….was planned by lovely Maria Baird.  That meant my shopping for the perfect gift at Bloomingdale’s with tremendous help from Sedik Tarvirdian.  This woman is pure gold! See….. O.K., back to Friday night and the main event.  Evvy, our hostess, was hard at work when I...

…..on Saturday as the very first author to break ground on Vroman’s Bookstore’s ‘WALK OF FAME’.  This inaugural dedication to Lisa celebrated Vroman’s 120th anniversary! Grauman Theater’s very own cement artist Sassan Shakoori prepared the area. Lisa said that Sassan...

……..while the photo-shoot for The Eliot Project/Elizabeth’s Canvas was the most important thing I could have done, there was also room in the week for some playtime after work. Laurie Pie and I decided to go shopping ….I’m not sure that was a good idea as she is a...

…..is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that empowers cancer patients and survivors through the creative process.  They offer a variety of artistic and inspiring classes, ranging from painting and photography to dance and writing and everything is free of charge!...

Sunday we were treated to a lecture by Priscilla Gibbs, noted authority on the Japanese Tea Ceremony and ceramics in the LACMA collection. Priscilla had us all enthralled as she explained all the accouterments used in the ceremony. I was delighted that Heidi and Sam...

…..and who better to enjoy this great musical with than Sandie Girl and Dr. Jim.  I am getting so spoiled having everyone pick me up at mom’s but it really is so convenient for all…..On the way to the Pantages, Sandie showed me the Christmas Stocking she had finished...

After having the awesomely amazing wondrous Lisa See talk to our group in the studio….being sated by yummies from Jane Windsor at Anyone for Tea and surrounded by Amy’s beautiful flowers (www.menuahflowers.com) it’s hard to even begin to regain a sense of normalcy....

……was held in the Nan Rae Studio for Lisa’s newest book, CHINA DOLLS.  Nikka had wonderful signage to show the way to the studio and Armstrong Nursery co-operated with this large mum to begin the journey. Amy had created the most amazing floral displays for this very...

The cuteness parade began early Tuesday morning with Nikka bringing in the most amazing grouping of birthday balloons including a gynormous one! Then there were gifts galore and cards, cards, cards.     As you can see…..Kita wanted to help! Let’s hear it for the...

…..just look at this exquisite arrangement by Amy www.menuahflowers.com. How did I comes to be so blessed! ….and how you may ask did I come to be the possessor of such beauty?  Dear Amy brought these two exquisite arrangements to me that had been part of her floral...