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
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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
CREATING A BREATHTAKING CENTERPIECE IS EASY & FUN!
Francesca Filanc
March 21, 2012
St. Patrick’s Day, last Saturday night, was a leprechaun reason to entertain the neighbors. I love decorating the table for a party. Sometimes, if I
THE WISTERIA
Francesca Filanc
March 16, 2012
I have created a children’s garden on my property. Like anything artistic, when I create a new area in the garden it takes on a
GALLERY SHOWING ~ COME CHECK OUT MY ARTWORK!
Francesca Filanc
March 12, 2012
It is an honor to have been selected to be one of 14 artists whose works will be on display in an upcoming show at
GLORIA’S PICO DE GALLO AND TOMATILLOS SALSA PARA ESTA GRINGA
Francesca Filanc
March 8, 2012
Gloria is originally from Mexico. After a knee replacement last May, I felt my speedy recovery was due in part to these two delicious condiments.
EXPANDING VEGETABLES RECIPES
Francesca Filanc
February 29, 2012
Glad you all stayed tuned for the recipes I talked about in my last post. Menu: Vegetable soup Black beans with quinoa Collard greens with
EXPANDING VEGETABLES
Francesca Filanc
February 7, 2012
A couple of days ago I went to our organic local market, Jimbos, to stock up on vegetables for the week. In my zeal, marketing
WHAT MOTIVATES ME TO PAINT?
Francesca Filanc
January 24, 2012
Many things motivate me to paint. I paint because it brings me joy to create attractive works of art. Painting is fun and keeps me
FLY-FISHING
Francesca Filanc
January 12, 2012
I thought it might be a good idea for me to clarify the expression “ Rippin’ Lips”. In fly-fishing it means that you are bringing
NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS!
Francesca Filanc
January 1, 2012
“Do you have your New Year’s Resolutions picked out yet?” my mother questioned two weeks ago in the middle of the hustle-bustle while trying to
WE ARE ALL ARTISTS
Francesca Filanc
December 28, 2011
Now that Christmas and Chanukah have come and gone we can get back to our everyday lives. The holiday season gives an artist, such as
