A few times throughout the summer you have the opportunity to enjoy refreshing cocktails, delicious appetizers and live music on the lawn outside the Mansion on Delaware's patio. Usually closed off to guests only, this cocktails on the lawn event is a nice treat for people who want to enjoy a nice happy hour outside in Buffalo. There are a couple more dates to enjoy cocktails on the lawn, keep up to date here.
-B
Every Thursday during the summer you have an opportunity to check out a wide variety of different musicians that perform at the harbor. This past week a few friends and myself went to see Blackstreet and despite the drizzly rain a good crowd turned out.
-B
Click here for the rest of the summers concert lineup: Thursday at the Harbor
:: Beat to your own drum, no one else's ::
:: This pretty much sums up my life right now ::
:: Cocktails on the Lawn at MoDA ::
:: My new social media obsession, Vine (finally getting with the times) ::
:: Great shot of the ships at the naval park at Thursday at the Harbor ::
Nothing beats a nice summer day, like a day at the ballpark. Mascot races, friends, sunshine, hotdogs and your baseball mitt. Going to a Buffalo Bisons Baseball game is probably one of the best things you can do this summer, tickets are cheap and its a fun time out.
-B
Monday is out of the way and we are headed in another week that has a handful of events taking place. Here are some of them:
:: Tuesday ::
Bidwell Park Concert Series
Food Truck Tuesdays at Larkin Square
:: Wednesday ::
Cocktails on the Lawn - Mansion on Delaware
:: Thursday ::
:: Friday ::
Summers Eve Gala at Hotel Lafayette
:: Saturday ::
TT New York's Runway at the Bay
The White Party
:: Other events taking place ::
On Saturday mornings throughout the Summer the Elmwood Bidwell Farmer's Market is packed with a variety of vendors selling salsa, vegetables, fruit, wine, craft-beers, flowers and more. It's by far one of my favorite farmer's markets in the area. The only thing I would like to see more of is a variety of different fruits. Every vendor who was selling fruit was only selling strawberries, I would have liked a few more options, but overall its still a great way to spend a Saturday morning.
-B
:: Fresh flowers from the market, so bright, so pretty ::
I'm starting my weekend off early with a day off, which makes me very happy. Here are my weeks favorites. Enjoy your weekend! -B
:: Live at Larkin Square & my bff is in town ::
:: Packed house ::
:: Venue shopping for my Women Who Move the City event, Pearl @ the Webb ::
:: I never get sick of this place, the waterfront ::
Yesterday I had the opportunity to leave the office behind and head into the beautiful outdoors to the Buffalo Audubon Society in North Java, NY. Filled with nature walks, animals and the pure outdoors, this is a great place to visit. -B
:: Nothing like seeing a Snake eat a mouse ::
:: Heart Shaped Rocks <3 ::
:: The sun was peaking through the Grandma tree ::
:: Flowers that help create medicine ::
:: One of the many frogs I got to see yesterday, ribbit ::
Crista Botticello, owner of Ooo La La Boutique and Ooo La La Fashion Truck puts on a handful of fashion shows throughout the year, one of the best ones is the Local Designer Show. This show features up and coming designers who live in or have studied fashion in the Western New York area. For the summer show that took place this past weekend, the designers included were: Danielle Nieder, Nancy Celeste, Rachel Hamerski, Emily Lyon, Holly Henderson and swimwear designer, Marina Pascale. To learn more about any one of these designers you can check out Ooo La La Boutique's Facebook page: Ooo La La Boutique
A big thank you goes out to all the designers, hair stylists, photographers, models, customers, volunteers, friends, family and guests in attendance.
-B
:: Pre-Show Set-Up ::
:: Cupcakes from Swirls ::
:: Ooo La La Models Backstage ::
:: Crista and myself after the show ::
TO SEE MORE PHOTOS CAPTURED FROM THE SHOW GO TO
The other day I came across this recipe for Sweet Potato chips, while its very similar to Sweet Potato Fries I thought I would give it a try.
1. Grab a sweet potato, thinly slice the potato.
2. In a heated frying pan with canola oil or you can substitute with a cooking spray, add the potato slices
3. Fry each side for two to three minutes
4. Serve in a bowl, top with salt and honey if you'd like.
Try and make for an upcoming party. Easy and Delicious.
-B
Lewiston, NY is one of the most beautiful places in the Western New York area. While I don't get to visit there as much as I would like to, it was nice to meet a friend and catch up by the water. With the nice weather I am looking forward to more visits up there this summer.
-B
:: Lewiston Landing ::
:: Strawberry milkshake from the Silo ::
:: What a beautiful vies, so relaxing and peaceful ::
:: The Silo - Man vs. Food paid a visit in 2010 ::
:: Boats ::
:: Just hanging out ::
::The Allentown Art Festival celebrated 56 years this past weekend::
::People filled the streets of Allen and Delaware on Sunday::
::One of my favorite art festivals of the year::
::Great message; Enjoy your Life::
The Allentown Art Festival is a time for people to come out and enjoy the weather and enjoy the Allentown District, its creativeness and the one-of-a-kind businesses that make up that area. Over 400 creative and unique vendors line the streets and show off there talented work for two days. For more information or to stay up to date on the Allentown Art Festival and Allentown Village Society click here
-B
This past weekend, I, along with a handful of my friends and family attended the Bases Merloted event at Coca-Cola field. Proceeds from this fun and memorable wine tasting event go to Shakespeare in the Park. What could be better then sipping a variety of different wine, spending an evening with people you care about most, being a part of a sword fight and getting to walk on the baseball field? This year, in addition to the wine tasting, a farmers market was added making it a nice overall event that is just getting bigger and bigger. Cheers!
-B
:: My Family and Friends::
:: One of my favorite pictures from the event :) ::
Last week I was given the opportunity to attend the Launch Party for a custom made men's tailoring company that has come to Western New York, Bloodline Handmade.
Taking place in the elegant and sleek Lexus Club at the First Niagara Center, politicians, assemblymen and community supporters were in attendance.
Bloodline Handmade is made up of the team- Jason Blood, Adam March and Dan Valentine all of whom believe in Buffalo and are bringing change to WNY and taking men's clothing to a whole new level.
The words grace and style in Buffalo were mentioned in speeches. Keeping the manufacturing local and offering reasonable prices targeting men of all ages and professions, Bloodline Handmade is providing an opportunity for men to have custom, handmade garments made to their specifications all while creating a one of a kind piece.
Bloodline Handmade is just getting started -already having a large client base through word of mouth, they are now partnering with J. Norman Men's Shop located in the Tony Walker Plaza. One things for sure, these talented men are turning heads in Buffalo.
Bloodline Handmade on Facebook
-B
:: Senator Mark Grisanti with Adam and Jason ::
:: View of the Harbor from the Lexus Club ::
This past weekend was busy, but fun. One of my favorite things to do is plan events and set them up and this past weekend not only was I able to throw a surprise party for a dear friend of mine, I also got to set-up one of my first weddings of this season.
::Guests left messages on their friends sign in board::
::Cupcakes for dessert::
:: Wedding at Josephs ::
:: Pretty Flowers::
:: Bar Area ::
The weekend is finally upon us. Yayyy!! And with that another weekend full of events, weddings to coordinate, social gatherings, and fun. Whatever it is that you may be doing I hope you enjoy it! -B
::Looking out at Thursday at the Harbor from the Lexus Club, I had the wonderful opportunity to attend the Launch Party for Bloodline Handmade- look for my post on them next week::
::The Allentown Art Festival is this weekend::
::Who doesn't love rock candy, these are for a little craft project I am currently working on, stay tuned ;)::
Nothing is better than taking a run to clear your head and take in some fresh air. This past weekend instead of going to a park or the gym, I went back to my high school's track, man how time flies. While I haven't moved away its still been years since I've been on the school grounds. It was nice to see improvements that have been made and to think about the memories of when I was younger.
I'd love to know, where are some of your favorite places to run in Western New York?
-B
Oh and good luck to all those participating in the Corporate Challenge today!
Have you ever given back to something that is close to your heart? Whether its been a children's charity, health services, education, equal rights or something to help better the environment. How did you feel when you gave back? I am an advocate for pitching in and doing "your" part to make the area you live in a better place. Volunteering is one of the most important and rewarding things in my life. We all live busy lives, but the joy and the gift you get back for doing good is priceless. As we head into the summer months I challenge everyone to do some good in the neighborhood they live in. Whether it is making a monetary donation or taking an hour or two out of your day to help someone else, the reward you get in the end is a great gift of knowing you helped do your part.
-B
Here are some links for those interested in helping out:
For a list of more volunteer opportunities and giving back in the community check out the United Way of Buffalo and Erie County
There are a lot of events that happen over the spring and summer in Buffalo. Here are just some of the events taking place over the next month (outside of the American Diabetes, Tour de Cure and Roswell Park's, Ride for Roswell).
-B
June 8 - Bases Merloted (to benefit Shakespeare in the Park)
June 10 - Joe's Deli on Elmwood Opens
June 15 - Ooo La La Boutique's Local Designer Fashion Show
June 20 - Buffalo Spree's Best of WNY Party at Sheas
Paddle Boat Tours (variety of dates and times throughout the month)
June 26 - Mansion on Delaware - Cocktails on the Lawn
June 28 - Great Gatsby - Summer's Eve Gala at the Hotel Lafayette
June 28- June 30 - Niagara Falls Music and Art Festival
Photos from this past weekend around town -B
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