Friday Favorites!

Its Friday and I made it through my first full season at work. While it felt long, looking back at it, it went by so quickly. We head into the Holiday weekend and while it's still technically summer, I can't believe school starts back up next week and Fall is right around the corner. This weekend is going to be full of family time, relaxing and catching up on some things on my "to-do" list. Have a great weekend!

-B

{ Like Buffalo has Buffalo statues, Saratoga has Horses and Ballet Slippers. Here's one of the pictures from my weekend in Albany }

{ Capitol Building, Albany, New York }

{ I love my gifts from Annette and Chris! They know me so well. Elephant Orchid plant, Elephant bracelets and an original Just a Blonde in Buffalo envelope. Thank you guys! xo }

{ Taking a walk down Main St. in downtown Buffalo earlier this week. I love my hometown! #Buffalove }

{ An elephant and monkey. Zooperstars Night at the ballpark }

Friday Favorites!

For a week that I thought would feel long, it has surprisingly went by quickly. I'm lucky to be able to attend the wedding of two of the most thoughtful, gracious, amazing friends as they celebrate the beginning of their lives together. Kate and Brian, tomorrow is going to be magical and I can not wait to celebrate with the two of you! Xo I hope everyone has a great weekend!

-B

{ A beautiful couple that I am happy and lucky to call my friends }

{ Finally getting to meet Mr. Sharknado and visit Shanna in Albany was one of the biggest highlights from this past week }

{ The last 3 pictures are me being able to celebrate with some of my closest friends, my family and boss. You guys are awesome! }

Friday Favorites!

I'm so excited to be heading to Albany this weekend to visit one of my very good friends Shanna. It has been a long overdue trip and I'm looking forward to seeing another part of New York State that I've only ever driven past before. There will be a lot of Buffalove in the ALB :)  I hope everyone has a great weekend! -B

{ Sobieski Vodka bottle outside of the Polish Falcons parking lot on Grant St. }

{ Lauren and I at Bills training camp this past week. I can't wait for football season! #GoBills }

{ A Baseball, Just a Blonde in Buffalo coaster and share a coke with Beth, pretty much sums it up for things on my desk at work }

{ I haven't been to Chef's in a couple years, but with the recent renovations, it has made it more comfortable to sit inside. It was a nice lunch outing with the girls from work }

Friday's Favorites!

I am so happy its Friday and in just a few short hours the weekend will be upon us. It going to be a beautiful one. Make it count and be wonderful! -B

{ Skipping stones at Artpark. Sometimes you just need to act like a big kid and forget all of your worries }

{ Whoever left this masterpiece of art on the picnic table at Artpark, you have pure talent }

{ Down by Water Street Landing. I've said it before, Lewiston is so pretty }

{ Just taking a selfie from this past weekends golf lesson with my Dad at the Wehrle Golf Dome }

{ My niece and I drew this at the Chalkfest this past weekend # Buffalove }

{ Liked and Love this Instagram collage from the Buffalo Bills and Pro Football Hall of Fame }

Friday Favorites!

I can't believe it's already August 1st! I'm looking forward to a weekend where I can go exploring, relax and just focus a little bit on me. I hope everyone has a great one!-B

{ Love the #ShareaCoke campaign and the personalized cans }

{ My friend Sandra's Ladies Only Wine Night is always a great time. }

{ I'm very picky when it comes to pictures I take, but I love this one that Jeff from JK Media & Photography captured a couple weeks ago. }

{ Football is back this weekend and I can't wait for the Hall of Fame Ceremonies that are taking place in Canton Ohio. I remember going when Thurman was inducted in 2006 and it was awesome, so I can only imagine what it will be like for Andre! #GoBills }

Friday Favorites!

This week is a pretty sad, but happy one as I say goodbye to two great friends. While I'm sad that they are leaving, I'm happy for the opportunities that came their way and am wishing them nothing, but great things in their future. While Buffalo is losing two amazing people, NY and DC are gaining two amazing people. Have a wonderful weekend. -B

{ This beautiful sunset at Artpark last week. Lewistion is so pretty, even when its pouring rain }

{ On my way to East Aurora and I spotted the Lloyds Taco Truck on the 400. #BuffaloFoodTrucks }

{ My friends are pretty amazing! I don't know how I got so lucky }

{ Coyote Café in Hamburg has some pretty good Pomegranate Martini's }

 { Cheektowaga Town Park was packed with people celebrating the Polish Festival this past weekend }

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This week started off not on the greatest of notes, but it ended with me feeling very thankful and grateful for the opportunities and experiences I've had. Enjoy the weekend! -B

{ Two of the greatest gals I am so lucky to have in my life, thank you ladies for always helping me out! }

{ JT you are welcome back to Buffalo all the time }

{ I won a bet, just goes to show you if you put your mind to something anything is possible. In this case, throwing a shower curtain onto a wine bottle on the 3rd try }

{ One of the biggest accomplishments in my life, I am so thankful for this award }

Friday Favorites!

Here we are, another week has ended and we have a weekend to do some great things. I hope you have a wonderful time, whatever it is that you may be doing! Here are some of my favorite things from this past week. -B

{ This beautiful sunset outside AcQua Restaurant on Niagara St. #Buffalo #NY }

{ Nothing like a little Shakespeare at Delaware Park. Bring your own snacks and drinks for a cheap, but nice evening out }

{ The nicest car I have ever had the opportunity to drive. Mercedes Benz! #jobperk }

{ Out in Cuba, NY over the Holiday weekend, there's something about the small town feeling that makes you appreciate things a little bit more }

{ My favorite spot at my parents cabin is this swing by the pond }

Fourth of July Favorites

Happy fourth of July to each and every one of you. Whether you are traveling to see family or friends, relaxing on vacation or going to one of the many places in town to watch fireworks I hope you have a great Holiday weekend. -B

{ A fun event over the weekend that I went to #CON14 }

{ The windmills from Woodlawn Beach }

{ I don't like the sand, but there's something about being on the beach that makes it "officially summer" }

{ I love this Buffalo art piece from City of Night at Silo City }

{ My Dad left this note for me on my car at work this week. I have the best Dad in the world }

Friday Favorites!

This week has felt long. Period. I don't understand why some people feel that being rude is the way to go if a problem arises. While I know there are many nice people in this world, there are also a lot of mean and miserable people too. I have to try not to let the actions of others bother me, but sometimes that's easier said than done. On a "brighter" note tomorrow is the big day, my first half marathon and I am all sorts of emotions, happy, excited, anxious, very nervous and even a little scared. While this week wasn't horrible it wasn't the best either, but these few things made my days a little brighter.

"Be kind to unkind people, they need it the most"

-B

{ Buffalo has some beautiful summer sunsets #BuffaloforReal }

{ A package arrived full of pink goodies #ShopSweetLuLu has the best stuff. Make your party pretty}

{ Call me old school, but I will always enjoy receiving letters and cards in the mail }

{ My drive into work everyday, the architecture in the city of Buffalo is beautiful }

{ USA, my festive shoes for the World Cup games }

Friday Favorites

Here's to another week that has ended and another weekend that is about to begin. Enjoy the beautiful weather! -B

{ I don't like posting pictures of my niece on here for personal reasons, but this picture of her with me at the Allentown Art Festival was to cute not to post, love her! }

{ I love anything that has to do with mason jars, my friend Kate's bridal shower was so beautiful this past weekend }

{ I love this accent wall at JoJo's Bistro Bar in Williamsville, its a wall with a variety of different wine labels }

{ Buffalo River Fest Park on Ohio St. has beautiful views of the grain elevators and water, one pretty place to visit in the summer }

Friday Favorites!

I'm finally looking forward to a weekend where I can do whatever I want. It's supposed to be beautiful out so getting outdoors is going to be one of my main goals. Also, spending some time with my Dad on Father's Day is on the "agenda." Whatever it is that you have planned, enjoy it! -B

Oh and a very happy birthday to my brother, Matt today!!

 { Working on centerpieces for my beautiful friend Kate's Bridal Shower. This was one of my favorite things to do this week }

{ This year instead of attending the Taste of Country I'll be pouring beers, should be interesting to be on the "other" side }

{ I've never been and this is a pretty cool place to hit up on Route 5 this summer }

{ Anything that has to do with being by the water in Buffalo is just relaxing to me }

Friday Favorites!

With recent events in my life, I've learned to appreciate the littlest things and jump at any opportunity that comes my way. 6 months into 2014 and I have done more things that have made me feel out of my "comfort" zone than normal, but with that I've learned to live in the moment and appreciate these times because I don't want life to just pass me by. Enjoy your weekend!

-B

{ You may see these at the coffee shop located inside the Buffalo Airport }

{ Loveless Café in Nashville is more than a restaurant, offering antiques and knick knacks to take home with you }

{ With the warm weather comes grilling season, delicious kabobs from earlier this week }

{ This is fitting for me this year #29forever }

 { I wish Buffalo had a park with stairs like this one in Nashville. Awesome workout }

Friday Favs!

I embrace the times when I can get out of town for a few days and just enjoy life. This weekend I'm really excited to pay a visit to a couple friends down in Nashville that I haven't seen in a while. Have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend Buffalo! -B

{ My parents are back from Europe and I love this picture my Dad took in Scotland }

{ One of my favorite kinds of red wine }

{ This months shipment from Birchbox }

{ I love the stripped awning outside The Washington Market }

{ I love this Buffalove art piece that I saw on lululemon Buffalo's facebook page, where can I find one? }

Friday Favorites!

This week has felt pretty long and very busy, while I really don't get a weekend because I'm working I'm going to enjoy what I can of it. I hope you do the same! -B

{ spotted the Lloyds Taco Truck on the Buff State campus }

{ This past Saturday Crista and I welcomed the newest member to Ooo La La, Tina our new social media intern #TeamPink }

{ Sunshine and people watching on my lunch break = relaxation to me }

{ not that I need a reason to have some wine, but its so much better when your best friend is in town and what better place to enjoy a little vino than Tappo }

My Good Luck Elephant

Saturday I was lucky enough to finally meet the one animal I am literally in love with at the Zoo, no not Luna {though she is up there} it was Surapa the Asian Elephant. She has been at the Buffalo Zoo since she was a baby. Elephants are one of my favorite animals ever, so having the chance to meet her up close, feed her celery, watch her paint and do some tricks was one of the best things I've ever had the opportunity to do. Having my niece and sister with me made it even more special. Mindy her trainer was awesome, she gave us a background on the elephants, the elephant house and what she does there. Overall it was a great time and I couldn't be luckier. I was able to cross something off my bucket list. While we were there we also stopped by to see Luna and Kali and many more animals. Don't forget that you can see the animals at Buffalove Fest on May 30 at the Zoo. Proceeds go directly back to helping the animals!

-B

{ trunks up mean good luck }

{ she has some artistic skills }

{ showing off her moves }

{ I love this picture }

{ the lion was looking at us when we were waving }

{ up close }

{ what are you looking at?!? }

{ just having a good time }

{ morning swim }

Friday Favorites!

The week has come to an end and I'm looking forward to meeting Surapa the Elephant tomorrow at the Buffalo Zoo, I'm like a little kid in a candy shop that's how excited I am! My parents leave for Europe this weekend. I was lucky enough to go overseas while I was in high school and it was amazing. Learning about different cultures, being in a different environment, makes me so excited for my parents because I know they're going to have a great time. I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend and for all you Mother's out there, have a wonderful Mother's Day because you deserve it! xo

-B

{ Don't ever stop dreaming }

{ Kickoff to Food Truck Tuesdays at Larkin Square started this past week }

{ Because I couldn't not snap a photo of this license plate }

{ I'm not big on buffets because I can never eat my money's worth, but I do love this chandelier at the Chinese buffet, so pretty }

{ My first time eating at Lloyds Taco Truck and their tacos are delicious, fresh and oh so good! }

Friday Favorites!

Its finally Friday. Here's to the first weekend of May. With all the April showers we've had, I'm hoping to see some beautiful May flowers this weekend. Enjoy!

-B

{ Ravens on Ravenswood Wine, one of my favorite Merlots }

{ Nothing is better than Happy Hour at Blue Monk. I love trying new beers off the menu }

{ Two of the loveliest ladies I know }

 { I love the country chic design of the barn, so pretty}

Friday Favorites!

The Easter holiday has come and gone and while it was relaxing I'm ready for a busy next couple of weeks. Enjoy your weekend! -B

{ I love fresh flowers }

{ I spent a lot of time at St. Stan's during the Easter holiday }

{ Visiting my favorite clothing boutique in East Aurora - Ooo La La Boutique }

{ My niece and I enjoyed time coloring and "glamming" up Easter eggs this past weekend }

{ The newest addition to the Buffalo food trucks, a Polish one! Betty Crockski }

Friday Favorites!

I'm looking forward to the Easter weekend and getting to spend the next few days in my old neighborhood celebrating the holiday and just having a little fun! Have a wonderful holiday!

-B

{ My friend Jen sent this to me and I absolutely love this shirt! I wish they had it in my size. #QueenB }

{ Some times I enjoy rainy days, just so I can catch up on things indoors. I love the tips from Birchbox }

{ Downtown Buffalo on a weekday afternoon }

{ Tickets are on sale now to one of my favorite summer events Wines in the Wild at the Buffalo Zoo. The event sells out every year. If you need tickets I'm your gal }

{ First ice cream since the warm weather hit WNY }