i know i always share my outfit photos, but today i thought i might share some personal photos. i always have my camera with me, so i suppose it’s no surprise that i happen to take lots of little snapshots of the things i’m up to. not quite sure why i don’t share these types of photos more often!
anyway, this is a little peek at my neighborhood in the grand lake area of oakland. i live right on the border of the town of piedmont near morcom rose garden (which i have been talking about nonstop this week). on weekends, we usually stroll about these streets without thinking much about our surroundings, so sometimes it’s nice to just stop and enjoy the scenery. above: brendan toting around my market backpack and pendleton blanket (the latter was a surprise gift from him).
my viewpoint while laying in the grass at the rose garden.
cool water.
sammiches, books, and beer. i made these egg sammiches from a recipe i found on pinterest. i’m going to have to share because they were seriously perfection.
have you ever seen the sriracha food pyramid? this is my life.
on the street where i live. can’t get over the views here.
the view from the stairwell in my apartment building.
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Beautiful shots!
beautiful photos and what a sweet afternoon.
Cute and vintage inspired pics!
beautiful captures!
Bises,
monkeyshines
even the littlest things look beautiful. lovely shots<3
What lovely photos…loved this little glimpse into your life. Nothing beats books and snacks! I would love to see more of these types of posts, too. I really loved this!
<3 Samantha
Your neighborhood looks beautiful and so do you!
This is the area of Oakland that has my heart!
So pretty.
Love this! You should definitely share these kind of photos more often!
The view on the streets where you live is beautiful, all that green really brightens up everything!
So funny, my region (where Turin is) is called Piedmont ;)
Ale
x
Love that rose garden… it’s proximity to a liquor store doesn’t hurt, either.
that liquor store is a crucial part of the experience.
Hi Erin,
Thanks for sharing these! I actually live in adam’s point. were neighbors :) I used to carry my camera everywhere, but it is so heavy and bulk that I stopped doing it. I think you just inspired me to start doing it again. Thanks. It is going to be another beautiful weekend… I are off to brentwood for cherry picking.
ooh, that sounds like fun! you’ll have to tell me where you go. i haven’t been cherry picking since i was a kid!
Nice to see such intimate images, very pretty. I was just raving about putting Sriracha on everything when I saw your photo. You obviously know what I’m talking about.
seriously! it is good on everything. i used to always have tapatio in my fridge, but then i discovered that sriracha is pretty much always better. i really wish they would make an all-organic, preservative-free version of it so i wouldn’t have to feel quite so guilty about how much i consume…
erin! i put sriracha on evvvverything! love it. also, if you want to check it out, i did a summer travel guide post on Lauren’s blog, blooming leopold, on everyone’s favorite town, Redlands! You should check it out and see if i left anything out :)
oops forgot the link :) http://bloomingleopold.blogspot.com/2012/06/summer-travel-guide-sometimes-almost.html
oh how awesome! love itttt!
Nothing like California views. Gorgeous.
Marie
Mmm, just the thought of egg sandwiches gets my tummy grumbling! They are my favourites!
x
Oakland is the best! I live in Temescal but your neighborhood is a close favorite :)
unique! I t looks have a fun day!I love the photography, the clarity, the colours, the focusing. It’s beautiful. Looks like a really fun day out.
beautiful photos!!!!
What kind of camera do you shoot with?
it’s a canon 5d with a 50mm f/1.4 lens. my baby!
Why don’t they make travel size Sriracha? A cute bottle for my purse. x Lincoln
that’s it, i’m writing them a letter! make organic, preservative-free sriracha in purse size, please!
It”™s amazing how some people can take such beautiful pictures with instagram! I love looking at them too!
haha, these photos weren’t taken with instagram!
Love your market backpack, it’s so adorable!
The bay is da shit of real. Love your personal photos thanks for sharing. The sammiches with the siracha looks pretty bomb too.
I’m Oakland born and raised. This kind of post warms my heart.
Love this post! You should share pictures like these more often :).
Erin i am so jealous of the beautiful scenery you found yourself in, you seem to be having lots of fun!
i was wondering if you already picked and contacted the winners of your lulu’s giveaway, since i didn’t see any post refering to it nor did i get any email i thought that maybe you didn’t pick the winner yet and that i may still win (ohhhhhhhh please please please). lol yeah i am fangirling about the lulu dresses.
lol.
hope that you find time to read this message and maybe reply and let us all know.
unless you already blogged about it and i missed it.
Tese are perfect!
Love your backpack market tote, would love to find one, where did you get it?
beautiful pics! lit’s been lovely weather in sf – perfect for picnics at the park and sunbathing ! hope to do the same this weekend :)
xxx
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Oo I really like that you shared these photos! You should do more posts like this. They make me miss SF. :]
You’re right in my hood! I’m over on Crescent St. Hopefully if I bump into you on the street ever, I won’t be too shy to say hi! :)
What a lovely little glimpse into your daily life, Erin! Thank you for sharing this with us. I do always love to see little posts like this on blogs where you really get a sense of the person and what their life is like. I try to do it on my blog, but I too often just post outfits. Maybe it’s because Orange County isn’t nearly as scenic as Oakland! Your neighborhood is darling!
xoxo
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i was wondering if you already picked and contacted the winners of your lulu”™s giveaway, since i didn”™t see any post refering to it nor did i get any email i thought that maybe you didn”™t pick the winner yet and that i may still win (ohhhhhhhh please please please). lol yeah i am fangirling about the lulu dresses.
great pictures! do share them more often please x
aw looks like a good day. I want to come back! cali has the best views.
Gergeous!!!
very beautiful afternoon…
This just makes me realize how desperately I need to get outside! Lovely images!
♡ Lexi
I like the food ..it looks dilicious!!!
they enjoy a nice day , so am I