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Creatives We Love: Dave Lefner

October 17, 2017

Dave Lefner is a wonderful artist at the Brewery where our paths crossed through mutual artist friends and clients. He specializes in reduction linocut printmaking and he’s also become our friend. I am happy to say I own a Dave Lefner. We love learning not only about the art but also about the artist’s process, which

Falling into Beauty

October 4, 2017

Life doesn’t always go as planned. Sometimes your plans fall through. But thankfully, sometimes, you find yourself falling into beauty.

Kirsten: The Time Is Now

September 6, 2017

I love how Kirsten has created an abundance of time well spent by prioritizing living in the here and now and seizing the day.

Creatives We Love: Rory Cunningham

August 23, 2017

I’ve known Rory Cunningham for over 11 years. We met through a mutual friend in the jewelry business, while on a progressive dinner walking tour of historical craftsmen and victorian homes in Los Angeles. We bonded over our love of sharing food and wine with friends, architecture, art, design, and fashion.

Creatives We Love: Elizabeth Oakes

August 23, 2017

I first met Elizabeth Oakes, of Golden Oak Weddings, through my now husband, who is friends with her now husband. Over the years, Elizabeth and I have had the opportunity to have many deep conversations about life over a cup of tea, or in her garden, or at family gatherings.

Creatives We Love: Steve Lucero

August 23, 2017

We first met Steve Lucero, of the LA Artery, at the Brewery Arts Complex where I have my studio. We were looking for a photographer for our Annual Chocolate Martini Soiree and Steve came to the rescue.

Reflections On My Own Wedding Day: A Private Ceremony

August 10, 2017

Recently I was happily wed in a private wedding ceremony to my significant other, on July 15th which was the 15th anniversary of our first date. Yes, I know it took a while. Sometimes it does.

Creatives We Love: Petra Wright

July 26, 2017

I first heard of Petra Wright and her fabulous reputation through artists we both worked with. They all had nothing but wonderful things to about her and about the GDCA Gallery. We were honored to have Petra share a little about her world of art with us.

Reflection Series: Clarity, Truth, and Voice Revisited

July 10, 2017

We revisited one of our original reflection story interviewees, a dear friend and a favorite client, Julie. When we interviewed Julie several years ago, she spoke about her personal commitment to Clarity, Truth, and Voice. In the midst of transition then, Julie again found herself recently passing through another unexpected transition…