Author: Frances

Remembering 9/11 today, for people of all faiths, and how the world came together then, showing us what is possible in the name of courage, hope, goodness, and faith. (I took this photo of the #lompocmission in Calif a few weeks ago.) #sacredplace

Bee Cottage garden in autumn – still with color and green. #beecottage #beegarden #easthampton

Stopping off in Park City to visit the chillens on way back East. Morning light so pretty on their sunflowers. #sunflower #sunflowers

I keep painting this… #santabarbaracoast from the #douglasfamilypreserve 8×10 oil on canvas. #pleinair #pleinairpainting – though I actually painted this one in studio …

Perfect setting for #afewfriendsfordinner #santaynezvalley #solvang #dinnerparty #entertaining Happy Birthday @pollyfw!

Finally hung these #botanicals in my #rancholazaca office. They have been sitting on floor for donkeys’ years. #laborday ✅ daybed from @ballarddesigns canopy fabric by @ninacampbellltd sconces from @visualcomfortco #homeoffice doubles as #guestroom in a pinch Also a #goodplacetotakeanap

Took a field trip yesterday to the #lompocmission wow just great. Built in 18th century and the most well preserved of all the California missions. Just beautiful. #iwanttopaintit

Loving the @verandamag 30th Anniversary issue and loved being part of it, especially writing about this gorgeous project by the terrific @carolynmaloneinteriors and architect @dsdixonarchitect Photo by @annieschlechter @ingridabram @mrclintsmith

Where i work. The morning light is so pretty. Always gives me a little lift to walk in there. Fabrics by @rosecumming and @ninacampbellltd @ninacandlestick and new(!) zebra rug from @potterybarn #homeoffice #rancholazaca

Last night’s flowers a mix of alstromeria, garden roses, succulents, fig branches, euc, and what is the stick-y thing again @lisabwitt ? #afewfriendsfordinner #rancholazaca #tablesetting #centerpiece

Continued prayers for Houston and now for Louisiana.
#sunset #rancholazaca

The ride home from my studio in Santa Ynez. Have always wanted to paint this view. #iwanttopaintit #santaynez