Snaps from the Weekend and Recently Read


Happy Monday friends! We had a wonderful, albeit wet, weekend here in Boston. Celebrating Sophia’s first Passover and Easter was such a treat. I had an extra day with Sophia on Friday. I also forget how much I can get done with having an extra day to the weekend! Before I get into my post, I wanted to let all my Boston friends know that I’m hosting an event at the Loft in Prudential Center this Thursday from 5:30-7:30 PM. If you’re local, hope you’ll stop by! I went there on Friday to pick out my outfit for the event and also took advantage of the sale – I picked up this fun spring top, my go to work pants& these perfect shorts for summer!

 Blouse // Jeans // Block Heels are old (almost identical pair)


Here’s what I’ve been reading lately!


One in a Million || One word to describe this book – delightful! In our social media obsessed world, it’s hard to think of someone that could care less about everything that goes along with being online – this in a nutshell is Sam! Annie could not be more different if she tried, in fact she owns her own social media company. She makes a bet that she can make anyone #InstaFamous in 30 days and that’s how Sam and Annie meet. Everyone learns a little something through the experience. It’s truly a feel good read!




Nowhere But Here || I’m a fan of Renee Carlino books, but I will say this one was a bit heavy on the cheesy factor! As much as I really enjoyed the journey that Kate was on – it felt a little too Hallmark Movie for me, which I just wasn’t expecting. Kate feels alone and when she’s sent on assignment to interview the elusive RJ Lawson, tech-boy genius, in Napa, she meets him and Jamie – the jack of all trades at the winery. Kate and Jamie fall pretty hard for one another, but each of them holding something back. 




Hopeless (Kindle Unlimited) || Colleen Hoover does it again! Oh my goodness did this book absolutely shatter me! There were two major twists that I just didn’t see coming and not in a thriller sort of way, just in the my mind didn’t even go to that place, how is that possible?! Sky is drawn to Holder in a way she’s never been to another person, but when she finds out why her entire life will change! While this book is about two high school kids, it’s got so much depth that you forget that point quickly! One of my favorite books that I’ve read in a long time! 


One Plus One || Absolutely LOVED this book! Jojo Moyes is a fantastic writer and you can really feel what each character is going through. Jess’s life pretty much sucks – her husband isn’t in the picture leaving her to fend for their daughter and her step son on her own. Trying to hold down two jobs and find enough time to be there for her kids as well. Ed is a millionaire that made a not so smart choice and is forced to reevaluate his life. Ed decides to do a good deed and drive Jess along with her two kids and ginormous dog to a Math Olympiad. He first rescues them and then they rescue him. I honestly didn’t want the book to end – it was such a fantastic read! 


Marriage Vacation|| If you’re a fan of the show Younger then you know that this book was written into the show and then they actually wrote the book. Kate needs a break and after attending a friends wedding in California sans kids and husband, she decides to get away for a little bit. When that turns into a full fledged marriage vacation, it causes her to really reevaluate where the old Kate went! I will be honest and say that I had the hardest time reading the first few chapters and even stopped for a couple months and then picked it back up. I wish I had powered through the first time because this was a really fun read. If you’ve never seen the show, then I think you’ll still enjoy the book, but having an image in my mind of the characters really helped! 




How was your holiday weekend? Read any good books lately?






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25 Comments

  1. Rachel McCarthy
    April 22, 2019 / 11:04 am

    How fun to celebrate another first holiday with Sophia! Younger is one of my favorite shows and I have had Marriage Vacation on my list of books to read since I heard they actually made a book! Good to know you would recommend it — having an image in your head of the characters always helps! Happy Monday, BIana!

    xo, Rachel
    A Blonde's Moment

  2. Rosy Outlook - Fashion & Lifestyle by Kelly Rose
    April 22, 2019 / 12:21 pm

    Easter weekend was such a blast and even though it rained the whole time in the Cape, it was still so nice and relaxing! You look GORGEOUS in that yellow floral and these books all sound so good! Definitely adding One Plus One and Hopeless to my list!

    Rosy Outlook

  3. Gold Coast Girl
    April 22, 2019 / 1:30 pm

    Looks like you guys had fun! Love all the photos!
    ~Samantha
    goldcoastgirlblog.com

  4. R's Rue
    April 22, 2019 / 1:51 pm

    Sophia is beautiful. I need to read those books. Thank you.

  5. Rebecca Jo
    April 22, 2019 / 2:17 pm

    Sophia is just the cutest!!! She's at such a fun age, isn't she? Where that personality is just shining through!
    Glad you got to enjoy a long weekend with her.

  6. Lynn | Motherhood in Motion
    April 22, 2019 / 2:18 pm

    Always need books for my reading obsession!

  7. A Dash of Pretty
    April 22, 2019 / 2:26 pm

    You always have the best book recommendations! Happy first everything sweet Sophia! She is looking more and more like you!

  8. Girl Meets Bow
    April 22, 2019 / 2:49 pm

    Sophia is such a cutie! I can't believe how fast she is growing!! Glad y'all had such a wonderful first Easter with her 🙂

    I loved Hopeless- Colleen knocked it out of the park with that one!

  9. Kate at Green Fashionista
    April 22, 2019 / 2:57 pm

    That extra day makes such a huge difference doesn't it? How adorable is Sophia on her first Passover and Easter?! Sending some sunshine your way for the week <3

    Green Fashionista

  10. Emelia @ Dream Big and Buy the Shoes
    April 22, 2019 / 3:12 pm

    The extra day really does make a difference, so much gets done! Beautiful pictures from your weekend. How fun to be hosting an event at Loft, just started really shopping there this year as I kind of forgot about them and LOVE their clothes 🙂 Have a great week!

  11. Rachel F
    April 22, 2019 / 3:45 pm

    Love the Easter/Passover snaps! And SO wish I could join you at Loft on Thursday 😉 xoxox, R

  12. Karly @ What Karly Said
    April 22, 2019 / 4:06 pm

    I can't believe I haven't read any Renee Carlino books. Hopeless and One Plus One were some of my favorites in the last couple years, too! Also still need to jump on the Younger bandwagon one of these days. Glad you guys had a nice family weekend!

    Just sayin',
    Karly @ What Karly Said

  13. Sparkles and Lattes
    April 22, 2019 / 5:16 pm

    I have heard about Marriage Vacation being a real book and now I want to read it. I love Younger!

  14. Nina Kobi
    April 22, 2019 / 5:31 pm

    Yur baby girl is adorable, so cute. And that yellow top looks amazing on you. happy Monday beautie. xx

    Nina's Style Blog

  15. Missy
    April 22, 2019 / 8:41 pm

    I need to write these books down for my next library visit! Love you in that yellow and so glad you got a day off with your sweet girl!

  16. Andrea Nine
    April 22, 2019 / 10:09 pm

    Yay, I’m so happy Sophia had a fabulous first Easter, I love that family photo!

  17. Cat Chat With Caren and Cody (Caren Gittleman)
    April 23, 2019 / 1:19 am

    what great shots and Sophia is such a cutie!!!!!

  18. Foxy's Domestic Side
    April 23, 2019 / 1:49 pm

    I want to add all of these books to my list…off to add them to my list, now to make the time to actually read!

  19. LHWinstead
    April 23, 2019 / 2:52 pm

    I loved Hopeless and One Plus One – they were both so good!! I would love Colleen Hoover to put out another really good book soon! I always like to see what you are reading & recommending!!

  20. Amanda @ Cupcake N Dreams
    April 23, 2019 / 7:29 pm

    Aw love your yellow top girl!! Glad you guys had a great holiday weekend! I'm putting the Colleen Hoover on my list!
    xo
    Amanda @ <a href=" cupcakendreams.com/cupcake-travel-diary-secrets-cap-cana-resort-in-punta-cana/”>Cupcake N Dreams</a>

  21. Sahra
    April 23, 2019 / 8:07 pm

    looks like a fabulous weekend with your little family! I absolutely love the outfit with the yellow top and white jeans!

    XO Sahra
    Que Sera Sahra

  22. Shannon Jenkins
    April 23, 2019 / 8:30 pm

    Looks like you had a great weekend! I need to read Marriage Vacation! I love Younger!

    <3 Shannon 
    Upbeat Soles

  23. Jadiee
    April 23, 2019 / 9:18 pm

    omg you looked like you had an amazing weekend! it looks amazing!

    Jadieegosh   Instagram

  24. Emily @ Martinis | Bikinis
    April 24, 2019 / 2:55 am

    Love the cute family photo! I swear Sophia is the splitting image of her beautiful mama. Glad to hear you guys had a great long weekend for Easter and Passover! xo

  25. Kristin
    April 24, 2019 / 3:01 pm

    One Plus One is a favorite of mine. Definitely my favorite by that author!