The Social Diary – ’60s fun with La Jolla Historical Society, and opening purses for pups!

Friday fun it was as the annual Secret Garden Tour by the La Jolla Historical Society kicked off a weekend that was just plain groovy. The gala night took place at a stunning 1956 Robert Mosher mid-century modern home with a zero-scape garden and stunning 180-degree ocean scape views. Lovely nibbles were provided by Succulent by Eduarda with pours of Rat Pack-worthy Hibiscus Buzz cocktails in honor of international bee day. Who knew?

The Gand Band performed flower power tunes of the times. Guests there dressed to their ’60s best including the night’s chair Elizabeth Barkett, Lauren Lockhart, executive director La Jolla Historical Society, Joan Gand, board member and leader of the Gand Band, Leanne MacDougall, and Taylor Miller.

More fun continued the next two days with special garden tours including one at a Bird Rock home with outdoor fireplace setting amidst more than 100 rose bushes including a large Sally Holmes rose tree! Platinum tour patrons enjoyed a special luncheon by Crown Catering at the La Jolla Women’s Club and sips of bubbly at the exquisitely renovated Orli Hotel La Jolla next door.

Meanwhile, Bags & Baubles, an annual event in Rancho Santa was a tour de force raising significant monies for people needing financial vet care help via the Face Foundation. High-end purses and donated jewelry were quickly snapped up for the great cause of pups and people. Delicious catered bites were provided by Landini’s, Hooters, and Jenny Wenny Cakes—big sponsor SKY Facial Plastic Surgery joined by Face’s Wag ‘N Purr Shop. The event was ‘pawfectly’ hosted by Dr. Si Yoo and Amber Yoo.