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CELEBRATING VERONICA

August 23rd was Veronica's birthday, so off to Beverly Hills and lunch at Gucci Osteria on Rodeo Drive. I love chef extraordinaire Mattia Agazzi and knew he would do something very special for Veronica! We settled on the tasting menu which had all the exquisite dishes...

FUN STUFF IN AUGUST

August began beautifully with a visit from Lovely Lisa who has moved back to California! We've been friends forever, as this photo will testify. This was about the time she taught me her star routine from Chorus Line! Oh my gosh, what fun to also see I still had my...

JOYFUL JULY

Sweet Annie came over to work with Veronica on a project of hers and we all had so much fun...including Somi! A trip to Tiffany's in Beverly Hills to add to Veronica's charm bracelet. Followed by a fabulous lunch at 208 Rodeo just next door! Watermelon & Burrata...

A JOYFUL 4th

Next to Thanksgiving, the 4th of July is my all-time favorite for celebrating, hosting friends, playing games with prizes, and having an all-around joyful time! This year was no exception...with preparations beginning a week ahead. Somi went to Go Hollywood Pet Center...

BUT WAIT… THERE’S MORE FOR JUNE!

Dinner at Rüen Pair in Thai Town was terrific! Afterwards, the best ice cream next door at Kanomwaan. And a little grocery shopping. Wondering why Lovely Susi is Laughing? Because I had forgotten I gave her the sunglasses I had just admired. No matter, we had a...

WONDERFUL JUNE

Absolutely nothing brings more joy to an artist than when a collector falls in love with their work. This happened to Janice, and she could not get this painting out of her mind. When hubby Mitch approved the purchase, it was great fun watching the two of them...

MAY IS MY BIRTHDAY MONTH

There was just time to catch this year's Pasadena Showcase House of Design before it closed on the 18th, my birthday. I dearly miss Charles Norman who was a fine collector of my work since I was an exhibitor at Art Expo in the 80's! What fun seeing fantastically...

WONDERFUL MAY

It is always a great joy to witness the Music Center's annual "Very Special Arts Festival," and no more so than at this, the 46th! Bravo Awesome Peggy Collins for your massive support! The children's art that was posted along the way was delightful! Seeing all the...

APRIL WAS AMAZING

Continuing in April, there was a wonderful Salon on the Spiritually Creative Life in its 29th year, hosted by Lovely Carol Soucek King, with April's topic being "Faith." The main presenter was Ruth Broyde Sharon, an Interfaith leader/inspirational speaker/creator of...

THE JOYS OF APRIL

What better way to begin the month than dinner with lovely Jean T. at our favorite place, Prosecco Trattoria in Toluca Lake! One of the reasons we love it is because it's the kind of place where everyone knows your name and your favorites. That's thanks to amazing...
THE NAN RAE GALLERY AT WOODBURY UNIVERSITY

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...

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SETTLING DOWN…A BIT!

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...

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CELEBRATING!

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!...

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JUMP FOR JOY

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...

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JUNE JOY

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...

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CONTINUING MAY JOY

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...

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IT’S MAY…PARTY TIME!

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...

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THE JOYS OF MAY

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...

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THE MOST BEAUTIFUL DAY

THE MOST BEAUTIFUL DAY

The most beautiful day was also the most inspiring, being at the Music Center's '44 Annual Very Special Arts Festival!' And the most fun! Seeing the children with such special needs being applauded and celebrated and having so many delightful events planned around...

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THE JOY OF EASTER

THE JOY OF EASTER

It began with an inspiring Salon on the Spiritually Creative Life hosted by Wondrous Carol Soucek King, with this month's guest speaker being Brilliant Satinder Dhiman, Ph.D., EdD, Associate Dean, Chair, and Director of the MBA Program and Professor of Management at...

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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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