Marianne Francis
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January 2026

Happy New Year!
 
“When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace.”
 
— Jimi Hendrix
 
 

Art: Jason DeCaires Underwater Sculpture

Pink encrusting sponge and marine growth cover a rock underwater.
 
Underwater sculpture created to save the coral reefs.
 
Watch the video HERE
 
 

Botany: Inside Sissinghurst with Troy Scott Smith

Garden path bordered by pink flowers beneath a leafy canopy.

Sissinghurst's head gardener invites us into the garden.

Watch the video HERE
 
 

Design: The Biggest Color Trends of 2026

Green bedroom with a patterned bedspread, antique dresser, and colorful rugs
 
These are the interior color trends you'll see everywhere this year.

Watch the video HERE

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Marianne Francis

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425.283.7808

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Address

15 Lake St #200 Kirkland, WA 98033

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