The Week in Pictures: 2.26.10
It’s been two weeks since I’ve had a chance to do a Week in Pictures update but a lot has happened in that time and I promise it’s worth the wait! The weather in Portland has been remarkably good. And, I’ve taken an absurd amount of photo booth pictures.
Over the weekend, Joey and I stopped by the Ace Hotel for some photo booth fun. The whole day was pretty over the top and at one point, we even ended up out in some far-flung suburbs.
These signs are posted over some building windows a few blocks from The Ace. Totes obsessed with that type.
Since a lot has happened in the last two weeks, some of these occurrences aren’t quite linear. I have to backtrack a bit and show off the most amazing valentine EVER that I received from Miss Mary Bee. Even better, she texts me when she’s listening to Tupac (we bonded over him while she fake tattooed my arm during our road trip). I love her.
I quickly snapped these during my last day at Nike two weeks ago. I worked with the Global Communications Team which was super awesome and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Thanks, Nike!
My favorite color scheme always. Thanks to photographer Kristin Cofer for sending me a cute mix CD and letter. And, she just forwarded me this photo of the business cards I designed for her! The Avant Garde necklace is by Plastique.
Over the weekend, Joey and I did a bit of shopping (well, I did). I am a bit obsessed with this white leather skirt that I found for $14.00 at an antique mall in Seattle. When the weather warms up, I want to do a more nurse-inspired look with it. Anyway, we were dead tired and the reason why is perhaps the best ever:
On my way downtown…too many times to count lately.
These are some out-takes of snapshots I took for a cute little online magazine project. The Proenzas usually reside in the corner of my office on a stack of NEST mags with bright yellow spines.
Since I’ve been working so much, it’s been harder to meet up with friends. I finally caught up with Tyler over the weekend (who just got back from a month in Germany…jealous) and walked to the 7-Eleven with him and some buddies. When in Rome, do as the Romans do?
On Monday, I played more catch up with my friend Jason. We met at the Doug Fir for breakfast (which was mighty tasty, I might add). The atmosphere during the morning hours is markedly different than the late nights sitting by the outside fire with a pile of mashed potatoes and a stiff drink listening to the drunken patrons’ hilarious conversations.
Jason and I also ended up at the Ace photo booth trying to re-enact the infamous Murder at the Mountain. Actually, we’re constantly trying to relive the week-long bender of Christmas 2009 but have yet to succeed.
This is the Ace Hotel lobby. Tres chic.
After The Ace, we stopped by Clyde Common for mimosas. I adore the impeccably designed menus and minimal atmosphere.
On a closing note, if you leave my brother and I alone for too long, this is the type of stuff that transpires. But, if you leave my brother and dad alone for too long…you end up with an eight-foot tall bear in the corner of your living room. I am truly speechless. Maybe I’ll show you sometime.
P.S For all of next week, I am going to be working with Nike again and I have a ton of freelance projects due. So if posting is late or slows down, that is why. I am thankful for all of the work but also very, very busy.
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Love your Week In Pictures, always. Lots of hearts and black and white thoughts!
Kristin
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Hey Nubby,
I live in Portland too but I am shy about snapping pictures inside restaurants or places. Do you bring your dslr in there or are these just really really nice looking cell phone pictures? Any tips for being sneaky about taking pictures?
Also, I didn’t know they had a photo booth in Ace Hotel!? Where is it/how much?
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Beautiful photos!
I’m jealous of the white skirt find.
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I love the week in pictures – it is my favorite posting! Congrats on your work with Nike!
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I adore this post. You HAVE been busy! And we finally get to see pics of you and your beau
I feel you on the freelance deadlines. I’m up to my ears in them too. Oh my goodness I have a question.I too, have the moleskine color a month planners and I can’t for the life of me, figure out what the heck I’m supposed to do with the two stripe-y pieces of paper that have the months on them? I thought it was a sticker for a second to put on the spines of each planner but its just paper. Help?
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This is an especially good Week in Pictures.
Very nice color coordination too
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Awesome week Nubs! I love the red bow in your hair! Cuteness personified!
The best part of my week was passing my Chartered Institute of Marketing exams! Totally celebrating with plenty of cocktails and cake!
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What sort of effects do you do to your photos?
I love the feel of them!
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Caitlin: I am pretty discreet with my camera and it’s not SLR-sized so rarely does anybody notice it. I never use a flash and I snap quickly! I don’t do cell phone pictures but some of my friends use their iPhones. And the Ace Hotel’s photo booth is awesome because it accepts debit and credit cards!!!! $4 for a strip of 4.
Kiersten: It’s one of those rare ‘this must’ve been somehow custom-made for me in a past lifetime’ pieces.
Tamara: Thank you!
Liz: I think it’s just to show the order the Moleskines go in?? I don’t think it’s meant for anything else but extra packaging.
Kaz: Passing any exam is always cause for celebration. Congrats!
Jill: Try this: http://www.flickr.com/groups/technique/discuss/72157601062925085/
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Ok, so first time commenting but I had to say that I was super happy to see your Valentine card : it’s been designed by the sweet Mary Catherine Garrison (http://littleredfox.typepad.com/the_little_red_fox/)
She’s a doll !
Also, when I see you, I think of me …
Except that I wear only black !
Best from Paris,
x x x
___mathyld___
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Seeing the strawberry lemonade + bright blue sky + woman in a lacy tank top in the first photo made me go “nuh-uh! No fair!!!”
It’s still soooo cold here in the Twin Cities. One can only come up with so many chic layered outfits before winter’s charm wears thin.
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That first picture makes me crave for strawberry lemonade hardcore. Gorgeous shot. And glad someone else drinks out of mason jars.
Love the Sutter Home photo as well.
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I adore this pictures. This AvantGarde necklace is mind blowing!
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Your pics are so good…Nike? Amazing!
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Thought you’d appreciate this.
http://www.moma.org/explore/inside_out/2010/02/26/from-the-archives-03-a-brief-homage-to-franklin-gothic/
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Thought you’d appreciate this.
http://www.moma.org/explore/inside_out/2010/02/26/from-the-archives-03-a-brief-homage-to-franklin-gothic/
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Nubby, you look beautiful. You deserve all the success and love!
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Loved your Ace shots; check the shout-out here: http://allthisgraceandcharm.blogspot.com/2010/03/portland-kind-of-saturday.html
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