The true winter weather we are having in S California has created the most dramatic cloud formations and light … and rain! This scene a few days ago from my afternoon walk reminded me of the Bible verse: The Lord is in his holy temple. Let all the earth keep silence before him. .
#rancholazaca #santaynezvalley #santaynez #losolivos #cloudscape #iwanttopaintit
Author: Frances
Instagram 19 Feb 2019
Moonrise over pink mountains tonight in magical light, as the sun was setting just opposite. Glorious. .
#losolivos #fullmoon
#santaynez #santaynezvalley
#rancholazaca
Instagram 19 Feb 2019
A little re-working of the beautiful post Valentines posies that awaited our return from the East Coast. Glad to be #homesweethome #rancholazaca
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#snapdragon #ranunculus #roses #freesia #alstroemeria #prettylight
Instagram 16 Feb 2019
Always love visiting my friends and family in the Lowcountry. Meanwhile am trying to get the hang of posting stories and am hopeless. Can anyone suggest a good YouTube tutorial? Or should I just ask a teenager? My attempt at a story (highlight?) in profile. And I dont know how the blank circle got there.., #lowcountry #frogmore #beaufortsc
Instagram 15 Feb 2019
Prego! A New York restaurant done up for #valentinesday
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#newyorkwindows
Instagram 14 Feb 2019
Place card idea to stick pieces of a puzzle onto seating cards, write the person’s name on the card, and a silly message inside, like “You’re my missing piece” or “You complete me” or “You put a song in my heart” (which worked for a ♥️-shaped puzzle and musician guest☺️) and have guests complete the puzzle before sitting down. Swipe to see the finished heart. Love this puzzle from @libertypuzzles .
#Valentines #valentinepuzzle #valentineplacecards #afewfriendsfordinner #californiacookingandsouthernstyle #entertaining #dinnerparty #valentinedinner #rancholazaca
Instagram 14 Feb 2019
Valentines Day inspired dinner a few days ago at the ranch. Story to come! #californiacookingandsouthernstyle book to come in Nov!!! #rancholazaca #dinnerparty #valentinesday #valentinesdinner #sweetheartsdinner
Instagram 13 Feb 2019
“Beautiful Beaufort by the sea 25 miles from Yemasee” and a wonderful booksigning for #talkinbig. Thank you @nevermore_books and everyone who came!!!
Instagram 13 Feb 2019
We’re #TalkinBig in the Lowcountry today! Amazon bestselling biz memoir and funny- just featured on Bloomberg’s Balance of Power! Author @tdittmer will be there signing books and talkin’ big. Wednesday, Feb 13, in beautiful #Beaufort, SC, from 4 to 6, at Nevermore Books, 702 Craven St. Remarks at 5pm. Champagne! Come!
Instagram 12 Feb 2019
Having #afewfriendsfordinner last minute honoring visit from a South African sister, and making do with #grocerystoreflowers and @guggenheim giftshop postcards and fridge magnets for place cards and favors. Not crazy about the crimson candles but what i had on hand. #californiacookingandsouthernstyle in #manhattan #dinnerparty #entertainingathome #afewfriendsfordinner Loved having you @antheab04 and thanks for the photo @da_doo_ron_ron
Instagram 10 Feb 2019
Oh the gorgeousness of the @nybg #orchiddinner earlier this week, with the table decor by designers from all over the country and I feel terrible I dont know this one – hope someone will enlighten me…
Instagram 6 Feb 2019
Have you started to think about your Valentines? As restaurants always seem to be besieged I like to entertain at home, and it’s such a fun easy theme to decorate around. More to come… @havilandofficiel .
#californiacookingandsouthernstyle #dinnerparty #valentinesday #valentinesdinner #rancholazaca #haviland #dammouse #silvergoblet #silvergoblets
