Romance

Monday, August 22, 2011

After a truly wonderful birthday (thank you all for your well wishes!), this weekend brought even more celebrating. On Friday, we joined friends for drinks to toast a new job, and despite the late hour we finally got to bed, John was up with the sun and off to practice at school (the semester has almost begun!). I joined him for lunch at Hayes and Kebab, and then we indulged in the most delicious Saturday afternoon nap. I got the movie theater for the first time in months to see "The Help" with a girlfriend-I couldn't recommend it more highly, but be prepared for a weeping headache after the show!

After a quick and efficient cleanup Sunday morning (thank you, Hoarders), John and I enjoyed our favorite weekend sport-brunching at Le Zinc. An afternoon stroll around Noe Valley was the perfect way to enjoy the weather-70ºF and sunny doesn't happen all that often in San Francisco, particularly during August-and we picked up the most authentic chorizo for that evening's simple paella I've seen outside of Spain.

Tell me darlings, how did you spend the weekend?


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  1. jillian :: cornflake dreams.August 22, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    sounds like a wonderful weekend! congrats to john on the new job!!

    i still want to see the help...maybe ill round up a group of friends this week and see it! xoxo jillian:: cornflake dreams

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  2. Paper MossAugust 22, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    I love hearing about your adventures! Sounds like you had a fun weekend :) Mine was filled with errands, cleaning & a nice dinner out with friends. Weekends are the greatest! Happy Monday!!

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  3. lizzieAugust 22, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    what a lovely weekend, lena...you deserved the perfect birthday.

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  4. LisaAugust 22, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    Your weekend sounds so nice! I spent the weekend packing, moving, and unpacking...it was crazy and hectic and I'm super sore, but I love my cute new place and can't wait to start discovering everything about my new city!
    Have a good day!
    Lisa xo

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  5. jacin {lovely little details}August 22, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    what a great weekend, you deserve it!!! let's meet up again soon :)

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  6. Ren- Lady Of The ArtsAugust 22, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    I love weekend naps- I read The Help and am looking forward to seeing it when it is out on video- In theaters I'll be seeing Smurfs 3D.

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  7. Aleah + Nick ValleyAugust 22, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    Glad you had a marvelous birthday weekend! We had another busy weekend, but managed some much needed relaxation, too!

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  8. NikkiAugust 22, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    Wonderful birthday weekend. You guys brunch like champions ;)

    We had paella too! With fresh crab.

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  9. Tiffany KadaniAugust 22, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    Oh, such a wonderful weekend! I wish all weekend could be like that. Happy Birthday again!

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  10. anaAugust 22, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    sounds like a lovely weekend! I still have yet to see The Help but I'm dying to go. I spent this weekend with my future father-in-law and hubby to be just relaxing and eating. It was delightful

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  11. SigneAugust 22, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    So glad you had a nice celebration, you deserve every minute of it I am sure :)

    As for the weekend we have been relaxing, eating good food and I have gotten some sewing done. I'm on a roll :)

    Hugs and a happy new week to you!
    Signe

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  12. Kayla PooleAugust 22, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    You're so posh Lena dear, with your brunching and munching. I want to be like you when I grow up.

    ;)

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  13. {The Perfect Palette}August 22, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    sounds like a nice weekend, lena!

    xoxo, chrissy
    The Perfect Palette

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  14. ChelseaAugust 22, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    Oh, I can just picture that nap! Divine! I attended BLOGSHOP this weekend, and am still in Chicago with David this Monday. Honestly, I should be sightseeing, but I am in the hotel robe, lounging about today. xoxo

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  15. AlexaAugust 22, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    70 in SF. Beautiful. Sounds like you had a weekend that I am truly jealous of!
    xo

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  16. Mighty BurnsAugust 22, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    oh Im so happy you enjoyed your weekend! i went to see The Help this weekend too! I loved it!

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  17. claireAugust 22, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    Oh I'm glad you had a perfect wedding weekend! I was at a healthy living conference and it was invigorating!!

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  18. GloriaAugust 22, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    Haha we conked out Saturday afternoon for an impromptu nap too, and it was wonderful!!

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  19. postcards and prettiesAugust 22, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    Happy belated birthday, Lena! Sounds like you had one amazing weekend!

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  20. NicoleAugust 22, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    your weekend sounds perfect!

    we went tubing down the chatahoochee river this weekend and although the water was freeeezing, the sun was hot and it was the most relaxing saturday afternoon!

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  21. rachelAugust 22, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    I'm glad to hear that you had a lovely weekend :) Hope Monday has been good so far!

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  22. Style, She WroteAugust 22, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    Sounds like an amazing time! Glad to hear you had a nice weekend. xo style, she wrote

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  23. IsabelAugust 22, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    sounds like you had a wonderful weekend!

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  24. Alicia@CharityWeddingAugust 22, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    Your weekend sounds perfect! I am endlessly jealous of your weather.

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  25. rebeccaAugust 22, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    happy (late) birthday, my dear. i've wavered as to whether i wanted to see the help or not. you're a classy lady so i'm thinking it must be good.

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  26. Naomi GoodmanAugust 22, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    Sounds like you had a wonderful weekend! I love siestes pour deux! Our weekend was not quite as romantic...there is no romance in house shopping until you find the "one"! I plant to come to SF soon and yes, I must meet you and the ladies for drinks and long laughs ...over decadent desserts!

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  27. VictoriaAugust 22, 2011 at 11:48 PM

    Sounds lovely, what a fun weekend!

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  28. audrey marieAugust 22, 2011 at 11:58 PM

    arent naps one of the most decadent things?!

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  29. Soulful MamaAugust 23, 2011 at 2:57 AM

    Glad you had a wonderful birthday, Lena! Sounds like a perfect weekend too.

    I took a trip with my hubby & our friends up to the Sunshine Coast in Queensland for lots of eating, drinking, sunshine (for the most part) & plenty of laughs.

    ~ Clare x

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  30. Punctuation MarkAugust 23, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    I've been reading a lot and have been reading the classics so the romance has taken over... and of course a few tears along the way... haha!!!

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  31. UnknownAugust 23, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    Your weekend sounds AMAZING! I'm so happy your birthday was fantastic! I saw The Help last night - I really liked it but couldn't get over how LONG it was! I think the actual book was shorter!

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  32. LucindaAugust 23, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    Fabulous Fabulous Fabulous!!

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  33. J.August 24, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    Oh, I missed your birthday! Happy belated birthday then! glad you had a good time :)

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  34. AnonymousAugust 24, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    beautiful ! Sounds like fun!

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  35. PalomaAugust 24, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    Brunching, movies, napping? You deserve all that loveliness and more dear one!

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  36. Vintage is for LoversAugust 26, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    What a beautiful birthday weekend!! Happy Happy Belated Birthday!! {can't believe I almost missed out on that} I went with my Mom and Nana to see The Help when we were in Ocean City - loved it!! Best movie of the year but I agree, so painful to watch at many points. Hope your birthday was just as wonderful and special as you are! xo Samantha

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  37. Kate/MagnoliaRougeAugust 26, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    ooo I'm glad to hear you loved the movie.. I have a girls night planned to see it coming up!!

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