Thursday, December 18, 2008

ORCHIDS IN SANTA BARBARA.....

Gary and Pierre were enchanted by the luscious orchids at the Santa Barbara Orchid Estate... learn more here.... www.sborchid.com

Here are more of our magical images of flowers that seem from another planet....




Solvang Wineries in December.....


The Silvas wine tasted their way through Solvang during the beautiful month of December. Visiting the wineries after the major storm that came through California brought color and beauty to the vines. We highly recommend wandering through the Danish town during the Christmas season. Be sure to visit the open air theatre for the Christmas Pagent play that is free to all and the live singing floats through the town as you wander among the city of white lights!

Ventana Magazine - December 2009


Gary and Pierre were celebrity photographers for Ventana Magazine, once again, at the private party of painter, Darlene Graeser. Friends and family all dressed for the "flower" theme set by Darlene and her husband, John. Read more....
See more of Darlene's paintings at her website:

PRIME RESTAURANT, VENTANA, DECEMBER 2008


In the December Ventana Magazine, The Silvas photographed Prime Restaurant in Downtown Ventura.

Owner, Jan, has made a landmark restuarant featuring fine prime rib and exquisite cocktails. Read the full article...http://www.ventanamonthly.com/article.php?id=331&IssueNum=31


Saturday, December 6, 2008

Thanksgiving Splendor!










Thanksgiving is a time for family and being thankful for the simple things in life... health, happiness and having those you love around you. Our extended family includes those who live in Palm Springs. About 5 years ago the ritual of Thanksgiving moved to the desert. This year was especially wonderful as we experienced the desert during the rain storm that hit California the week of Thanksgiving. The morning of Thanksgiving it rained in earnest and then it cleared and we were treated to the visual splendor of stunning blue skies and luminous clouds. The Silvas share their well wishes to you and your loved ones during this holiday season!