dinner at oddfellows.
My last west coast post and my favourite for two reasons. Reason number one: just look at this place. Funky, eclectic magnificence. Incredible attention to detail abounded at every turn - the cash register, the antiques scattered across the restaurant, the citrus wedges at the bar, the place settings, and the fresh flowers everywhere.
Mike and I talked about how neat it would be to decorate and design a place like this - similar to decorating and designing a wedding but more permanent (and while it seems unimaginable to me right now, it would be way more work!). Hats off to whoever decorated this place.
Reason number two: We had a blogger meet-up at this restaurant (my first)! We grabbed some supper with Julia and Yuriy of Mr and Mrs Globetrot. I was very nervous beforehand - it honestly felt like a first date. But I felt comfortable instantly - they were so sweet and funny. We all had heaps to talk about between traveling, photography, and weddings. We liked them so much! It's highly unfortunate that we don't even live in the same country.
Thanks for sticking through all these west coast posts (and for being so complimentary!). Life got so crazy right after we came back, so it took me a bit longer to get through them than I anticipated. I don't say it often enough, but thank you so much for reading & for continually sending sweetness my way.
xoxo
That place looks amazing!! I always love how you pair photos and sequence them. XO!
ReplyDeleteLove the place and its decor - also the way you captured it!! Such great details to pick up on in your pictures.
ReplyDeletecool place!
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I was so confused when I saw Yuriy and Julia in your photos until I read your post. I'm glad you met up with them, I can only imagine what the chit chat sounded like!
ReplyDeleteHey, that's us! Thanks for the kind words Janis, we had a great time with you two. Love your photos of the restaurant.
ReplyDeletegahh!!! It was so trippy reading your blog and then seeing a picture of Mr. and Mrs. Globe trot! haha! what a neat meet up!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a good time. This restaurant is beautiful with the wood and antiques around. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteincredible photos - BEAUTIFUL place - i would love to eat there. perfect meet up for a first date ;) that couple is beautiful! i'll have to see their blog :) great photos as always. xo
ReplyDeleteA nice pub. I especially like the old fund. This is wonderful. Thank you for the beautiful photos.
ReplyDeleteI can imagine the work that went into collecting all those beautiful pieces, and those chairs!! Your photos added extra charm to the place Janis, love them.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad Julia pointed out this post on her Twitter/Facebook. I've never met a blogger friend in person, either, but I hope to many times one day... (I just know I'll be shy)! You seem so nice and this place is really nice, as well! I'm off to check out the rest of your blog!
ReplyDeleteagreed! I've always been intrigued with restaurant design. I wonder how you even get into that biz...very fascinating. Your photos are beautiful. :)
ReplyDeleteThat would be an amazing job to decorate restaurants...or even better, little cafes.
ReplyDeletewhen i am bored in class i think of how i will decorate my future bakery/event rooms.....
ReplyDeleteyou should be their official photographer too :)
ooh what a cool and cozy place xx
ReplyDeleteAwesome that you got to meet fellow bloggers! I'm glad you had a good time.
ReplyDeleteI simply love the light here. Beautiful place.
ReplyDeleteSo cool that you met Julia and Yuri for dinner! I love their blog and travels! Wonderful how the online world brings us also together offline! :)
ReplyDeleteawww i love them and their blog. they are so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love the photos! So lovely!
ReplyDeleteLove both of couple. You guys are so sweet. I know this blog from Mr Mrs Globe Trot. They really sweet together and awesome, it same goes to you too. :D
ReplyDeleteHave nice day. From Malaysia. :)