Happy Monday friends!! After having not one, but two nights out, I feel like the weekend flew by, but I’m totally fine with that since I’m already looking forward to Friday and heading to NYC with some of my besties for a bachelorette party!
Snapped this photo on the way to my barre class – something about reading “Y’all” makes me feel like I’m back home again.
After work & a seriously amazing acupuncture appointment (I have a review coming soon) we headed to Anthem in Faneuil Hall. It’s one of those restaurants I always think of when we need to stay downtown after work!
We started with the BLT crostinis which presentation wise were really great, but sort of missed the mark food wise and were kind of hard to eat, but the fish tacos and lobster mac and cheese that G & I split were amazing! I’d go back for the lobster mac & cheese alone!
Fun fact – Friday night was the first time I’ve ever been part of a surprise party…how is that possible?! The only photo on my phone from the party is this selfie with the birthday girl – who was totally surprised to see us all there- guess that’s the point! You might have seen a few snippets on snapchat (@blovedboston), but I was so surprised to see the bar almost completely empty around 9ish and then all of sudden we went from being the only people on the dance floor to being surrounded at like 10, also the point I was ready to go home #oldladystatus!
I can’t believe that I’ve lived in Boston long enough to see the New England Gators rotate through 3 different bars, but The Warehouse Boston is by far the best one we’ve been at to watch the game and hopefully our lucky charm since those gator boys looked amazing this week! Starting at 2:30 and going for 4 hours is not quite the same as it was when I was 22 vs 29!!
Caught a beautiful sunset on our way home – I’m going to miss it staying light out so late into the evening.
Wrapped up the weekend – literally and figuratively with a trip to TJ Maxx. I used all our cute wrapping paper when we ran out of bubble wrap during the move, so when I spotted these three cute prints, I had to get them…plus they were only $2,99 each – just begging to be bought! The “Runway” selection at my TJ Maxx is a hit or miss and thankfully with the end of season I was able to snag a Trina Turk “Britta” skirt– trying to figure out how I can wear it at least once before it’s inappropriate to wear day glow outside…
Not pictured…
// A productive wedding meeting with our bespoke couple getting married next month – they are having 2 weddings!
// A much needed pedicure – so relaxing
// Finally watching Me Before You and now I can’t wait to read After You
// Listening toCapsize on repeatsince hearing it in a spin class on Wednesday
My exact thoughts for this week ahead! How was your weekend? Link up below to share it with us!
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Looks like it was a great weekend! That sunset was so gorgeous when you posted it on IG…I'm so going to miss it staying light so late!! And yes to the wrapping paper! TJ Maxx always has the best selection. Have a great start to the week!
xo, Rachel
A Blonde's Moment
We watched college football of course and Me Before You! Oh what a fabulous movie but I cried so much!!! Beautiful sunset and congrats on the upcoming weddings. You guys are killing it and really getting your name out there. Happy Monday gorgeous!!
I am such a wrapping paper junkie and the sad part is, i don't even use it. it just sits in it's holder and looks pretty. Loving that orange skirt, it's such a great find for a Florida fan!
Xoxo,
Whitney & Blaire
Peaches In A Pod
What a gorgeous sunset! That lobster mac n cheese sounds so good – I saw some on The Pioneer Woman this weekend, too and it's reallly making me crave some!
Lovely sunset. I have never heard of a couple having two weddings before. We've considered having a wedding on one of our anniversaries because we eloped the first time. But the reasons that caused us to elope (family living all over the country, husband's mother wanting to take over and make the whole thing about herself, etc.) will probably keep us from doing it.
That skirt is so fun and a great pop of color! And the wrapping paper has me with all the heart eyes! Looked like the rest of the weekend was lots of fun (and had some tasty treats as well!) Hopefully having NYC to look forward to gets the week going by quickly!
How about them Gators?? I was so proud of our boys!! Loved your snaps from watching the game… The gator nation is everywhere!
Wow! You had an active weekend!! Loving those yummys at Anthem. Everything looks so tasty!!
I adore that quote… productivity over business is definitely very important.
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Amber
All the Cute
Haha I love "y'all" so much! I'm going to miss it being light out so late, too! And, that wrapping paper is so cute! Our paper goods section at Home Goods/TJ is so hit-or-miss, but I need to go check it out again soon!
Sounds like a great weekend! I love that skirt and that wrapping paper. Oh an that "y'all" sign is so cute!! Have a great day today too!!
Your Gators crushed it this weekend! I can't wait to hear more about your acupuncture appointments, all I've been hearing are amazing things! Cheers to a fabulous week leading to your trip to the city <3
Green Fashionista
Surprise parties make me so nervous for some reason π I'm always afraid I'll be the one to give it away… & then I ALWAYS have to pee when its time for the person to arrive. My nerves are shot by the time they get there π haha
I LOVE that wrapping paper. I'm one who likes to stay stocked up on cute wrapping paper too – I never thought to look at TJ Maxx
You scored some great finds at TJ Maxx!!! I walked around ours yesterday but there was nothing that I couldn't live without. I dont remember looking at the gift wrap and stuff though…must have walked past it distracted by something else. I hate when food looks really good but then is just meh. And hard to eat stuff really annoys me. But the rest of your meal sounds/looks fab!! I love finding fans of different state football teams at certain places around town. When I lived in Atlanta, there was an Alabama bar. We don't really have that here in Birmingham…everyone is pretty much Alabama and Auburn but you can find most of the games on.
This summer I hit up the TJ Mexx on Boylston and had so many hits… but on this last trip, I had all the misses. It is a solid store though! Love that wrapping paper!!
I've had capsize on repeat too – such a good song. and that sunset! gorg. never gets old. and what fun to attend a surprise party! haha i'm old lady status right with you! I'd be out of there too π happy monday girly!
xoxo cheshire kat
10pm is my bed time too–no shame in that haha! Looks like such a fun weekend! Can't wait to hear about your NYC trip and any recommendations you have since I'll be there the following weekend!
rosyoutlookblog.com
I made the mistake of watching Me Before You on my flight last week and couldn't stop crying… such a good movie though! LOVE that wrapping paper! I need to check and see if my TJ has is!
I love love love Tj Maxx wrapping paper and cards and like all those goodies! Since I work there we always get to see what is coming in first and people love the wrapping paper! Like you said how could you pass it up! So fab! I love following ya around on snap to see your weekend adventures! Happy Monday!
xoxo,Victoria
coffeeandablonde.blogspot.com
That Sunset is gorgeous! I always find that HomeGoods and TJ Maxx have the best wrapping paper!
I just saw Me Before You too!!! I watched it on the airplane and now want to read the book. I was totally crying during the movie on the plane – embarrassing.
That sunset is stunning! I had never heard that Capsize song before, but just listened and really like it! Sounds like a great spin class song. I haven't been to TJ Maxx in forever – I need to get back and scope out some deals!
That mac and cheese looks sooo delicious! How fun to be a part of a surprise party – come to think of it, I'm not sure I've ever been a part of one! I think we are doing one for my father-in-law this fall, so hopefully that will change π Have a great week!
Meg, Borrowed Heaven
Looks like such a fun weekend! I love what you found at TJMaxx – that skirt will look amazing on you with your dark hair!
Looks like you had a fun weekend! What a pretty sunset!
~Samantha
goldcoastgirlblog.com
Sounds like a great weekend! Now that you mention it, I think I've only ever been to a surprise party once and I planned it ha! And good job your Gators' win this weekend! Much better than when we were there for that game haha! <3, Pamela Sequins & Sea Breezes
Good restaurant recs – my fiance works near both Anthem and Warehouse, and we've been meaning to try both!
-Lauren
prettypiecesblog.com
Sounds like it was a great weekend. I have only once to been to a surprise bday party and the person was so not happy about it. haha it was so funny but the bday gal ended up having a great time. Jealous of your upcoming trip to NYC. Have a fab Monday.
What a gorgeous sunset! I really love that quote and I need to refer to it more often. It's one thing to be constantly busy but making it productive! I hope you have a productive day girl π
Holy cow what a jam-packed weekend! Glad accupuncture visit #2 was awesome! Can't wait to hear more about it!! Hope the week flies by so you're in NYC in no time! XOXO, R
That sunset shot is amazing! I totally didn't even see the skirt in the background of your insta-pic, but it's soo cute- love anything eyelet! I can't wait to hear more about your acupuncture appointments!
How have you only been a part of 1 surprise!? I feel like my friends have too many surprise parties hahah! So exciting you're going to NYC this weekend- you guys need to get dinner at Scarpetta in the Meatpacking district- most amazing pasta ever and you always run into some celeb! Love running into you on the street <3
xx Tess | Sequins are the New Black
Such a fun and busy weekend! Crazy that's your first surprise party haha! I loved your snaps of the shots hahah I've definitely outgrown my shot taking days… pretty sure I would have to spend the whole next day in bed if I took shots π
TJ MAX Has THE best gift wrap-nice score on the donut ones!
Yummmm
~Katelyn
theyellowspectacles.com
It sounds like you had such a great weekend, girlie! Anthem's food looks amazing, my eyes couldn't come off the lobster mac & cheese, which is one of my weaknesses, SO good! I know, I'm going to miss the longer days and gorgeous sunsets, too; that's a gorgeous one you've shared here! The Runway section where I shop can be a hit or miss, too, and very often the pieces I love aren't available in my size. That skirt is so cute and I know you must look amazing in it and I also adore those cute wrapping papers you've snagged, too! Thanks so much for sharing, beauty, and I hope you have the most amazing week ahead!
XO,
Jalisa
thestylecontour.com
I'm with you on the old lady status lol! Love that be productive not busy quote! So true π
Kelsey
thepeacockroost.com
Oooh those crostini appetizers look great. And the wrapping paper is so pretty. You have a fun weekend ahead this week!!
Wrapping paper is on my list at TJ Maxx this week – hoping they have some christmas-ish stuff already because I'm putting together a fundraiser basket that's Christmas-themed. Me, who hates buying stuff out of season. LOL
Can't wait to hear more about acupuncture, still haven't pulled the trigger on that.
Happy Monday! Your food pics always look amazing and make hungry. Surprise parties are fun, glad you got to be apart of one. What a gorgeous sunset! And I'm old lady status all the way lol xo Beautifully Candid
The food looks so delicious, hope you had a great time!
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I have to say, I'm slightly jealous of your weekends! You guys always have so much fun…we are total homebodies and rather stay home anyway, but Boston has so much to do! 2 weddings, WOW, I would have loved to have 2 weddings. Haha! Hope you have a great Monday!
xo, Lily
Beauty With Lilyο»Ώ
So have you tried every Lobster Mac and Cheese in the country yet? (; haha Girl knows her lobster! Your weekends are always so much fun! I can't wait to be done moving and with wedding stuff so we can start enjoying "fun" time again!
I love that be productive not busy quote!
Her Heartland Soul
herheartlandsoul.com
Looks and sounds like you had a lovely weekend! And yes to that quote, have it saved as a reminder! Xx
thefashionfolks.com
I'm a sucker for pretty wrapping paper! TJ Maxx always delivers in that area!
I can't say that I've ever seen anyone up north use the word y'all, so whoever opened that place must be a southern native. :o)
And hooray for an acupuncture review! I can't wait to read!
Those tacos looks so tasty! What a bummer they weren't 100. Great round up!
xo,
Sara Kate Styling
Aw .. yay for the surprise party! How awesome! I love the reactions people give at them! π
I'm obsessed with wrapping paper! Why have I never thought to look there?!?!?!
That sunrise though… Loved how you wrapped your stuff with wrapping paper hahaha, why not! Once you unwrap them it's like it's Christmas! lol!
XoXo,
Tamara – LoveofMode.com
What a fun weekend! That wrapping paper is absolutely adorable.
Heidi || Wishes & Reality
Very cute wrapping paper! I'm so jealous of all the lobster you eat. Lobster mac n cheese is delicious but it's probably a billion times better there!
That wrapping paper! I've never thought of checking out TJMaxx for wrapping paper. Have a marvelous Monday!
What a great weekend, and as always, Go Gators! π
xx,
Alecia – La Joie de Vivre
After living in Alabama for a while, I always love when I hear y'all too. Looks like a fun weekend!
Amy Ann
Straight A Style
Sounds like such a fun weekend girl! Oh man staying out past 10 is definitely getting harder the older I get so I feel you on that, but glad you guys got to have fun surprising the birthday girl! TJ Maxx always has the best stationary and for such a great price you can't not get it right?! Happy Monday!
Looks like a really great weekend. I am FINALLY getting some lobster mac in a couple of weeks. I'm so excited ha.
I am always excited about people having two weddings because that's what we did! Lobster mac and cheese? Yes please! Loving that sunset and wrapping paper!
That sunset! And I absolutely love the skirt you found!
Zelle
Southern Style
Love the orange skirt! And surprise parties are so much fun!! I feel you on the old lady status–10 PM and I'm over it now haha!
Sarah at MeetTheShaneyfelts
Love the sunset picture. :]
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Such a fun weekend! That sunset is stunning! You always go to the best restaurants! So yummy!
<3 Shannon
Upbeat Soles
OMG I am in love with that paper from TJ Maxx! I never have "just beacuse" wrapping paper, and I think I need to buy some!
Annessa
seekingsunshine.com
The sunset you captured is absolutely amazing, and the food looks so yummy.
Nina
ninasstyleblog.com
Those cotton candy skies get me every time! Can't wait to hear about your acupuncture appointment, I know I had a great experience the one and only time I tried it. The rest of your weekend sounds like an incredibly fun time with friends and yummy food! And you just sold me on getting my butt over to TJ Maxx for some cute wrapping paper because I love giving pretty gifts!
YAY for NYC. I am so anxious to hear more about your acupuncture, sounds amazing. I have a whole area of our basement for my gift wrap, bags, and bows…I'm obsessed with the perfect presentation, haha. LOVE the ones you got! That sky pic….holy beautiful!
Oh my gosh that sunset!! And the only surprise party I ever witnessed was my own!! My husband surprised me one year and it was so amazing!
Evelina @ Fortunate House
I love these snaps! Especially the painted sign at the Boston General Store. It's such a fun spot!
I can't wait for your review in the acupuncture, I'm super excited to see what you have to say! Sounds like a full, fun weekend. Happy week ahead.
I can't wait for your review in the acupuncture, I'm super excited to see what you have to say! Sounds like a full, fun weekend. Happy week ahead.
Another great weekend!! That is so true about 22 vs 29! It seems like it takes me days to recover, lol. I'm a wrapping paper fanatic as well. My family says hoarder, but I say enthusiast!
I need to go hunt down those wrapping papers, SO cute! I feel like we are due for a good Fanueil Hall trip, it totally brings me back… just like going out at 10 pm! π
Looks like a good weekend! We've decided to go to Boston in March, and I will need some food recommendations, for sure!
The sunset looked unbelievably gorgeous!! Get me back to the weekend!
XO, Jillian
rhymeandreason-jillian.com/
That is such a cute little entrance! I loved getting accupuncture! I should get back into that. That skirt with the wrapping paper is adorable, too! xx, I'm Fixin' To
those gift wraps are so cute!
Wow that sunset is so gorgeous! I was so sad tonight because I looked outside at 7:30 and it was pitch dark! No!!! I like when it stays light much later!
I always love reading about your weekends! I swear Northern FL is more Southern than South FL, no one says y'all here! haha Loving that sunset picture – it's gorgeous!
Oh my goodness I love love looooove the Boston General Store! I could spend hours in there buying up everything :))
Lobster mac and cheese is easily one of my favorite things in the world. SO GOOD! Surprise parties are SO fun but being a part of the actual surprise stresses me out a tiny bit, lol! Glad the birthday girl was surprised! π
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lol i love that you used wrapping paper when you ran out of bubble wrap. hilarious! sucks those crostinis think look better than they tasted, i hate when things are hard to eat at a restaurant. those tacos look really good! i tried lobster mac n cheese for the first time the other day and holy moly, i never thought those two flavours would work well but it was deeeeelish. that sunset is gorgeous – i am with you on going to miss the light π it gets dark so quickly!
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