Author: Frances

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

Moonrise over pink mountains tonight in magical light, as the sun was setting just opposite. Glorious. .
#losolivos #fullmoon
#santaynez #santaynezvalley
#rancholazaca

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

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

Prego! A New York restaurant done up for #valentinesday
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#newyorkwindows

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

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

“Beautiful Beaufort by the sea 25 miles from Yemasee” and a wonderful booksigning for #talkinbig. Thank you @nevermore_books and everyone who came!!!

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!

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

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…

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