NOW WHERE WAS I?
Oh yes, we went to pick up Awesome Tania and see her new, amazing digs. Here are some of her botanicals, just outside her door. Downsizing from her beautiful Hancock Park estate was no small thing, especially for such a collector as Tania. I do know the Getty is...
REMEMBERING PRECIOUS KC CAMP
It hardly seems possible that a year has passed since we lost our Precious, Lustrous Kc Camp. She was such a joy...a beautiful light in the Brush painting class, and everyone adored her. Today, we had a gathering in the studio for those who knew her best...missing...
THE NAN RAE GALLERY AT WOODBURY UNIVERSITY
It was a great joy today to see Woodbury University's annual Graphic Design Exhibit, and I fondly remember my mom was able to be at the dedication of the gallery during Founders Week on the 6th of January, 2011. My stylish mom sitting next to my architect, Monique...
SETTLING DOWN…A BIT!
It's hard to come down after the high of the 4th of July, but we must. Well, maybe just a little. Here's Mena, our new intern in the Nan Rae Studio, and she's smart as can be. And she has two Shiba Inus... Now we have a tagged black bear! Great fun at dear Izabela and...
CELEBRATING!
I love, love, love the 4th of July! It's the most fun holiday, and Marine and Aram start it off on the 1st with a bash for 150 of their closest friends! Marine, you're fantabulous!!! This is the cutest... There was a burger station.... My favorite was the crepes!...
JUMP FOR JOY
It's always so much fun to watch a rehearsal at the Music Center, and 'Complexions Contemporary Ballet' was the best! I'm in awe at the way dancers were tossed about and caught, performing feats of sheer magic. Thank you, Sweet Debra! Time for dinner with the always...
JUNE JOY
What better way to begin the month than with a birthday treat! After a lot of different choices, Laurie Pie finally settled on a birthday treat for me, beginning with delicious Rubens at Urth Caffé on Melrose. Awwwww......... I have never been to the 'Groundlings,' so...
CONTINUING MAY JOY
I must say I was really surprised when the venue for my birthday bash was changed to the Valley Hunt Club from Nick's in Pasadena as a surprise! Veronica witnessed my stubborn side for the very first time when she asked me to change my attire. Come on... I'm fine for...
IT’S MAY…PARTY TIME!
Continuing the birthday fun, a world of thanks, dear Debra, for celebrating Terri & me at Chef José Andrés' Agua Viva at The Conrad. Love the terrace there! And special thanks for the lovely Hydrangea that is now planted for years of enjoyment! Well, May was the...
THE JOYS OF MAY
Thank you, Wondrous Carol Soucek King, for telling us about brilliant artist Matt Locke's exhibit at the Knoll House, organized by Public Relations expert Carolyn Kamii. Matt is delightful, as evidenced by this photo! So wonderful to see Dr. Thomas Backer, a...
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!