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CONTINUING MARCH

A highlight of March has to be being serenaded by Universal Renaissance man, my friend Stanley Penner, playing a bit of Mozart, Brahms and more... ...on his Bösendorfer. I was told to "Look up!" So many treasurers... A lovely "Gratitude Luncheon" at the Athenaeum....

MARCHING THROUGH MARCH

The Children's Festival was a wonderful way to begin the month. Three days of getting up at five, wearing a white apron and helping all the kids find their way to seats at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion for an exciting dance performance by the Hubbard Street Dance...

SHORT BUT WONDERFUL

February, being the shortest month, has to cram a lot of joyful happenings..I can't think of a better way to begin the month than by celebrating Susie Kat's birthday at the Jonathan Beach Club! Yours truly, Maggie, Susie's cousin, Carol Soucek King, our amazing...

JANUARY, AND THE NEW YEAR BEGINS…

I'm not too sure what to make of January. Perhaps it's because December is such an amazing high with Christmas and New Years that it's hard to re-focus on business as usual. Well, maybe not as usual but certainly not at the extreme! It took Veronica and me two days to...

THE MOST WONDERFUL NEW YEAR’S …

began with guests getting their bling on. Here Alexis decides on hers. Also, signing the guest book and indicating what yummy treat they brought. Here's Jan making her entry. And with her bling on. Then it was time for amazing Magician Tom to mesmerize all of us,...

CHRISTMAS AND SO MUCH MORE!

Valerie Foster Hoffman is truly the Hostess With the Mostest, a real-life Auntie Mame! And to be at her Christmas party is to partake of an unforgettable experience. Cookies anyone? With Sherry in the garden. With Santa and our Lovely Hostess! Photographer Karl....

MOVING ON TOWARDS CHRISTMAS

The partying began at the California Club for the CTG Affiliates' Annual Christmas Luncheon. There are beautiful mystery boxes that everyone bids on....here's the one I got. Delightful Mary Kay with her treasure box. Sweet Diane chats with Artistic Director Snehal...

BEST THANKSGIVING EVER!

It's impossible to express how much I love Thanksgiving! Shopping for all of my traditional recipes starts about a week before, and this time it only took five trips! I begin with making the cranberries the Sunday before Thanksgiving, and the next day, the stuffing....

NOVEMBER’S JOY

Sandie girl came to the studio to work on her Christmas card. It's so lovely, but I can't show it to you just yet! This is where it all began on November 6th. Backup from the water drainage area. It's the 25th and work continues... On to lighter moments. Dinner at...

ANOTHER BIRTHDAY AND SO MUCH MORE

It was time to celebrate delightful Patricia Faber and sooo much fun was had by all! Architrect Miller Yee Fong had to leave early so he wasn't in the group photo. Happiest of birthdays dear Patricia! Make a wish!!! Soooo cute! I was so thrilled to see the recent...

CAVIAR ANYONE?…PETROSSIAN OF COURSE!….

…….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….....

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IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS…..

…………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...

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ANYTHING GOES & THE LIFE OF PI…..

…..are two wonderful things to do during this festive season!  ‘ANYTHING GOES’ is a must for all Cole Porter fans and this production starring Rachel York with get you wanting to take tap lessons for sure!  The L.A. Times review said this is a “classic...

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RAINY DAY SATURDAY ADVENTURE AT CARMAX……

…….actually began a few days ago when Nikka, my Office Manager and #1 Assistant  & I ventured forth to enter that wonderful world of car buying.  Nikka is a first time buyer and this was quite an undertaking and one big deal event!  My experience...

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FUN STUFF CONTINUED…

….it’s always fun & a treat when Ann comes to town! Decorating the tree at Americana in Glendale….what a job! More decorations…. We’re crazy for all things Chinese….. We regressed enough to see this……and consume vast amounts of popcorn… Kind Albert is the second...

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TEATIME at the GETTY VILLA with CLARA…

  YUMMIES………. More as we play ‘all gone’! Clara gives it an A+ and so do I! This is the famous Carrot cake recipe that the Tearoom presents:   Waiting for our docent tour….Clara is now a docent as well and I’m looking forward to following along on one of her...

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KITA’S OWIE…..

…..is healed now so I though I’d post about her journey.  The vet told us to keep the bandage on the infected ‘paw’ dry so nurse Vicki and assistant Nikka were elected to change the dressing.  Fun huh????? Wondering what kept her so still?????????? Why...

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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!

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