Author: Frances

James de Givenchy’s book is out today and it is spetacular, as is he. The elegance, creativity, modern sensibility, and wearability of his designs place him squarely in the firmament of the all-time greats — Belperron, Verdura, Schlumberger, Schepps, Cartier, Jar, et al! Photo of book cover reposted from @marionfasel via @taffinjewelry @rizzolibooks

Lavender skies, pink horizons. #centralpark south and west

Simchat Torah is today, celebrating the end of the Torah reading cycle and beginning of a new. Ive always loved this small painting by Marc Chagall, L’Ange au Violon, celebrating the Jewish holiday. From the catalog for a 2007 exhibit in Japan, Marc Chagall and Jewish Mysticism. #chagall #simchattorah #marcchagall #flyingchairs

View from my window at Gravetye Manor, outside London, June 2007. Such a beautiful house and garden, and close to Gatwick. #sundaysketch #gravetyemanor @gravetyemanor

Loved this shot by my talented cousin @renaearnhardt taken in New York’s flower district. Love a #topiary, don’t you?! Rena’s a horticulturist and garden designer in NC.

Soft morning light in the living room. #vignette #tablescape #armillary #artwall #livingroom #cityliving

Four more years! Happy anniversary to my sweetheart husband, October 20!

Violet goes for a ride. She is practicing to be Evil Knievel for Halloween. Her mother, the renowned seamstress @ninaggg, frantically at work on her costume now. #scotties #scottishterrorists #scottishterrier

Elegant New York shot from taxi on 61st Street. #drivebyshooting #townhouse #elegantnewyork #classicnewyork #architecture

Love a bicycle with a basket. This lovely pair sent by my husband on a visit to Chicago and Lake Forest. #deerpathinn #lakeforest #bicycle #bicycleswithbaskets

A lovely bedside table in the guestroom of our lovely Millbrook hosts. #tablescape

Another pretty pumokin centerpiece, courtesy the New Jersey Committee if the Garden Club of America.