……were the surprise Tomiko brought over for our Christmas celebration…more on that in just a bit. ‘Honey Baked Ham’ was yum, yum and the amazing thing is they suggest not re-heating  but just leaving it out at room temperature for two hours.  I made Orzo...

Our little 2011 Christmas puppy is now approaching 100 lbs. of happiness! Eager to participate in all the festivities….. “Take the picture before I change my mind” Does this hat make me look thinner???? “Are you sure Rudolph started like this?” Yippee….ICE CREAM……so...

…..Sunday before Christmas and everyone’s in a festive mood. Clara and I had so much fun at the Getty we decided to take it to the Langham (used to be the Ritz Carlton and before that it was the Huntington or something like that).  Confused? Are these packages...

…..A holiday bash given for staff and docents. I’ve mentioned before that Clara is a docent at the Getty ‘Villa’ which I always call ‘her villa’ and she was able to bring one guest….  Happy Moi !!! Get the idea I’m sort of excited????  Yippee!!! Forget...

….holder of countless memories….   A ‘Red Carpet’ entrance… Ever the same…… Thru the garden to a private luncheon…. One of the famous (or infamous) private cottages….. Luncheon time for the Beverly Hills Garden Club.  (I was a guest…..spoke at one of their...

……the special one day extravaganza that gets the holidays going.  What a glorious, perfect day! …..and parking right in front…… ……ladies mingle…… Michele, our delightful, charming hostess on the left with Tina L. Sophie and Michele with Maidee Our table decorated...

…..and Saturday’s class came prepared!  So many goodies….treats galore! Kathy makes the very best Chinese Chicken Salad and fry’s her own won tons.  They’ve yet to be broken up as the salad awaits assembly.  Note to Kathy:  We devoured the extra...

….what a wonderful holiday tradition. It’s so much fun to see everyone and look at all the Christmas decorations…..Rose remembers the history of each and every toy, decoration and ornament! Richard King, Board member at Woodbury and President of King Enterprises…Oh...

…….Tomiko and I  ventured forth for their ‘Caviar 101 Tasting Class’ held at Petrossian on Robertson Boulevard in West Hollywood. First a quick peek at all the goodies….sweets to satisfy any sweet tooth.  (I brought an assortment of macaroons ….top shelf….....

…………the dining table has transformed from the card factory packaging area to….. Little Bo Peep….is looking for………….wait for it…………….well, you fill in the rest…. Hi Diddle Diddle……hum the rest….. Mother Goose has to look up her rhyme…. Dum dee dum dum  or is it...