Cooking and Entertaining
Francesca Filanc
November 7, 2012
Ok, you all know that I love to cook and entertain! This morning I had brunch for Heather and Linda as a thank you for
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Cleaning Out the Old, Making Way for the New!
Francesca Filanc
October 30, 2012
Those of you that have read all my blog posts know that I had my knee replaced on May 4th of 2011. Now thanks
The Pink Grandchildren’s Room
Francesca Filanc
October 23, 2012
Until almost two months ago I stored my large paintings in a bedroom in my home. A dear friend mentioned several months ago, Fran, you
Confidence In Life Confidence in Art
Francesca Filanc
September 11, 2012
I had a gentleman tell me one time Fran, the art that sticks with people is the art that is done with confident strong powerful
Butterflies, Dragonflies and Enjoying Our Surroundings
Francesca Filanc
August 30, 2012
Lately I have been noticing a profusion of butterflies and dragonflies in north San Diego County. One day there were so many that I actually
Summer Days Remembered and Today
Francesca Filanc
August 21, 2012
Last week my sister called our mother and me. Let’s meet down at Swami’s to go swimming. Swami’s is my favorite beach right now! Fran,
Butterflies in our Gardens, Butterflies in my Art
Francesca Filanc
August 10, 2012
As I was strolling through my garden yesterday and then during my daily walk, I saw some beautiful butterflies, some whose names I don’t recall,
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
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
GARDEN SURROUNDINGS: The Joy Of Growing Wisteria
Francesca Filanc
April 16, 2022
April 2022 Wisteria has always been my favorite flowering vine. I am sure this is because Mum, Pat Welsh, loved wisteria and has multiple stories
GARDEN SURROUNDINGS: March Is A Work Horse Month In Our Gardens
Francesca Filanc
March 28, 2022
March 2022 Traditionally March is a work horse month in our gardens. My mum, Pat Welsh, gives all the details in her books which you
GARDEN SURROUNDINGS: ‘A Rose Is A Rose Is A Rose’
Francesca Filanc
February 8, 2022
February 2022 ‘Rose is a rose is a rose’ was written by Gertrude Stein as part of the 1913 poem “Sacred Emily”, which appeared in
GARDEN SURROUNDINGS: The Joy Of Gardening With Succulents
Francesca Filanc
January 1, 2022
January 2022 Happy New Year! The Joy of Gardening with Succulents Succulents have long been a good plant for San Diego County. Although many succulents
GARDEN SURROUNDINGS: Joy in the Garden
Francesca Filanc
December 1, 2021
December 2021 As this year draws to a close I am reminded once again of our great fortune to have the passion, the hobby, the
Garden Surroundings, Worm Castings For A Vibrant Healthy Landscape
Francesca Filanc
November 22, 2021
November 2021 Several years ago, a landscape designer friend of mine in the Olivenhain Garden Club, Jan Casado, let our club know that her brother-in-law,
Garden Surroundings, Butterflies & Host Plants In The Garden
Francesca Filanc
October 22, 2021
October 2021 I receive so much joy by planting flowers, plants and vines that attract different butterflies to my garden. Butterflies have symbiotic relationships with
Garden Surroundings, Tussie Mussies
Francesca Filanc
September 22, 2021
September 2021 The first time I was taught how to make tussie-mussies, also spelled tussy mussy (among other variations), was by my friend Becky and
Garden Surroundings, Gardenias My First Love
Francesca Filanc
August 22, 2021
August 2021 A strong memory from my childhood is of being beautifully dressed in a blue wool coat with a black velvet collar, black patent
Garden Surroundings, Mom and Apple Pie
Francesca Filanc
July 22, 2021
July 2021 When we think of the Fourth of July we think of watermelon, barbecued hamburgers, hot dogs, ribs and “Mom’s” Apple Pie. Read