Posts Tagged ‘Garden’

Photo Weekend

I took a lot of pictures this weekend!   Yay and finally.   First I went on the Venice Garden Tour.   It’s a looky-loo paradise benefitting the Neighboroood Youth Association Las Douridas Childrens Center.   So it’s a great charity.   Second, I got to shoot film composer David Newman conducting the American Youth Symphony.    So awesome! Start with […]


Garden – Party

Yesterday was a busy day – I had two things to do! Up early I made cake pops for Angel’s party. She said to bring something, so as usual I had to figure out something sweet to bring. Cake pops are easy to make, have a great presentation and are fun to eat! I made […]


Day of Wine and Roses

We’ve been participating in the Venice Garden Tour every year since the beginning.  It’s a fun looky loo extravaganza and sneak peek beyond the fences and doors.   Dave and rented bikes this year and saw about half of the places.   Here’s a few shots of our day.


Marissa M.

I have been mourning the loss of the Mann National movie theater since they bulldozed it in 2007.  It opened in 1970 as an iconic symbol of 70’s modernism and large screen goodness.  The lot on the corner of Lindbrook and Gayley has been vacant since the theater was torn down.   I walk by the […]


Staghorn Leghorn

This is a beautiful example of a staghorn fern.  Taken in Brentwood in the courtyard of the Caffe Luxe building.


Secret Gardens

Dave and I did the annual Secret Gardens of Venice tour last weekend. We saw a couple from prior years but, as usual, it doesn’t disappoint.