Fabulous Friday Round UP


Happy Friday friends!! Made it through another work week & the bonus is this time next week I’ll be enjoying some much warmer weather with Amanda in New Orleans, oh and cheering on our Gators!! I’ve had a pretty busy week and these are the things that have helped me get through it – some favorites below! 


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Favorite Song 


While I realize the song isn’t really new anymore – it’s new to me because I heard it for the first time going home from an event this week! Ellie can seriously do no wrong in my book – except for the video, I just don’t get it!! But the song – I’m obsessed!! 








Favorite Dinner



This past Tuesday I was invited to taste the new Samuel Adams Oktoberfest Schnitzel burger at the Hard Rock Cafe Boston and was treated to some pretty amazing brews from Samuel Adams Brewery – including their Oktoberfest beer! It’s a pretty brilliant pairing! While I’m not a beer drinker in the least – this was surprisingly good and I’m always happy to enjoy something that is local to Boston! 


Yes we were given two full size burgers – needed to be rolled out! 


In addition to having this new menu releaseHard Rock Boston(and all Hard Rocks) are fighting breast cancer through their 16th annualPINKTOBER®  campaignthrough the month. 


Proceeds from the sale of PINKTOBER® merchandise benefit the cause with 75 percent of pin sales and 15 percent of T-shirts, scarf, bathrobe and sheet set sales going directly to breast cancer research efforts. I’ll be sporting myt-shirt & pink Ellie Fund bracelet all month! 






Favorite New E-Mail Addition




If you’re like me then you’re on your email constantly and probably corresponding with brands or potential people you’d like to work with for your blog or business. I wanted to have a more professional looking signature on my B~Loved Email and saw that a few bloggers who have pretty legit businesses had this one from WiseStamp. The one I chose is free and you can customize it pretty nicely adding in a lot of social media icons for people to easily follow you. It links seamlessly through your g-mail and you can turn it on or off as you wish. Sidenote– While I was testing it out I may have accidentally emailed some of you with it – but going forward it will be used for communications with brands and people that want to collaborate. 




Favorite Find – Weekender Bags




I feel like I could dedicate an entire post to weekender bags alone because I love them so much yet don’t actually have any, but I’m sort of stuck between a few! Similarly to a lot of you I’m sure, we take a lot of weekend trips to see family, friends & even just to get away and lugging a few bags or even worse an actual piece of luggage is not ideal – so I’m stuck between this Lo & Son’s bag as well as this one from Sole Society. I love the ones that have a dedicated spot for shoes so that it doesn’t take away room for clothes! I’m also a little obsessed with this Henri Bendel weekender! Side note – I was a pro at packing for weekends away in college since I went home so frequently but I have no clue what bag I used! 








Favorite Links






+ How to make Monday’s not suck – maybe we should all read this again on Sunday night! 


+ This is literally my dream office space


+ I can’t tell you how many times I’ve looked to Elle & Co. Blog for business advice or even great tips – well she did it again with 24 time saving hacks – the one’s for G-mail are amazing! 




Hope you all have a wonderful weekend – see you back here Monday for weekending! 





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  1. Annessa
    October 9, 2015 / 11:09 am

    Great round up! That burger looks absolutly amazing. Sam Adams has a great Oktoberfest beer too – I'm so missing the Oktoberfest beer at home. Ironicly the Oktoberfest beer here in Germany is (ironcally) not very good. I'm so loving those weekender bags especially the two grey versions – and so jealous you'll be in NO – I love that city!

    Annessa
    seekingsunshine.com

  2. Pamela {Sequins and Sea Breezes}
    October 9, 2015 / 11:18 am

    Umm that burger looks amazing! I seriously want it! And how in the world did you get that signature for free? I went through the whole process with them and created my signature and then it was like "Ok, that'll be $40". Um no. I don't know what I did wrong! And sad I'm not going to be in NOLA with you but you better text me updates! 🙂 Happy Friday love!! <3, Pamela Sequins & Sea Breezes

  3. Joey Hodges
    October 9, 2015 / 11:41 am

    I've been OBSESSED with the ellie goulding song! And thanks for sharing the new email addition!

  4. Hollie
    October 9, 2015 / 11:42 am

    Those weekender bags are so lovely!

    Hollie 🙂

  5. Stacy G
    October 9, 2015 / 11:56 am

    Wow that office is dreamy!! Love the striped weekender bag and I love the Elle and Co articles. They are some of the best I've found. Someone recommended them a little while back. Have the best time with Amanda this weekend! xo

  6. Andrea Nine
    October 9, 2015 / 11:59 am

    Love to have something to look forward too…LOLA here you come!! And great weekender bags to tote along!! Your meal looks divine with al that Oktoberfest beer and did someone say pretzel BUN!! YUM!! Have an amazing weekend beautiful!!

  7. Jenn
    October 9, 2015 / 12:01 pm

    Those weekender bags are so cute! And all of that food–oh my goodness, yum!!
    So envious that you and Amanda get to hang out again! And in New Orleans! 🙂 Lots of fun stuff to look forward to!
    Hope you have a great weekend!

  8. Whitney and Blaire
    October 9, 2015 / 12:12 pm

    The Sam Adams Okstoberfest is my absolute favorite seasonal beer! Have so much fun in New Orleans this weekend, and be sure to visit Cafe Du Monde!
    xo, Whitney and Blaire
    Peaches In A Pod

  9. Owen Davis @ Davis Duo
    October 9, 2015 / 12:22 pm

    Obsessed with that striped weekend bag, so so cute!! Those burgers look amazingggg holy cow wish I had one right now! I hope you have a great weekend xoxo

  10. Rosy Outlook - Fashion & Lifestyle by Kelly Rose
    October 9, 2015 / 12:46 pm

    So jealous you're going to New Orleans! Those weekender bags are SO cute–I love the grey one! Have a wonderful weekend!

    rosyoutlookblog.com

  11. Nikki @ makeupHER
    October 9, 2015 / 12:46 pm

    Woohoo for New Orleans in a week, I love that city so eat a few beignets for me :)! I love weekender bags too, esp if they have a dedicated shoe area, win!! Have a wonderful weekend!

  12. Ashley Lillis
    October 9, 2015 / 12:46 pm

    Have so much fun in New Orleans! I can't wait to hear all about your trip! I love weekend bags too! I have a couple of Vera Bradley ones that are amazing because they have a ton of pockets for lots of storage.

  13. Ashley G
    October 9, 2015 / 12:50 pm

    Go for the Lo & Sons! I swear by their OMG bag and have a few friends that have the Catalina and love it. You can seriously fit so much stuff in there!

  14. Kerry @ Till Then Smile Often
    October 9, 2015 / 12:50 pm

    I had Schnitzel in Germany and I miss it, so good. That middle weekender bag is gorgeous! Hope you have a great weekend!

  15. Alexis @ Chemistry Cachet
    October 9, 2015 / 12:52 pm

    Jealous of you being in New Orleans! And That food looks amazing! I use wisestamp as well, I get so many compliments on it too. I started using it earlier this year and it makes everything for work look more professional! Have a great weekend!

    Alexis @ chemistrycachet.com

  16. Veronica-VeroSays!
    October 9, 2015 / 12:52 pm

    I like songs and dislike their videos very often haha.. The weekend bags are so nice.. I usually use my big Michael Kors bag but a Henry Bendel bag doesn't sound wrong at all.. 🙂 Oh and yes an email signature makes everything look so out together.. Thanks for sharing the link.

  17. Brenda @ Chatting Over Chocolate
    October 9, 2015 / 1:04 pm

    Happy Friday, B! Is 7:04am too early to be craving a burger? 😉 lol. YUM!! Loving those fab weekender bags!! Can't wait to check out the links — thanks for sharing! Have a beautiful weekend! Xx – Brenda // Chatting Over Chocolate

  18. Pink and Fabulous
    October 9, 2015 / 1:07 pm

    Those burgers look insane! My brother is such a Hard Rock fan I have to tell him to take a Boston trip for those! I'm also definitely making that email stamp! Such an awesome idea, thank you for sharing love!

  19. sara [at] journey of doing
    October 9, 2015 / 1:37 pm

    That pretzel bun just made my stomach growl!! That seriously looks SO GOOD this morning. So jealous of your upcoming New Orleans adventure!! Enjoy!!

  20. Katie @ Champagne and Suitcases
    October 9, 2015 / 1:42 pm

    That Henri Bendel bag is dreamy!!! Would love to walk around with that on my shoulder for weekend trips, have a great weekend!

  21. kerri @ cheshire kat
    October 9, 2015 / 1:46 pm

    holy moly those burgers! i love the pink hard rock tee though! and i've been on the hunt for a good weekender too but i keep getting drawn to a classic, forever bag of the leather handmade variety (why do i have such expensive taste?) ha. right now i just use my LLBean big tote but it would be nice to have one with a shoulder strap. target has had some cute ones! anyway happy friday love!

    xoxo cheshire kat

  22. Lauren {By Lauren M}
    October 9, 2015 / 1:48 pm

    Happy Friday! I'm in the market for a new weekender bag and I'm LOVING the grey one!!

    Fizz and Frosting

  23. Caroline @ Windy City Chic
    October 9, 2015 / 1:53 pm

    Those burgers look insane!! But also delicious!! I mean is there a lobster/lobstah (gotta say it properly haha) roll on there?!! Love a good Octoberfest beer too. Those weekender bags are super cute too. Have a fabulous time with Amanda this weekend too!! Love New Orleans, so have a beignet for me! 🙂

  24. Brittany @ Perpetually Daydreaming
    October 9, 2015 / 1:55 pm

    That office is stunning! That definitely lights a fire to get my office up and running! I love the new email signature too. I'm checking that out! And weekend bags. I can always justify them – you can never have enough. I actually got a free one from Victorias Secret awhile back and it's so cute and huge! Hope you have a fab weekend lady!

  25. Shannon Jenkins
    October 9, 2015 / 1:55 pm

    OMG that Hard Rock dinner looks amazing! I love Sam Adams Octoberfest beer! That signature looks awesome! I'll have to look into that!

    <3 Shannon
    Upbeat Soles

  26. Shay from Great, Now What
    October 9, 2015 / 1:55 pm

    Wise stamp looks so professional!!! Go you! You always find ways to continually upgrade!

  27. Kate at Green Fashionista
    October 9, 2015 / 2:00 pm

    Loving that striped weekender bag! And all that food at the Hard Rock looks DELISH! Your new email signature is fabulous, definitely going to check out that site – thank you so much <3

    Green Fashionista

  28. Sarah @ Dishplaced
    October 9, 2015 / 2:09 pm

    Thanks so much for sharing WiseStamp! It sounds really corny, but I can't wait to go personalize my signature line in my gmail account! 🙂

  29. Ashley | Life on Meyers |
    October 9, 2015 / 2:18 pm

    I'm drooling over those burgers…lobster? Heavenly. Enjoy your weekend! xoxo

  30. Tips Capsule
    October 9, 2015 / 2:21 pm

    The Ellie Goulding song is my total go to xx

    tipscapsule.blogspot.com

  31. Caitlin Elizabeth
    October 9, 2015 / 2:27 pm

    That dinner looks amazing! And I love the weekender bags! Happy Friday!

  32. Paige @ An Uncomplicated Life Blog
    October 9, 2015 / 2:28 pm

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  33. Paige @ An Uncomplicated Life Blog
    October 9, 2015 / 2:33 pm

    Wait, where did my comment go?! My internet is insane. I hope you still get the email!

  34. According to Kiki
    October 9, 2015 / 2:46 pm

    I need a burger now. haha. Seriously I feel like that's all I'm going to think about for the rest of the day. How cool that you got to go to such a fun, and rewarding event. (; A huge Ellie fan here too! Have an awesome weekend Biana!

  35. Zelle B.
    October 9, 2015 / 2:57 pm

    That food – so good! I'm ready for lunch. And I've had my eye on that sole society weekender bag! I just need to go ahead and get it! Hope y'all have a fab weekend!

    Zelle
    Southern Style

  36. Brittany@TheLadyLawyer
    October 9, 2015 / 3:00 pm

    Yum–you've just made me hungry haha!

  37. Marie
    October 9, 2015 / 3:10 pm

    I too am obsessed with weekender bags. I got mine from J. McLaughlin and love it so much. I did have my eye on the one from Henri Bendel but I thought it might be too small for me. Hope you have a great weekend.

  38. a little bit of emily
    October 9, 2015 / 3:12 pm

    Happy Friday! I am loving that gray weekend bag…too cute!

  39. Carly Messmer
    October 9, 2015 / 3:19 pm

    Oh man that food looks insane. I think I'm ready for lunch. 😉

    Off to check out Wisestamp – I need to step up my signature game.

    xx, Carly | carly blogs

  40. Nichole @ casadecrews.com
    October 9, 2015 / 3:19 pm

    Haha, I too am loving the striped weekender! I'm with you on beer….I do like a few kinds though. And I'm always willing to at least try a new brew, especially with a burger 🙂

  41. Nadine
    October 9, 2015 / 3:21 pm

    Two full burgers?? Heaven!!!! I am going to have to check out that email thing! Thanks for sharing!!! That office is so amazing. I have got to get on working on my space. Hope you have a great weekend!!!!

  42. Darcy
    October 9, 2015 / 3:21 pm

    Just bookmakred the site to create a new signature! Can't wait to look more into it later. Thanks for sharing!
    amemoryofus.com

  43. Laura
    October 9, 2015 / 3:25 pm

    Have fun in New Orleans!! My home state! I will be in Baton Rouge next Thursday and Friday, but crunched for time. I wish we could meet! Enjoy our wonderful state! Laissez les bons temps rouler!!

  44. Tiffany {A Touch of Grace}
    October 9, 2015 / 3:26 pm

    Oh man those burgers! Have a blast this weekend in NO! Should be a great time.

  45. Our Appetizer
    October 9, 2015 / 3:27 pm

    That dinner looks mouthwatering! Have a good weekend!

  46. Elegance and Mommyhood
    October 9, 2015 / 3:28 pm

    This is indeed a fabulous food friday. TGIF!!

  47. Amanda Elizabeth - Meet @ the Barre
    October 9, 2015 / 3:36 pm

    So glad you are using that Wisestamp tool now! I've noticed a lot more traffic to the site from using it especially with my regular email. Beers and burgers are the best combination in my book!

  48. Katie Elizabeth
    October 9, 2015 / 3:40 pm

    Your Oktoberfest food is my kind of dinner… yum!! And the Henri Bendel weekend bag is my favorite – plus it's not a bad price at all!! Happy Friday!

  49. Kristen @ See You In A Porridge
    October 9, 2015 / 3:46 pm

    I have never heard that song either, so thanks for sharing! the video though, how odd lol. I want all of those weekender bags, so dangerous for my bank account! how cool is that signature thing? so fancy! thanks for sharing the monday + time saving articles, i needed both of them in my life 🙂 have a good weekend girl!

  50. Meg Taylor
    October 9, 2015 / 4:10 pm

    Your email signature looks fantastic. I definitely want to look into that. Also, all the food at Hard Rock looks amazing!! Have a great weekend.

  51. Rebecca Jo
    October 9, 2015 / 4:20 pm

    I think I need that Hard Rock pink shirt! I love when companies do fundraisers for such good causes!
    I could just devour that bun on that burger… looks delish!
    I'm heading to check out WiseStamp. … see if I'm smart enough to figure it out.

  52. The Siberian American
    October 9, 2015 / 4:28 pm

    Those weekender bags are adorable! That food looks amazing-nothing better than a good burger! 🙂

  53. Courtney B
    October 9, 2015 / 4:30 pm

    New Orleans!! That's on my vacation destination wish list! You're going to have so much fun!!
    Thanks for sharing about the email signature… I'm totally going to work on one for mine!

  54. Trish
    October 9, 2015 / 4:46 pm

    oh I can't wait to see your post from New Orleans! I really want to go and visit there myself. that food looks delicious! Love your new email signature! Trish – tales from trish

  55. Ashley @ A Cute Angle
    October 9, 2015 / 4:51 pm

    That food looks sooooooo good!!

    ~Ashley @ A Cute Angle
    acutelifestyle.blogspot.com

  56. Sarah Blodgett
    October 9, 2015 / 4:58 pm

    That dinner is making me drool!! ..and I'm definitely checking out that email signature! Yours looks great!!!
    Kisses,
    Sarah
    EverydayStarlet

  57. Kristina @ Medicine and Manicures
    October 9, 2015 / 5:11 pm

    Love that signature, thanks for sharing!! I need to update mine so I'll definitely be looking into this. And that's so fun that y'all will be going to New Orleans- you gotta go to Lafitte's!

  58. behindmyheels
    October 9, 2015 / 5:30 pm

    I haven't heard that song before but now it's being added to my playlist! I hope you have an amazing weekend.
    Happy Friday
    -Beth
    BandGSparrow.blogspot.com

  59. Erin LFF
    October 9, 2015 / 6:00 pm

    All 3 of those bags are FABULOUS- I'm not sure how you'll decide haha. I always use one of those free Victoria's Secret bags which do the job, but after awhile they start to fall apart!

  60. Anonymous
    October 9, 2015 / 6:03 pm

    Sign me up for the next burger and brew night, mmk!? Love the new signature line! I'll have to look into that (when I'm feeling more motivated and catch up on emails in general…oops). Have a fabulous weekend, pretty!

  61. Unknown
    October 9, 2015 / 7:10 pm

    Happy Friday! This week has been a long one – I agree! I love the weekender's and I'm officially in need of a great dinner filled with tasty cheeseburgers – these look amazing! I hope you enjoy a nice, relaxing weekend! XO

    Anna
    alilyloveaffair.com

  62. elle jo
    October 9, 2015 / 7:30 pm

    I just love this entire post, so full of wonderfulness. Like your favorite dinner and those weekender bags. I am still looking for a nice one to replace my older sports bag kind of bag I've been using. That office is beautiful!

    liz @ sundays with sophie

  63. Emily @ Martinis | Bikinis
    October 9, 2015 / 7:50 pm

    Love the new email signature. So clean and professional! I really need to do something similar. How fun you got treated to a complimentary dinner…the meals look like really good portion sizes. I just posted about that beer earlier this week too. i'm a fan.. Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

  64. Unknown
    October 9, 2015 / 7:59 pm

    I always love your round ups! I hope you have a great weekend!

    Wishes & Reality

  65. Anonymous
    October 9, 2015 / 8:01 pm

    Ooh, thanks so much for sharing that Wisestamp signature editor. Awesome for freelancers/biz owners! Hope you have a great weekend 🙂

  66. Danielle
    October 9, 2015 / 8:25 pm

    Those french fries look delicious! Love the three weekender bags!

    spring2spring.com

  67. kelsey @ so much life to live
    October 9, 2015 / 10:06 pm

    The email Wisestamp signature looks beautiful! Very profesional. Is blogging something you'd like to make full time at some point? (No worries if that's too personal of a question 🙂

    Schnitzel burger, what? I was in Germany this past summer and ate schnitzel I thiiiiink every day. I'd love to try it on a burger!

  68. Angie@Chasingmyhalo
    October 9, 2015 / 10:06 pm

    I was trying to figure out the video too….one night stand with a crazy man who took her money so she needed revenge? haha. She's great though. So much awesome in this post! I'll have to get on that email thing, those links look fabulous, and who doesn't love a good weekender bag? Have fun with Amanda this weekend. I'm jealous!

  69. Unknown
    October 10, 2015 / 12:30 am

    Mmmm I love Hard Rock Cafe! I hope you have a great weekend!
    ~~Megan~~
    poshprime.com

  70. Emelia at Dream Big & Buy the Shoes
    October 10, 2015 / 2:03 am

    Oooooh girl, I LOVE Hard Rock Cafe burgers…and that one sounds AMAZING! What a fun event! I've never been to New Orleans, but I'm sure you ladies will have a blast!

  71. Evelina
    October 10, 2015 / 4:16 am

    Enjoy your weekend in New Orleans! You're always travelling somewhere fun. And thus you definitely need a cute weekender bag haha. I got one from Target a couple months ago that I am in love with!

  72. julia mazzucato
    October 10, 2015 / 2:24 pm

    Great round up! Happy weekend 🙂 Thanks for introducing WiseStamp, I'll have to try it out! I'd never heard of it before.
    Julia // Little Miss Haute Couture

  73. Trista @ The Classy Chaos
    October 10, 2015 / 4:47 pm

    Love those weekender bags!! And that email signature is great!

  74. Summer
    October 10, 2015 / 5:14 pm

    Nice round up! The food looks so yummy♥♥

    summerdaisy.net

  75. Amanda - Voyage of the MeeMee
    October 10, 2015 / 5:23 pm

    LOVE your new e-mail stamp. I think I need to be a copy cat and get one for myself, lol

  76. Fashionstylebyjohanna
    October 10, 2015 / 6:01 pm

    I Love this Song and the Bass are Perfect.

    XOXO Johanna from Germany

    fashionstylebyjohanna.com

  77. Anonymous
    October 11, 2015 / 10:55 am

    awesome pics, the burgers look so delicious!
    lunjasky.wordpress.com
    Lunjasky bloglovin

  78. The Girl who Loved to Write
    October 12, 2015 / 12:50 am

    Those bags are so cute!

  79. Unknown
    October 13, 2015 / 12:32 am

    I've been listening to that Ellie Goulding song none stop lately. It's so good!!

    allthedetailsblog.com

  80. Meghan at Champagne & Suburbs
    October 13, 2015 / 12:46 am

    OMG! That dinner looks amazing! And I literally was going to email you this week about your email. Love that! So jealous of your upcoming trip to NOLA! xo, Champagne&Suburbs

  81. All Things Big and Small
    October 14, 2015 / 9:02 pm

    OMG all of your links are amazing as always. It took me almost a week to get to comment on your post but I love it. Thank you for always sharing your latest tips! I just went back and re-referenced your leaving your link in blogger comments. So thank you! That Sole Society weekender looks great, I just read a post by another blogger I follow, It's The Little Things, and she just went to Italy with it and with another carry on and packed EVERYTHING in it! Hope you had a wonderful weekend!

    xo
    Annie- All Things Big And Small