THE BEST 4th EVER!
It takes three to four days to get ready to party! Besides shopping for food, the hunt for really good prizes for the quiz, bingo, and bean bag toss is on, and this year, we found most of them at the Huntington's fabulous Gift Shop. Winning contestants spin the wheel...
BUT WAIT…MORE BIRTHDAYS
Continuing with dear Clara treating me to lunch at the rooftop of the Peninsula. I was then treated to having my footsies taken care of by amazing Irene. Time for the "relaxation room." Kevin Kwan, the New York Times best-selling author of Crazy Rich Asians, was the...
JUNE BEGAN AT THE BEACH…
Thanks to an invitation from Lovely Valerie Foster Hoffman to join her at the Beach Club. It was a bit too cool to eat outside so we had a lovely lunch inside. Carol Soucek King, Veronica, Nancy, Valerie, our hostess with the mostest, me, and dear Vanya, Valerie's...
MORE MAY JOY!
A world of thanks friend Dave, author of Fuzzzy Tale and hooman to Lambert & Dolly, for getting more of my books from the warehouse. Even though Jhonny cleaned out the garage and placed new shelving, books and scarf boxes have to compete with puppy pads! One of my...
IT’S PARTY TIME!
Beginning with the most amazing party hosted by the Hostess with the Mostest, Valerie Foster Hoffman. Words cannot begin to describe the elegant, thoughtful extravaganza Valerie had for me but hopefully some photos will help where my words fall short. The party began...
MORE WONDERFUL MAY
Begins with Amazing Carol Soucek King's Salon on the Spiritually Creative Life, now in it's 27th year and on ZOOM. Carol is so dear to always mention my books and scarves. As always, Janet Martorello's Himalayan Singing Bowls were a wonderful beginning. Curtis...
WONDERFUL MAY…
We began with the Fifth Annual Culver City Nonprofit Convening, hosted by the Wende Museum. We were guests of brilliant moderator Tom Backer. Wonderful talking with Allison Sampson from the Colburn Foundation. Joan Weinstein, from the Getty Foundation was also a...
A VERY SPECIAL ARTS INDEED!
Checking in for the 45th Annual Very Special Arts Festival. It's so inspiring to see all the beautiful children with special needs participating in their very special day. There are many tables on the plaza for them to make various art projects. There's even a booth...
FRIENDSHIP SHOULD BE CELEBRATED
Every time I write a blog, I'm reminded of the great gift of friendship which should always be celebrated. Perhaps I'll title each entry "Friendship!" After the spectacular Colburn Gala where I saw so many precious friends thanks to Lovely Peggy Collins, it was back...
LIFE WITH A GOLDENDOODLE…
...and other wonderful things in April! Somi is the most gregarious puppy ever and she's amassing such a group of friends. Everyone must play with her or we don't hear the end of it! Our darling next door neighbors, Sweet Emilia and Talented David adore Somi and the...
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!