Happy spring bouquet—though this one is actually summer at #beecottage. Will share. With you over next few days the gorgeous photos by @triagiovan in this issue of @flowermagazine Such an honor and a sweet farewell to Bee. Thank you again and again. .
#thebeecottagestory #easthampton #dahlia #hydrangea #staffordshire #lustreware

Good morning Monday. Changing things up a little in the kitchen at #rancholazaca. This big vase with Munstera leaves is usually in the living room but it makes a nice statement here replacing the predictable big bowl of fruit – though nothing wrong with that either. The baskets I collected mostly from Africa. .
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#kitchen #kitchendecor

The drive home on Su day afternoon, with the slant of sun backlighting the new green growth on the trees and vines, and green grass(!) which happens about once a year… .
#rancholazaca #santaynez #santaynezvalley #losolivos

Practicing up for Easter … #grocerystoreflowers and @lisabwitt ‘s hearty #bellsofIreland .
#rancholazaca #flowerarrangement #roses #tulips #iris #willow from side of road #stock #waxflower #status

“Let the beauty we love be what we do. There are hundreds of ways to kiss the ground.” —Rumi Came across this quote this morning in reading @elizabethlesser ‘s Broken Open — How Difficult Times Can Help Us Grow”. These little potted Parade roses came from the grocery store and are dressed up in a basket and moss for Easter. They’ll be planted in the garden later. When I cant get to the flower market – or if there isnt one (!) – I love me some #grocerystoreflowers .
Banquette fabric by @perennialsfabrics and pillows by @raoultextiles #breakfastroom #rancholazaca #homesweethome #californiacuisineandsouthernstyle

Just chuckling over this photo sent to me by @richard_keith_langham – no idea where or when – or what on earth he may have just said! #tbt

Is this a beautiful St Patrick’s Day table or what?! A lovely dinner at Rose Story Farm with wonderful friends and fabulous hosts. @rosestoryfarm .
#rosestoryfarm #danihahn #tablesetting #dinnerparty #tablescape #centerpiece #daffodils
#afewfriendsfordinner

This beautiful light, the dark gray of clouds, the deep purple of the mountains, the tender young grape leaves, and the bright green of new oak foliage all point to the promise of spring. .
#rancholazaca #santaynezvalley #santabarbarawinecountry #foxencanyon #iwanttopaintit

Loved this darling little girl playing on the beach at sunset. “I am 3 and 1/2,” she said. “And tomorrow is my birthday.” And how old will you be tomorrow?
“4.”
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#bocagrande #thankheavenforlittlegirls

The Catholic Church in Boca Grande. Love its elegant austerity in stucco and brick, and the allee of palm trees. .
#bocagrande #oldflorida

Loving these neutral wear-with-everything pieces by the fabulous @janetgregg1 at her trunk show in Boca Grande this weekend! Come if you’re in the area! At the Gasparilla Inn. #janetgreggjewelry #janetgregg #bocagrande #gasparillainn

Detail of previous post #foragedflowers #centerpieceinapinch