This was one of those perfect fall weekends–bright and crisp, with the smell of firewood in the air; don't you love when everything comes together so beautifully, and you have the opportunity to savor it?
John met me at the office on Friday night and we raced home to try and beat our Indian takeout (we lost, but our wonderful delivery guy took home a handsome tip for waiting!); paired with a glass of rosé Cremant and Pirate Radio, it was a delicious way to wrap up the work week.
We were up early on Saturday (all of a sudden, I just can't sleep in!) and headed to Hollow for empanadas and caffeine. We curled up at a tiny table and talked about the week, the world, our Christmas list and our plans. Then we headed home, dove under the covers with our laptops and set to work–me blogging and John on some new arrangements. We skipped lunch in favor of an early evening picnic–pesto and big glasses of rosé, then opened up all the windows and snuggled under the duvet for an unlikely double feature: First Position and Bernie.
On Sunday morning, John let me stay under the covers with a book while he grabbed coffee and breakfast supplies. We poached eggs, roasted potatoes and sipped tea before getting down to business; John set to learning the second movement of his new concerto, and I swept, scrubbed and scoured the apartment before running errands in anticipation of our evening plans. I managed to check everything off my to-do list before heading home for some afternoon yoga and work on this year's gift wrap theme (I'm thinking kraft paper and red velvet ribbon). Then with John as my sous chef, we made a gorgeous paella full of PEI mussels, andouille sausage, shrimp and plenty of saffron for a dinner with my dear friend Amal and her boyfriend Hassan. With a bottle (or two) of Rioja and Straus vanilla ice cream drizzled with a port syrup, it was a decadent dinner party!
Tell me, what were you up to this weekend? Planning your Thanksgiving menu, roasting veggies, or curling up with a good book? If you've got recommendations, I'd love to hear them!
Image by Smitten Photography.
whenever i read about your weekend i want indian food! :) now im thinking empanadas dont sound bad either. im getting really excited for thanksgiving, we're spending thursday with my family and then thanksgiving part 2 with h's family at our place. time to finally break out the kitchen aid mixer! xoxo jillian:: cornflake dreams
ReplyDeletegood grief, i can't believe thanksgiving is next week. you and your indian food... :)
ReplyDeleteWe celebrated my sweet niece's 2nd birthday! It was a very bright spot in this serious business of getting back on our feet after Sandy. Have a wonderful week~
ReplyDeleteLovely image! We enjoyed a dinner party, complete with Dungeness crab, a Sunday fall open house, and some fall projects that were oh-so festive!
ReplyDeleteYour weekends are always the best! I cant believe how close its getting to the holidays!
ReplyDeletewow! Sounds like a glorious weekend! Wish I could say mine was as fabulous :) I'm jealous!
ReplyDeleteyou two need to open up a restaurant. you are always making the yummiest food!
ReplyDeleteThat picture is PERFECTION.
ReplyDeleteLena, we are kindred spirits...I watched First Position on Saturday evening (so good!!) and my Christmas wrapping plans are kraft paper and red velvet ribbon too!
ReplyDeleteSounds like the perfect weekend!!
ReplyDeleteI looooooooove Pirate Radio... It's the best mood picker upper!!!
ReplyDeleteI haven't been sleeping in either. Although, I kind of like it that way - more weekend for me!
ReplyDeleteI loved first position! and I love your deliciously indulgent weekends.
ReplyDeleteI watched First Position this weekend too. So cute. Also, I love that you also do themed Christmas wrapping each year. :) I think I may be going gold this season..
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