Instagram 29 Sep 2020

Fall is here but summer’s farm stand goodness lingers to the last of the warm days. I wanna do one last throwback to ode to summer with this menu, a favorite from my old East Hampton Bee Cottage days. Ready for two simple, easy and delicious recipes? You can’t go wrong with cool cucumber soup and pasta topped off with bacon, corn, tomatoes, and zucchini. Grab your apron and visit my link in bio to get cookin’!

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Instagram 28 Sep 2020

Antiques have a wonderful way of telling a story and transporting you to a different place and time. Although I am holding off on my travel for a while, I’m still adventuring around the world! The storied history of Ming Furniture reveals the ancient Chinese beginnings of the Ming dynasty treasured for its precious wood, comfortable design, simple decoration and superb craftsmanship. Curious how to incorporate traditional pieces into today’s modern times? @verandamag recently outlined their tips and some beautiful pieces. Dive deep into exotic lacquer, linen, and cast metal in my link in bio! Design @megbraffdesigns Braff Photography @annieschlechter

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Instagram 26 Sep 2020

Hot diggity dog! One of my favorite coffee table books was released a few years ago about this time, “At Home with Dogs and Their Designers” by Susanna Salk. A playful homage to beautiful interiors and their four legged inhabitants, Stacey traveled the globe to capture the images. See a few of my favorites in my stories, and tap the link in my bio to purchase! Photography by @quintessence

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Instagram 25 Sep 2020

End of the summer has me dreaming of beach days. Thinking back to a painting workshop spent seaside in sleepy Carmel. The first time I went there, eons ago, Clint Eastwood was still mayor and my friend and I actually caught a glimpse of him at the Hog’s Breath Inn (yoinks what a name!) A small beach town on the Monterey Peninsula, Carmel-by-the-Sea is a picture perfect village and one of my favorite destinations for a weekend getaway. I’m looking forward to my next visit. What is up next on your weekend getaway list? PS This little seascape is sold, but there are others… I will update my Artwork page, I promise…

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Instagram 22 Sep 2020

Plated to perfection. Whenever I want a dinner that is light, flavorful, and out of the ordinary, I looooove the Miso-Mushroom Butter by @chefstephvalentine from California Cooking and Southern Style. It is gorgeous on salmon but equally good on beef or stirred into quinoa, farro, or any nutty grain. It is a genius sauce and easily prepared. The onion rings are a bit extra of course, but worth it if you’ve got the time. Tap my link in bio to save this recipe for tonight’s dinner! china is @royalcrownderby #oldeavesbury

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Instagram 8 Sep 2020

My favorite pool on the planet, truly, and I am lucky to call it home. It’s funny I always loved being in the water, but as a child I didn’t like swimming for its own sake per se. I liked flirting with the life guards, which actual swimming might have interfered with. Today swimming has become like a meditation, a place literally to feel in the flow and let the thoughts come and go as they may. A champ swimmer and friend, @reallyboderek, gave me her recommendations for goggles, waterproof ear buds (for the days I’m not so meditative), and a snorkel (genius!) and now swimming is all the better. I also use small swim fins and have just added hand paddle thingies. I look like the creature from the hot pink lagoon, but the workout is great.

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Instagram 5 Sep 2020

I caught the sunflowers out of the corner of my (bleary) eye on early morning errands and thought to come back to paint it… Can you believe summer is at an end?? And it’s turning hot again. the fires keep at bay. Happy safe Labor Day to you all. . . #sunflowers #enpleinair #pleinairpainting #dalesnursery #santaynez #santaynezvalley #labordayweekend #saturdaymorningvibe

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Instagram 4 Sep 2020

Just coming home from dinner with the girls after painting and see that harvest has begun, the Chardonnay most likely because that’s always first. To every season, turn, turn, turn. . . . #harvest #rancholazaca #oaksavannavineyard #santaynezvalley #santabarbarawinecountry

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Instagram 4 Sep 2020

There are so many gorgeous ways to bring the indoors out, and Villa Fiorentina may win first place. In the heart of Tuscany, this splendid and storied manse has long been a place where refined elegance meets relaxation. Come, meet me in my stories for a closer look?⁠

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Instagram 31 Aug 2020

The Italian Villa Cetinale captures the true beauty and grace of 17th century Siena, redolent with history and as charming as it is grand. The Villa was designed for Pope Alexander VII by the architect Carlo Fontana in the Roman Baroque style. The gardens are renowned as some of the most beautiful in Tuscany. And the wisteria … you keep daydreaming there and I’ma run set up my easel. Visit my link in bio for more…

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Instagram 29 Aug 2020

Let’s visit the wonderland of bespoke and vintage pieces: Etsy! If the stock price is any indication, many of you have already discovered the ultimate digital crafts and housewares emporium so rife with treasures that I can find myself lost for hours… But if you are seriously in the hunt for a specific item, the search can be a bit daunting. @verandamag is sharing tips to help you shop @etsy like a designer, and I’m taking notes. Join me? Tap my link in bio and get ready to #addtocart.⁠ ⁠ Design Caroline Gidiere⁠ Photography Brian Woodcock for @verandamag⁠

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