Author: Frances

Are these the most gorgeous roses you’ve ever seen?! A gift from the incomparable @rosestoryfarm, who tells me the lavenders don’t last long, but they sure put on a show while they do. And the scent is sublime.

Watercolor rendering of the Santa Barbara County Courthouse, by moi over the weekend in a workshop with the incomparable Stephen Harby, under the wing of the Calif chapter of the Inststute of Classical Architects. #pleinairpainting #ica #stephenharby #santabarbaracounty #santabarbara #santabarbaracountycourthouse #palmtrees

Santa Barbara County Courthouse, magnificent building.

Repost from my friend margepiccini/’ title=’More from @margepiccini on Instagram’ target=’_blank’ class=’ig-attribution’>@margepiccini who has an inspiring message to go with these wise words of the late, great #leonardcohen. Let’s set our intentions now to focus on the light and to bringing light to all our brothers and sisters and to the world. #amen Please do click on margepiccini/’ title=’More from @margepiccini on Instagram’ target=’_blank’ class=’ig-attribution’>@margepiccini ‘s feed to read her post as well.

Sunset over the vineyard, Rancho la Zaca. #oaksavannavineyard #rancholazaca #homesweethome

#flashbackfriday to this gorgeous fall table by @mindyricedesign for our wedding reception four years ago. What a talent she is. Photo @aarondelesie

Love this image in current @verandamag from designer Tammy Connor’s Birmingham atelier done up for Christmas. Especially love the chair, which tou dont know whether to pet or to sit in. @tammyconnor Photo by @francescolagnese Note-the wood is my desk and not part of the magazine photo.

Little bouquet of #zinnias waiting patiently to be carried upstairs. #prettylight

Love this cozy alcove from the beautiful book #ahouseinthecountry by @klridder @katieridderinc #bedroom #sleepingnook #alcove

VOTE for breakfast! This morning’s tray and especially pretty bouquet by @billyhurbaugh #breakfasttray #juliska #juliskacountryestate @juliskaofficial

Just love sailboats. Yesterday on the Monterey Bay. #monterey #sailboats #seascape #iwanttopaintit

With my new buddy Jake @carmelhoneycompany who started his bee biz as a 5th grade science project. Now in 8th grade, he’s up to 70 hives and has a thriving company. The world needs more Jakes! Met him today at #booksinbloom @booksinbloommonterey #entrepreneur #whizkid #youngentrepreneur #honeybees #carmel