Planning the celebration for mom’s beautiful life at dear Valerie’s, the one and only ‘Hostess With the Mostest’! Valerie has kindly agreed that her home would be the perfect setting for a fitting tribute!
Josie, Valerie’s Chef Cuisinier will be in charge of the menu….
Now that’s settled, it’s time to be out and about. First stop, the home of the late Sally Forrest, a star in the 40’s and 50’s. Her estate is now owned by niece Sharon who invited me and Nikka for dinner and a tour. This is in the screening room.
Along with the other guests I get to heart the history of this grand Beverly Hills estate……ahhhhhhh Hollywood!
And now, a few notes on the piano George Gershwin played.
Thought you’d like to see the ‘partner’s desk’ of the Warner brothers……
Back home and loving Maria and Bridget…..they’re just toooo cute!
I’m working on re-inventing my Domestic Goddess…..
Classes in the studio are always enjoyable. Most likely the most fun for me!
Here’s Maria again another day with darling Cecelia…..more joy!
Come over anytime for a spot of tea……
Now this was really domestic. Something I had not done in eight years!!! A dinner party in honor of newlyweds Maryam and Kert. So this is the dining room! Bring out the Old Imari and the Baccarat….we’re ready to party!
Adorable & oh so lovely Alexis with Dave, her Prince and the newlyweds….Kert and Maryam!
Now here’s a threesome I adore and anytime with them brings me complete and utter joy!!! Marine and sister Eliza with dear Amy at Prosecco Tratorria in Toluca Lake.
I was completely and utterly surprised and delighted when during the lunch break for class at the Huntington Botanical Gardens, student Ralph Komai sang a poem he wrote for me to the tune of State Fair.
This tops the list of joyfulness!!! Thank you dear Ralph!
Not only that but Ralph sent these exquisite flowers in honor of my mom……Soooooo touching!
How about cute brothers Jose and David who joined the Huntington class. They did wonderfully and I’m so proud of how they really paid attention!!!
Now this was an inspiring and fun two days. Student Joe flew all the way from Chicago for a private two day workshop with me. He too paid great attention and like a sponge picked up everything I taught.
A special thank you dinner for David for all his hard work on the studio entrance and also special thanks to dear Eileen for all her help at mom’s! At Prosecco Tratorria….Aren’t they the cutest couple???
See how domestic I’ve become. I made all these treats when dear Patricia came over………..
It’s been ages since we’ve seen Krista and Brett and they’re way behind on their dog walking responsibilities….come on you two….Get off the love boat and walk Kita!
Dear Maggie came over with yummy treats from Julienne’s……
And Laurie Pie came over with her delicious chopped salad and famous garlic bread….
I had lunch with Lovely Lisa Bowman (AKA Lisa Di Vita) to celebrate the publishing of her incredible book ‘The Shattered Peacock’. I had recommended it as a great summer read but now that Labor Day is rapidly approaching read it just because it’s one great book! Available on Amazon.com
Dim the lights and light the ‘wishing’ Sky Lanterns to celebrate Nikka’s birthday…..with a belated lantern for Emma! It was rather windy that night so we had a bit of a problem getting airborne and had to go to the deck…
Lovely flowers from dear Amy for the birthday girl….
Sandie Girl gave Nikka the cutest needlepoint….Hello Kitty of course………….
Special thanks to dear Kc who brought this delicious home grown ‘French Tomato Tarte’ to the studio class with special thanks for the ‘extra’ which I devoured after class. Sooooo good!
Bet you thought I forgot our anniversary…..
Sandie Girl didn’t and Laurie Pie checks the flowers out….
Lots of flowers for mom. These were from Reza and done by the one and only Amy at Le Jardin Privé…………
More………
This says it all…………….
May you enjoy each precious moment!