GUNG HAY FAT CHOY, HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR
Yes, HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR! On the very first day of 2020 I ran into Tammy Huang and her hubby at The Langham in Pasadena. Tammy reminded me that I had donated lessons to last years 'East Meets West' Parent Education Club and would I do the same for this years...
THE BEST CHRISTMAS EVER
...started out with a reception for the Harvard Associates at the Waldorf Astoria... Here's the hotel's tree that inspired me to start decorating! First Jhonny had to get out the Nutcracker... Next the downstairs 'grownup' tree! Kita insisted on helping... Here it is...
I LOVE THANKSGIVING
All the preparations are sooo much fun! Planning, making lists, the shopping numerous times to various stores and at least three days of cooking prior to the main event! But first, a trip to the Pumpkin Patch... Ahhhhh..... This handsome fellow was spied on a second...
CELEBRATING TWENTY YEARS OF LISSI KAPLAN ARTISTRY AT THE PENINSULA AND OTHER FUN STUFF
Celebrating twenty years since the amazing Lissi Kaplan was commissioned by the Peninsula Hotel to design and produce a line of fine china for the tea service in the 'Living Room' of the hotel. Each piece is lovingly hand painted and then fired by Lissi...
CELEBRATING: BIRTHDAYS, BALLET AND JUST PLAIN FUN
Dinner in the Founder's Room at the Music Center and then a performance by the Mariinsky Ballet company from Russia. This was for Amy's birthday later in November but we celebrated early because she adores Russian ballet! We saw George Balanchine's 'Jewels' with...
WEDDING JOY IN TEMECULA
What a joy to be part of the celebrating in Temecula for Erin and Justin's wedding. Clara and I drove down for the weekend and were delighted to play the night before at the great wedding rehearsal. Hi dear Kathy, mother of the bride! Is this the cutest...
KICKOFF CELEBRATION FOR THE HUNTINGTON’S CENTENIAL CELEBRATION AND OF COURSE, MORE CAKE
One of the highlights of September was the grand kickoff for The Huntington Centennial Celebration. Amy and I were greeted by Karen R. Lawrence, President of The Huntington Library, Art Museum and Garden. I guess orange is the new 'red' carpet! 😂 Adorable Cris...
DOMESTICITY AND OTHER THINGS
A trip to Julienne's is #1 on the list when planning a dinner party. It's fun planning the menu, setting the table, checking lists to make sure everything is done as planned. Appetizers on the patio... But the most fun of all is knowing your guests had a good time!...
WHERE DID JULY GO?
Honestly, I don't know where the month went to especially since I had determined to enjoy the summer. It started off wonderfully with a bang up 4th of July party at Marine and Aram's my friends who wrote the book on partying! I took mostly video's so you just...
LET’S TALK ABOUT ART
...and how absolutely wonderful it is to just play. To not be concerned about outcome but just delight in the process, enjoying the adventure. Of course, if we can remember the brain needs to build a large file, muscle memory, then we can be patient....
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!