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JULY FLEW BY

If I turn around, the summer will be over, so I want to be sure to enjoy each wonderful moment! The best high after the 4th of July celebration was seeing Mamma Mia. We were in the absolute first row which was great as we saw everyone close up including the musicians....

I LOVE THE 4TH OF JULY…

It's grilled cheese sandwiches, games and unmitigated joy! Preparations start a week before the 4th. Tomatoes give the cheese sandwiches that special something but they have to be sliced thin and well drained. Party favors. The caricature is from the year before, when...

JUNE FLEW BY…

...with memorable moments such as delightful Peggy treating us to an evening of MUSE/IQUE at the Huntington. My birthday celebrations continued with lovely Marine and her delightful sister Eliza treating me at The Capital Grille. Another great movie night with Curtis...

MAY REMINICENSE

April was so very difficult that I'm going to skip right past it to delightful May. Perhaps it's because May is my birthday month but I really think there's so much more to look forward to in the month. Veronica pulled several landscapes for collector Pam to select...

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....

THE ICONIC BEVERLY HILLS HOTEL…….

….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...

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CHRISTMAS at the BEACH CLUB…

……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...

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IT’S CHRISTMAS TIME IN THE STUDIO…..

…..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...

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CHRISTMAS WITH ROSE and KEN….

….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...

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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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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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