Author: Frances

Violet the Scottie, the carpet, and the Ninja. @ninaggg #scotties

Autumn in Millbrook.

Lovely table arrangements in pumpkins at luncheon meeting of the New Jersey Committee of the Garden Club of America, where i’m honored to speak this morning. #centerpiece #pumpkins #pumpkincenterpiece

Will i EVER get around to tidying this bulletin/inspiration board. #onmytodolistforever. #bulletinboard #inspirationboard

#newyorksfinest mounted up to lead the #columbusdayparade on 5th Avenue.

Morning light in Manhattan.

Greetings from, yes, Florida, on the Gulf coast, where my sister was married yesterday. Prayers for family, friends, and everyone on East Coast in Matthew’s terrible wake.

A windy day in Los Olivos flutters the leaves outside and makes the light dance across our breakfast room. #prettylight #breakfastroom #rancholazaca Banquette fabric from @perennialsfabrics and pillow fabric one of my alltime faves from @ninacampbellltd @ninacandlestick

Golden sunset at the home of friend and famed Santa Barbara County winemaker Jim Clendenon, of Au Bon Climat, in Los Alamos CA. #goldenlight #prettylight #losalamos

More zinnias! Love using these epergnes for simple, dramatic arrangements. Found them at M, a great design shop in #beaufort SC this past winter. Table is at home at #rancholazaca in #losolivosover for #afewfriendsfordinner over the weekend. Plates from #astierdevilatte Vintage napkins. Votive candle holders a gift from a dear friend. #alfresco #dinnerparty #tablesettings #centerpiece #epergne #zinnias

Happy Monday from crazy beautiful California. Passed this field of zinnias on the way to dinner Saturday night… #zinnias #california #landscape #mountains #iwanttopaintit #losalamos #socal

Cows across the street, painted with #procreate on ipad. So dang fun. @procreateapp