Author: Frances

Welcoming guests to a celebration this weekend for #talkinbig, His Grace’s just published memoir (if you hadn’t heard). The early winter light just so darn pretty in the late afternoon. Not sure I rolled out red carpet over the road and then they walk up a dirt path. I guess it got them going in the right direction anyway. And in the proper festive spirit I suppose! .
#talkinbig #memoir #tomdittmer @skyhorsepub #rancholazaca #californiacookingandsouthernstyle #santaynezvalley #prettylight #redcarpet

Love the message on this tea towel, gift from a thoughtful friend. Created by @thirddrawerdown studio. Love a #teatowel #modernart

A gorgeous and festive setting for dinner to continue the celebration of the book #talkinbig and the best memoir of the year according to @jessekornbluth Just sayin’ … but some of the best memories for sure. Thank you Chicago!
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#dinnerparty #chicago design by #ruecarpenter #architecture by #walterfrazier #green #fountainroom #casino #classicchicago

Gorgeous setting for #talkinbig book party in Chicago and we did some big talkin’. Thank you Chicago! Architecture by Walter Frazier and design by Rue Carpenter.
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#classicchicago #artdeco #oldschool #casino #walterfrazier #ruecarpenter #greenandred #oval #ovalrooms

And I quote: “I can’t believe I’m saying this but Tom Dittmer has written the best memoir I’ve read all year.” —Jesse Kornbluth. I don’t even know where to start to thank @jessekornbluth and so many of YOU reading this right now for the wonderful response to His Grace’s touching, brave, often hilarious and occasionally profane memoir #talkinbig. Read Jesse’s review here https://www.headbutler.com/reviews/talkin-big/ and also @amazon and yours truly’s post via link in my profile ☺️
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#talkinbig #tomdittmer

The gorgeous water tower in downtown Chicago, lit beautiful Christmas .
#watertower #chicagowatertower #christmaslights

… is my kind of town! Could not resist the tourist kitsch and fun of the #christkindlmarkt in Chicago and bought this fab ornament in honor of His Grace’s favorite city and happy to be here as the #talkinbig book tour continues!

Sporting our gorgeous @ibumovement coats. For latest trunk show info solloe linkin their profile. .
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#supportingwomen #supportingwomeninbusiness #ibu #ibumovement

I can… I swear…

Well done, sir; well done this beautiful loving family; and well done the honor guard and 3d Infantry. You make us all proud. Blessings.

So proud of His Grace and the turnout last night fir the NY launch of Talkin’ Big Our friends the Landrigans graciously hosted @verdurajewelry and it seemed only fitting that the author wear a piece or two of their signature elegance. Coco Chanel eat your heart out. Thank you ALL dear friends and Insta-friends for your support. We are gobsmacked! More at www.talkinbig.com and also via link in my profile. .
#talkinbig #tomdittmer #tomdittmermemoir #verdura

Keeping it simple this year as am only in NYC a few days but cannot keep myself from decorating. A great and easy solution is always to do lots of one thing. Between the fragrant garland and sweet scent of narcissus our new NY pad still looks like the living room of “Sanford and Son” but it sure smells good. .
#simplechristmasdecorations #narcissus #christmaswindows #christmaswindowtreatment #christmaswindowdecorations