Weekending Snaps

Weekending

This first weekend of summer was one for the books!! The weather cooperated and I even have a slight tan to prove it!

It’s a given that on Friday night’s we have sushi, but this Friday we decided to take it al fresco and eat at the cute park near our house!! Giving all the credit to Gary for taking dinner outside and helping us unwind for an hour sans social media and TV!

We had the Rock & Run Boston event on Saturday and I’m proud to say that with the exception of the monkey bars (absolutely no upper body strength here) I did all the obstacles. There were 11 obstacles across the 5K race and none were quite as hard as running up a five-story garage, strapping on a fireman’s oxygen tank and running across the lot. 

It must be a prerequisite for any race to have drinks after! The entire race – Gary and I kept saying “I can’t believe we paid for this…” Post race we treated ourselves to some relaxation on the beach!

I am always so surprised how many beaches there are along the coast of Massachusetts. Happy to be able to start the summer off with a little tan!

I’m not one for outfit pictures but I happened to wear my white jeans on Saturday night and they stayed white! That’s a win!!

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{Poppy Style Bangles}

We went to The Cottage Kitchen + Bar on Saturday night. It’s in the Chestnut Hill Street shopping plaza and honestly never even knew it was a restaurant – always thought it was a Pottery Barn type store…apparently this happens a lot! 

I had the Chopped Salad and seriously the whole grain mustard dressing made it amazing!! Instead of croutons they used crispy pita – so good!! When the manager found out it was our first time in the restaurant they offered to send us a dessert on the house. Donuts + Carmel = good thing I ran a race in the morning!! 

Sunday I went to a good friend’s “UP” themed bridal shower and her sister did an incredible job bringing the theme together – I mean just look at the cake! Sadly all my photos came out grainy so no photos of the bride-to-be! 

And as they say in the movies – “That’s a wrap!”

How was your weekend?



xo,

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  1. MakeMeUpMia
    June 23, 2014 / 12:12 pm

    What a cute cake! Girl, I'm right there with you on the no upper body strength, I have baby arms. I'm working on it haha. How nice to enjoy a meal outside, love that. I have BURN marks from the weather this weekend lol, apparently my sunscreen wasn't strong enough or just didn't work, ouch!

  2. Kristal {Love, Grace & Hope}
    June 23, 2014 / 12:34 pm

    What a great kickoff to summer! I love your Friday night picnic. A picnic and 5k obstacle race are on my 30 by 30 bucket list…looks like I need to spend a weekend with you! 🙂 Your outfit looks great & that's no easy task keeping white pants, white. Ha!

  3. Megan @ ThefancyFlamingo
    June 23, 2014 / 12:48 pm

    I love those obstacle races! They are so fun. An Up themed bridal shower is the most cutest/clever thing ever.

  4. Amanda | Kids and Cabernet
    June 23, 2014 / 1:15 pm

    What a great weekend! Sushi al fresco sounds so awesome! The beach is always the best place to relax and unwind! Loving the theme of that bridal shower, too cute!

  5. Pamela {Sequins and Sea Breezes}
    June 23, 2014 / 1:15 pm

    Those donuts… OMG! I need some of those in my life! That Up themed shower is SO cute! Sounds like you had a great weekend love!

    <3, Pamela
    sequinsandseabreezes.blogspot.com

  6. P!nky
    June 23, 2014 / 1:22 pm

    YUM! Sushi! YUMMY!

    OH EM GEE LADY! I'm so darn proud of you! Way to rock out the race. The monkey bars are usually one of the hardest obstacles so don't feel too bad. Glad you had fun, too.

    That cake looks amazing, so jealous of her baking and decorating talent!

    Glad you had a good weekend. Stupid not working link!

  7. Elle Sees
    June 23, 2014 / 1:24 pm

    that's a fun-packed weekend! i wouldn't mind a little beach time!

  8. Meghan at Champagne & Suburbs
    June 23, 2014 / 1:38 pm

    I love that sweet picnic you had! Also, that race sounds amazing! Way to rock it! And what a gorgeous beach! xo

  9. Shannon Jenkins
    June 23, 2014 / 1:43 pm

    Sounds like an awesome weekend!!! Sushi picnic?! That sounds amazing! Glad you got through the race! I love that Gary was saying and we paid for this?! Hahaha that's so somethin g I would be saying! Your cottage Kitchen food looks ah-mazing!! Happy Monday!

    <3 Shannon
    Upbeatsoles.blogspot.com

  10. Caroline @ Windy City Chic
    June 23, 2014 / 2:14 pm

    Sounds like a fab weekend! Love your outfit picture. That restaurant definitely looks like a Pottery Barn or Restoration Hardware store. 🙂 Glad that the food was good though, and that you enjoyed it. Nice job on your race as well, love how you wore your wedding rings too haha. Your hubs gets points for the sushi date in the park too!

  11. Mandy @ Mandy's Money
    June 23, 2014 / 2:29 pm

    That cake looks so cute, and so do those donuts with caramel! Sounds like a great first weekend of summer

  12. Zelle B.
    June 23, 2014 / 2:33 pm

    Loving your outfit pic! So cute. And that "Up" cake?! that is just adorable! Hope you had the most wonderful weekend! xo

  13. Karly @ What Karly Said
    June 23, 2014 / 2:37 pm

    An Up themed bridal shower?! That's amazing. Glad you got through your race and celebrated with a little beach time – nothing sounds better right now!

  14. amanda @ as the wine cork turns
    June 23, 2014 / 2:37 pm

    that cake. amazing!!!!

  15. Katie @ Champagne & Suitcases
    June 23, 2014 / 2:40 pm

    Congrats on the 5k race!! And that cake looks absolutely delicious, hope you have a great week!

  16. Leslie Lukens Martin
    June 23, 2014 / 2:40 pm

    Looks like you had a busy–but fun–weekend! That race sounds painful…but then again, pretty much any type of working out sounds painful to me! Haha. And I'm in love with that cake from the bridal shower…some people are just so creative…too bad I'm not one of them! XOXO

  17. Kate @ Another Clean Slate
    June 23, 2014 / 2:45 pm

    Congrats on rocking the race this weekend! It sounds intense!! Love the Up themed bridal shower- what an original idea.

  18. Emily {All You Need is Love}
    June 23, 2014 / 2:51 pm

    Love dining al fresco – it's the best!! Great job on the race – so impressed! And that cake – cutest idea ever!! Glad you had such a wonderful weekend!! XOXO

  19. Marie
    June 23, 2014 / 3:29 pm

    Congrats on the race!! I never knew The Cottage was a restaurant. haha! Love the cake from the UP theme Bridal Shower. So cute. Happy Monday.

    Best, Mree

  20. Anonymous
    June 23, 2014 / 3:41 pm

    you look GREAT after running the race!!!! the cake is so adorable 🙂

  21. Unknown
    June 23, 2014 / 3:44 pm

    What a cute cake & shower theme!! And could you look any more like a supermodel after your race? So gorg.
    So glad you had a nice weekend! XO

  22. Emily @ Martinis | Bikinis
    June 23, 2014 / 3:47 pm

    Sushi in the park sounds like an awesome Friday night! Looks like you got perfect weather!

  23. Amy @The Crazy Wise Woman
    June 23, 2014 / 3:50 pm

    Looks like a lovely weekend and I am also down for Sushi Friday's!!! Love that cake… super cute!!!

  24. Kate at Green Fashionista
    June 23, 2014 / 3:53 pm

    Loving that cake… too cute! The movie came on tv twice this weekend and both times I caught it at the end which made me so sad 🙁

    Looks like a fabulous weekend gurlie!

  25. Carly
    June 23, 2014 / 3:59 pm

    That Up cake is amazing! Such a cute idea– I'm definitely going to keep that theme in mind for the future! And I can't believe that obstacle course! You had to climb up that net thing and over the other side??! I would have never made it, haha. Those donuts look delicious! So awesome that they sent you a dessert on the house, what a nice gesture!

  26. Amy {Cupcakes+Couture}
    June 23, 2014 / 4:01 pm

    love your outfit details – that little bag is so cute! your picnic dinner looks like so much fun as well. congrats on finishing the race!

  27. Katie Elizabeth
    June 23, 2014 / 4:01 pm

    Mmm your sushi looks delicious (as always) and I love the idea of eating outside in the park! May have to steal that one 🙂 Love your outfit pic – I still need to break out my white jeans!! I've been meaning to pick up a Tide to go pen because I cannot wear them without carrying one of those around, haha! Glad you guys had a good weekend!

  28. Anonymous
    June 23, 2014 / 4:03 pm

    That obstacle race looks so awesome. Good for you for kicking its ass! An obstacle run is definitely on my to-do list for next year, now just to figure out which one 🙂 and post-race drinks are ALWAYS deserved!!

  29. Rebecca Jo
    June 23, 2014 / 4:06 pm

    We had a local race very similar here this weekend. I had a free entry… but still refused to do it. My upper body strength is non-existent so I didn't even bother 🙂
    That cake is ADORABLE!!!! I watched UP this weekend too 🙂

  30. chantal marie
    June 23, 2014 / 4:18 pm

    What a perfect first day of summer weekend!! I love the sushi in the park!!

  31. Lisa { Mom Wife Design Life Blog}
    June 23, 2014 / 4:57 pm

    What a great weekend!

    Lisa Nicole @ Showered With Design

  32. Anonymous
    June 23, 2014 / 5:12 pm

    Beyond jealous you can have a picnic this time of year and not melt right into the ground like would be the case here. Good job on the race! You definitely deserve some donuts dipped in caramel. And bonus that white jeans stayed white 😉

  33. Elise @ High Heels and Glittering Eyes
    June 23, 2014 / 5:34 pm

    Your sushi pics always make me so jealous! We had sushi last night and it was not a pleasant experience. I definitely need to check out this obstacle course race. How fun!

  34. Ashley
    June 23, 2014 / 5:37 pm

    Sushi picnic? Thats a perfect idea. And the rest of your entire weekend looked so delish, too — I'm hungry now! 🙂

  35. Blair C
    June 23, 2014 / 5:46 pm

    Hello, I just found your blog recently and I was really excited to do the link up! I hate it isn't working…
    Here is my post anyways though: classic-collins.blogspot.com/2014/06/weekending-happy-birthday-dillon.html

  36. ChristmasOwl07
    June 23, 2014 / 6:15 pm

    was hoping to link up but see the link is broke. that's when you redo the link. it's not that hard to do.

    but here's mine anyways. nightowlventing02.blogspot.com/2014/06/weekend-recap.html

  37. Julie @ Just the Joy's
    June 23, 2014 / 6:28 pm

    What an awesome weekend to kickoff summer! Heck yes for a tan too! Congrats on finishing another race! It's so funny that they offer beer at the end! Now that's a reward! 😉 I love the pic of you and Gary after the race! You both look so happy! 🙂

  38. Caroline {Virginia Sweet}
    June 23, 2014 / 6:32 pm

    Oh that cake it too much!! Love it!

  39. henning love
    June 23, 2014 / 6:41 pm

    you ALWAYS have great weekend eats!! seriously sushi on a friday night yes please!

  40. Brittany @ Perpetually Daydreaming
    June 23, 2014 / 6:54 pm

    That cake is too cute! Love that movie. That race sounds intense too. Good job for finishing another one! Looks like a fun weekend. Happy Monday!

  41. Kelly Elizabeth
    June 23, 2014 / 7:19 pm

    Looks like you had such a fabulous weekend! Great job on the run and that little UP themed cake was so cute! Happy start of the week! 🙂

  42. JMO
    June 23, 2014 / 7:53 pm

    Love following along with your pics over the weekend and definitely craving sushi right about now!!

  43. Kelli @ A Deeper Joy
    June 23, 2014 / 8:14 pm

    You are just so fun, Biana! I wish I lived closer to you. 🙂 We did sushi last Friday! My hubby doesn't really like it so I was super excited. We got to hang out with some friends we haven't seen in a while and made plans for future fun stuff. Love it! And I love that purse!!

  44. lil desiqua
    June 23, 2014 / 8:24 pm

    I love the idea of an Up themed shower! And yes, all races need drinks afterwards! Looks like a fun weekend!

  45. Kelsey Bang
    June 23, 2014 / 9:37 pm

    looks like a fantastic weekend! all that food loooks so good! and that up cake is darling!

    kelseybang.com

  46. Paige @ Reasons to Come Home
    June 23, 2014 / 9:46 pm

    Okay…I have to ask but are you a firefighter??? Love the white jeans! I've been looking for the perfect pair for two years but no luck! And I love the Up cake. So cute!!! Such a fun weekend 🙂

  47. Amanda - Voyage of the MeeMee
    June 23, 2014 / 10:40 pm

    That was so nice of them to send you over a desert for it being your first time!!!!!

  48. Lisa Loves John
    June 23, 2014 / 11:20 pm

    Loveeee that c.wonder bag – and the one you linked to is on sale for only $22!!! So awesome!

  49. Becky M
    June 23, 2014 / 11:34 pm

    That little picnic looks so so good! How fun! And I am loving that purse of yours – such fun colors!

    madeintheshadeblog.com

  50. Happily Ever Parker
    June 23, 2014 / 11:48 pm

    That cake is too cute! Glad you had a good time at your marathon! No way I could have done the monkey bars either!

  51. Christina
    June 24, 2014 / 12:42 am

    Sushi in the park sounds like a perfect way to celebrate summer arriving. Yay for that 5k! I want to do it next year!

  52. Maggie
    June 24, 2014 / 1:15 am

    I love that you had a picnic in the park! That sounds like such a lovely weekend 🙂 I love the Up themed bridal shower – that is too cute!

    Maggie
    PolishedClosets.com

  53. Kristen
    June 24, 2014 / 3:49 am

    dinner outside is such a great idea! love it. and how cute is that cake? way to go on the race, you're so badass!!

  54. emily
    June 24, 2014 / 7:09 pm

    Great pics and looks like a fun-filled weekend!! Love the white jeans and your bracelets – gorgeous! Where did you get the jeans from? I've been on a hunt for some 😉

  55. Kerry @ Till Then Smile Often
    June 26, 2014 / 11:04 am

    What a great weekend! You rocked that race! Spending any day at the beach is a good day!

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