Author: Frances

10 Feb 2020

Join me to sketch and paint along the Camino de Santiago. Sketching is a prayer of seeing and a practice of being in the moment, at one with your vision and with what surrounds you. Where better to undertake a pilgrimage in creativity than in the footsteps of centuries of pilgrims before us, on one of the world’s most storied and beautiful paths. Traveling light limits materials to sketchbook, watercolors, and iPad, and we will have expert instruction in iPad art.
This will be a very small group, with very comfortable accommodation, the first week in May, walking (of course) and driving (some), beginning in Pamplona and ending in Santiago de Compostela. DM me with your email address for more information.⁠ Photo by @michaelgeorge⁠
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#CaminodeSantiago #Camino2020 #paintingpilgrims #frollyetravel #frollye

How down-dog got its name. Feels so good! Watching the dogs work – and play – is the best part of quail hunting!
#downdog
#germanshorthair
#quailhunting

Good night from South Texas. Here visiting friends and a bit of quail hunting. Love Texas!

We don’t call this choco-gasm “Deep, Dark, Chocolate Mystery” for nothing. Like love itself, this almost flourless dark chocolate cake will knock a grown man to his knees. And then who knows, he might propose? (grab the recipe through my #linkinbio).⁠
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In the “Sweethearts Dinner” chapter of California Cooking and Southern Style, along with a lustily delicious menu of Endive, Walnut and Blue Cheese Salad, succulent roast “Pork Valentine” and Potato Celery Root Puree. I think I can just stop right there don’t you. Link to blog in profile for cake recipe and to order book. Also available in e-book if you can’t wait, from Amazon and others. Recipe by @chefstephanievalentine Photo @deborahllewellyn Book @skyhorsepublishing⁠
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#CaliforniaCookingandSouthernStyle chefstephanievalentine/’ title=’Explore chefstephanievalentine on Instagram’ target=’_blank’ class=’ig-hash’>#chefstephanievalentine #flourlesschocolatecake #darkchocolatecake #recipesforlove #richchocolatedessert #whatsfordinner #romanticdinner #dessertstodiefor #chocolate #stephanievalentine #francesschultz #rancholazaca #entertainingathome

A warm welcome to @santaynezgeneral a destination for one-off housewares, a brilliant collection clothes you want to live in, a bit of jewelry, and gorgeous artisinal objets. A fantastic addition to our Valley and also gracious hosts. Here a beautiful centerpiece of simple greens and protea, the handiwork of another newish arrival to our Valley, @forageflorals
santaynezgeneral/’ title=’Explore santaynezgeneral on Instagram’ target=’_blank’ class=’ig-hash’>#santaynezgeneral #forageorals #centerpiece #santaynezvalley

JIC you haven’t heard… I rolled up my sleeves and gathered all of my favorites, from recipes to table settings, and a look inside life at the ranch. And YOU are invited to the parties! Head to my stories for a sneak peek and how to shop my latest book, California Cooking and Southern Style. Cover photo @christyguzeit⁠
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…………….#entertaining#enterttainingathome#modernmartha#thatsdarling #acolorstory #bandofun #fromwhereistand #acolorstoryweekend #thatsdarling #tlpicks #abmlofeiscolorful #darlingweekend #dslooking #welllived #travelbug #flashesofdelight #theeverygirl #lonelyplanet #womenwhotravel⁠
#acolorstory #thehappynow #travelandleisure #clpicks #southernliving #southerncaliforni

RIP artist and friend Todd Murphy. This gorgeous mixed media piece called “Ivich” —no idea why and neither did he—is the one of the first “serious” pieces of art I ever bought—on “layaway” from the @billlowegallery in Atlanta in 1990 and it has been a centerpiece of home ever since. This is where I sit every morning at the ranch to write, meditate, and muse. Symbolizing a strong yet graceful spirit, Ivich has always inspired me. I was looking back at some of Todd’s work this morning. He was so talented, and he was much loved, with a circle of friends as colorful and diverse as his palette. I was more a cordial acquaintance but happy to claim that and sorry it was not more. Am actually surprising myself now by how much I have and want to say about Todd, and I will share more if his work later. Farewell dear @toddmurphy101 You used your gifts of talent and good friendship well, and yours was a life well, if too briefly, lived.
#toddmurphy #toddmurphyartist #rancholazaca

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner I am beginning to gather inspiration for centerpieces and gifts. This stunning arrangement by @foretdesignstudio stopped me in my tracks and got me thinking…there are so many beautiful winter florals that go unnoticed. So, I figured I would remedy that by outlining some of my favorites to make your next arrangement unique. See below….⁠
– Anemones⁠
– Ranunculus⁠
– Dahlias⁠
– Lisianthus⁠
– Lacy protea plants⁠
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.#floralarrangement #fineartflowers⁠
#nofloralfoam #slowflowers #floralarrangements #weddinginspiration #luxurywedding #talentgarden #foamfree #floralinstallation #winterflorals #homestead #mybhg #habitandhome #mydomaine #dwell #ggathome #theeverygirl #anthrohome #rshome #targetstyle #amazonhome #flashesofdelight #entertaining #entertainingathome

We all know people who personify this, and perhaps we aspire to it ourselves. I hope I do. Heaven knows Helen Keller had more reason than most to rage at her circumstances and the cards life had dealt her, and I imagine she did rage from time to time. She was only human. But she chose to see her life, privileged as it was with access to education and other resources, as an adventure. Her attitude, determination, and sheer persistence were and ever shall be a light in the world and an inspiration to all, in sickness and in health.⁠
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#motivationmonday #motivationalquotes #flahsesofdelight #helenkeller #quotes #francesschultz #adventure #wanderlust

Flowering winter branches bring the promise of spring.
#quince
#lilies #pink #floweringbranches