Author: Frances

What a gorgeous table set by thr incomparable @rosestoryfarm for a gethering of friends. Dat girl don’t play. #rosestoryfarm #tablescape #tablesetting #dinnerparty #afewfriendsfordinner #candlelight

Roaring into the weekend and remembering our visit to the Jawai Leopard Conservatiry a few eeeks ago, and our crazy ride. Love being with ny fab sis @duvallfuqua and niece @ruthfuqua and @difuqua must have been in the other vehicle. #amazingindia #carolinetravelstheworld

Rainbow view from my studio in Santa Ynez. This is the same pasture depicted in the sketch in previous post. Still raining here, with bits of blue sky in between. #santaynezvalley #rainbow #socal #landscape

Stormy skies and green pastures – View from my studio in Santa Ynez. #santaynez #santaynezvalley #watercolorsketch #quickstudy #landscape

Gang-bangle. Remembering bright jangly #Jodhpur on this rainy gray morning at home in Los Olivos. #bangles

Remembering this beautiful and frou-frou Valentine’s Day luncheon at a friend’s house… hard to believe with the #worldsend storm we are having right now! #ladieslunch #prettyinpink #alfrescolunch #alfresco #alfrescodining #froufrou #feminine

The second time in 3 weeks I actually tried to do my hair, and am ambushed by a turban-tying butler. Sis and me and the amazing Swaaroop leaving the palace, be it ever so humble. What a great time together @duvallfuqua @difuqua @ruthfuqua @rexfuqua @tomdittmer

From the car, putside Jodphur, snapped these school boys pedaling home from school. And the time has almost come for us to pedal home ourselves. #schoolboys #drivebyshooting

At the home and atelier of one of the world’s finest weavers and community leaders who employs a group of women and men who carry on this fine and unique Indian craft. They can make anything and ship anywhere. Contact me via profile for info. #dhurries #therealthing #india #rugs #rugasm

#rugasm #dhurries For info contact me via link in profile.

The famous weaver’s assistant weilding his favorite stick, and our elegant Rajasthani guide.

They do this whole drum-tika-trumpet-dance thing for each new arrival. Is crazy and fabulous. #girlsnightin #umaidbhawanpalace #jodhpur