Is this the coolest picture ever?! Should be cover of Alaska tourist beochure! While we are sweltering here in The Santa Ynez Valley, my darlin’ cool friend @mdfroelich has been fishing in Alaska. This is a repost from her. Why isnt she scared of the bear? #alaska #alaskafishing #iwanttopaintit

Good morning, breakfast tray. Loving the ceramic warming lid that covers my cup to keep it warm. Genius idea from @globaleyeart. Actually comes w beautiful mug. Will post that next. Roses grace a @billyhurbaugh #breakfasttray #rancholazaca #homesweethome #teatime

Doodle painting #2, 16×20 acrylic on canvas, by moi.

Just a simple church supper… @stmarksinthevalley Summer Classic last night. Out big annual fundraiser. Was so hot our flowers wilted, but the party didn’t! Photo by @billyhurbaugh Gorgeous roses from @rosestoryfarm and arrangements by @lisabwitt, Tracey Cassidy, and moi.

Flora and fauna. Loading up the flowers for tonight’s big shindig at @stmarksinthevalley !

We’re ready!

Beautiful bobcat sighted this morning at #rancholazaca Also a stark illustration of the fire that found us a few weeks ago and burned several acres. Was well contained and did not cross the road, as you can see.

The house party continues… #afewfriendsfordinner #blueandwhite #mottahedeh #bluecanton (ginger jars) China is #imperial? #rancholazaca #losolivos #santaynezvalley #santaynez #homesweethome @mottahedehchina

Houseguests hit the trail til lunchtime. #happycampers #rancholazaca #ridemcowboy (and girl!) #homesweethome

Another day, another dahlia. #afewfriendsfordinner #rancholazaca #cafeaulait dahlias from our garden #santaynezvalley #losolivos #santaynez

Getting ready for a house full this weekend. Love this simple but blowsy arrangement of snapdragons, eucalyptus, and sage #rancholazaca #snapdragons #centerpiece