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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...

OCTOBER MEANS SAYING GOODBYE TO SUMMER

Each year I'm determined to really enjoy summer and then find it's October and I wonder what happened. The upside to that is beginning the month with the Huntington Botanical Garden's Mid Autumn Moon Festival where we have a booth and get to see many of my wonderful...

CONTINUING SEPTEMBER

For a short month, September had a lot going on, continuing with the Center Theatre Group Affiliates New Member Orientation Meeting. "Giving the Gift of Theatre to the Next Generation." Afterwards, Christine Hart, VP Programs for the Affiliates, and Sweet Diane visit...

LEVITATED MASS at LACMA……

…….was a ‘got to see’ when it was installed.  Gosh that was weeks ago & I thought I had posted these pictures.  Guess I didn’t as here they are in my ‘open drafts’. I think the most interesting/important aspect of this ‘art’ installation is the people...

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The AMERICANA in Glendale…..

……is always a good place to go for a movie and good eats!  Also, the ‘APPLE’ store there is wonderful and I love the genius bar!!! Mimi & I saw ‘Hope Springs’ and I was surprised at how charming it was.  Worthy of a large popcorn! Good eats always at...

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KITA’S PEEP’S # 4

Samuel, I’m still unemployed and think I could really be an asset in your car detailing business.  I get them dirty, you clean them up.  How does that sound? I hear a noise….perhaps a visitor? Lynne’s working with my ‘stay’.  Lot’s of luck Lynne! You...

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LAKESIDE GOLF CLUB…..

….was party central for the “Kiwanis  Club of Burbank’s 15th Annual Gala honoring Dr. Kenneth and Mrs.. Rose Nielsen”…August 18, 2012 I just love this club…there really is a lake!!! And here’s the lovely couple….so cute! These kids were adorable and who can...

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LOBSTER NIGHT at the CALIFORNIA CLUB…..

……was the theme for another sensational party hosted by amazing Valerie.  Foodies take note of this menu!   I wish I had gotten a better picture of beautiful Valerie but honestly, I was concentrating on the lovely table she designed for her guests. ...

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CUTE STUFF…..

…..these ladies, of a certain age, were driving along Glenoaks Blvd and I thought they were the cutest.  Note the luggage rack. You need the proper chapeau when you tour around….. Can you see all the European tags on the front? Trudy brought these back from...

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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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