Happy Monday friends! Fall was not in the air this weekend, but summer certainly was and we didn’t mind it one bit! I think we soaked up enough sun to last us through the rest of the year! This was my first full free weekend off from anything wedding related and I took advantage of all that extra time! If you see a ton of “portrait mode” photos that’s because I got my hands on the iPhone 8s Plus and it’s love! The quality of the photos is incredible! Sure the phone is exactly the same size & feel as my 6s, but for the amount of photos I take it was worth it to upgrade – you can be the judge in the photos from the weekend!
Terra has been at the top of my list of places to try out and on Saturday we finally went! It’s located on the upper level of Eataly Boston& is this beautiful garden style restaurant, but indoors! From fresh herbs on the walls to the wood burning grills, you get the authentic Italian vibe!
We split their zucchini frites & short ribs which were delicious! Couldn’t resist an Aperol Spritzer which was pretty refreshing considering it was close to 90 degrees!
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Caught this little guy right after he buried some acorns!
There are few things I love more than strolling through the public garden and just people watching! We saw THREE couples taking photos in the park and all three of the bridal parties were were burgundy…looks like that is the color of the season!
I definitely didn’t wear the right shoes for the 8 miles we walked on Saturday, but we kept the Italian theme going by making pasta with lobster & shrimp! For someone who loves lobster as much as I do, this was the first time I’ve attempted to make it at home from scratch and it was so easy! Might have to attempt lobster mac and cheese next!
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If you guys have been following me from way back to the start of this blog, then you might remember this little doorway from my first blog button! Still one of my favorite little side streets in the city!
On Sunday we had a belated Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year) celebration at my sister’s house! My sister truly outdid herself from the homemade mini challah bread to the apple rose pastries to the incredible potato latkes – it was the perfect way to start a sweet new year!
And that my friends was the best end to the weekend I could have hoped for! I forgot to mention that G & I have finally gotten into Game of Thrones – you know 7 seasons behind, but we are bingeing like champs! To my friends that tried to convince me to watch and I hastily said it’s not for me, I was crazy – GOT was totally for me!
Hope you have a wonderful start to the week! Link up below to share your weekends with us!
P.S. all these photos were taken on the iPhone 8s Plus!
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Wow, the pictures are amazing! Definitely worth the upgrade! Looks like you guys had a great weekend! The apple rose pastries your sister made are beautiful! And the pasta you made looks amazing! I've never tried making lobster at home either. Might have to give the lobster mac and cheese a try too!
xo, Rachel
A Blonde's Moment
See, I'm with you, I thought GOT was not my thing but I bet I would live it too! I LOVE your little ruffle sleeved red top and your sister's spread was amazing..you guys are amazing! Happy Monday!
Man oh man you are giving me new phone envy! Mine is coming up on the 2 year mark and starting to get glichy, I think it's time to upgrade – those photos are incredible! It was totally a "summer weekend" here too which I am not really complaining about. Winter is always tooo long!
Your sister's Rosh Hashanah set-up was amazing! How talented is she?! It totally felt like summer here, too, and I'm just dying for some fall weather. You're giving me major iPhone envy! My Dad has Portrait Mode on his iPhone 7+ and it totally makes all the difference! I'm obsessed!
It seriously does feel like summer still! It was 90 degrees here this weekend!! The food all looks SO yummy and I'm just dying for that spritzer! Happy Monday!!
Rosy Outlook
The camera on the 8 is amazing! I'm hoping to pick mine up this week 🙂 I can't wait! Love all your fun photos & I totally remember your picture in that doorway!
Seriously it is so HOT that nothing feels like fall! So over it!
The Adored Life
It's been so hot here! I am all about extending summer, but if we could stay out of the 90's would be great! I love my new 8 plus and can't wait to try the camera out more. These all look amazing!
Xoxo,
Whitney & Blaire
Peaches In A Pod
Wow look at all that food!! We are having crazy high temps for this time of year too – I wish it was actually slightly cooler though! Soon enough 🙂
Did you take all of the pictures in your post with the iPhone8? I've been debating on getting it. I mean, I'm due for an upgrade since I only have the 6 but some people were saying it wasn't that different from the 7 so I wasn't sure. And can we talk about how freaking hot it still is?! Ugh! Where is fall?! <3, Pamela Sequins & Sea Breezes
What camera do you use B? I absolutely love how your photos turn out. Ps hope it cools down for you soon.
Beautiful pics! I love portrait mode so much- it's really awesome. All your food looks so good- glad you enjoyed your weekend!
Great post! Love the picture of the squirrel 😉
Ah B the photos turned out amazing! I'm still deciding, but this is edging me towards the 8 🙂 I'm so excited you guys are getting into GoT! Happy Monday!
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Amanda @ Cupcake N Dreams
those phones are amazing btw. yay for new phone! i mean who needs a mirrorless camera when you have this gem. anyway, it looks like an amazing weekend! happy Rosh Hashanah too!
xoxo cheshire kat
Just ordered my 8s plus… can't wait to go crazy with portrait mode! The squirrel photo is so professional looking!! And RH dinner looked delicious!!! Hope it's a SWEET new year!!!! XOXO, R
Looks like a fab weekend! I wish it felt more like fall here, but then again in Florida…it really never does. LOL!
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Wow the iphone 8?! Ok, so Apple def step it up in the photo quality department. Now I want one! and yummy @ food!
-L
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What a lovely looking weekend. I'm loving the warm temperatures,makes me so happy to have just a few more days in shorts and ts with no jackets. The food, girl, the food looks so amazing!
Looks like a fun weekend! It feel like summer here in Chicago too. Happy New Year!
~Samantha
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I didn't realize that the 8S had the portrait mode too! I definitely want to upgrade from my 6+, I just don't know which phone to get just yet. And hooray for getting to spend some time outdoors and soaking up as much sun and warmth as possible before fall really gets here! Although, I think that I'm really ready for it to get here!
I remember that door! Looks like the perfect weekend with much needed relaxation and outdoor time, and Eataly for the win again! Cheers to a fabulous week <3
Green Fashionista
Yay for the new iPhone! I totally caved and just got the 7 Plus because I was too impatient for the 8, ha! My measly 16GB 6 model was on its last life – I am obsessed with the camera, too though! Glad you had a great weekend – this summer weather is unreal!
These meals all look delicious and your photos are great – I might have to look into the new iPhone!
What a beautiful spread for Rosh Hashanah! All of that food looks amazing. The weather you've been having looks awesome, too. We're headed up to New England soon, and it looks like we won't get any break from the heat!
Meg, Borrowed Heaven
Yay for the new phone!! I too got the 8 plus and well, I too LOVE it. The camera is awesome and I love the clarity of the display. Even my old pictures look better. Looks like you had a great weekend. The weather was amazing, gotta enjoy it while we can. Cheers to good weather!
My next wedding I'm doing in 2 weeks is also burgundy. The wedding color of fall apparently.
Your pictures do look awesome!!!! It basically makes me want to jump in to the screen and eat allllll those things! The food your sister made looks so good. It was summer weather here this weekend too. I am so ready for it to cool down some. I tried to watch the first episode of GOT but couldn't get in to it. I think Chris wants to try again. Everyone who watches it seems to love it.
That pasta looks amazing! Glad you had such a nice Sunday with your family!!
xx Tess | Sequins are the New Black
All of that food looks so delicious, you are so right it does feel like summer!
Camila,
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How are you liking your new iPhone? Was it worth the wait? I am still debating it…
Anyway, all of this yummy food is making me hungry! And yep, totally remember that little doorway.
xo, Lily
Beauty With Lily
The food looks soooo good. I am loving the quality of the photos from the 8 plus. I really want one but have to wait until next month according to my ATT contract. Boo. I hope you have a great week!
still summer here too, but that's no surprise haha! Loving those sunglasses on you!
All of the food in your post looks AMAZING!! I absolutely love that red top on you, too- gorgeous!!
What a difference in the camera! Looks so amazing! And so does all the food from the weekend. This heat needs to go thats for sure lol 🙂
Brittany 🙂
kingdomofsequins.com
It certainly doesn't feel like fall with the weather! I'm so ready for cooler temps.
Okay, so I need an iPhone 8+ now. DANG, those are some good pictures! When we got our phones earlier this year we just got the 7 instead of the 7+ because I didn't want to have a bulkier phone. I'm kicking myself now, though!
I love your red and pink top! it's been really hot here in San Francisco as well, and I have been loving it!
XoXo,
Tamara – LoveofMode.com
It was such a beautiful weekend! I definitely need to check out Eataly ASAP! That seafood dish you made looks yummy. Rosh Hashanah! You are gonna love GOT!
I have the 7 and didn't even think twice about the 8 until seeing these pictures. Dang they are pretty impressive.
It sure was a hot one this weekend but we loved it too! All of that food looks so amazing and that phone really does take amazing pictures. You need to bring an extra pair of shoes with you 🙂 You and your sister are so pretty! Happy New Year <3 Beautifully Candid
It was totally still summer this weekend. I didn't mind either. 😀 The iPhone 8 takes amazing pictures! I feel the need to upgrade!
Brooke
Pumps and Push-Ups
Girl, the photos with your new phone are STUNNING! Love it. Also, love the apple rose pastries your sister made!
WAIT A MINUTE!! Tell me honestly, did you touch up/edit those photos AT ALL???!! I was just talking to Sprint today and am going to get the 8 (but probably not til December, I have the 6 right now)……….you are making me want to get it sooner! If those are unedited photos, I am SERIOUSLY getting it sooner! The photos are incredible!! catchatwithcarenandcody
Ok, the new camera is AMAZING! I can't believe these are iPhone pics!
B, you always have such great food pics but those roses look too pretty to eat.
It's crazy how summer doesn't want to end! It sounds like you had a wonderful time soaking it all up, your sister's Rosh Hashana spread looks amazing! Wishing you all a sweet and prosperous New Year!!! As for the photos, they look amazing! Eddie just got his and was raving about the photos all weekend. It was the first time I saw him show some excitement for taking random photos (taking blog photos is NOT his favorite pastime, lol). Thanks for sharing, gorgeous, and I hope you have a great week ahead!
Xo,
Jalisa
THE STYLE CONTOUR
Your sister always hosts a fabulous party! Happy New year to you and your fam! You look gorgeous in all the photos and it's crazy the weather is still summer-like up north. Emily @ Martinis & Bikinis
You and your sister are seriously gorgeous!! I am SO jealous of your new phone, I'm dying for a nicer camera on my iphone!
Food looks soooo yumm! thank you for sharing these gorg photos!
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What a fun weekend and omg the lobster pasta yum! Ugh Griffin and I can't get in to GOT and we made it to season 3 and just lost interest! It makes me mad bc I want to get in to it and I love medieval shows too! I don't know why I feel like it's so boring haha!
<3 Shannon
Upbeat Soles
Kicking myself for missing Eataly in Boston last weekend but had the same shoe problem, too… haha. Loved the Aloft Seaport though and thought of you while I was there!
What a great set of shots darling!!! It stills feel like summer thanks to your post 🙂
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we're going through a crazy heat wave as well – 32°C in Toronto! it's supposed to cool down later this week (yes, please) but I'm not mad at the sun who wants to stay just a little longer.
Fun weekend! The food looks sooo good. I cannot believe all of these photos were taken with your new iPhone – amazing! They all came out crisp and beautiful!
Looks like so much fun! Glad you enjoyed your wedding free weekend. All that food looks amazing. Impressed at the things your sister made.
Amy Ann
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