Author: Frances

How precious is this ca. 1965 picture of my cousin Bill and fabulous Aunt Gray, whose beautiful life we celebrated yesterday in Tarboro. How lucky we all were to have her. And look at that dress. #tbt

My Aunt Gray’s dining room. Portrait of her beautiful daughter and namesake in background, by Robert Bruce Williams.

David Austin #roses and #lemonbalm from my garden at #beecottage, in the bath. Scented herbs make wonderful additions to simple arrangements. Shower curtain by @michaelddevine in his wonderful #fretwork.

Monday morning, Bee Cottage, in memory of a beloved aunt, who loved flowers and gardens. Rest in peace dear Gray Clark.

Celebrating this weekend the fabulous @juliaevansreed new book Julia Reed’s SOUTH #juliareedssouth. Regram from @leslietgj and beautiful setting @richard_keith_langham

Hollyhocks in Bee garden – but they’re not blooming yet this summer. Everything is 2 weeks behind… Watercolor by moi. #beecottage #thebeecottagestory

The end of an era. Headline grace à @netaporter via @thehollywoodreporterusa #billycunningham @pretareporter

Roses bustin’ out all over at Bee Cottage. #newdawnroses #climbingroses #beecottage #thebeecottgestory #easthampton

Summer hats, happy weekend. #beecottage #summerhats

Pretty light on the pond path, vineyard in the distance. The grapes are looking good this year. Even our tiny bit of rain helped tremendously – and a great relief after last year’s disastrous harvest. #rancholazaca #oaksavannavineyard #homesweethome #vineyard #santaynezvalley #losolivos #santabarbarawinecountry #landscape #iwanttopaintit #prettylight

Detail of orchids, roses, and birds in the breakfast room – previous post. #orchids #roses #ceramicbirds #vignette

Full moon, summer solstice, from our porch. You can just see the glint of the Air Stream behind the tree in the foreground. #rancholazaca #fullmoon #summersolstice #santaynezvalley #losolivos