Weekending around Boston


Happy Monday friends!! Hope the weather was better where you guys were because it was quite dreary here in Boston, but we didn’t let that stop us from enjoying the 50 degree weather!! Between a little spa time, birthday celebrations, brunch & spending time with my nieces & sister – it was packed full of the good stuff weekends should be packed with! 

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Bright and early Saturday morning, Jackie and I made our way to Bella Sante Day Spa on Newbury Street. Since we were celebrating her birthday a little later on that day, I wanted to treat her to a pampering session. We tried out their pedicure of the month which was an hour well spent getting the tootsies in good shape & a nice relaxing foot massage for an hour didn’t hurt! 


They have a really nice lounge area where you can wait before and after your services and we waited there while our toes dried – maybe even had more than our fair share of chocolates! 


For dinner we all went out to one of our favorites in Somerville – Painted Burro! We all failed at getting any group photos, but the all important food photo wasn’t missed! 


Baha Style tacos – delish!


Since brunch on Sunday is always a good idea and Gary was away at a conference, I met up with a friend for an early brunch. I’ve been to Hops & Scotch a few times, but this was the first time I asked for most of their brunch sides – it’s hard to tell from the photo, but the omelet was so tiny. It was only two eggs with a little cheddar cheese in the middle, not a lot of food when you think about it, but so filling! And who can say no to tots?! 


My sister scooped me up after brunch and we headed to the mall with my nieces! They are at such a fun age right now and I’m happy they think of me as their fun aunt, let’s hope that lasts! As always, weekends go by way too fast, but I’m looking forward to a fun week ahead! 



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  1. Courtney {Alkeks Abroad}
    February 12, 2018 / 10:11 am

    A spa day sounds absolutely heavenly right now! We had a good, low key weekend as well. I'm jealous of your brunch as well, I feel like our brunch days have really decreased now that we have a crazy toddler in tow.

  2. Unknown
    February 12, 2018 / 10:55 am

    What a great weekend! A spa day to celebrate a birthday is such a fun time! And Baha Tacos are the best!!

    Xoxo,
    Whitney & Blaire
    Peaches In A Pod

  3. Amy Cotton
    February 12, 2018 / 11:06 am

    Sounds like the perfect weekend!! Now I need an excuse to go to the spa!! Haha. Have a great Monday!!

  4. Rachel McCarthy
    February 12, 2018 / 11:07 am

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  5. Rachel McCarthy
    February 12, 2018 / 11:08 am

    Sounds like it was a fun weekend despite the weather! It was so rainy here too, but at least the temperatures were on the warmer side. The spa you went to looks fabulous! Happy Monday, Biana!

    xo, Rachel
    A Blonde's Moment

  6. Andrea Nine
    February 12, 2018 / 11:14 am

    A Spa Day sounds divine. So fabulous to have sweet little nieces to spoil and spend time with! Have a wonderful Monday!

  7. Girl Meets Bow
    February 12, 2018 / 11:19 am

    I always love your weekend recaps- y’all are always up to something fun!! I bet it was so nice to enjoy 50 vs. freezing temperatures!

  8. Katherine
    February 12, 2018 / 11:54 am

    Such fun posts! Sounds like an awesome weekend. That spa looks amazing!!

    Katherine | oneswainkycouple.com

  9. a little bit of emily
    February 12, 2018 / 12:03 pm

    What a great weekend! The spa sounds like the perfect place to kick off Jackie's birthday celebration. And family time is always time well spent – especially when it is with your sister and nieces at the mall. How fun!

  10. Unknown
    February 12, 2018 / 12:06 pm

    So jealous of your spa day! I could totally use one of those. Glad you had such a great time celebrating Jackie!

  11. Life as the Mrs.
    February 12, 2018 / 12:19 pm

    Such a fun weekend and what a fun way to spend a dreary winter weekend. Happy Monday!

  12. Sarita @ it's my girls' world
    February 12, 2018 / 12:29 pm

    An awesome weekend for sure! That spa is totally up my alley!

  13. Rosy Outlook - Fashion & Lifestyle by Kelly Rose
    February 12, 2018 / 12:36 pm

    We had a super dreary weekend here too! A spa day would have been PERFECTION! That Spa Ciao mix looks super yummy actually! Glad you had a fun weekend despite the weather!!

    Rosy Outlook

  14. Lizzie @ This Happy Life
    February 12, 2018 / 12:41 pm

    Sounds like the perfect weekend mixed with friends & family!! Those tacos look delish!

  15. Ashley G
    February 12, 2018 / 12:49 pm

    What a fun weekend! That pedicure sounds so relaxing!

  16. kerri @ cheshire kat
    February 12, 2018 / 1:04 pm

    oh what a lovely weekend! ha your tiny omelet. i love it. spa time and then sister time? nothing really beats that i must say! now that reminds me i need a pedi. it'll be 85 today and my toes are not ready!

    xoxo cheshire kat

  17. Straight A Style
    February 12, 2018 / 1:32 pm

    Your weekends always make me think I didn't do enough on mine. Ha! This looks great. Glad you got some friend and family time.

    Amy Ann
    Straight A Style

  18. Rebecca Jo
    February 12, 2018 / 1:46 pm

    What a fun weekend.
    There's nothing like being the 'cool aunt' 😉 … unfortunately only ONE of the twins think that about me 😉 haha

  19. A Dash of Pretty
    February 12, 2018 / 1:59 pm

    Such a fun weekend! You always find the best restaurants! Everyone needs a cool fun aunt, and I don't think that changes 😉

  20. Carly
    February 12, 2018 / 2:15 pm

    The warmer weather was such a nice treat– though it was a monsoon here all weekend, so not super nice, but better than snow! It looks like you had such a good weekend– the baja tacos look soo good!

  21. sara [at] journey of doing
    February 12, 2018 / 2:33 pm

    It was warmer in Boston than it was in Dallas. Mind blown. It looks like a fun weekend! (Any weekend that includes extra chocolate sounds really good to me right now, lol.) Did you do something different with your hair?? It's looking extra gorgeous in these photos!

  22. Owen Davis @ Davis Duo
    February 12, 2018 / 2:52 pm

    That pedicure sounds like BLISS!!

  23. Jalisa
    February 12, 2018 / 2:52 pm

    It looks like you had such a fun weekend, girl! Happy belated birthday to your friend, Jackie! That was such a nice gift to treat her to a pedi and massage, as well as that yummy dinner! Thanks for sharing your weekend recap and I hope you have He best week ahead, my friend!

    Xo,

    Jalisa
    THE STYLE CONTOUR

  24. Rachel F
    February 12, 2018 / 2:59 pm

    Your nieces looked SO grown up in your insta story!! Seriously, they were itty bitties at your wedding, but I guess that was ALMOST 5 years ago!! Yikes time flies!!!! XOXO, R

  25. Adventureswithcourtt
    February 12, 2018 / 3:05 pm

    That sounds like an awesome way to spend the weekend. You can't go wrong with a spa day.
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  26. Karly @ What Karly Said
    February 12, 2018 / 3:06 pm

    Looks like a dreary weekend didn’t stop you from having fun! A spa day sounds so nice right about now. Happy Monday, girl!

  27. Amanda @ Cupcake N Dreams
    February 12, 2018 / 3:10 pm

    Spa days are always a good idea! I like how they have a pedicure of the month. Looks like you had a fabulous weekend girlfriend!
    xo
    Amanda @ Cupcake N Dreams

  28. SMD @ lifeaccordingtosteph
    February 12, 2018 / 3:23 pm

    Fab weekend of pampering and dining out! I can't wait until it's 50 degrees most of the time…that's a step closer to 60 LOL

  29. Nadine
    February 12, 2018 / 3:33 pm

    Some pampering sounds fabulous on a dreary weekend! It was dreary here too with no hopes of letting up in the next several days. You two look so relaxed while waiting 🙂 Your food looks so delicious. I was never one to say no to tots either. Hope you have a great week!

  30. Missy
    February 12, 2018 / 3:50 pm

    Aw that aunt life is the best! I think mine are around the same age and it is so fun seeing their faces light up when the fun aunt is around! Ah a spa days sounds so nice right now, I am glad y'all got some pampering and qt. We have dreary and 50 here too, better than the 20's I guess! Have a great day.

  31. Lisa
    February 12, 2018 / 4:42 pm

    Wow, what a great weekend. That spa looks like a little slice of heaven. I love the little touches they put out for their customers. I also adore your little illustration up top. I found her to follow on Insta. Thanks for that. Happy Monday!!!

  32. Lily (Beauty With Lily)
    February 12, 2018 / 4:53 pm

    Looks like you had such a fun weekend, Biana! I can't get over how much you and your sister look alike — just different hair colors. You'd look so good as a blonde!

  33. Brianne
    February 12, 2018 / 5:22 pm

    An hour long pedicure sounds like heaven!

  34. Ashley @ The Wandering Weekenders
    February 12, 2018 / 5:35 pm

    Weekends spent with girlfriends and family are always great! I haven’t gotten a pedicure in forever, so that sounds like heaven! And it’s so much fun to be the fun aunt! I bet that you’ll sta the fun aunt for a while!

  35. Lindsay's Sweet World
    February 12, 2018 / 5:36 pm

    Hooray for a pampering session! I need one in the worst way! Happy Monday, girl!

  36. Marie
    February 12, 2018 / 5:41 pm

    Oh sounds like it was a great weekend! Who doesn't love a little bit of pampering.

  37. Tanya Dufour
    February 12, 2018 / 6:22 pm

    Sounds like you had a busy weekend! It's been so warm for February. The rain was a bummer though.

  38. Rocky Hardy
    February 12, 2018 / 6:43 pm

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  39. Hena Tayeb
    February 12, 2018 / 8:05 pm

    That sounds like a great weekend. Happy Birthday to your sister.

  40. Cat Chat With Caren and Cody (Caren Gittleman)
    February 12, 2018 / 8:54 pm

    what a great weekend!! You and your sister are so beautiful! I think you know the only reason I wasn't here is for about a month your blog and a bunch of others stopped coming (Feedburner again)…then, last week they started coming back and I am so happy! Oh and you had 50s last weekend? I am in Michigan and we had a major snowstorm!!! catchatwithcarenandcody

  41. Emily Steiner
    February 12, 2018 / 9:53 pm

    Spa days with girl friends are the best! And all the food looks delish 🙂

  42. Brandi Jo Little, Author
    February 12, 2018 / 10:00 pm

    I would sooo love a spa day right about now!

  43. Emelia @ Dream Big and Buy the Shoes
    February 12, 2018 / 10:54 pm

    I am In need of a pedicure. My last one was the day before I was Admitted to the hospital with Bella- perfect timing hahha. Brunch tots looked delish! Awe I love Being the the fun aunt- it’s the best. Gorgeous pic of you and your sister.

  44. Emily @ Martinis | Bikinis
    February 13, 2018 / 1:01 am

    The Day Spa you ladies went to sounds so relaxing and luxurious! K was also gone for work most of the weekend other than Sunday so I got lots of "me" time in. I'm glad you got to catch up with some girl friends and then enjoy Sunday with your equally gorgeous sister. QT with your nieces, I'm sure was good for the soul and a fun way to cap off the weekend! I'm sure that was so needed after being snowed in for a few weekends in a row! xo Emily @ Martinis & Bikinis

  45. Brooke
    February 13, 2018 / 1:15 am

    I'm in need of a pedicure! That hour long foot massage sounds amazing. I can never say no to tots either. Glad you had a great weekend despite the dreariness!

    Brooke
    pumps and push-ups

  46. Elegance and Mommyhood
    February 13, 2018 / 1:56 am

    Looks like you had an amazing weekend with tons of great food. And I am all for sides, sometimes. Yeay for beautiful little nieces. How old are they?

    Have a great weekend B!

  47. Mandie
    February 13, 2018 / 2:47 pm

    Looks like a great weekend. Any time spent at the spa & with friends is always a good time. 🙂

  48. Styling with Nina
    February 13, 2018 / 6:02 pm

    Sounds like you had an amazing weekend!! Have a fab week!!
    xx- Nina

    ninalnguyen.com/2018/02/my-first-new-york-fashion-week-recap.html

  49. Jenn
    February 13, 2018 / 6:36 pm

    I'm so envious of your spa'ing!! Such a nice way to spend part of the weekend!

  50. Meg Taylor
    February 13, 2018 / 8:12 pm

    That spa looks just amazing!! What a beautiful place, and I love the little added touches like the spa ciao!!

    Meg, Borrowed Heaven

  51. Beautifully Candid
    February 15, 2018 / 5:47 pm

    My sister, mom, and I were just talking about doing a spa day. I love massages. It's so fun to explore things in the cities around you. We already said we would love to put Boston on the list this summer and find a campground near by for the airstream 🙂 Sierra~Beautifully Candid

  52. Lauren @ Lot Forty Eight
    March 5, 2018 / 6:41 pm

    It’s so fun hanging out with nieces and nephews! I dread the day when they don’t want to hang out with anymore.