Weekend Happenings

Happy Monday lovelies!! I’m sure a lot of you are already enjoying this week off, if so, lucky ducks!! Remember I mentioned last weekend was the calm before the storm, this weekend was the first wave! 

My weekend started out a bit early because Friday afternoon I attended my department luncheon which was held at Blu Restaurant! We were all taking the views in thinking we were transported into NYC which I guess isn’t that far off from the Boston skyline! 

That night our friend was having a little welcome back party at Highball Lounge. I’ve been to Highball a few times and each time I love it more and more! The bartender was on fire, quite literally…I joked that he was the best mixologist I’ve ever seen! 

Aside from your childhood games being readily available you can also write on the glass windows, which obviously I had to leave a shameless plug on!!  

My new favorite place in Boston has to be Assemble Row. Outlet shopping and nice restaurants all in one place = one happy girl!! We tried out Earls Kitchen + Bar and instead of the usual italian style calamari they make it a little more Mediterranean with greek yogurt and olives – so good! The Santa Fe chicken salad was equally amazing!

We made a pretty brilliant discovery at Trader Joe’s this weekend and that was their French Truffle chΓ¨vre – out of this world good cheese!! This little package didn’t make it past Saturday night since it served as our midnight snack later that night!! 

Gary and I were party animals Saturday night and after our first stop of the night on one side of Boston we made our way to say Happy Birthday/goodbye to my good friend Jess as she makes her way across the pond!! Sorry for the dazed looks on our faces, but a bright flash in a dark lounge makes us all appear a little drunky!! We had an amazing night at Bastille Kitchen and actually can’t wait to go back and try some of their food! 

My sister & BIL had us over on Sunday to celebrate Christmas/Hannukah and one of the gifts I got my niece was her first sewing kit. Let’s just say it was the blind leading the blind reading the directions!! 

And just like that it was Sunday night and I was able to end the weekend with a nice glass of wine in the new stemsmy sister gifted us for Christmas!! 


Don’t forget…

Hope you all have a wonderful Monday and link up with Meghan and me to share your weekends with us!! 

xo,

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  1. P!nky
    December 22, 2014 / 11:17 am

    Looks like an awesome and busy weekend indeed. I LOVE that cheese, so yummy!

    I'm learning how to sew more now, too. Great gift for your niece.

    Love the last picture of the wine and the tree…PERFECTION!!!

    Have a great Monday, dear friend!

  2. Jenn
    December 22, 2014 / 11:40 am

    Your weekend sounds just as jam-packed with family and friends and perfect as mine felt! So glad you got to spend the day with your family celebrating the holidays early. (P.S. I have a sewing machine and still have yet to use it, so I'd be the extra blind leading the blind leading the blind lol).
    You and your dress on Saturday looked fab!! The tights were worth the pain lol
    Your wine glasses are so pretty!!! So glad you had a great weekend girl! πŸ˜‰

  3. Pamela {Sequins and Sea Breezes}
    December 22, 2014 / 12:03 pm

    Wow what a busy yet great weekend!! That is some fire the bartender has going on there! And I need that goat cheese immediately. I think I might make a trip to Trader Joe's today! Glad you got to spend time with your family this weekend! Ugh, I wish I knew how to sew! Happy Monday love!

    <3, Pamela
    Sequins & Sea Breezes

  4. Heather
    December 22, 2014 / 12:04 pm

    Blind leading the blind, I love it! I took a sewing class with a friend and we were both almost clueless but together kind of managed lol! I can't wait for our Christmas luncheon tomorrow yours looked like fun! Writing on the glass?! Sounds like a really cool place!! Happy Monday!

  5. Joey Hodges
    December 22, 2014 / 12:18 pm

    Oh gosh see!? That's why I got my niece nail polish! I can totes direct her in that department πŸ™‚ I'm not sure anyone wants me trying to show them how to sew! Sounds like such a lovely weekend!

  6. Unknown
    December 22, 2014 / 12:41 pm

    looks like such a fun weekend! i need to try that goat cheese πŸ™‚ xo jillian – cornflake dreams

  7. Amanda Elizabeth - Meet @ the Barre
    December 22, 2014 / 12:44 pm

    I can't even sew a button on Marks shirt. I have to take it down to my mom isn't that terrible? Ohhhh love those new wine glasses! Those mixologist type bar tenders are so fun to watch they really are so talented! Looks like you guys had a fabulous weekend miss you!!!!!

  8. Kerry @ Till Then Smile Often
    December 22, 2014 / 12:54 pm

    That Santa Fe Salad looks so good. Hope your niece gets into sewing with her gift, it's such a good skill to have as she gets older. That glass is gorgeous, i like what's in it even better! πŸ˜‰

  9. Kate at Green Fashionista
    December 22, 2014 / 1:02 pm

    Looks like a fabulous holiday weekend! And loving the shameless plug on the window, totally something I would do too πŸ™‚

  10. B @ The Sequin Notebook
    December 22, 2014 / 1:03 pm

    Such a fun weekend – what a perfect way to lead up to Christmas! I love the "shameless plug" on the glass window, haha – might as well take advantage of free advertising! πŸ™‚

  11. Emily @ Waltz Me To Heaven
    December 22, 2014 / 1:16 pm

    That Santa Fe Chicken Salad looks incredible! I love anything that has a southwest/Mexican flavor. YUM!

  12. Pink and Fabulous
    December 22, 2014 / 1:39 pm

    This looks like the perfect holiday weekend!! Family, food, prezzies, the best!!

  13. Stacy G
    December 22, 2014 / 1:42 pm

    The chicken salad looks sooo good and so does that cheese. I need a trader joe's to pop up around here. There is one, just not super close. Love the shameless plug comment! lol That's awesome. Glad to see your enjoying the holidays! xo

  14. Katie {The Mishaps and Mayhem of a Solitary Life}
    December 22, 2014 / 1:50 pm

    What a fun weekend! Love that you wrote on the window! And those wine glasses are awesome! Have a great week!

  15. Whitney and Blaire
    December 22, 2014 / 1:52 pm

    Looks like such an amazing weekend! I am hitting TJ's this morning, so I am definitely going to check out that cheese! Have a wonderful Christmas Biana!
    xo, Whitney and Blaire
    Peaches In A Pod

  16. kerri @ cheshire kat
    December 22, 2014 / 1:55 pm

    what a fun weekend! started it off right with some coworker fun and that cheese – dont get me started. i want that now! πŸ™‚ hope you have a great week chica!

    cheshirekatblog.com

  17. Emily @ Martinis | Bikinis
    December 22, 2014 / 1:56 pm

    Sounds like a fabulous weekend! You were definitely kept busy and got to celebrate so many fun things!! Love the views from your luncheon and all the delicious meals you got to try. I will have to pick up that goat cheese next time I got to TJ's. Did you eat it with crackers!!

  18. Ashley
    December 22, 2014 / 1:56 pm

    Love those wine glasses! Anything monogram and I’m sold πŸ™‚

  19. SMD @ lifeaccordingtosteph
    December 22, 2014 / 1:59 pm

    Way to plug your blog girl!

    I think I need to get to Trader Joe's to try that cheese.

  20. Unknown
    December 22, 2014 / 2:07 pm

    What a fun-busy weekend! I am trying to find a place for my husband's 30th birthday bash, and you gave me a few different places to look into just in this one post — thanks!

  21. Lauren
    December 22, 2014 / 2:14 pm

    I need to go visit Tomas at Highball! He was our fave bartender at McGreevys!

    -Lauren
    prettypiecesblog.com

  22. Brittany @ Perpetually Daydreaming
    December 22, 2014 / 2:14 pm

    Sounds like a whirlwind of a weekend! Love those monogram wine glasses – so pretty. I'm so bad at sewing too. We learned how in 7th grade home-ec class, but I can't remember. I can manage sewing on a button, but it's pretty haphazard. It's definitely not pretty. But that's a great gift! Hope you have a good week!

  23. Good Girl Gone Glam
    December 22, 2014 / 2:21 pm

    Looks like a fun party! Love your purple dress! That color looks so pretty on you! I love your monogramed glass- I love things that are personalized! Hope you enjoy the rest of your holiday season!
    Marianne
    goodgirlgoneglam.com

  24. Rebecca Jo
    December 22, 2014 / 2:27 pm

    I need to start taking a marker & plugging my blog on all windows… even if you're not supposed to πŸ™‚ haha

  25. Zelle B.
    December 22, 2014 / 2:35 pm

    Looks like you had a fab weekend! And I love that you left your blog on the window — so cute! Happy Christmas Week!
    xo Southern Style

  26. Karly @ What Karly Said
    December 22, 2014 / 2:37 pm

    That Boston skyline sure looks beautiful – we need to get out there one of these days! What a fun weekend – I think it's adorable that you gifted your niece a sewing kit! I'm sure she loved it. Oh, and your window drawing plug for your blog made me laugh for some reason – we need to publicize all we can get right?! Happy Monday, girl!

  27. Caroline @ Windy City Chic
    December 22, 2014 / 2:38 pm

    That view is beautiful. Love those monogrammed wine glasses too! How funny would it be for someone to comment on here "I found your blog/site after going to that bar." Haha. I can't sew at all. When I loose a button on a coat, I have to ask my parents for help lol. That food looks delicious, and I will have to look for that cheese at Trader Joes! I hope that you're enjoying your day so far too lady! πŸ™‚

  28. Kelli @ A Deeper Joy
    December 22, 2014 / 2:45 pm

    What a great weekend! That food looks amazing! I loooove your wine glasses too πŸ™‚ What a great gift! I hope people found your blog from that. That'd be awesome!!

  29. Unknown
    December 22, 2014 / 2:46 pm

    what a fabulous weekend! love how your wrote your blog link on the window…very creative πŸ™‚ happy monday!!!

  30. Jane S
    December 22, 2014 / 2:50 pm

    Lovely pictures dear!

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  31. Amanda | Kids and Cabernet
    December 22, 2014 / 2:52 pm

    I know I always say this, but I love reading about your weekends. You guys always have the best time!! The food looks divine!!! And next time I go to TJ's I'm getting that cheese.

  32. Shannon Jenkins
    December 22, 2014 / 2:53 pm

    What an amazing weekend! That cheese seriously sounds amazing but I don't know if I've ever met a bad cheese! I'm loving the elf quote! Now I want to go watch it for the 14th time this year! πŸ˜‰

    <3 Shannon
    Upbeat Soles

  33. Paige @ Reasons to Come Home
    December 22, 2014 / 2:58 pm

    I've said this before but I'll say it again…I'm so jealous of all the delicious food you always post about! It all looks so yummy! Sounds like the perfect start to a busy holiday season!

  34. The Siberian American
    December 22, 2014 / 2:58 pm

    Wow, what a wonderful weekend! That Mediterranean-style calamari sounds amazing! I love your purple dress in the goodbye party photos-you look so great in purple! πŸ™‚

  35. Courtney B
    December 22, 2014 / 3:03 pm

    Goodness, what a fun, BUSY weekend!! And your hair… GORG! I can't believe it's Christmas week! I hope it's the best ever for you!

  36. Kaitlin {Little Goodies Blog}
    December 22, 2014 / 3:11 pm

    Looks like so much fun!!! Love those monogrammed wine glasses! And that Trader Joe's cheese is now on my list – my fav!!!

  37. Marie
    December 22, 2014 / 3:13 pm

    What a fun weekend!! Love Trader's Joe!!

  38. Lyndsay
    December 22, 2014 / 3:18 pm

    Calamari with a Mediterranean twist sounds so amazing right now. I feel like I always become insanely hungry after reading your weekend recaps. And that cheese, Trader Joe's has the best selection. Have you ever tried their dark chocolate cheddar? It's a lot better than it sounds.

    prosecco in the park

  39. Unknown
    December 22, 2014 / 3:19 pm

    Sounds like such a great weekend! Happy Holidays!

    Rachel's Lookbook

  40. Pamela @ alittleglitter.com
    December 22, 2014 / 3:26 pm

    How fun! Sounds like you guys had a great weekend! That cheese looks delish! I will have to pick some up on my next run to TJ's! You know what a TJ's groupie I am! Hehe!

  41. Amy @The Crazy Wise Woman
    December 22, 2014 / 3:27 pm

    Oooh that calamari looks amazing… I'm intrigued! And goat cheese… I have yet to find one I don't like. Looks like a fab weekend:) Cheers to a great week!

  42. Unknown
    December 22, 2014 / 3:34 pm

    Hahaha, a little drunky! You guys look fine! I've seen worse (me). That's such a sweet gift for her – I got fabric swatches when I was younger and it completely inspired me. What if she becomes a famous designer! You can take all the credit for it! Lol.

    Audrey
    lululinden.com

  43. Meghan @ Southern Belle Secrets
    December 22, 2014 / 3:42 pm

    Chèvre is my absolute favorite! I haven't seen that in my local TJ's but I'll defintrly be on the lookout when I'm back in Crow. town for it! Gosh you had an absolute whirlwind weekend, looks both fun and exhausting! I totally love the wine glass as well- subtle but classy monogram.

    xoxo,
    Meghan
    Southern Belle Secrets

  44. Shannon Rice
    December 22, 2014 / 3:43 pm

    Sounds like a fun, eventful weekend! I love that sewing gift you got your niece…that is such a great idea and I'm sure she will have so much fun with it!

    Shannon
    Clothes & Quotes

  45. Nadine
    December 22, 2014 / 3:44 pm

    My oh my you had a busy weekend!!!! All of your food sounds delicious and it looks like a great (but tiring to me) weekend! Happy Monday ! (We can say that since it is a short week!)

  46. Julie @ Just the Joy's
    December 22, 2014 / 3:50 pm

    As always, you look like you had a great weekend! Busy party animals you are! Haha πŸ™‚

  47. MakeMeUpMia
    December 22, 2014 / 4:00 pm

    I'd been in trouble with that sewing kit, I'm the WORST! Those views look amazing, and NYC-like for sure πŸ˜‰ Glad you had a good weekend, loving your new wine glasses!

  48. Elle Sees
    December 22, 2014 / 4:03 pm

    i need to find some cool restaurants in Atl and it up TJ. It's been a min.

  49. Kay R.
    December 22, 2014 / 4:25 pm

    Great weekend! I love that you left your blog address on the wall haha. Those views are everything!!!

  50. Unknown
    December 22, 2014 / 4:45 pm

    What a fabulous weekend you had!! The food pictures look amazing! If I am ever in Boston I will have to eat there. I think purple is your color! You looked stunning Saturday night! Love those wine glasses your sister gave you. Have a great day!! πŸ™‚

  51. Nichole @ casadecrews.com
    December 22, 2014 / 4:47 pm

    Looks like a fab weekend! I'd have totally left my URL too πŸ˜‰

  52. amanda @ as the wine cork turns
    December 22, 2014 / 4:51 pm

    that coffee intro pic. hahaha! that describes my obsession perfectly. and i love that you wrote your url. genius!

  53. Alecia Mariana
    December 22, 2014 / 4:54 pm

    What a fun and busy weekend!!! And I love finding new things at Trader Joes's!

    xx,

    La Joie de Vivre

  54. JMO
    December 22, 2014 / 6:06 pm

    Such a fun recap/weekend! Every time you do a new review of somewhere near you it makes me want to visit that much more! Happy Monday friend! xoxo

  55. Carly
    December 22, 2014 / 6:11 pm

    What a fun weekend! Out of this entire post I can't get over how good that calamari looks/sounds! haha. Also, your new wine glasses are so pretty. Love the pictures of you at your friend's going away party- purple is definitely your color– even with the flash πŸ™‚

  56. Coffee and Cosmos
    December 22, 2014 / 6:41 pm

    The goat cheese sounds amazing, I'll have to give it a try!

  57. Tricia Coniglio
    December 22, 2014 / 6:58 pm

    I just love olives so I am sure the calamari & olives were amazing. The skyline is pretty and I did not have Boston of my list of places to go – I am thinking I should change that.

    Your weekend looks amazing and thanks for the lil Monday coffee πŸ™‚

  58. Julia
    December 22, 2014 / 7:25 pm

    What a fun weekend! Sounds like you had a ton of fun! All of the food looks amazing, especially that chocolate thing! πŸ˜‰ Happy Monday!

  59. Caitlin Elizabeth
    December 22, 2014 / 7:30 pm

    That dessert looks delicious! We've been meaning to check out Assembly Row, next year we'll have to get over there! And I lovee the wine glasses!

  60. Ally- Life as I know it
    December 22, 2014 / 7:43 pm

    Oh man that cheese!! I die over anything truffle!!
    Ally – Life as I know it

  61. Tiffany {A Touch of Grace}
    December 22, 2014 / 7:48 pm

    You guys always have the best weekends. Oh the life of people without children. πŸ˜‰
    I'm going to be heading to TJs after work to get me some of that cheese. Looks amazing!

  62. Katie @ The Macarthurs Lately
    December 22, 2014 / 7:57 pm

    So no lie.. one day I'm coming to Boston and you're going to take me to all these amazing places to eat! Your post always have the best food pictures!

  63. Anonymous
    December 22, 2014 / 8:44 pm

    Per usual, so much good food. I probably make that comment every Monday but it's always true ha. That view of the city is stunning – one more reason to visit B-town!

  64. alice
    December 22, 2014 / 8:54 pm

    Sounds like you had such a fun weekend, albeit rather busy!

    The Velvet Black // UK Style & Beauty Blog

  65. Jax
    December 22, 2014 / 9:00 pm

    It sounds like you had a real busy weekend and I am kind of sort of jealous! As a NYer, I would take the clean, hip city of Boston over the dirty, super crowded streets of Manhattan anytime. Haha Boston has always been my favorite city since I visited the first time as a little girl. πŸ™‚

  66. Meghan at Champagne & Suburbs
    December 22, 2014 / 10:22 pm

    SO LOVE your weekend recap. I am dying to get to Boston to try out these places! xo

  67. Brianne
    December 22, 2014 / 10:35 pm

    Highball sounds like such a fun place!!

  68. Brooke
    December 22, 2014 / 10:51 pm

    You weekends always look like so much fun!! I have yet to visit Boston, but I can't wait to visit some of these places when I finally do!

    Brooke
    Pumps and Push-Ups

  69. Helena
    December 23, 2014 / 2:05 am

    Sounds like a wonderful weekend:)

  70. Unknown
    December 23, 2014 / 2:39 am

    Love the Boston skyline (: I used to go to Top of the Hub when I was in college and the view was always spectacular!

    – Deniz
    dressedupdeniz.com

  71. Kelsey&Kenecha
    December 23, 2014 / 2:56 am

    Your weekend sounded great πŸ™‚ It sucks to have to say goodbye to a friend though πŸ™
    LOL don't you just loving getting someone a gift and have no idea how to use it, been there a couple times. Such a cute gift idea though πŸ™‚
    Love your photos too btw!

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  72. Elise @ High Heels and Glittering Eyes
    December 23, 2014 / 1:31 pm

    Love the new wine glasses! All of that food looks amazing and that picture of you and you niece is too cute!

  73. Kristen
    December 27, 2014 / 1:15 am

    i have so many comments but really i just want to say your hair looks ahhhmazing and i'm so jealous. also now i want some cheese.

  74. Because I'm Obsessed
    December 29, 2014 / 1:09 am

    Looks like so much fun, per usual! πŸ™‚ I hope you had a wonderful Christmas, Biana!

    xx
    Because I'm Obsessed

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