……and this past week was filled with it!  But first Nikka and I were getting the video ‘Looking at Art’ up on YouTube.  This talk was prompted by several articles in the New York Times ‘Art’ section about the major sales happening at Sotheby’s and Christies. That day,...

…mostly because their Mission Statement can be narrowed to two words…’LIVE JOYFULLY’ and this is consistent throughout from the rubber wristbands in different colors they have for you  with those two words written on them to the green apples there for the taking and...

at the Ahmanson started the week and it was wonderful! Tomiko wouldn’t do this but I like it because I look thin!  Oh, so you don’t think this is me…..hmmmmm...  There were so many little girls in the audience…..This one kept singing along with all the songs.  Tomiko...

…..this one at the Peninsula Hotel in Beverly Hills for birthday girl beautiful Tina Marie! I know, you’re not supposed to pick up the plates but I’m so very proud of Lissi Kaplan who paints all of the serviceware for teatime at the Peninsula. Starting off….. You know...

…..held at Valerie Foster Hoffman’s which immediately tells you it will be something grand and glorious! This one, featuring GRAYSE and the JEWELRY BAR was to benefit THE LEAGUE FOR CHILDREN. Thoughtful Valerie had a Valet service waiting for her guests or, with so...

…..and that’s certainly an occasion for joy!  Master Don Baird presented ‘Clarinet On Town’ to highlight his compositions.  Lovely wife Maria accompanied ‘Darkening Sky’ and Following the Moon’ by reading two of Don’s poems.That’s more like it Maria….  Cutie Diana...

…their motto ‘Live Joyfully’ is right over the front door so I'm especially joyful when I can share a culinary adventure there with Sandie Girl!  But first…..we must have a cappuccino…..  I love everyone there….I wasn’t charged a re-stocking fee to exchange the range...

  …..was Laurie Pie’s pick to celebrate her birthday from a field of four spots.   Of course we had a photo op as soon as we arrived. The Polo Lounge is such a wonderful, memory laden spot and it’s always so delightful to be inside looking out at the patio! Carnivores...

……I was about to find out as it was my great privilege and fun pleasure to be included in the COLORADO RIVER AQUEDUCT Inspection Trip sponsored by Marsha Ramos, Director, Metropolitan Water District or as we fondly call her….Director Ramos! I know you won’t believe...

 The treasure of a friendship brings forth great memories. This design project for Frette from eighteen years ago was unearthed after a conversation with Rosanne Sachson, A.S.I.D. filled with joyful laughter. “Sail Away” was the theme and a Nan Rae painting graced the...