December 1st, Joan and Robert visited the studio with their fantastic chef, Marc.


Afterwards we went downstairs for some nibbles and more conversation.

I was so happy Miss Judith and Eileen stopped by again….posing as Santa’s elves!

It was doubly wonderful to see them again at Lizzie’s Christmas party!

Time to face facts and get a new refrigerator….you’ll be spared the long story!

Jhonny got all the lights up including the two new reindeer for the roof!

Brush painting class in the studio was early because of Christmas.

…and we had our annual Christmas party…

Of course the required ‘tree’ photo!

This month, Lovely Carol had the dinner for her ‘Salon Stars’ in her welcoming home. Awesome Nino was in charge of the booties!



After dinner, we all went to the music room, where we were all enthralled listening to Dean.


Thank you dear Carol for the loveliest of evenings!

Since it’s officially party time, it was off to The California Club.






Santa’s elves stopped by…

And then it was time for my monthly dinner with brilliant Tom.

Just time for some Thai food between Christmas shopping, gift wrapping, and holiday planning.

This year’s Christmas find at Bloomies is this delightful pilot Santa who flies around the Christmas tree in the studio with the banner ‘Believe’ behind me. Perhaps that should be the governing word going forward!
