Composting Can Be Lots of Fun
Francesca Filanc
August 7, 2012
Just recently I have discovered that composting like painting is a passion of mine! I have been composting for about twenty-five years on a large
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Cooking, Entertaining, and Making Art
Francesca Filanc
July 31, 2012
I am having a spur of the moment dinner party tonight. As you might know from earlier posts I LOVE to entertain on the spur
FREEDOM OF CHOICE
Francesca Filanc
July 24, 2012
In the twilight of an evening I took a walk from my home. As I walked, admiring the beauty of nature all around me, my
SUMMER DAYS – OPENING DAY AT THE RACES
Francesca Filanc
July 17, 2012
Good morning my little Gigi! My father would exclaim as he burst into my bedroom kissing me and then opening the blinds. Hurry out of
SUMMER DAYS –PAINTING AND PLAYING INDIANS
Francesca Filanc
July 10, 2012
My mother, Pat Welsh, realized I had an aptitude for art at a very young age. Gallery of my current work. In the summertime she
SUMMER DAYS – FOURTH OF JULY, DEL MAR
Francesca Filanc
July 3, 2012
The 4th of July is just around the corner and I am reminded of summer days growing up in a sleepy little beach town in
WHY THIS ARTIST LOVES TO WRITE
Francesca Filanc
June 27, 2012
I come from a long line of writers on both sides of my family. While some research implies talent in families is passed down through
CYBERSPACE GRANNY AND MARC CHAGALL
Francesca Filanc
June 20, 2012
I have three granddaughters, two who live in Spain. As a result I have been a Cyberspace Granny since they were born. SKYPE is so
ART IN MADRID AND HOW THIS PAINTER FINDS INSPIRATION
Francesca Filanc
June 14, 2012
Painting as well as other disciplines needs enlightenment and inspiration for the artist to make the opportunity to paint an inspired piece of art. It
BIRTHDAY LUNCH FOR A FRIEND
Francesca Filanc
June 6, 2012
May I take you out to lunch for your birthday? Fran, I’d rather just come over and have a good girl talk visit. We talk
75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE AND A COUSIN’S BIRTHDAY
Francesca Filanc
May 30, 2012
This past weekend I was in the San Francisco Bay area. Sunday was the 75th birthday of the Golden Gate Bridge. Check out the picture
MEMORIAL DAY IS ALMOST HERE. FESTIVALES ESPAÑA STYLE!
Francesca Filanc
May 23, 2012
Viva España! I just arrived home from Spain after visiting one of my daughters and her family. My son-in-law is Spanish Basque. They live in
PROTECTING OUR FEATHERED FRIENDS IN THE GARDEN
Francesca Filanc
May 16, 2012
The other morning while having tea with a friend I heard a thud thud thud. Oh no I protested! This friend is somewhat of a
A WALK DOWN MEMORY LANE
Francesca Filanc
May 9, 2012
Last weekend I was invited to a friend’s 65th wedding anniversary party. It was also the friend’s 90th birthday. This particular friend looks 20 years
THE DALAI LAMA VISITS SAN DIEGO
Francesca Filanc
May 2, 2012
I happened to be one of the fortunate people who heard the Dalai Lama speak in San Diego a couple of weeks ago. He spoke
BREAKFAST AT 7…4…7
Francesca Filanc
April 25, 2012
Last weekend I had an impromptu party for some cousins who were visiting from England. Easy steps to entertain a crowd for breakfast. Please check
RACCOONS? WHAT WILD ANIMAL IS UNSCREWING THE DOG FOOD CONTAINER?
Francesca Filanc
April 18, 2012
Ok, I have just spent forty minutes on Google trying to figure out what animal is unscrewing a large container of dog food in the
CREATE YOUR OWN WALL SUCCULENT HANGING PLANTER
Francesca Filanc
April 10, 2012
Here’s a project that is lots of fun. Making your own wall succulent planters will also save you money :) A friend’s husband made the
THE EASTER EGG HUNT
Francesca Filanc
April 5, 2012
I started coloring Easter eggs with my children when they were two years old. My children are now grown and have little ones of their own.
IN FRONT OF THE CRACKLING FIRE
Francesca Filanc
March 29, 2012
It’s Saturday night and I have a fire in the fireplace. It is supposed to rain cats and dogs tomorrow. I love a fire in