DOGS, ART, & CASSIDY WILLIAM VEIT!

Before Tanner resumes his role as blogger-in-chief, I thought I'd mention a few more reasons we have to be thankful for our dolce vita. First, there's good friends like John and Robby Mazza, and their pups, Lola and Porter, whose friendship we cherish and whose efforts to Preserve Malibu from over-development we deeply appreciate.

John Mazza & Lola @ Our Lady of Malibu's Blessing of the Animals

Living with such a talented artist, I sometimes take Eugenie's sculpture for granted. That's why it's great when other artists, like David Brady from Santa Monica's super cool Studio FIVE08 Gallery, acknowledge her work. Eugenie has two of her 'face-flowers' in the current show. Saturday's opening included a surprise visit from some other talented and beautiful friends. If you're in the area, drop by and enjoy this inspired collection of amazing painters, photographers and, yes, sculptors. Studio FIVE08, 508A Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90401, 310-994-9400.

Lisa Rinna, Eugenie and Harry Hamlin

Lastly, I'd be remiss if I didn't mention the amazing creation that my niece, Krissie Veit and her husband, Billy, gave birth to this week…their son, Cassidy William. Eugenie and I are thrilled and can't wait to meet the handsome little hunk.

Krissie and Cassidy William