Welcome back to Monday friends! Feels like we blinked and the weekend was over, which makes coming back to the start of the week even harder because of all the fun that we had!
Low key Friday nights call for wine, m&m’s, magazines and a movie! We rented Woman in Gold with Helen Mirren and Ryan Reynolds and it was amazing!! It’s based on a true story of an Austrian woman (Mirren) trying to get back a family painting that was taken during WWII and Ryan Reynolds plays her attorney! Thoroughly enjoyed and would highly recommend!
Since it was so beautiful on Saturday we decided to make our way to the Charles River Esplanade to have lunch and enjoy the weather. It always makes for some great people watching especially since you can see people learning to sail and a puppy paddle boarding – I’ve officially seen it all!
That night we celebrated our friends 30th birthday with a little cookout!!
Stocked bar and fun times with friends made for quite the night!! Not pictured – the epic corn hole battle we lost even though Gary was able to make 4 bags in the hole in one turn!
Sunday was spent poolside at my sister’s house!! It was a hot one and the Italian Ice didn’t last too long – which was fine since I practically inhaled it!
Even though the Nordstrom Sale is going strong, I couldn’t help but take advantage of a few steals I found at Ann Taylor and Target. I snagged the blouse and shoes this weekend when Ann Taylor was having 60% off full priced items and an extra 50% off sale items…the shoes were by far the best deal ever, under $25 and they feel as if I’m wearing the comfiest pair of sneakers!
I’ll be taking this quote to heart this week as it’s a pretty big week for Bespoke Boston Weddings as we have our first wedding this coming weekend! Hope you have a great start to the week! Link up below to share with us!
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Looks like a fun weekend, sorry about your corn hole loss, that stinks! Love your new closet additions!
Xoxo,
Whitney & Blaire
Peaches In A Pod
Your weekend had the perfect mix of relaxation, outdoor enjoyment and friends/fun! Love that Summer pillow, too š
I hope all goes well with the wedding this coming weekend!!!
What an awesome weekend! I had a few Italian ices myself this weekend! š And how did I not know about the Ann Taylor sale?! Darn it! I need to pay more attention. Love that dress and the heels you got! Gorgeous!
<3, Pamela
Sequins & Sea Breezes
Looks like a glorious weekend! I too love that big ole summer pillow! Yep you cannot beat AnnTaylor when the summer sale rolls around. For some reason I always find a tie front blouse! Ha! I bet you are so excited for this weekend! It's going to be AMAZING! How can it not be with you at the helm! š Happy Monday!!
livingoncloudandreanine.blogspot.com
Looks like a great weekend! I'm trying to avoid all sales but it looks like you picked up so good things so I might have to peek! Love that summer pillow.
Love your shopping purchases – those shoes are giving me heart eyes! So beautiful. I can't believe your first wedding is this weekend! That is so so so so so exciting!!
Looks like it was a fun weekend. Love your new goodies! I was so bad at the Nordie's sale. Now, I am on a shopping ban. Lol.
Love your weekending snaps and I love everything you got at Nordstrom's especially those hot cage shoes!
ahhhhhh!!!! First wedding!! How exciting!!!! I've been wanting to watch Woman in Gold so I'm glad to hear it was good!!
Looks like such a fun, relaxing weekend!! Love cooking out with friends!
Those shoes are amazing! I love that store! It looks like y'all had a great weekend full of relaxing and fun. Happy Monday š
Seeing that Italian ice makes me smile because on Saturday was free 711 slushy day and I've never had one in my life and Mark was determined to get me one like I missed out on something in my childhood. We got it and I was "this tastes like an Italian ice….nothing groundbreaking" anyways…..Boston in the Summer……no better city right?
I haven't had Luigi's in forever! Ahh I want one now!
Her Heartland Soul
herheartlandsoul.com
Boston has some great people watching! Looks like a great weekend! Love the dress and top. The shoes are a steal too!
Is it bad that I haven't even heard of that movie? But it sounds really good! Yay for days on the water, pool days and birthday parties! Now on to Monday…
That pupper paddleboarding is adorable! And yay for pool days and Italian ice.. yum!
Have a fabulous week <3
Such a fun weekend! How cute is that puppy paddleboarding?!
Happy Monday!
rosyoutlookblog.com
I love books and movie about WWII, so I definitely need to check out Women in Gold! That puppy paddleboarding is so cute, but I would be way too terrified to do that if I was the owner! Those shoes are so cute-yay for an amazing deal!
those shoes are soooo cute! looks like you guys had a fantastic weekend – even better that you got to spend a lot of it outside. love when i see dogs on paddle boards too – always so cute! happy monday love!
cheshirekatblog.com
Love those shoes! I also love your hair up like that! Such an exciting week for you! Good luck love!
Sounds like you had a great weekend! I was happy to see that puppy wearing a life jacket!!
pinkandnavystripes.com
The weekend went pretty fast for me too! Love those shoes, those sales sound pretty rockin' to me! Ahhhhh, the Charles is just so pretty!!!!
So fun!! Cook outs with friends are the best!! An Italian ice sounds amazing by the pool too! Love what you got on your shopping trip!
<3 Shannon
Upbeat Soles
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Cant wait to see how the wedding goes!!!!
You had me at just "Ryan Reynolds" š
Sounds like a super fun weekend (especially with that poolside Italian ice!). Best of luck prepping this week…can't wait to hear all about the wedding!
Great shopping buys!
I love a mix of relaxing social and fun. You nailed it this weekend!
Great pictures, looks like it was a wonderful weekend!! I'm glad that you guys had nice weather too. So exciting about your first wedding being this weekend!!! š Love those shoes that you got too!! š
I loved the pics from the River. I wish we lived by some water. So prettty! And the rest of the wknd looked like a lot of fun too!!
that puppy is so cute and has more guts than I do! Looks like you had an awesome weekend! Friends and cookouts are always the best. I'm going to add the movie to my list today!
trish – tales from trish
What a great summer weekend!! I'm loooving those shoes – any heels that feel like you're wearing sneakers need to be a part of my closet! Happy Monday!
Birthday cake M&Ms? No way! I need to go to the store ASAP!
~~Megan~~
poshprime.com
I am obsessed with cute coffee cups! That first picture is adorable!
xo,
Sara Kate Styling
Happy Monday! Looks like a great summer weekend. We heard that movie was really good and are thinking about visiting the museum in NYC where the painting is. Haha, that dog paddle boarding! Your wedding and event website looks great. Good luck with the wedding this weekend! xo
Winks and Eyerolls
ohhh girl you make me want m&ms at 9am.
Corn Hole is so fun! I love weekend outings with friends – hanging out and playing games!
Dog and SUP! That is a site to see š
Look like a great weekend! Love the puppy paddle boarding. So cute!
All of these sales have been making it so hard for me to behave! I need to start buying for fall… or so I'm telling myself.
That paddle boarder with the dog would have made my day!
Aw, the puppy paddle boarding! I wish my dog would get on board with things like that. I tried to bring her in a kayak once. It didn't work out, panic ensued before we even got into the water. Looks like you had a fabulous weekend!
prosecco in the park
I actually just saw the preview for the first time for that movie and it looks super good! I need to redbox it. Ryan R is my FAV!! Love that you went paddle boarding. I went about 2 years ago and it was so much fun but the waves were rocky – can't wait to try again in little calmer waters š
Your day by the pool looked amazzzzing!!!!!! Love your shopping purchases too! I don't have a Nordies card so I not shopping the sale yet, but did make a wish list this weekend and it's WAY too long … lol.
Your weekends always look like so much fun!!! š
Kisses,
Sarah
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Happy Monday! Sounds like such a great weekend! I will definitely have to check out the movie, thanks for the recommendation! I have to ask, how were those birthday cake m&m's?! I've been wanting to try them!! Love the Ann Taylor shoes too, what a great deal!
xo, Rachel
ablondesmoment.com
I LOVE that black maxi!! So gorgeous on you! Your hair is so cute in a bun too. I of course have not even opened my new INStyle yet.. is it good? xoxo Happy Monday girl!
Sounds like a great weekend. Love the shoes you scored. I enjoyed some pool time yesterday even though it was scorching and I was dying after about an hour…The Italian Ice would have been ruined in 5 minutes. lol
Lots of sunshine and outdoor time makes for the perfect weekend! Woman in Gold is on our list to watch – I've heard good things about it! Good luck with your first wedding this week – you girls will do fantastic!
Congrats on your first wedding this coming weekend! I cannot wait to read about it! Sounds like the perfect weekend…so jealous of your poolside reading…I can't remember the last time I chilled out at the pool. It's more like chasing my four year old around lol. Happy Monday!
Taffeta & Tulips
I'm craving a Friday night like that – those are the best after a long week! The puppy paddle boarding is too cute – that was such a gorgeous summer day!! Eeek – the first wedding for you guys this weekend is so exciting!
What a perfect weekend! I'm definitely watching that movie tonight. And I am SO EXCITED to hear how your first wedding goes! xoxo
The river looks gorgeous!! Good luck with your first wedding this weekend! Can't wait to hear all about it xo
I'll definitely be renting that movie now! I've been craving the birthday cake m&m's since you shared that pic on IG š
Sounds like a great weekend! I've heard good things about that movie, we need to watch it. Looks like you had lots of fun outdoor time this weekend š Happy Monday!
Kelsey
thepeacockroost.com
I haven't had that Italian ice in forever – reminds me of childhood for sure! I've actually seen many dogs on paddle boards, and they're so cute in their little doggie-life-vests! My dogs would NOT be impressed by that… They both hate water. Weirdos!
That movie sounds excellent! Mmm birthday cake m&m's, I have never tried those but they look so yummy! Love your shopping finds!
who doesn't love lowkey nights? I have to check out that movie, we rewatched Hunger Games Catching Fire. I forgot how good it was. How nice is it to spend time at a pool? Haven't hit a pool or a beach all summer, definitely long over due for one.
liz @ sundays with sophie
I need that coffee mug in that first pic.. so cute!! And glad y'all had a fun weekend- I used to LOVE Luigi'sā¦ that's some good stuff right there š
I just watched the trailer for The Woman in Gold. It looks awesome! Hope you have a great week!
Erika
Most important question: What are Birthday Cake M&Ms???
Looks like you had a great weekend! I agree it went by really fast!!! Good Luck this week!!
Luigi's ice's just take me back to being a kid! Love them! And is that dog really on the paddle board or are my eyes going crazy?
Audrey
lululinden.com
This is my favorite post anyone does! The pictures and your weekend adventures inspire me to go have kick butt weekends! Looks like you had gorgeous weather!
xoxo,Victoria
coffeeandablonde.blogspot.com
This looks like such a good weekend!
xx
Lauren Elizabeth
Petite in Pearls
Oh my gosh, those shoes!!! Those shoes are so amazing. I think I need them! Looks like you guys had a fun, summer activity filled weekend. That dog on the board is a bit much haha. Hope you have a great weekend!
I meant to say week. Clearly more coffee is needed over here!
Puppies on paddle boards. Cutest thing ever! Some times the best weekends are spent enjoying the weather and the company of our friends. Glad the weekend was good to you! (:
I've been wanting to watch Woman in Gold! Now that you've said it's great, I'm definitely going to have to rent it!
Looks like you had a great weekend! I love watching the people out on the Charles River, it really is so entertaining! Those shoes are so cute! Love when you find great pieces on sale!
xx,
Susie
SequinsandStrawberries.com
That movie sounds really good. Maybe I'll rent it for my quiet night in next week! The puppy paddleboarding had me cracking up. Love it!
Sounds like a fun weekend in the sun! That movie looks good, will have to check it out. Glad you had a fun time, hope your week is equally as great!
I swear you are having a party or at a party all the time! I always love seeing your photos and you always look so gorgeous! I need to check out that movie and I also need to try those birthday cake m&m's I saw on your instagram!
Denise | Fashion Love Letters
Looks like the ideal New England weekend š Glad that you had a nice time!
I'm blogging about similar things, check it out and let me know what you think: kellmenow.com
XO K
Glad you had a great weekend! I haven't been out on the Charles in so long. Luigi's Italian ice = moneyyy.
girl meets world
Sounds like a perfect weekend! How funny to see a puppy on a paddle board haha!
amemoryofus.com
Good luck with your first wedding. I know you will do an awesome job!
That's great, good luck on the wedding, you will do amazing! Your weekend looks like it was so much fun and I LOVE Italian ice, best treat on a hot day! Have a wonderful Monday gorgeous! XO -Kim
thethirtysomethinglife.com
Your weekend looks so amazing! I spend most of mine working (boo), but I will certainly be checking out Woman in Gold – I am always looking for new movies to watch!
Annessa
seekingsunshine.com
What a fun weekend! A puppy paddleboarding?! That's new haha. Sorry about the cornhole loss.
looks like a great weekend! now im totally craving some italian ice š xo jillian – cornflake dreams
What a perfect, perfect summer weekend!!
I was excited to pick up a few things I had been eyeing at Ann Taylor as well…I am going to have some tough decisions to make when all my purchases from the past week arrive!!
that movie sounds really interesting! love the blouse you got from loft, so pretty!
Your Saturday and Sunday sound perfect! Love that you go to play cornhole with friends š We did that on Sunday by the pool!
Another amazing weekend! I love that coffee mug and have been dying to go boarding in Lake Michigan this Summer – it looks like such a great time and great workout! XO
Anna
alilyloveaffair.com
Looks like a great weekend. Love your fashion steals. I need all the coffee today!
Looks like a great weekend! Birthday celebrations outside are always amazing š
I've never heard of that movie but it sounds great! Adding to my list of to-do's for the weekend!
xo, Jen
comfortably-chic.com
Ah so much fun! I will definitely have to look into renting that movie, sounds intriguing š
<3 Melissa
Such an exciting week with the first wedding for you girls together!! I love backyard BBQs and birthday celebrations, a stocked bar is an added bonus! Looks like a great weekend!
The weekend really did fly by! I'm wishing I could go back! Loving your finds from this weekend — I picked up a few goodies from Target tonight, too (and trying to figure out what I want most from the Nordstrom sale!) Glad you had a great weekend!
xo Southern Style
What a fun weekend! Great sale finds:) I didn't manage to get out of Nordstrom, but I wish I would have known about Ann Taylor's! Also..the dog on the paddleboard. Too cute! Have an amazing week!
Looks like you had a great weekend! I have always wanted to play cornhole. Is there rules? I should google this.
Luigi's italian ice are the best! Those always make me think of summer. I'm with you too – they don't last very long because they are delicious.
Where did you find birthday cake M&Ms?!
Looks like a great weekend!
I'm obsessed with M&M's and still haven't tried the birthday cake kind! I love the puppy paddleboarding, so cute!
I am going to add that movie to my list to see– I thought the previews looked good, but I haven't heard anything else about it so I'm glad you liked it. It looks like you guys had fun cookout for your friend's birthday! All of the pictures make me wish we had a real backyard!