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A good thought and thing to remember as we enter the fray of the holidays. Merry for some and not so much for others. I remind myself just to take the next breath, take the next step… Another lovely page from #theboythemolethefoxandthehorse by @charliemackesy

Continuing our festive weekend with family, friends, and gratitude… .
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#rancholazaca
#thanksgivingtable #thanksgivingdecor #hornofplenty #cornucopia napkins @paigejunell #paigejunell

Did something a little different with the old @potterybarn cornucopia, putting the two larger on the mantel as bases for flowers and two smaller one on a bed of moss on the table, with pumpkins, dried seed pids and acorns, and the handful of leftover flowers left from the other arrangements. I sort of of all out. Ok not sort of. Don’t know what gets in to me . Sooo grateful this year for the help of the talented Ashley Brady, and now so tired can barely keep my eyes open…
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#californiacookingandsouthernstyle
#rancholazaca
#santaynez #santaynezwinecountry
#thanksivingdecor #tablescapes

From the most charming book titled The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse, by Charlie Makesy, with such wonderful drawings. (Swipe to see the cover) I can’t wait to read it to my granddaughter this coming week, and then to hear her imitate me. The cheek! It’s a book for grownups too, obviously. With the wonderful but sometimes fraught onslaught of the holidays upon us, I hope I will remember to take these wise words to heart. #theboythemolethefoxandthehorse
#charliemackesy @charliemackesy

Signing TODAY 12:30 – 2:30 @thebookloftsolvang #californiacookingandsouthernstyle and lots of other great books and authors. We love our BOOK LOFT! Come see us!

Another beautiful morning light as I head out for Saturday chores. This is #zacaranch across the street from us. Happy weekend. .
#horsesbacklit
#santaynez #santaynezvalley
#foxencanyon #rancholazaca

Setting out on my morning errands and the vineyards are turning color and the autumn light hitting them just so, giving thanks for the day. .
#rancholazaca
#santaynez #losolivos #santaynezvalley #oaksavannavineyard #foxencanyon

You know you want it… Bread and Pudding from #californiacookingandsouthernstyle CAUTION: Contains chocolate, and You’re gonna love it. Recipe in book but if you can’t wait- and why would you- Go to link in my profile for review of CCSS by Head Butler and recipe IN Head Butler. headbutler.com

Couldn’t resist reposting this gorgeous arrangement by uber talented and soulful friend @cultivatedbychristin and appreciated her message this morning about the graceful taking of compliments. #notetoself #goodlesson #fallflowers

Getting to be holiday table time! Even though last night felt like summer, the table was all fall, with a mix of autumn color and texture: mums, oak leaves, berries, and dark purple things Ive forgotten name of; with pheasant feather placemats, @royalcrownderby #oldeavesbury china, much loved napkins from @paigejunnell (swipe for closeup) and @glassybaby votives. All part of #californiacookingandsouthernstyle which comes out Tuesday!!!
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#rancholazaca
#tablesetting #falltabledecor #autumntabledecor #mums #glassybaby #paigejunnell

Slim pickings for punkins after Halloween, but they’re out there… Im wanting them for Thanksgiving decor, aren’t you?

Just a little detail from tonight’s centerpiece. Man those mums last forEVAH bless their hearts. Love the autumn colors and the heartiness. Had the Grateful Feast menu from the new California Cooking and Southern Style book that comes out Tuesday! Gulp! And Ima start posting food things and holiday cooking and table ideas soon… if it’s all right with y’all… .
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#rancholazaca #tablesettjngs #centerpieces #fallflowers #mums #mumstheword