21 February 2013

for your thursday











I did not actually get to stay here. at the color hotel, aka the saguaro. but back in october, while I was teaching at oasis at the ace, I snuck down one morning and spent a few hours wandering the grounds. because I knew I'd need this dose of color in february, I just knew it. and if you are battling any variation of the cold grey forever, I bet you need it too.
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38 comments:

  1. Meghan @ Life RefocusedFebruary 21, 2013 2:00 PM

    Needed this color today as it's snowing inches and inches on this grey day in Nebraska! xo

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    1. andreaFebruary 22, 2013 1:25 PM

      glad it could cut through some of that cold snow, friend! xo

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  2. Hi KookyFebruary 21, 2013 2:02 PM

    WOW! That is remarkable color. We just received a foot of snow, so thank you. :)

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2013 2:21 PM

    wow, this was so needed today, we're in the middle of a blizzard with about 10 inches of snow already. :/
    these are so happy and cheerful, thank you!

    p.s. what lens did you use for these? they look amazing. :)
    -Tina

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    1. andreaFebruary 22, 2013 1:29 PM

      hey tina! didn't know about all that snow ahead of time but now I'm doubly glad I shared it. :) I mostly shot these with an old nikon 50mm 1.4 lens (originally made for old nikon film cameras). the glass is so gorgeous (and it's a lot cheaper than the new 50mm 1.4) :) I do remember shooting a bit with my wider lens-- 24mm 2.8 but can't remember if any of the shots here were done with that one..? hope that helps!

      xo

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  4. Molly SevertsonFebruary 21, 2013 2:39 PM

    Awesome! Thank you.

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  5. Alexis YaelFebruary 21, 2013 2:47 PM

    It's not grey-grey today (the sky is blue) but it is cold and for me that is almost as bad. So yes, thank you. Needed this dose of So Cal today. mmmmm...

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  6. tinyparticlesoflightFebruary 21, 2013 2:56 PM

    THIS is happiness.

    xo
    cortnie

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  7. Tanja VaillancourtFebruary 21, 2013 3:11 PM

    You can't imagine how good these pcitures felt ! Just want I needed! 15 cm of snow here too in Québec, Canada!

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  8. Holly ~ SoupatravelerFebruary 21, 2013 3:24 PM

    Yep, you totally read my mind. super cold and about to head outside to walk Major. Brrrrrrr. I'll be coming back to this when I come in from the cold. Thanks friend :)

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  9. Michele H.February 21, 2013 5:12 PM

    so beautiful! i would love to get down there one day:)

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  10. heathreFebruary 21, 2013 5:25 PM

    thank you! i needed that (just returned from a month in Ethiopia to Portland...miss the sunshine and color!)

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  11. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2013 6:50 PM

    Oh, yummy! Just like sherbert, cool and refreshing. = )

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  12. BrittanyFebruary 21, 2013 7:33 PM

    oh, SO needed this, you minx. thank you. xo

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  13. she saw thingsFebruary 21, 2013 8:03 PM

    beautiful! that woke me up!!!

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  14. alixFebruary 21, 2013 9:17 PM

    AMAZING!!! We are so in sync. And of course your photos are way more fabulous and dreamy than mine. When are we meeting up again???? xoxoxo

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    1. andreaFebruary 22, 2013 1:31 PM

      I squealed when I saw your post! so funny. and girl, your photos are pretty dang fab. your pool shots are awesome! also, you were able to get a wider variety of angles! can we please get together again soon? please please please! xoxo

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  15. alixFebruary 21, 2013 9:18 PM

    BTW i somehow missed those gorgeous bikes!!! The Saguaro was really affordable, btw.

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    1. andreaFebruary 22, 2013 1:33 PM

      they were sort of out of the way-- just to the left of the front entrance. I walked all around the exterior of the hotel before I wandered around inside, which is probably why I caught them! and pretty affordable, right? I'd planned to stay there the night before I was supposed to check in at the ace but my plans changed and I had to cancel. hoping I'll get the chance again one of these days... maybe with a certain couple of girls I know. *ahem, alix. jenny.

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  16. AngelaFebruary 21, 2013 10:33 PM

    so beautiful & bright...these are perfect.

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  17. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2013 12:19 AM

    These images are pure happiness, and you are a doll to share. While at Oasis I missed a visit to The Saguaro and that is a regret. ~melody

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  18. all she wroteFebruary 22, 2013 12:21 AM

    Thank you so much! I needed this today! :)

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  19. asphalt and airFebruary 22, 2013 5:03 AM

    BAM!!!!!!
    Yes.
    Yes.
    Yes.
    We're floating in a grey soup here in Zürich and this pop of color was just what I needed today.
    Merci!

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    1. andreaFebruary 22, 2013 1:34 PM

      grey soup! yes, that's exactly what it feels like here in portland, too. ugh. here's to less soup, more sun. less grey, more color. soon!

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  20. CharleneFebruary 22, 2013 9:04 AM

    Andrea, just spend the afternoon in NYC a couple of weeks back with the architect/designers of The Saguaro. Peter Stamberg and Paul Aferiat of www.stambergaferiatarchitecture. They are amazing. Their apartment is stunning! They were such delightful hosts. So nice to see the feature here on your blog!

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    1. andreaFebruary 22, 2013 1:36 PM

      oh charlene! that sounds amaaaaazing! such a treat, that hotel. hope they know just how happy they've made people with this place!

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  21. CharleneFebruary 22, 2013 9:06 AM

    forgive me
    www.stambergaferiat.com

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  22. aubreyFebruary 22, 2013 10:34 AM

    Gorgeous and completely what I needed today! Thank you for sharing such a bright, happy punch of color!

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  23. IsabelleFebruary 22, 2013 11:22 AM

    This is amazing. Makes me long for flip flops and sitting poolside with a tall cold drink. Thanks Andrea!

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  24. andreaFebruary 22, 2013 1:37 PM

    thanks for all the kind comments, folks! so glad you all are enjoying the color! (especially in light of ALL THE SNOW) :)

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  25. jenifer lakeFebruary 22, 2013 4:28 PM

    i will be there in THREE weeks & i can HARDLY wait!!!!!!

    when you, me & les going??!

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    1. andreaFebruary 22, 2013 10:43 PM

      oh jen I am SO JELLY! I could so use a dose of sun and color (and you!)...!

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  26. GailOFebruary 23, 2013 2:15 PM

    you are absolutely right...I did need this:) Thanks!

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  27. Debie GraceFebruary 24, 2013 7:30 PM

    I really love colored buildings and this one is the best so far! Makes me miss Summer! :D

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  28. Kristin ZecchinelliFebruary 24, 2013 9:17 PM

    i cannot believe i did NOT get there. how did that happen?!?!?
    ugh
    BUT you did and these are AHHHmazing!
    LOOK AT THAT SKY! illegal i tell ya. it should be illegal.

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  29. UnknownFebruary 25, 2013 8:40 PM

    Aww thank you thank you for this pop of color!! This just makes me smile and inspired! hugs! Michelle

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  30. JamieFebruary 26, 2013 4:25 PM

    so so uplifting! i passed these along to everyone i know in a foul mood....

    perfection :)

    jamie
    inconsistency rang the horse

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  31. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2013 7:51 PM

    Thank you! So bright and shiny and fun - not like the grey cold and snow that's currently getting me down.

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