Author: Frances

Delphiniums glow in a lovely shaft of light on the dining table, a happy surprise since moving the table to this spot a few weeks ago. Love seeing it piled with some of my favorite books @carolyneroehm @eddieross @mrclintsmith @verandamag @sbseasons and #thebeecottagestory ☺️ #rancholazaca #losolivos #books #delphiniums #crowns Table from @dennisandleen

Agapanthus outside church today, in pretty light. At the end of the service the Rev. Randall Day read the names of all those killed last weekend in Orlando, followed by Bill Hurbaugh’s singing If We Only Have Love by Jacques Brel. Applause and tears. #stmarksinthevalley #losolivos randallday/’ title=’Explore randallday on Instagram’ target=’_blank’ class=’ig-hash’>#randallday #billyhurbaugh @randallday @billyhurbaugh #inmemoriam

Just a simple dinner at home… #rancholazaca

Haystacks along Foxen Canyon, Los Olivos, Ca. #theridehome #haystacks #foxencanyon #losolivos #santaynezvalley #santabarbarawinecountry #centralcoast #iwanttopaintit

Cool misty morning back home in the Valley, with the meadow in bloom at Rancho la Zaca. This might make a pretty painting? #homesweethome #wildflowermeadow #guara #rancholazaca #foxencanyon #santaynezvalley #santanarbarawinecountry #centralcoast #losolivos #centralcoastcalifornia #iwantopaintit

Love starting the day with this positive message via my dear, wise friend @hollyejacobs this morning, whose #SilverPen never fails. Thank you, too, @stevenspielberg #wordsofwisdom #followyourbliss #singyourheartssong

First summer supper under the pergola at Bee Cottage. #afewfriendsfordinner #beecottage #entertaining #lovemyfriends

Feeling so flowery this day, couldnt resist one more poppy post, this from #Bridgegardens in #bridgehampton yesterday before the rain. #poppies #hamptonsgardens

The lily pond at Bridge Gardens, where I painted yesterday with @gardenspiritsny This lovely garden is a well-kept #Hamptons secret. #bridgegardens #bridgehampton #lilypond #waterlilies

My attempt at watercolor of the garden at Villa Tavernaccia, near Florence. Will try again this morning at Bridge Gardens in Bridgehampton. #practicepracticepractice #watercolor #tuscangarden #cypresstrees #italy #green

The roses at Bee Cottage are about to explode, and the climbing hydrangea finally bloomed… Everything is a little later this year due to the long, cool spring.

Omg so happy to be at #bee (cottage). Thought i’d better snap a pic of the dining room before it turns into art studio. #hellosummer #beecottage #thebeecottagestory #easthampton #diningroom #birdcage #birdcagechandelier