var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www."); document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "google-analytics.com/ga.js' type='text/javascript'%3E%3C/script%3E")); try{ var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker("UA-26900007-1"); pageTracker._trackPageview(); } catch(err) {} Rainbeau,You’re awfully forgetful so I have taken the liberty of creating this online record of the things you make. I hope you don’t mind. with love, RainbeauTumblr (3.0; @dearrainbeau)http://dearrainbeau.com/<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4crwyyTP41r2v0hvo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Dear Rainbeau,</p> <p>Making ice cream has been my latest endeavor. Both easier & yet more complicated than you’d assume. This weekend I made a rosemary flavored batch, sprinkled with chunks of blackberries and swirls of caramel. I’ll never stop loving sweet & minty peppermint patty ice cream, but I’m really into this whole savory flavored thing…</p> <p>love,</p> <p>Rainbeau</p>http://dearrainbeau.com/post/23460914935http://dearrainbeau.com/post/23460914935Sun, 20 May 2012 20:19:00 -0700ice creamconeanchor hockingrosemaryblackberrycaramelhomemade ice creaminstagram<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3z6oxZfcQ1r2v0hvo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Dear Rainbeau,<br/> This Wednesday there was a hot pepper eating contest on the back patio of Verdugo Bar, which I organized. That afternoon I made this bottle of jalapeño simple syrup for a delicious tequila & grapefruit cocktail. Yummmm. </p> <p>Love,<br/> Rainbeau</p>http://dearrainbeau.com/post/22986682881http://dearrainbeau.com/post/22986682881Sun, 13 May 2012 12:17:02 -0700<p>Dear Rainbeau,</p> <p>Last Tuesday was the first day of the month, which normally means no more than paying my rent. But this month it means May Day.</p> <p class="p1">And for most people this doesn&#8217;t mean anything&#8230; other than trying to avoid getting stuck in protest traffic. But for me, I have fond memories of making May Day baskets with my mom and delivering them to our neighbors.</p> <p class="p1"><img align="middle" src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3q9irQuqm1qmjwup.jpg"/></p> <p>On Monday the 30th, I took an early morning ride to the flower market to pick up my order. I&#8217;m not quite sure how I fit everything on the back of my moped&#8230; but it worked. That night I put all the &#8220;baskets&#8221; together, printed out the tags, and prepped the ribbons.</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3q9jfGOjD1qmjwup.jpg"/></p> <p>The next morning, it was time to deliver the contents of my trunk to friends, clients, and a few folks I owed a thank you.</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3q9o6jaXc1qmjwup.jpg"/></p> <p>I spent a couple hours driving from Highland Park, to South Pas, to Los Feliz, Silverlake, Atwater, Downtown, Hollywood, Santa Monica and Venice.</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3q9k69FLX1qmjwup.jpg"/></p> <p>After I got home, the post-lunch time texts &amp; instagram photos began to trickle in. Then more and more once people got home from work. Everyone was so sweet!</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3q9kuYILE1qmjwup.jpg"/></p> <p>I am so lucky to have friends who appreciate my antics and embrace my creepy impulses&#160;: )</p> <p>love,</p> <p>Rainbeau</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3q9ludgDI1qmjwup.jpg"/></p>http://dearrainbeau.com/post/22680791102http://dearrainbeau.com/post/22680791102Tue, 08 May 2012 16:41:24 -0700May Dayfloralsflowersfreesiainstagrampoppiestulipsfloral designglass jar<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3dr3pcapy1r2v0hvo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Dear Rainbeau,</p> <p>I think I’m going to become a professional peony photographer. There’s got to be a market for that, right?</p> <p>love,</p> <p>Rainbeau</p>http://dearrainbeau.com/post/22242387765http://dearrainbeau.com/post/22242387765Mon, 30 Apr 2012 08:26:00 -0700flowerflower marketinstagrampeoniespeonypetalspinkflowersflorals<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3dryhmYXK1r2v0hvo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Dear Rainbeau,</p> <p>The thing I love most about having family visit me in Los Angeles is that it makes me go do things and see new places that I keep putting off. Nate is here this week and I FINALLY went to LACMA to see the <a href="http://www.lacma.org/art/exhibition/californiadesign" target="_blank">California Design exhibit</a>. And I loved it!</p> <p>love,</p> <p>Rainbeau</p>http://dearrainbeau.com/post/22298027470http://dearrainbeau.com/post/22298027470Fri, 27 Apr 2012 19:22:00 -0700instagramredlacmayawnhuge elevatormuseum visit<p>Dear Rainbeau,</p> <p>April is almost over? This year is flying by, so it&#8217;s no surprise that we&#8217;re on the cusp of a new season of dodgeball. I wanted to bake something special for my new batch of players for our Meet Your Team mixer. I couldn&#8217;t decide&#8230; chocolate chip cookies? Brownies? Peanut butter cup tarts? In the end I decided to do all three. Together.</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3f9afjHs41qmjwup.jpg"/></p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3f9azo9f11qmjwup.jpg"/></p> <p>This new <a href="http://www.target.com/p/Wilton-Mini-Pie-Pan-6-Cavity/-/A-13895332?ref=tgt_adv_XSG10001&amp;AFID=Google_PLA_df&amp;LNM=%7C13895332&amp;CPNG=kitchen&amp;ci_sku=13895332&amp;ci_gpa=pla&amp;ci_kw=" target="_blank">Wilton Mini Pie Pan</a> I got during Target&#8217;s post-Easter blow out seemed perfect for the monster cookie job.</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3f9b9xemF1qmjwup.jpg"/></p> <p>Packaged up and ready to be handed out at the bar. From what I heard (from the kiss-asses on my team), they were delicious.</p> <p>love,</p> <p>Rainbeau</p>http://dearrainbeau.com/post/22291543624http://dearrainbeau.com/post/22291543624Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:00:00 -0700The Eagle Rock Yacht Clubcookiesmonster cookieschocolate chip cookiesbrowniespeanut butter cupsfavorspinkSpring Season<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3dsiq6n3a1r2v0hvo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Dear Rainbeau,</p> <p>I hardly ever go to concerts and shows. Such a stark contrast from a few years ago… But a great friend offered me tickets to Gotye last night and he was amazing! I’m so glad I got talked into going. I need to do this shit more often.</p> <p>love,</p> <p>Rainbeau</p>http://dearrainbeau.com/post/22681024343http://dearrainbeau.com/post/22681024343Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:00:00 -0700gotyeconcertinstagramLA LiveNokia theaterbokeh<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3dvv551O21r2v0hvo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Dear Rainbeau,</p> <p>I’ve been shooting flowers a lot lately. I really like this one that I put through Instagram.</p> <p>love,</p> <p>Rainbeau</p>http://dearrainbeau.com/post/22298412045http://dearrainbeau.com/post/22298412045Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:27:00 -0700instagrampeonywhiteflowercloudpetals<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3dspd2CXx1r2v0hvo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Dear Rainbeau,</p> <p>Remember this shit? Remember that splattered neon pattern?</p> <p>I needed to submit 3 fun facts about myself for an activity at Yacht Club this week. This photo went along with one of them…</p> <p>rb</p>http://dearrainbeau.com/post/22289825133http://dearrainbeau.com/post/22289825133Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:40:00 -0700<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1az4g61Qg1r2v0hvo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Dear Rainbeau,</p> <p>This here pile of dirt is my latest baby. Yacht Club recently acquired this garden plot at the Jardin Del Rio Community Garden. This week we started some plants indoors (peppers, eggplant, and tomatoes) and have been prepping the soil for some sowing.</p> <p>Happy Spring,</p> <p>Rainbeau</p>http://dearrainbeau.com/post/19743895225http://dearrainbeau.com/post/19743895225Thu, 22 Mar 2012 13:19:28 -0700gardendirtsoilcompostLACGCThe Eagle Rock Yacht Clubgardeningplantingfarmingcommunity gardenbird houses<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3dui7V6s31r2v0hvo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Dear Rainbeau,</p> <p>Last night Brian hosted a whiskey night at his house. Now, 5 years ago you would never have caught me drinking anything in the bourbon family. But after a few scotch-sipping boyfriends… </p> <p>Well it seemed as if there would be plenty of whiskey to go around, I thought I’d bring a dessert instead. Surely Brian would start a fire on the deck at one point in the evening so I decided to take a whirl at bourbon marshmallows. They didn’t suck, but will need adjustments for next time.</p> <p>love,</p> <p>Rainbeau</p>http://dearrainbeau.com/post/22683041805http://dearrainbeau.com/post/22683041805Sat, 17 Mar 2012 17:10:00 -0700<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3duogDBig1r2v0hvo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Rainbeau,</p> <p>Today was one of those days that makes you forget technically it’s still winter. Coulda fooled me with this beautiful weather! I made pomegranate & basil sangria, and sipped it in a friend’s backyard. (With them. I wasn’t alone, trespassing. Although I wouldn’t put it past me…)</p> <p>love,</p> <p>R</p>http://dearrainbeau.com/post/22297474118http://dearrainbeau.com/post/22297474118Sun, 11 Mar 2012 19:15:00 -0700butcher blockbasilsummerpomegranatespilled winejuiceinstagram<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3dumhAljs1r2v0hvo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Dear Rainbeau,</p> <p>You know how much I love marshmallow’s right? Do you know how much I love <em>roasted</em> marshmallows? Oh boy. Well, my friends down the street have a little fire pit on their beautiful back deck and occasionally I can talk them into lighting a fire. It may look like Hell, but it is definitely Heaven.</p> <p>love,</p> <p>Rainbeau</p>http://dearrainbeau.com/post/22682582833http://dearrainbeau.com/post/22682582833Sun, 11 Mar 2012 17:04:00 -0700<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0namqQMGS1r2v0hvo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Dear Rainbeau,</p> <p>Today I picked up the processed film I shot last week on my rolleiflex. Survey says: I need to visit Palm Springs more often.</p> <p>love,</p> <p>Rainbeau</p>http://dearrainbeau.com/post/19031140588http://dearrainbeau.com/post/19031140588Fri, 09 Mar 2012 17:25:38 -0800toesPalm Springssunshinepoolpalm treespedicureAce HotelSummersun shinelounge chairr&amp;r<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0n6jvP9bm1r2v0hvo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0n6jvP9bm1r2v0hvo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0n6jvP9bm1r2v0hvo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0n6jvP9bm1r2v0hvo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Dear Rainbeau,</p> <p>With the cooperation of <a href="http://dogtowndog.com/" target="_blank">Dogtown Dogs</a> & <a href="http://verdugobar.com/" target="_blank">Verdugo Bar</a> I organized a Wesley Snipes-themed dog & beer pairing during the post-dodgeball hang out on Wednesday.</p> <p>Whipped up a sweet little menu for the bar and some Snipes movie quotes food picks for the dogs. What a fun little evening! I ordered the Californian and the Citra Pale Ale and you know what, I’d do it again.</p> <p>Love,</p> <p>Rainbeau</p>http://dearrainbeau.com/post/19026380771http://dearrainbeau.com/post/19026380771Fri, 09 Mar 2012 16:02:43 -0800Dogtown dogshot dogsWesley SnipesVerdugo barbeermenusilly stuffYou can put a cat in an oven but that don't make it a biscuit.instagram<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0nad7MPCZ1r2v0hvo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Dear Rainbeau,</p> <p>CicLAVia asked me to celebrate Valentine’s Day with them. How could I say no?</p> <p>love,</p> <p>rb</p>http://dearrainbeau.com/post/19030837561http://dearrainbeau.com/post/19030837561Wed, 15 Feb 2012 20:00:00 -0800tissue paperfringephotoboothbackgroundValentine's DayCicLAViaheartsglitter<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyl1q67vgR1r2v0hvo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Dear Rainbeau,</p> <p>Well we’ve finally done it. Our social life just peaked. Last night we went to the best, most funnest ever, party. There was booze, friends, strangers, a puppet show (which was hilarious, I promise), illegal substances, a “wedding band”, pageantry and snakes! When I was invited, I was told to prepare for the greatest party ever. And boy do the Emerson alum live up to the hype. </p> <p>Thank you and until next year,<br/> Rainbeau</p>http://dearrainbeau.com/post/17119225749http://dearrainbeau.com/post/17119225749Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:34:44 -0800snakeinstagrampartydouble chinscalesblack<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzqddoKgTe1r2v0hvo1_r1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Dear Rainbeau,</p> <p>I recently realized that Jacob’s birthday is one of my favorite holidays. Someone always plans an awesome night and I get a chance to create something wacky. This year I needed to bake a cake! And what kind of cake do you bake for someone who gags at the phrase “period blood”? Yes. That is exactly what you make. I kind of can’t believe that he ate it. What a good sport.</p> <p>love,</p> <p>Rainbeau</p>http://dearrainbeau.com/post/18000316834http://dearrainbeau.com/post/18000316834Fri, 20 Jan 2012 23:00:00 -0800birthday cakefrostinginstagramjacobtampontampon cakemenstrationperiod bloodI can't believe I just tagged period blood<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly4j2sCrm51r2v0hvo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly4j2sCrm51r2v0hvo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly4j2sCrm51r2v0hvo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly4j2sCrm51r2v0hvo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Dear Rainbeau,</p> <p>This week I chronicled the first blooming of an African Violet I split last summer. Success!</p> <p>Love,</p> <p>Rb</p>http://dearrainbeau.com/post/16198882950http://dearrainbeau.com/post/16198882950Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:06:00 -0800instagrambudflowerfuzzy leavesAfrican Violetpurple<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly0srkTJQB1r2v0hvo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Dear Rainbeau, </p> <p>I just noticed that my brother and I have the same Lady Vols color scheme. How funny. </p> <p>Love,<br/> Rainbeau</p>http://dearrainbeau.com/post/16088221818http://dearrainbeau.com/post/16088221818Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:06:09 -0800blueorangeLady Volscalling cardbusiness cardairmail stripeinstagram