Waiting for peonies

Here are some more old pictures--of peonies.  I think they bloom from April to June so I have to make sure to pick some up in a few months.  Ahh, they are just so beautiful!

From the weekend

A big platter of rice balls and inari bean curd for a friend's bridal shower; hot pink yarn purchased at a local sewing shop in LA + Cody.  Happy three day weekend to those who get President's Day off!

Collecting

Old images from Catalina . . . I miss this place.  I remember taking these photos and being in the creative zone with Jesus.  It was a wonderful way to experience my faith and relationship with Jesus through creativity.  I didn't know I could do that with him for the longest time.

Nopales

Have you tried nopales (cactus)?  I recently tried a pork rib and nopales dish and it was good!  I'm loving trying more Mexican dishes beyond tacos and burritos (and I think burritos are actually American).  I went here -- it's their Wednesday special.

Pictures of food on tables

Mmm . . . yummy meals from the past month: chicken mole from the Mexican restaurant across the street from work, afternoon tea, veggie pizza baked in my cast iron pan (it really works).

Old pictures from the beach . . . time for a beach trip

Camellias!

I stumbled upon a Camellia show at the Descanso Gardens last month.  It was such a pleasure to watch people display their flowers with pride.  They even had a poster on flower show etiquette . . . there was something about "though shall not criticize others' blooms" . . . Haha. 

Modern day impressionists

"Flowers for Kelci" by Lulie Wallace

I like contemporary artists who still paint in the style of the Impressionists. 

I discovered Lulie Wallace recently and fell in love with her expressive florals.

Untitled by Bella Foster

Bella Foster is another contemporary artist I admire . . . there's a great interview with her here.  I love that she paints a lot of living rooms.  I always want to jump into her paintings and settle into a soft chair with a cup of tea.

Portrait

 

My friend, Serenity--a very talented photographer--took some photos of me at my old apartment as a gift for me last summer.  Here's one of my favorites (because Cody looks so silly and I like how my hair looks).