BRUSH PAINTING STUDENTS FROM MY CLASS AT THE HUNTINGTON BOTANICAL GARDENS
...are exhibiting their extraordinary work at the Crain Art Gallery in the Crowell Public Library in San Marino through November 2nd. I'm beyond description proud of all my students in the class, both those who are exhibiting and newer ones who feel they need more...
A BEAUTIFUL WEDDING AND SOME AUGUST BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS
Beautiful Lissi and Doug, her Prince, were married and we all celebrated at ll Cielo Restaurant in Beverly Hills. A perfect venue! The bride and groom were surrounded by a forrest of flowers created with love for them by Amy at Le Jardin Prive! How's this for...
JOYFUL MOMENTS IN JULY
Now that the month is almost over, I thought a review of the moments of pure joy was in order! The 4th has always been special here but this year, without mom and Charles, my task was to keep it as joyful as before. It was quite serendipitous because originally...
AND THE BEAT GOES ON
What could possibly more joyful than a baby shower with the anticipation of new life, new beginnings!...
IT’S ALL ABOUT THE CAKE
.....because with the cake...you get a candle and with the candle you can make a wish for the person you're with! This year's birthday started early, just about at the beginning of May. Dear Patricia picked me up and drove to the beach where we both waded into...
NOT QUITE A BIRTHDAY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
Well, that's what dear Carol Soucek King called it as the actual date of my birthday had passed. It was a glorious celebration nonetheless hosted by Carol at the Athenaeum. Imagine, even a special menu 'Luncheon With Nan Rae'! Carol makes sure that everyone is...
CELEBRATING CHARLES LEE PARKER
It's party time! What better way to celebrate an amazing man who brought sunshine with his smile and kindness to everyone he met. Lovely Marine checks out one the Sous Chef's with precious Alyssa... While awesome Alex brings in the yummy Porto's treats!...
AT PETROSSIANS CAVIAR IS KING
Once a month, Petrossian's in West Hollywood on Robertson Blvd. has an elegant sit down dinner beginning with a caviar tasting and talk about all things caviar!. How fitting for a birthday surprise event for Laurie Pie who is the Queen of Caviar! Laurie had no...
CELEBRATING THE HARVARD CAMPAIGN FOR ARTS AND SCIENCES
A five year Harvard campaign that raised 9.1 billion dollars was certainly cause for celebrating so off I flew to Cambridge to join in the festivities. Staying at the Mandarin Oriental in Boston made the short trip a real vacation! At The Mandarin Oriental...
JUST TOO MUCH FUN
Starting with the most over the top amazing Nowruz celebration at awesome Farnaz's! Precious Maryam...... I wish I had taken a better photo of Farnaz....we were having a fun moment with Poolak, her beautiful daughter. Clara treated Amy and me to the most...
WELCOME…
to my personal blog where I’ll be sharing adventures and how I determine each day to live joyfully as an Artist, Teacher, and Author. My latest book “What If… We Have the Power to Change Our Lives” an inspirational book that hopefully will empower you to live your best life! You can find me and my work at nanraestudio.com My hope is that this blog will inspire you to find joy everywhere and in everything and that is what I wish for you!