Author Archives: Jenny

Farmer’s Market Watercolor Painting

I love the farmer’s market.  First of all, I love fruits and vegetables and do not have to be asked or shamed into eating a majority of my foods as or with fruits or vegetables.  They have so much flavor! … Continue reading

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Second Submerged Succulent Floral Arrangement: Succulents & Twig

Remember when I went to that floral design class in Venice last summer?  Where I made the submerged floral arrangement? Well, as part of the class, they gave us the vase and a sheet of paper that told us of … Continue reading

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Pepper and Onion Roast with Soft Indian Spices

I made this recipe a couple of times a few days ago and I just can’t stop thinking about it.  It’s light, it’s healthy (as far as I can tell) and SUPER tasty and flavorful.  The recipe comes from my … Continue reading

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Descanso Gardens Wreath-making Class

Last year (in 2009) I signed up to do a wreath-making class at Descanso Gardens and loved it.  They trim the trees in their gardens and then have a class to instruct people on how to create a wreath.  Very … Continue reading

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Glass Class Update: Pictures!!

I picked up my glass pieces on Wednesday, after a half-day at work.  I was so excited to see them, and I was not disappointed.  Some of them are sort of different from what I expected they would look like, … Continue reading

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Craft Night with Morgan Moore

Wanting to get into the holiday spirit by crafting up something nice to display, my friend Amy invited me to join her at a craft night held in West LA by Morgan Moore.  Amy had been following this woman’s blog … Continue reading

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Tasty Treat: Triple-decker Citrus Popsicles

I saw this recipe a couple of years ago and I bookmarked it because I thought it looked so tasty.  The major reason why I didn’t make them when I first saw them is because I didn’t own popsicle molds. … Continue reading

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Glass Class

Yesterday I went to a glass class at the Stained Glass Supply in Eagle Rock.  My sister-in-law Gretchen was going for a Christmas (or maybe birthday?) present from her parents and it was given as an option for me for … Continue reading

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>Latest Nativity Painting

> For the past few years, a Catholic missionary organization has commissioned me to paint a version of the Nativity for their annual Christmas appeal.  Due to the length of time it takes to paint, design, print and put together … Continue reading

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>New Website: Design Section Complete!

> Great news!  I have been working very hard and, with Gavin’s help in scanning some items that I didn’t have an electronic file of, I am now finished with the graphic design section of my new website. Please check … Continue reading

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