@hollyejacobs and I (and all of us!) are soooo excited and proud of our @maili_halme , chef and owner of the all new #matteistavern in #losolivos!!! BRAVA Maili, we love you! #matteis #santaynezvalley #girlpower #frollye #frollyepower

Big fun in Los Olivos this afternoon, what with the grand re-opening of #matteis and the lighting of the tree amd open houses and open arms everywhere. Love our little town. #losolivos #santaynezvalley

Dont ask what the workd needs. Ask what makes you come alive. What the world needs is people who have come alive. —Howard Thurman Loved this little reminder from the universe yesterday – from @hollyejacobs and my own messy bulletin board. #frollyeverafter #frollyeforsure

A vignette from #rancholazaca as shot recently by @triagiovan and styled by moi with guiding eye of brilliant designer @marywatkinswood. Love the vintage “I Love California” pillow and the chair is one of a pair that belonged to my great grandparents. Printed linen is #scarletvine from #Jasperfabrics @jaspershowroom Sofa designed by @richard_keith_langham

Santa Ynez and the great folks @therecoveryranch are in the spirit! Stop by for cocoa! #santaynez #cowboytown #santaynezvalley #christmasspirit

The vineyard this late autumn afternoon… #homeagain #rancholazaca #santaynez #santaynezvalley #losolivos #foxencanyon

I love being a refined and mature influence on our grandchildren… #letsputgreenbeansinourears ! #greatidea #perfecttablemanners Though probably bot what @rderavenel had in mind for her #pompomearrings #hopetheyarewashable #thanksgivingsilliness

Super grande dorado! Grandchillens fishin’ #costacareyes #captaincronchiis #dorado #mahimahi

Doodling in Careyes, at Casa de la Huerta. Drawn with #procreate @procreate #casadelahuerta #careyes

Love a pink house, always have. #pinkhouse #careyes #costacareyes #vamosalaplaya

Oh my heavens pinch me! #careyes ! #mexico #thanksgivingwiththe chillens #tropicalparadise

Rolled out the red carpet on Saturday night for A Night at the Opera at #rancholazaca with beautiful singing by Nichole deChaine and Bryan Lane, accompanied by St Mark’s own Bev Staples… This was ment to be the seating card table but I was afraid they would blow away, so I handed them to guests as they arrived. Btw a small red carpet runner is an inexpensive and fun way to make a splash when you’re entertaining at home. If you live in an apartment, run it down the hall to your door. Your neighbors will probably let it slide, and they will wonder who on earth is coming to dinner!