Monday, August 9, 2010

The weekend, briefly

Felt like we were barely even in the house this weekend, between family and friends. Which isn't reflected here at all - most of my weekend photos are still life, because sometimes the camera feels disruptive in actual people moments. Still deciding whether I want to try to break out a bit or if I actually prefer it this way.

sunday brunch
{sunday brunch}

sunday coffee
{sunday coffee}

fan
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washed
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Not pictured - lunch at umami burger (finally! - and it is as good as everyone has been telling us), longest baby shower I've ever attended (5 hours at least, but it was more fun because it wasn't exclusively female and it felt more like a regular party) and a catch up brunch with old friends that lingered on into the afternoon and ended with a walk to yogurtland.

19 comments:

  1. those baby showers can get lengthy. all those presies to be opened.

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  2. beautiful weekend, as usual. i love meeting up with old friends, it's the best.

    i know what you mean about the camera feeling a little disruptive sometimes... i miss out on some great photos because i don't want to be that crazy lady who always has her camera out. kiwi rolls his eyes when he sees me putting it in my purse :)

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  3. Your weekend looks perfect, and those tomatoes- they look delicious!

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  4. Sounds nice... though what a marathon of a baby shower. You're a patient lady! I'd love to try the umami veggie burger!!

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  5. while i'm a little jealous you went to umami without me, it sounds like it won't be too hard to persuade you to try it again :)

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  6. lovely pictures as always.

    yes, agreed about the camera feeling a bit disruptive in some people moments. i feel so wrong in those times when i pull it out only to realize that people feel obligated to pose and the real moment is gone. so i think your lovely still lifes are sometimes even more helpful in capturing a memorable time.

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  7. Rachel, what is that cool coffee apparatus you've got? I thought I was content with my French press, but that thing looks like fun.

    Also, those vegetables reminded me to thank you: I was inspired by your previous CSA posts and joined one this year. Washing and prepping veggies is now my own favorite weekend routine.

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  8. Oooo I've never heard of Umami burger, I'll have to put that on the "to try" list! :) Yogurtland is the best too. Love the coffee photos!

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  9. love the veggies so colourfull. How does your coffee maker work?

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  10. @ Maddie and sabje - The coffee maker is the Bodum Santos (see it here). We just received it as a gift recently but we used to have an electrical version that we loved until it died. I'm hoping the stovetop one lasts us a long time. It's delicate, so we'll have to be careful. But it makes such amazing coffee. Strong but not at all bitter.

    And Maddie, I'm so glad that you're doing a CSA as well! I just switched to a new one that I absolutely love. Should post about it again.

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  11. i wish i could walk to a land of yogurt!

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  12. Love that coffee maker! I just watched an old movie with Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy (Woman of the Year) that had a similar coffee maker!

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  13. Great pictures, sounds like a lovely weekend. And now I'm craving a burger!

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  14. nom nom at the fruit. and wow - 5 hours? that's a baby shower!

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  15. Hey Lovely!

    Love everything! I've been so MIA. :) Hope all is well! :)

    Carlene

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  16. I love your photos that you make! They are very comfy haha :)

    www.rainbythesea.blogspot.com

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  17. Weekends through your lens always look so lovely :) I, too, want to hear more about that coffee maker. Absolutely charming.

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  18. The truffle burger at umami is incredible. It totally rivals Father's Office.

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