I remember my first rainbow. I must have been about 3 years old, and we were living in London. My dad bent down from his great height to pick me up, up, up in the air, and carried me to a little window at the back of the kitchen. Look there! he said, …
I have big news. I’m moving to Los Angeles in April! It’s something my husband and I have been thinking about for a while, and we’ve decided to go for it. After a particularly brutal winter, I must say I’m looking forward to lots of sunshine! Will I miss the seasons? Sure… eventually. But then [...]
I enjoy dreaming. It’s not a lazy past-time – it helps me figure out what my priorities are, and what I want from life. For example, with all this Arctic weather here in NYC (wind chill factor of -5˚F / -20˚C!) this past week, I’ve been dreaming of living in a warmer climate, and preferably [...]
I’ll admit that 2011 got off to a bad start. Between the extra-cold Arctic weather, the news that a dear friend of mine was moving to the other side of the country at short notice, and all of Life’s Other Challenges, I was feeling a little blue. So, the other night, I poured myself a [...]
flaurena™ is supporting the Charley Hoffman Foundation in its mission to improve the lives of kids in Southern California! On January 24th, there will be a golf tournament followed by live auction held in Rancho Santa Fe, San Diego, the proceeds of which will go to the San Diego Junior Golf Association, the Cystic Fibrosis [...]
Naughty flaurena didn’t tune her piano for almost 5 years – which meant she didn’t play much, either…
With the beginning of every new year comes the opportunity for a fresh start. It may be purely psychological, but it doesn’t matter. It’s the opportunity to not only mull over the journey so far, but to perhaps adjust the route. So my resolution for 2011 is to be more creative. I want to take [...]
I’m in another colourful Treasury by the talented Tangentine – this time, it’s called Jaded. What a great way to end the year! As seen in another post, Tangentine really has a great eye for colour – and statement jewellery. Here’s one of her fabulous creations in one of my favourite colour combinations, copper and [...]
***GIVEAWAY CLOSED *** This giveaway is now closed. A number was generated on random.org and the winner has been contacted. Congratulations to Cynthia! Finally, thank you to everyone who participated. I wish you all a healthy and happy holiday season 
¨°º°¨°º°¨°º°¨°º°¨°º°¨°º°¨°º°¨ flaurena™ is two years old on December 6th, and in celebration I’m having [...]
