Author: Frances

Repost from @caroline.myss and probably my biggest takeaway from her workshop a few weeks ago which I cannot stop thinking (or talking!) about… NB: Empowering yourself also empowers others. .
#carolinemyss #wordstoliveby

New York Skyline for sale. This gorgeous painting, “Before Dusk,” an original oil painting by the acclaimed contemporary artist @paulbalmer, needs a home. 64” x 64” oil on canvas. DM me for details.

Just another Friday afternoon stroll in Santa Ynez. Beautiful creatures. .
#santaynezvalley #santaynez #bareback #dutchwarmblood ? #cowboytown #horsecountry

YAY for my precious friend, fabulous cook, adorable person, handsome devil, talented writer, and The. Most. Artful. Host. Ever. RUN to buy his new book now, #theartofthehost from @rizzolibooks. Am grateful for this day of plane rides with this gorgeous new book and cant wait to savor every word. Oh and such a lovely party at the sublime @verdurajewelry .
#alexhitz
#theartofthehost
#cookbook
#entertaining
#entertainingathome

She was the best. I got to introduce her when she spoke at my alma mater St Mary’s School in Raleigh. What an honor. Thank you for your work, your integrity, your grace, and for showing so many of us the way. Blessings to your family and rest in peace @cokiebroberts Photo by Felicia Evans via @harpercollinsus
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#cokieroberts
#stmarysschool
#cokierobertsrip
#feliciaevans

A waiter sees to the final touches on this beautiful table for a young friend’s very special party last night in New York. I stopped by in case she needed any last minute help and to snap some pics for her mama. She was completely organized and all was perfectly in hand, but I did get some photos. The flowers were beautiful, as ever @lagrenouillenyc and the staff attentive and expert. This upstairs room was once the studio of painter #bernardlamotte and quite the social hub in its day. Still is! .
#lagrenouille #oldnewyork #dinnerparty

Enjoying @ronda_carman ‘s new book #entertainingathome from @rizzolibooks with foreword by @indiahicksstyle and seeing so many talented friends and their beautiful tables @danielledrollins @waremporter @mecoxgardens (Mac Hoak and Fred Perkins) @suzannekasler @bettiebeardenpardee @juliaevansreed @billingramarchitect and others. Photography by @matthewmeadstyle and Michael Hunter. Wonderful. Ronda and I will be on a panel together with @davidbaker_tsb moderated by @margotrshaw kicking off the fantastic #antiquesinthegardens in Birmingham on October 3! @bhambotanicalgardens @bbgardens @flowermagazine #tastebuds

A pretty walk in the woods earlier this week in the Catskills. A walk in the woods is always good for what ails you and even better for what doesn’t. Hope your weekend includes some nature time, some you time, and some good time fun. #iwanttopaintthis #iwanttopaintit

Repost from @caroline.myss , and wow. Am grateful to discover the work, wisdom, and grace of this extraordinary teacher.

My prayer is for the grace to heal: as a son, a daughter, a mother, a father, a husband, a wife, a family, a people, a nation, a world.
Thanks to @mohonkmountainhouse for this silent, waving tribute to honor and grace.

The gracious old lodge at Mohonk Mountain House in New Paltz NY. This week in a workshop with @caroline.myss .
#mohonkmountainhouse #carolinemyss
#catskills

Rocking chairs are the best. Pretty porch on a misty morning at Mohonk Mountain House where I am attending a workshop with @caroline.myss @carolinemyss .
#rockingchairs #porch #mistymorning