Studies show that even looking at paintings of landscapes is calming, healing, and good for the immune system. Managed a bit of studio time yesterday, reworking this small canvas begun (disastrously) en plein air at Goleta Beach. It is a much painted scene by artists mich better than I, but it is endlessly beautiful and inspiring. 10×14, Oil on canvas board, by me. Available. .
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#Goletabeach #enpleinair #francesschultzpaintings #landscape #healingpowerofnature
Author: Frances
Instagram 22 Mar 2020
Walking and being in nature is good for everything. Lordy be, I am grateful for the rain we’ve had, and the green, and now the sunshine. Can almost feel the relief of the trees and land here. Let us keep connecting to the healing power of nature and to God to heal humanity and the planet. I believe every prayer annd positive act is heard and felt and carries through the universe. .
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#natureheals #naturehealsthesoul #healtheplanet #afternoonwalk #rancholazaca #santaynezvalley #losolivos #foxencanyon #iwanttopaintit
Instagram 21 Mar 2020
You’re invited! Table set for “quarantaining” – a virtual dinner party a la Zoom video conference. See link in profile and go to blog on website for story. And let us know how you’re “getting together” during the quarantine!
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#quarantaining #virtualdinnerparty #virtualentertaining #centerpieces #tinplates from @aubainmarieparis #dinnerparty #tablesetting #tablescape #gardenparty #californiacookingandsouthernstyle @chefstephanievalentine #familysilver
Hosting a Virtual Dinner Party–Let’s Call It “Quarantaining”
Entertaining isolated but not alone: Welcome to “quarantaining.” With benefits to the immune system, no need for a designated driver, and little washing up to do afterward, it’s not all bad…
Instagram 20 Mar 2020
Let’s call it #QUARANTAINING and host a virtual dinner party… coming soon in Stories and on my blog…
Instagram 20 Mar 2020
Citrus is said to aid our immune systems. From oranges to lemons and grapefruits, I love the colors as much as the flavors. @halfbakedharvest has an amazing immunity boosting smoothie that blends them all plus a touch of turmeric and ginger. Find the recipe through my #linkinbio, cheers!
#recipe #food52 #entertaining #californiacooking #vegetarian #sexysalad #salad #endive #francesschultz #inagartenrecipe #losolivos #california #winterproduce #feedfeed #grazingtable #charcuterie #entertainingathome #partyfood #eattherainbow #immunesystem #smoothies #acolorstory #prettysquares #citrus
Instagram 17 Mar 2020
As we all hunker down over the days to come I see a lot of @pinterest scrolling, cooking and organizing in our future. Life is sort of normal around the ranch and I’m grateful to be in the boondocks, mindful of and prayerful for those who are in the urban hotspots.
In the meantime I am sharing my thoughts over on the site and enjoying a bit of armchair travel, grateful for once NOT to be packing my bags anytime soon. But when I do…I am thinking a trip to @mezzatorrehotel (photographed here by @lucylaught) in Naples looks like a gorgeous spot. How are you all coping with the state of things?
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#traditionaldesign #florals #californiapoppies #florist #homestead #mybhg #habitandhome #mydomaine #dwell #ggathome #theeverygirl #anthrohome #rshome #veranda #flashesofdelight #entertaining #entertainingathome #archdigest #elledecor #departures #acolorstory #floraldesign #chateau #naples #naplesitaly #quarantine #coronavirus #lucylaught
Instagram 16 Mar 2020
There is just so much we just don’t know, and If we ever needed a reminder, we surely have it now. Buddhists say cultivating “Don’t Know Mind” is a path from fear to hope, possibility, and higher consciousness. I hope you might take some comfort in “Finding Relief in a World of Panic”, blog post. Link in profile
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#Tara #dontknowmind #wordstoliveby #buddhism #buddha #wordsofwisdom #wordsofencouragement #staystrong #stayfocused #stayhealthy #washyourhands #quince
Finding Relief in a World of Panic
I confess to a strange sensation amid a world in the panic of epidemiological meltdown: relief, a curious lightness of spirit borne of surrender. At the end of the day we HAVE NO IDEA what’s going to happen in our lives, in our medical labs, or in our financial markets. So think about this: Having no idea is having every idea. When you have no fixed beliefs, then you are open to every every possibility. The Buddhists call it “don’t-know mind,” an elevated state of awareness.
Instagram 13 Mar 2020
Remember that among the clouds of madness and worry swirling around us now, there are rainbows. This one appeared yesterday as I was driving to town. .
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#wordstoliveby #rancholazaca #foxencanyon #santaynezvalley #rainbow #cloudscape #landscape #alwayslookup
Instagram 13 Mar 2020
Like a beautiful, sunny melody, I can’t get this image out of my head. It could be the South of France or the North of Italy, but in fact it is the Southern California home of Brooke and Steve Giannetti, complete with menagerie of miniature farm animals that are adorable beyond belief. Goats! Donkeys! Shaggy Highland cows! I was honored to write about Patina Farm a few years ago for @verandamag , and the Giannettis have become friends. Just the other day some we had a girlfriends’ lunch at the farm and it was so great. Swipe for a few more pics, and go to my link in bio to see more of Patina Farm. Everywhere you look is a picture! Beyond inspiring!
Photographed by Lisa Romerein for Veranda
@brookegiannetti @patinafarm @slimpaley @hollyejacobs @rosestoryfarm
Instagram 8 Mar 2020
Happy #internationalwomensday! I am celebrating the day with words from some of the women who inspire me. Pop by my stories for more and tag the women who inspire you in the comments!
#motivationmonday #motivationalquotes #flahsesofdelight #mayaangelou #quotes #francesschultz #adventure #wanderlust #missioninlife #purposedriven #compassion #quotes #empoweringwomen #leadingwomen