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
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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
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