It honestly feels like just yesterday we were getting ready ring in the New Year with friends – now here we are 52 weeks later and it feels like no time has passed at all. 2016 brought a lot of great things, a few not so good & as we are getting ready to close it out I’m really excited for 2017. All year I’ve felt a little off with my focus – I didn’t set any goals for myself in 2016 & I need that focus to drill down into what I want to accomplish! I decided to split it up in blog & business! The time frame I’ve given myself – all of 2017!
BLOG / SOCIAL MEDIA ||
BLOG / SOCIAL MEDIA ||
Social Media
Social Media
I put a lot of emphasis on my blog over the last 3 years and sort of neglected the social media aspect of it. The occasional tweet, Instagram post & even Pinterest post were sometimes just forgotten. I’d really like to grow each of my social media accounts organically by a set number (that I’ve written down for myself) over the next year. Each quarter I’ve given myself a goal & I’m hopeful that I’ll hit it! Are we following each other?! If not, let’s change that! 😉 – @blovedboston everywhere!
Blog
Blog
After finally getting a blog layout that I love, I switched to 3 days a week of blogging this year and I’m really happy with that flow. That wont be changing – the content that you see on the blog will however! I really want to curate better photos in my posts, using more original photos & trying to steer clear of pinterest found ones – when possible. I’ve actually been getting a lot of questions about my photos recently – Gary got the new iPhone 7 and the camera is just insane!! Any chance I get to take some photos with it I do and for this reason I’m excited for my upgrade in January!
Travel / Vlog?! We have a tripped planned to drive up the Pacific Coast Highway – I’d really love to build out my travel posts and perhaps even share a little bit of the trip in video format! We (and by we I mean Gary) is really good at creating these movies of all our trips and we have one for all of the trips we’ve taken, so I thought why not start sharing that here!
BESPOKE BOSTON WEDDINGS ||
BESPOKE BOSTON WEDDINGS ||
Anne Lee Photography
This was such a fun year for Jackie & I with our business. Although we only planned two weddings – one of which was featured on Wedding Chicks this past Friday– it was still an incredibly successful year for us. We partnered with a group of insanely talented vendors for a styled shoot (published in September) & then a pop up event with over 50 attendees – one of which resulted in us getting signed to do their wedding in 2017! To be completely honest, it’s hard balancing a business on top of my family, full time job, blog and all the other things that make for a fun life and I get a little hard on us for not getting everything done faster and as quickly as others, but this isn’t our full-time focus, so I think I should give us some slack! For next year…
- I’d love to have Bespoke featured in Style Me Pretty – it’s a lofty goal, but I think it’s possible! We are working on another styled shoot with a team of fantastic vendors – so this could definitely be the one!
- We’re going to have our now “Annual Bridal Pop” sometime in the late spring / early summer
- We are set to coordinate 4 weddings next year, one day of coordination the first weekend of the year! I’m pretty happy with that number of weddings, but I’d like to round it out to 5!
- For the business itself, I’m looking forward to building our brand and that is going to start with our materials. Hopefully this will be done before the end of Q2.
BONUS ||
BONUS ||
Reduce Shopping|| I feel like I did a lot of shopping this year, especially towards the end of 2016 & there were only a handful of purchases that I’m still swooning over. For that reason I really want to cut back on shopping – focusing on quality of quantity! I’m also going to be doing a huge closet clean out in the first quarter of the year & really want to sell some of those items I just never get around to wearing!
Well friends – this is the last post of 2016 for me!! I’m so looking forward to the start of the new year and 2017! I hope you all have a happy & safe NYE and can’t wait to see what you all got up to during the long weekend!! The weekending link-up will be live on TUESDAY the 3rd!
Do you like to set goals or resolutions?
I feel like we are so on the same page when looking ahead to 2017! I'm definitely working on reducing my shopping (time to start saving for a house!) and working on organically growing my Instagram are tops for me! Cheers to a fabulous new year!!
It is so nice to look back and see how the year went and what to do better in 2017! Happy New Year, hope you have a great one!!
I cannot even believe that it's almost 2017. Doesn't the start of 2016 seem like it was just yesterday?! These are great goals and resolutions for 2017. I'm a firm believer in writing goals down, they are easier to achieve! With that said, I still need to write down mine! Less shopping will also be on my list and making time to read some of the books that have been on my list for far too long! Have a wonderful NYE party and Happy 2017!
xo, Rachel
A Blonde's Moment
I agree this year has flown and I'm looking back at this past year and setting some goals for myself.
I love your blog and always enjoy stopping by to see your recent blog posts ! Happy New Year Biana !
You should seriously be SO proud of the business that you're building–it's honestly pretty inspiring!! Have loved following along with you this past year and wishing you the best New Year!
rosyoutlookblog.com
I wish you all the best in 2017! Love Gemma x
jacquardflower.uk
I think you have a really good focus for 2017! I know I have a few things I will be trying to focus on as well. Can't wait to see your travel videos! That sounds exciting. And congrats on the 4 weddings! I'm sure you'll get your 5 to even it out. Happy New Year!!!
Yes to all your blogging and social media goals for 2017! I'm definitely jumping on board those. And I'm right there with you on quality not quantity for 2017! Happy almost 2017 friend!! <3, Pamela Sequins & Sea Breezes
I definitely think if you write your goals down you will stay focused on them! Wishing you the best in 2017! Happy New Year!
Jill
Doused In Pink
These are all great goals! Wishing you all the best in 2017! Happy New Year!
Brittany 🙂
kingdomofsequins.com
My head is still spinning that 2016 is almost over. I'm hoping to sit down this weekend and write out my goals for the next year. And travel videos sound fun!
These are great goals and I'm sure you will accomplish them all! I can't beliee 2016 is already coming to end, every year I say it, but the time is flying by. Enjoy NYE!
Pinterest is one favorite social media platforms. We love using Ahalogy when pinning because it makes everything easier and its free! We hope you have a wonderful New Year's Biana!
xo, Whitney and Blaire
Peaches In A Pod
These are such strong, clear goals and it looks like you're already well on your way to them! So many accomplishments this year, especially with your wedding business, I am in awe of your ability to do it all so seamlessly!!
I need to get better with the social media aspect as well but I'm so looking for to your new content, photos and travel posts which are some of my favorite posts to read! Cheers to a successful year ahead for your blog and business!
Biana, I wish you MUCH success in all of these goals you've shared for us, may all of them come to fruition and even exceed your own expectations. Your blog has been one of my go-to's for cool and unique products, either tech or beauty. I love your style of writing and how it feels as though we're girlfriends chatting about what we love and don't. I also can't leave without saying you ARE the go-to for all things Boston! You really seem to know the best restaurants and activities and I really hope that Eddie and I can make our way up there one day to meet you and Gary! Anyway, I hope you have a wonderful time celebrating and ringing in the New Year, my beautiful friend!
XO,
Jalisa
thestylecontour.com
Wishing you a Happy New Year and all the best with reaching your goals in 2017!
xo – Brenda // ChattingOverChocolate.com
Knowing you, you'll achieve all of these goals in no time in 2017! I'm with you on the social media side of things, that's always a goal for me. Wishing you the happiest of New Years!
These are great goals! I love how you're not afraid to set big ones but are giving yourself plenty of time to accomplish them. Yes to less shopping and lots of cleaning out! I'm feeling a major purge coming on in the spirit of the new year too! I always feel so much better after cleaning out all of our closets/drawers! Happy New Year!
I definintely was not as focused as I wish I was in 2016 but I am super excited to start 2017 off great! I love your goals, I feel the same about social media, I'll do well for a while and then just steer clear for a month or two, so that's a goal of mine also! Good luck on your goals although I'm sure you'll rock them and I can't wait to follow along on the blog. Happy New Year gorgeous! XO -Kim
I love phones have such good cameras now. So easy to take great pictures.
I need to make some goals myself – I think it keeps me on track.
You have some fabulous goals laid out. I often neglect social media too (but YOU have an excuse! You work full time!!), it is just so hard to keep up with all of it! Ohhh how I wish you didn't say the phone on the new iPhone7 is "insane" I have the 6 and keep trying to put off getting the 7. Improving my photos (since I primarily use my phone to take photos) is one of my goals too. Now you are making me want to cave and get the 7. I have Sprint as a provider and they got rid of upgrades. If you want to share who your provider is, I would love that. Maybe I need to switch. Happy, Happy Early New Year! Looking forward to more great posts/adventures/fashion/FOOD from you next year! xoxoxo catchatwithcarenandcody
My provider is AT&T, but I switched to the Apple upgrade program this year that allows you to upgrade your phone whenever a new one comes out (of course there are details that go along with it) but I'm loving having more flexibility with that!
I love your goals for trying to grow your social media over 2017! I'm right there with you with always feeling like I don't do enough on social media, and that would be a great goal for me too. And yes to more travel posts! Y'all go on so many amazing trips, and I always love reading your travel recaps. Your PCH trip next year is going to be so beautiful, and I'm already looking forward to the recap. I definitely have the same problem with spending, and Chris and I are doing a no spend January. Fingers crossed that we're successful!
I really need to set some solid social media/blogging goals this year as well. I hope that you reach your goal of being featured in Style Me Pretty!
I am your newest follower on Instagram! I'd really like to beef up my social media following too. And I plan to blog twice a week! Shopping less is on my list for 2017 too. I can most definitely do better. Hope you have a fabulous weekend and a Happy New Year!
All fantastic goals, Biana!! I would love to see you try vlogging!! Was so wonderful to see you in Boston before the holidays 🙂
I felt similarly with the goal thing this year, I didn't really set things because I knew with the wedding and moving I probably wouldn't get to it. My main goal was to soak up each and every moment with my friends and family before moving and I think I did a decent job of that. I hope you guys are super successful with Bespoke, it seems like you are headed for that in 2017 though! Definitely need to set a no shopping goal for myself next year too! Happy New Year girl, see you in 2017 :)!
I think it's going to be an amazing year for you! I feel like I need to reduce shopping for that same reason..I bought a lot this year and I feel like I don't remember most of it, and I'm definitely not still swooning over it.
I hope you achieve all your goals and more in 2017!
XoXo,
Tamara – LoveofMode.com
Already excited to read about your trip!! That's been on our bucket list for years! So glad I found you this year. I feel like the voice of your blog is a lot like how you are in real life, and I love that genuine feel! Looking forward to following you in 2017. 🙂 Happy New Year!
I cut back on shopping this years and it has felt so good to really LOVE my things. Looking forward to getting a few new pieces to freshen it up a bit for 2017! Happy New Year Biana! Xo
I always think it's good to have goals in mind and something to work towards. Your trip sounds like so much fun and I would love to see a vlog. I'm also looking to cut back on shopping and be happy with recycling and coordinating different looks from pieces I already have. Wishing you all the best in the New Year ahead <3 xo Beautifully Candid
Love all your goals, girl! You are a total rockstar and I'd love to see you in Style Me Pretty as well! Happy New Year, sweet friend! xx, I'm Fixin' To
You can kick butt on these goals! Best of luck in all. Love the idea of movies of travel, I know Steph @ Insert Classy Here does awesome ones and I always want to but lack the skills.
great goals chica! i think they are all going to happen for you 🙂 i need to get better about social too. i tend to have them a little disconnected and need to change that! and i def need to mirror that and spend less! happy new year love!
xoxo cheshire kat
Three days a week is the perfect amount I think! I'm with you on the less shopping – I'm going to just try to shop in my closet and buy no new clothes until it warms up.
Happiest New Year! xx
It's so hard to figure out how to balance good blog content and how to keep up with social media. I think you do a great job! Congrats on all your wedding planning success.
Amy Ann
Straight A Style
Love these managble goals, lady! Wedding Chicks is an amazing start!! You'll be on SMP in no time!! 😉
These are great goals! I need to get better with social media and my blog…and pinterest haha! Next year will be exciting for you with your wedding planning!
Sarah at MeetTheShaneyfelts
You truly have an amazing business and you should be really proud! I'm sure you will rock 2017! =)
– Cielo
Mermaid in Heels
I'm so happy 2016 brought you into my life, you're such a power woman! You've accomplished so much this year and I can not wait to see what you have in store for 2017!! Cheers <3
xx Tess | Sequins are the New Black
Those are some great goals! Congrats on four weddings for next year already! That's fantastic. 🙂
These are awesome goals! Happy new year! Can't wait to follow along in 2017!
I wish you all the best darling
Kisses darling
Bellezza pour femme – fashion blog di Marzia Amaranto
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So excited for you and your business! You guys have accomplished such great things so far and sound like 2017 has exciting things lined up too! One of my goals this year is less shopping too – only want to buy things that are staple pieces! xx
Those are some really good blog goals! It can be so hard to come up with original, unique content and photos, but they really do make all the difference!
Cheers to the new year! 🙂
Katie | WillowAndWhiteBlog.com
Fab goals, Biana! I always admire how consistent you are with posting and I think you will absolutely kill it at any goals you set your mind to! Happy 2017, babe!
xoxo, Jenna
Boston Chic Party
Loving all your goals for 2017! One of mine was photography too and we just updated our camera and I couldnt be more excited! Cant wait to see how your business grows too! Cheers to 2017!
<3 Shannon
Upbeat Soles
I love the idea of documenting trips with a video! I did it once and totally want to do it more. All the best in 2017!
Evelina @ Fortunate House
Great goals! I love that your goals are all achievable with some hard work, nothing too out there! I'm looking forward to seeing what you do next! Also, yes to all social media! You can follow along too at twentysomethingmuddle.com
Nikki x
Those are some great goals for the next year! I can't wait to see what 2017 brings you!
If there's anything I know about you… it's that you WILL accomplish whatever you set your mind to! I think 2017 is going to be the best one yet… Oh, and the year we turn 30!! CRAZY! XOXO, R
I'm am so with you on the buckling down and not spending money! It is saving for house time over here. I can't wait to see all the exciting things that will happen for you in the New Year!
Happy New Year Biana! I can't wait to see what's in store for you this year:)
Heidi || Wishes & Reality
Great goals Biana…I'm so on the clean out the closet and less shopping goal myself. I feel like I need to focus on less is more and quality over quantity for sure. Can't wait to see you bloom in 2017!
I love all of these goals, Biana! I'll be right by your side along for the ride! I can't wait to see what you do in 2017! Cheers!
Great goals!!! While they are ambition, they seem very realistic, too. It's going to be a good year!
I'll be joining you on that closet purge. I tend to do one this time every year it seems. lol I feel like my style always shifts a little this time of year and I'm ready for the Spring clothing to fill my closet. I too want to get some solid pieces this year and less tops and bottoms that dissolve after 4 wears. lol I think my biggest resolution is to read more. I want to read at least twelve books this year!
Love the goals you set for yourself Biana! Growing social media is on my agenda for this year as well.
I didn't realize that your wedding planning was a second job! That is amazing that you do all that you do on top of a full time job AND part time job. MAJOR props to you Biana. i use my phone for 80% of my blog pictures and my Canon for my youtube videos and for some fashion posts. I think you could totally use a phone if you plan to include more pictures and don't want to pull out your professional one. There are tons of editing apps. I have a samsung s6 that automatically uploads my pictures to the google cloud where I edit my pictures and load directly into blogger. I def would like to grow my following too but I struggle sometimes to keep up with blogging, youtube, reading others, and social media. I too feel like I shop WAY too much and need to cut down. I have more clothes, shoes, and makeup than one person will ever need. I'm def going through my closets real soon. My last goal is to find another job this year. Actively looking on a regular basis instead of looking and stopping on and off. Happy New Year!
good luck with everything in 2017 girl! i have no doubt you'll accomplish everything you want to. good to hear about the iphone 7 camera, now i want it haha. and yeah, the looking back on everything i bought and only loving a few things is what made me take a long hard look at my shopping. all those things i 'needed' didn't turn out to be that fabulous. good luck!