prep.

Took this cutie out to take some professional head shots. Gettin' ready!

hillside supper club.

On a spontaneous walk through the neighborhood one weekend, we decided to swing by the Hillside Supper Club for brunch. It's a lovely little restaurant nestled near the foot of Bernal Heights Hill, on the corner of Precita Park. I stumbled upon it while looking for shelter during one of last year's random rainstorms and have continued to go back for its homey food and rustic, out-of-the-way feel. I also really like their mason jar lights. 

I ordered the open faced fried egg sandwich and she had the egg white frittata.

Gimin.

Taking a break on the way up.

General aesthetics.

front cafe.

Don't know what to do Sunday morning? Grab a coffee. Want to relax after work? Let's go for drip. Got problems? Coffee.

For me it's comforting and the experience is more about my association with Sundays, warm beds, and relaxation, than the caffeine buzz that comes with it.

Front Cafe is a tiny spot in Potrero operated out of a former industrial loading dock. (My kind of space. My kind of windows.) It's a short bus ride away to a kind of peace that's a little softer and a little quieter than the norm.

I love flowers. But flowers in mason jars? Take me to heaven.

Kudos to Maria for pulling off this furry coat with style and poise.

sprouts.

A couple months ago I started volunteering with a Bay Area organization called Sprouts, a non-profit group which bring kids into the cooking process--from visiting farms and harvesting produce, to prepping and cooking with respected local chefs. As the photographer for these classes, my main focus was on the kids and their interaction with food, but when I could sneak away I took some of my own still shots as well.

These shots are a selection from a dumpling-making session with Chef Michael of La Folie. 

what spring does.

You do to me what spring does to the cherry trees.

It was a sunny day so my roommate and I decided to do some exploring and ended up finding the most gorgeous views of the city, ever. 

Coca Cola.

I love sunshine.

challah.

I love brunch. Specifically, I love waking up late and popping the yolk of an over easy. Cardigans and strong coffee are a plus. Going over to Sean's is the best because his apartment gets gorgeous light and there's food.

There are jars and spices hiding behind the makeshift curtain.

My favorite part of this is the red onion.

 

Tension in the heavy cream. 

Challah is the best for french toast. So soft.

I'm not big on champagne, but I'll drink it on special occasions and when it's served in mason jars.

A crane. He wants to get it colored in, but I like it this way.

sunlight through a window.

When we love, we always strive to become better than we are. When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too.

- Paulo Coelho 

Christine.

There were pieces of grass stuck in the blanket.