Frances has traveled for more than 20 years and a place for which she has long held a passion.
Southern Africa Sketchbook 2010. Travels to South Africa, Botswana, Namibia and Zambia with an intrepid group of eleven women, some of whom, like Frances, are involved in the Africa Foundation. Safari adventures combined with visits to community schools, clinics and conservation projects the foundation sponsors. Frances recounted the Namibia portion of the trip for Indagare, May 2011.
Tanzania Sketchbook This one is from Tanzania in the summer of 2009, my eighth trip to Africa but my first to East Africa. Highlights included a stay in the Ngoro Ngoro crater.
