Friday Favorites | Long Weekend Ahead


Happy Friday friends! What a week!! Between going to NYC for a quick overnight trip on Monday night, Valentine’s Day on Tuesday & an event on Thursday it’s been a fun one and we’re not stopping for the weekend!! It’s Gary’s birthday on Sunday and I plan on taking that extra day off on Monday to spoil him!! Linking up with Amanda to share some favorites from the week! 







Bubbly Brunch ||





This past Sunday, Tess & I headed over to the Hyatt Regency Boston downtown to enjoy their Bridal Brunch Preview. We were greeted with mimosas, pastries & the most decadent brunch set up in their Adrienne Salon which opens up beautifully into their grand ballroom. The Adrienne Salon is one of the only oval rooms in the city! It was a fun afternoon with fellow wedding planners & Boston bloggers! I’m still thinking about the sour cream pancakes with real bourbon glaze syrup! 



Barry’s Bootcamp ||



On a whim, Jackie and I decided to go to Barry’s Bootcamp together this past Sunday. Side note, Sunday we had some of the worst weather this year and yet I managed to do more that day than any other weekend day!! Anyway, the workout was insane – in the best way possible. We were in the full body class as opposed to the targeted classes like arms, abs, chest. The intensity level on their classes is at a 15 on a scale of 1 to 10! Gary had taken a few classes and mentioned starting on the floor would be best since you wouldn’t wind yourself after going hard on the treadmill. Every rave review of this place is true – I burned 500 calories in an hour and was still sore 3 days later!! It’s expensive so not something I’ll be doing weekly, but I’d love to take at least 2 classes a month! 



Shake Shack Limited Offering ||



Gary and I got to check out Shake Shack’s limited time BBQ menu featuring the BBQ Shackmeister Burger, BBQ Chick’n and Shack & BBQ Bacon Cheese Fries – are you hungry yet! We left incredibly stuffed & now you know why I have to burn 500 calories in a workout!! πŸ˜‚




Back Packs ||




I’m seriously crushing on back packs and I can’t decide which one I want!! Which one would you choose? 


Link Love ||







What do you guys have planned for the weekend? Hope it’s amazing! 




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  1. Brenda @ Chatting Over Chocolate
    February 17, 2017 / 11:00 am

    What a fantastic and delicious week you enjoyed!! Have fun celebrating your hubby & enjoy every bit of the long weekend you have ahead! xo – Brenda // ChattingOverChocolate.com

  2. Alexis @ Chemistry Cachet
    February 17, 2017 / 11:18 am

    So much yummy food! Looks like you had a great week. Going to check out your book list now! Have a great weekend!

  3. TheNotSoGirlyGirl
    February 17, 2017 / 11:24 am

    Omg! Yummy yummy! This looks awesome πŸ™‚

    TheNotSoGirlyGirl // Instagram // Facebook

  4. Girl Meets Bow
    February 17, 2017 / 11:25 am

    I went to Barry's Bootcamp in Nashville & it was such an amazing workout- I can see why you were sore three days later! And YUM to all your great meals this week πŸ™‚ happy birthday to Gary!!

  5. Andrea Nine
    February 17, 2017 / 11:34 am

    Aww you have had a great week and what a way to work it at boot camp! Happy Birthday to your man! May you shower him wit your sweet love and enjoy a glorious weekend!

  6. a little bit of emily
    February 17, 2017 / 11:34 am

    That brunch looks gorgeous and sounds so delicious! I love the cognac backpack and the red one…although really you can't go wrong with any of them!

  7. Lauren {By Lauren M}
    February 17, 2017 / 11:46 am

    I've never been to Barry's Boot Camp but I hear that it's amazing! It sounds like it's such a great workout!

    By Lauren M

  8. Amanda Elizabeth - Meet @ the Barre
    February 17, 2017 / 11:59 am

    I would love to try barry bootcamp! That was such a good read about the iPhone 7 capabilities with the new camera portrait mode. Tell Gary Happy Birthday from Mark and I! I hope you have a fabulous weekend!

  9. Blaire Bingham
    February 17, 2017 / 11:59 am

    That brunch looks so fabulous, and so do those burgers! Happy birthday to your man. I know you guys will have a great time celebrating.
    xo, Whitney and Blaire
    Peaches In A Pod

  10. KelseyB
    February 17, 2017 / 12:04 pm

    Can I just follow you around and eat your leftovers? LOL! You almost post the most drool worthy food. I want some πŸ™‚ Happy long weekend girl!

  11. Lizzie @ This Happy Life
    February 17, 2017 / 12:23 pm

    Yuuuum that food from Shake Shack looks amazing!! Have a great weekend celebrating Gary!

  12. Life as the Mrs.
    February 17, 2017 / 12:27 pm

    Um, it's 6:30 a.m. and that Shake Shack food is making me hungry! And that Utah teen; so sweet! A little boy here bought Valentine's for every single child (700+) in his elementary school and it totally made me bawl watching it on the news!

  13. Sarita @ it's my girls' world
    February 17, 2017 / 12:32 pm

    That workout! I' m envious! And also envious of the brunch LOL

  14. Rachel McCarthy
    February 17, 2017 / 12:49 pm

    That Shake Shack looks amazing!! Can you believe I've never been?! I walked by the location by my office last week and was like I really need to try that place!! haha too funny about having to do the workout now! Have a great weekend, Biana, and happy early birthday to Gary!

    xo, Rachel
    A Blonde's Moment

  15. Brittany
    February 17, 2017 / 12:54 pm

    Ok… I am totally trying Shake Shack!! We keep saying we're going to go but still haven't! Boot camp is no joke.. I usually can't walk the next day! Have such a fun weekend!!

    Brittany πŸ™‚
    kingdomofsequins.com

  16. Doused in Pink | Chicago Style Blog
    February 17, 2017 / 1:07 pm

    Barrys Boot Camp sounds like an amazing workout! And the Shake Shack BBQ menu sounds so good! I'm loving that blush pink backpack! Have the best weekend!

    Jill
    Doused In Pink

  17. Unknown
    February 17, 2017 / 1:30 pm

    Shake Shack's burgers look amazing! Have a great weekend!

    xo, Yasmin
    I AM YASMIN

  18. elle jo
    February 17, 2017 / 2:06 pm

    Y'all do some serious brunching!

    And serious workout! 500 calories??? I can't wait to do a class like that after pregnancy.

    For the backpacks I would just 1 or 3! Can't go wrong with lots of pockets

  19. kerri @ cheshire kat
    February 17, 2017 / 2:09 pm

    seriously look at you go with the bootcamp! seriously not sure i could handle it haha. i have a shake shack across the street and now i have to go there. i'm not mad at you though haha. and of course i love the karl lagerfeld back pack. i mean, i always pick the pricey ones ha. have a wonderful weekend girly! enjoy that extra day!

    xoxo cheshire kat

  20. Pamela {Sequins and Sea Breezes}
    February 17, 2017 / 2:10 pm

    Happy early birthday Gary! Hope you guys have a blast celebrating! I am seriously dying over those Shake Shack chicken sandwiches. OMG they look so freaking good! And totally obsessed with that camel backpack! Happy Friday love! <3, Pamela Sequins & Sea Breezes

  21. Owen Davis @ Davis Duo
    February 17, 2017 / 2:18 pm

    OMG that Shake Shack food… gimme!!! I hope your hubs has a great birthday weekend! Xo

  22. Sierra @ Beautifully Candid
    February 17, 2017 / 2:26 pm

    Happy Friday, girl! What a fun week for you. I'm jealous of your long weekend, but enjoy celebrating with Gary πŸ™‚ That brunch looks amazing! I love my backpack and use it a lot more than I thought I would. I love the blush or mint one for spring but you can never go wrong with classic black and can wear it any season xo
    Beautifully Candid

  23. JMO
    February 17, 2017 / 2:28 pm

    What a busy but awesome weekend! Cheers to the weekend and birthday celebrations ahead! xo

  24. Zelle B.
    February 17, 2017 / 2:30 pm

    So much goodness! Hope it's a great birthday weekend for Gary and jealous of your long weekend! Happy Friday!

    Zelle
    Southern Style

  25. A Dash of Pretty
    February 17, 2017 / 2:31 pm

    You definitely need cute backpack for city living! I know so many people who are obsessed with Barry's! I'm such a wuss and terrified of it, but great job going!

  26. Jalisa
    February 17, 2017 / 2:34 pm

    Aw! Happy Birthday to Gary!!! I know you both will have a wonderful time celebrating in style and with delicious food, always with delicious food haha! Speaking of, that brunch looks like it was absolutely amazing! The setup is gorgeous and those pancakes are giving me major cravings now lol! If Eddie were to hear about them, that would be the end of it, he could eat pancakes everyday for breakfast. Wow, that class sounds intense! I'm not a fan of classes because I tend to like to go off and do my own thing, but I must say that this class is convincing with the intensity that I'd be 100% open to trying; that's amazing that you burned that many calories in just one hour! I think I want to do this (if they have here in CT) after giving birth to shed the extra weight! As for the backpacks, I love your selection, but I can definitely envision you in that black Karl Lagerfeld one or the camel colored one all day! Thanks for sharing, beauty, and again, have a wonderful weekend celebrating!

    Xo,

    Jalisa
    thestylecontour.com

  27. Christina
    February 17, 2017 / 3:15 pm

    more shake shack!!! when can we go back!

  28. Amy @The Crazy Wise Woman
    February 17, 2017 / 3:19 pm

    That heart shaped dessert is killing me!! And the shake shack… I am trying hard to hold it together lol. Have an awesome weekend!

  29. Rebecca Jo
    February 17, 2017 / 3:20 pm

    I have always been a fan of backpacks… but that camel one is the one that grabs my eye. It looks like a pretty shape & that color is always classic.

  30. Rachel F
    February 17, 2017 / 3:33 pm

    My screen is missing a chunk because I seriously just tried to bite that shake shack pic! And who am I kidding… your heart shaped tiramisu(?) too! Looks like a scrumptious well-balanced weekend! πŸ™‚ Hope you have a BLAST spoiling Gary this weekend!!! XOXO, R

  31. Tess Felber_Sequins are the New Black
    February 17, 2017 / 3:36 pm

    That Shake Shack is making my mouth water!! I want to eat lunch already but it's only 10:35am. Had so much fun with you Sunday and those sour cream pancakes were seriously unreal! Enjoy the long weekend πŸ™‚
    xx Tess | Sequins are the New Black

  32. Sparkles and Lattes
    February 17, 2017 / 4:12 pm

    I have seen a lot of bloggers post about Shake Shack's bbq menu. Those pictures look really good and I just might have to try them for the first time. Love that brunch you attended. I always love a good workout and it seems he kicked your booty. Have a great weekend!

  33. Carly
    February 17, 2017 / 4:22 pm

    You definitely had a busy (but fun) week! That brunch looks amazing and that bootcamp sounds so intense, but that's always the best kind of workouts- especially when you're so proud of yourself at the end! Every time I see the iPhone commercial for the portrait mode, where the girl is in Italy (i think) and she takes pictures of everyone it makes me want to upgrade my phone!

  34. Lily (Beauty With Lily)
    February 17, 2017 / 4:32 pm

    Those burgers look so delicious!! I hope you have a great long weekend girl!
    xo, Lily
    Beauty With Lilyο»Ώ

  35. Julia
    February 17, 2017 / 4:33 pm

    Happy Birthday! Love the brunch! Looking delicious!

  36. Missy
    February 17, 2017 / 5:36 pm

    Yum Yum Yum, I need some shake shack in my life! Have a fabulous weekend with the birthday boy! enjoy your day off too

  37. Meg Taylor
    February 17, 2017 / 5:39 pm

    We tried Shake Shack for the time time in LA and loved it – bbq from them sounds equally amazing! What a great brunch, too – that heart-shaped dessert looks heavenly!

    Meg, Borrowed Heaven

  38. Sarah Shaneyfelt
    February 17, 2017 / 5:43 pm

    I've heard great things about Barry's Bootcamp!! You know it was a great workout if you burned that many calories! Way to go! Makes eating those burgers not so bad haha!
    Sarah at MeetTheShaneyfelts

  39. Lindsay's Sweet World
    February 17, 2017 / 6:40 pm

    I have always wanted to try Shake Shack! It's on my bucket list for the next time we go to NYC!

  40. The Siberian American
    February 17, 2017 / 7:22 pm

    What did you think of the Shake Shack limited edition items? One just opened near us, and I was going to go try the new stuff!

  41. Krisztina Clifton
    February 17, 2017 / 7:45 pm

    What a great week. That food looks so amazing. Love that pretty pastry! Have a great weekend!:)

    ~Krisztina
    krisztinaclifton.com

  42. Ashley @ The Wandering Weekenders
    February 17, 2017 / 7:58 pm

    And now I'm starving! Those Shake Shack burgers look so delicious, and it sounds like you deserve it after that boot camp! I hope that you have a great long weekend!

  43. SMD @ lifeaccordingtosteph
    February 17, 2017 / 8:16 pm

    The backpacks are cute. I always gravitate to a tote though.

  44. Brandi Jo Little, Author
    February 17, 2017 / 8:17 pm

    Okay yum! I've always wanted to go to NYC!

  45. Unknown
    February 17, 2017 / 9:55 pm

    Looks like such a fun week, Biana!!! Boot camp sounds amazing/super hard…good for you!!! Hope you have a great weekend, girl! xo

    Sarah
    Trendy & Tidy

  46. sara [at] journey of doing
    February 17, 2017 / 10:31 pm

    Those desserts looked so good!! Shake Shack looks good too!! Ugh, I'm craving ALL THE FOOD today.

  47. Karly @ What Karly Said
    February 17, 2017 / 11:29 pm

    You had such a fun week! Barry's Boot Camp sounds intense but so fun. All your links were my favorites from the week, too – I'm counting down the months until I can upgrade my iPhone!

  48. Christina Lea Loves
    February 17, 2017 / 11:55 pm

    That brunch looks gorgeous and that shake shack menu so delicious!

  49. Unknown
    February 18, 2017 / 9:26 am

    Barry's bootcamp sounds so intense, but I love when you leave a workout feeling like you killed it. I want to get an Apple watch just to track calories like this. Also I just checked out that iPhone 7 article you posted. Ughhhhh… I want this so much just for the camera! I've only heard good things!

    Annessa
    seekingsunshine.com

  50. Nadine
    February 18, 2017 / 1:22 pm

    Sounds like you had a busy week. That work out sounds killer! Love love love the backpacks and it's hard to pick just one! That blush pink one is gorgeous and you can't go wrong with classic MK!!! Have a fabulous weekend celebrating your man!

  51. Emily @ Martinis | Bikinis
    February 18, 2017 / 3:35 pm

    Lucky you getting an extra but works out perfect so you can spoil Gary for his birthday and enjoy can extended weekend! The Sake Shack chicken sandwiches look delicious! You've gotten to try some fun places this week and the bootcamp session justifies all the delicious food! Happy birthday to Gary and enjoy celebrating this weekend! xo

  52. Amanda @ Cupcake N Dreams
    February 18, 2017 / 4:51 pm

    Omg a limited time BBQ menu at Shake Shack?! Yes please! Hope you have a great weekend girl!

  53. Natalie
    February 19, 2017 / 4:27 am

    Cute backpacks!

    Natalie Gennaoui

  54. Vanessa Ciliberto
    February 19, 2017 / 2:44 pm

    love these photos

    TheVogueWord
    TheVogueWord

  55. Corie @ Life in the Mitten
    February 20, 2017 / 1:30 am

    We have a Shake Shack opening in Detroit this month and I can't wait to check it out! I have the Longchamp backpack on my shopping list to buy before going to NYC in April!

  56. My Monochromatic Life
    February 20, 2017 / 3:48 am

    That brunch looks awesome but those Shake Shack sandwiches are mouth watering! If I had to pick a backpack I would pick the Karl Lagerfeld one. I am partial to black πŸ™‚ hope you had a great weekend! mymonochromaticlife.com

  57. Straight A Style
    February 20, 2017 / 3:51 pm

    That brunch looks amazing and I officially need that Shake Shack meal ASAP!

    Amy Ann
    Straight A Style

  58. Caitlin @ Candyfloss & Persie
    February 20, 2017 / 7:50 pm

    Oh man, do you know how to long weekend! Looks INCREDIBLE.

  59. Paige @ An Uncomplicated Life Blog
    February 20, 2017 / 7:57 pm

    I love that you posted about Barry's Boot Camp and followed it with Shake Shack!! Hey, life is all about that balance girl.