Classic Movie Cafe

To Catch A Thief (1955)

Suspected in a new series of gem heists in the luxury hotels of the French Riviera, reformed jewel thief John Robie (Cary Grant) sets out to clear himself -- and catch the real thief -- with the help of pampered heiress Frances Stevens (Grace Kelly). Robie's plan backfires, but Frances, who believes him guilty, proves her love by helping him escape, and the real criminal is exposed in a spine-tingling climax. Alfred Hitchcock directs.

I have been on a Alfred Hitchcock kick since Alfred Hitchcock day and I have to be honest before this week I hadn't seen alot of his movie's, I just assumed that all classic thrillers are a little more humerous in comparison with today's suspense in films, however I was dead wrong. The storylines in these movies are so creative and keep you involved in the movie I'm beginning to realize the full genius that Alfred Hitchcock was. So Today I am just going to write about one of his movies the one I watched recently which to be honest isn't one of his best films and its a little out of the ordinary for Hitchcock to have romance in his movies and this one there is a definate romance. I guess the reasons why this is up on the list of classic movies that I love is a very simple one the movie is set on location in the beautiful French Riviera I think it has been a while since I've seen a movie on a more beautiful set, second I love that two giant stars are in this movie I absolutely love Cary Grant this movie shows a more casual side to him as well he's not always dressed in a suit instead you see him in stripes and polka dots and even dun dun dun swimming trunks I think its great how he appears so casual not the usual for this great star, I also think its crazy how tan he is in this film i didn't think it was that possible to get so dark. And of course America's Princess Grace Kelly what a beautiful actress to choose for such a beautiful location I love her in this movies she has sas and grace, and everything a woman wants to be no wonder they call her the American Princess she is truely timeless.
Here are a few photos from the movie.

This photo had to be included Alfred Hitchcock makes a cameo appearance in this film thats him on the right haha so fun.

I cannot think of anything greater in classic hollywood than to see Cary Grant and Grace Kelly driving around in a convertable in the french riviera...so sweet!

Here Grace points out "have you ever seen such beautiful shades of blue" i have to agree with her so scenic. Love It!
SRIPES AND POLKA DOTS!!! so great will you ever see Grant more casual than this.

Oh wait yes you will here he is in his swim trunks! what where is the suit.

One of my favorite scenes plotting out how to catch a thief in the most beautiful french flower market and the chase begins here the cops charge after Grant tossing bundles of flowers everywhere I may be a girl but how can you not love it.

Lovely French Actress I seriously love her strong accent and her desperate attempts at trying to sedduce Grant, what a sultry villiain i need to learn how to channel her skills.

What's more fun than the classic casino scenes.

They meet!

After Grant tells Grace Kelly that she is too nice of a girl for him SHE kisses him goodnight not such a nice girl after all! love it!

He's not sure what just happened.

I think one of the favorite scenes that classic hollywood movie maker's loved to film was party scenes and this one takes the prize home this costume ball was so extravegantely amazing!

Great costumes!

What a beautiful home

threats

plotting the catch

I love this scene the french temptress lures Grant away from the American Beauty Grace Kelly and out comes the claws as the American girl and the French girl fight over thier man. The climactic moment revealing of who the THIEF is!

Easter Brunch and Easter Events

I saw on Erin San Diego Gal's blog today posts for some great Easter Brunches, her recommendations for Easter Sunday Brunch are.
1. Family Kayak Adventure -The Easter Brunch Paddle starts at 10am with an introductory kayak lesson at Glorietta Bay, then continues with a tour of the San Diego Bay and brunch on the patio at Peohe’s in Coronado. Kayak cost is $42 for adults and $17 for children under 14.
2.Bertrand at Mister A's -- for all the traditionalists out there -- Three-Course Easter Brunch menu includng roast lamb and lobster for only $35 per person. Still some of the best service and mosr impeccable dining rooms int he city.
3.94th Aero Squadron -- Fabulous Sunday brunch complete with a Waffle bar, fajita station, carved chicken and roast beef, $24.95 for the morning champagne brunch and 29.95 for the prime rb dinner buffet in the evening.

Some other great Easter Events that I found in San Diego Include.
SATURDAY APRIL 3, 2010

1. Elevate's Easter EGGSTRAVAGANZA
Come join us as thousands of plastic eggs are dropped at the Easter EGGstravaganza for children of all ages! This is a free event for kids 12 and under and will feature inflatables, food, crafts and prizes! The Eggstravaganza begins at 10:00am and the main event will occur at 11:00am.
When: April 3rd, Starts at 10am, main event at 11am
Where: 11526 Sorrento Valley Road
San Diego, CA 92121-1314
2.The US Grant
326 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101 (map)
Downtown hotel’s elaborate Easter Bonnet Tea invites patrons to step back into time, slip on a pair of vintage white gloves, and socialize over cucumber with lump crab sandwiches. The afternoon menu includes a variety of loose leaf teas, pastries, scones, petite sandwiches, and s’mores for the little ones who don’t mind getting a little marshmallow on their skirt ruffles. The affair will take place in the Grand Lobby from 1pm-3pm.
3.Poinsetta Park
6600 Hidden Valley Road, Carlsbad, CA 92009 (map)
Starting at 10am, Carlsbad’s Poinsettia Park will host the annual EGGStravaganza Spring Festival with music, games, crafts, bounce houses, and egg hunts on the baseball fields. $5 activity cards must be purchased for kids to participate.

EASTER SUNDAY APRIL 4, 2010
1.George’s at the Cove
1250 Prospect St., La Jolla; (858) 454-4244
Executive chef Trey Foshee has designed a special brunch for Easter Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Items include house-made pastries, brioche French toast with Chino strawberries and Meyer lemon cream, eggs Benedict with fresh Dungeness crab and Meyer lemon hollandaise, huevos rancheros with black beans and braised Colorado lamp shank with butternut squash risotto.
2.Hotel del Coronado
1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118 (map)
'When the Easter Bunny arrives in San Diego, we’re pretty sure he’ll be checking into The Del. The hotel’s many Easter activities include oceanfront egg hunts at 10am and 12pm (free for brunch/hotel guests); crafts on the south end of the Windsor Lawn ($7 for brunch/hotel guests, $14 for non-guests); a Champagne brunch buffet in the ballroom; and photos with the Bunny himself.
3.Grant Grill
326 Broadway, Gaslamp; (619) 744-2077
On Sunday, April 4 the restaurant at the US Grant Hotel is offering a champagne brunch (470 adults, $22 children) with a live jazz band and an Easter bunny on hand for photos with the kids. There is also a mother-daughter afternoon tea with entertainment by a concert pianist on Saturday, April 3 ($42 adults, $22 children).
4.Loews Coronado
4000 Coronado Bay Rd., Coronado; (619) 424-4000
The Easter Sunday festivities start with champagne brunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. ($60 adults, $30 children). Also, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. there will be Easter egg decorating and arts and crafts followed by an Easter egg hunt.
ONGOING
San Diego Balboa Park
1549 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101 (map)
From March 26 to April 21, more than 300 fragrant Easter lilies will fill the park’s botanical building. Free and open to the public Friday through Wednesday of each week.
For more Easter Brunches and Events check out
Sign on San Diego Easter Brunch
City Search San Diego Easter Brunch and Events

Easter Gift Ideas

So easter isn't for a couple of weeks but I found some really cute stuff that is here for Easter for those of you that read this blog and would like some ideas for putting together easter baskets or easter presents here are some ideas.

Check out these beautiful papermache eggs from William Sanoma. Also for some really great chocolate easter bunnies check out theses Vosges Chocolate Easter bunnies this is their new Toffee Easter Bunny!

Have fun with these vintage easter seals from Etsy.

Also check out Etsy for some more great easter stuff. They have some very cute vintage tin egg containers you can have fun with these hide these for the kids maybe throw in some change for a jingling egg! They also have some addorable vintage german papermache eggs.

Good Morning Sunshine!

I just wanted to post a picture of part of my breakfast to make you all smile. Also to throw in an encouragement for each of you reader's to take time in the morning to enjoy a good breakfast. Remember that eating a healthy breakfast is the best way to start off your day, and be good to yourself by eating a healthy breakfast. Notice how much better you feel through the morning and the rest of the day when you don't skip breakfast.

Bye Bye Winter!!!!!

I'm so excited that winter is leaving us I know all you winter lovers are bummed but I seriously can't contain my excitement. Beautiful days are ahead sunny days filled with outdoor activities bbq's, beach days, more bike rides of course what could be better than the coming of Spring. Tomorrow is the first day of Spring celebrate it by being outside go for a walk pick some flowers wear a cute spring dress. I'm excited cause my roomates and I will be wine tasting in Temecula and its beautiful this time of year wild flowers are everywhere than we are going up to Idylwild on sunday to frolic in the mountains and enjoy beautiful nature. Anyways here are some pictures to get you inspired for SPRING!!

Have fun and wear a spring dress!

Classic Movie Cafe

I have only one classic movie recommendation for this weekend because I don't want to encourage you to stay in doors this weekend when the beautiful weather and the first day of spring are finally here, no instead spend your time outside. My one movie recommendation however is My Fair Lady, for some reason when i thought of what classic movie reminded me of spring My Fair Lady came to mind, maybe because the main character starts out as a flower lady selling flowers on the street. Anyways I love this movie so much. In this classic cinematic version of the Broadway smash, Audrey Hepburn is at her most radiant as Eliza Doolittle, the Cockney flower girl transformed into a poised duchess by Professor Henry Higgins (Rex Harrison, reprising his Broadway role). The restored and remastered special edition includes an audio commentary with crew members and Doolittle's singing voice, Marni Nixon. The film won eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture.

San Diego Fun Thing To Do!

I haven't posted a San Diego Fun Thing to do in a really long time so I decided to write about one today. There is a Park in Liberty Station that is really nice its a very large grassy area with a playground behind Liberty Station, right along the water. It is a great place to go for a picnic, bike ride, or to get a group together to play games, like ultimate frisbee or capture the flag!

New Break Cafe

It's also been a while since I have made any san diego recommendations. My recommendation for today is Newbreak Cafe in OB. I loved this coffee shop when I lived in OB, I would ride my bike there often to read and it's the perfect place to go and study I used to go there at 6am when I was in my Undergrad program at Point Loma, I was always a morning studier. Anyways they have a wide variety of tea that you can mix and match they have a wall full of jars of different tea flavors that you just grab and take to the counter for some yummy tea. They also have great hotchocolate and in the winter they have a cozy little fire going.

Favorite Things

Today I am going to write about a few things that I love and things that I would love to have or do someday but haven't done yet.
1. The Mini Cooper

I am so in love with Mini Cooper's I decided that when I have my mid-life crisis someday down the road after all my children have moved out and gone away to college and stuff I'm going to buy myself a mini cooper. Simply because I can have a tiny car by then and I'll have so much fun driving along in my adorable mini cooper!

2. Steamline Luggage

I saw on Design Sponge's blog a set of luggage that I am so in love with I would love to someday own a set of this beautiful luggage. Definitely not anytime soon the luggage I use for traveling now is perfect cause its rugged and great for adventures, but someday when I've slowed down some and need some luggage to suit my pace I am going to buy a set of this lovely luggage. (steamline)3. French Macaroons

So I think these little macaroon cookies are so pretty almost to pretty to eat. I love how they are so colorful too. I have seen them popping up everywhere and would love to make them someday. I'm a little nervous about making them though cause I guess they are a bit temperamental so ill have to really prepare myself for making these I get so discouraged when I can't make something but sooner or later i'm going to give these babies a try, I found great step by step directions from my favorite baking blogger, Bakerella.
4. Classic Literature

I'm obsessed with collecting books its kind of a flaw of mine because it makes moving such a nightmare but I would love to someday own a set of these beautifully designed penguin books that just came out. Someday I would love to have a beautiful dark wood book shelf and fill it with these colorful beauties! 5. Outstanding in the Field

I just found out about this wonderful thing called Outstanding in the Field and its where culinary chefs, farmers, and astisans get together and have a meal right at the source of where the food grows they set up these tables right in the vineyards, field, seaside and even in a museum in florence. And enjoy amazing food and celebrate the chef's that prepared the food, the farmer's that grow the food and the artisans that create the wine. It's super expensive so if I ever do this its going to be down the road when I have the money but right now I can dream can't I.