A MEMORABLE & MAGICAL EVENING at AMANDA’s….
…………began the moment the fragrance of Gardenia’s enveloped me as I walked up the garden path to her front door. You know I turn into a pumpkin at 9:00 so I arrived right on time which was probably early but that gave me a chance to take some pictures before the...
PEONIES… PEONIES… PEONIES…
…….were the wondrous subject in class at the Huntington & in the studio this month! This was inspired by my seeing them at Trader Joe’s. They are here for such a short time & I so hope you are able to get some. Diana Jeong was experimenting in one...
MAY 18th WAS MY BIRTHDAY……
…..and it was the BEST birthday ever beginning with Amy bringing over this amazing floral creation. Amy did all the stunning flowers for mom’s birthday celebration. Here’s another view…. If you want an amazing floral creation call Amy at 818.625.5243 or...
FIESTA of the SPANISH HORSE was at the LOS ANGELES EQUESTRIAN CENTER……
…..on Saturday but first I have to show you a picture of ORB winning the Kentucky Derby. It’s official! O.K., on to the Fiesta. This event benefits USC/Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center & Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. I did buy a ticket but honestly, the...
SALSA DANCING at the MUSIC CENTER……
…….yes, that’s correct…..every other Friday during the summer there’s a different dance band and this past Friday it was SALSA time!!! And they were great….the crowd loved it! I mean they REALLY loved it…… This little girl was having her own dance party to...
TOMIKO, NIKKA and NAN’s BIG ADVENTURE……
…..started at The London in West Hollywood. Sleek lobby…..much more so than when Tomiko & I were here a few years back for a meeting. Not quite sure when the London took over. Not sure about the ‘fake’ bulldogs everywhere either….. Greeted by the folks at...
YOU HAVE TO BE A VENDING MACHINE of TREATS!
That’s Mary Beth’s advise to us as she trains Kita. The head halter works best for ‘walkies’! Oh boy…..time for the park!!! But first….find the treat. Trudy walks Kita to the park at 7:00 A.M. every day just the way she did with Yuki so she wanted to come along for...
AT THE HUNTINGTON WITH CHRISTENE and earlier, THE PANTAGES WITH EMMA..….
Christene is a docent at the Huntington as well as a student and delightful friend. Emma is her talented and quite charming daughter. Friday Christene & I went to a lecture on wild flowers in California at the Huntington. It was fascinating to hear how...
MORNING IN RICHMOND VIRGINIA…..
……..brought beautiful blue skies and a 90 degree temperature! I thought it best to start the day with a hearty breakfast in my room. Just one photo before I go…. A partial view of the grounds at the Wyndham Virginia Crossings Hotel. And I’m off with lovely...
KITA’S FIRST DOG PARK ADVENTURE……
……….was thankfully uneventful. I went with Trudy and Geoff who walk her early each morning. Geoff drove and it was quite a sight seeing the three of us in the car with Kita barely under control. Trudy had suggested Kita go to this park near the Zoo so she...
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!