Friday Favorites!

{I paid a visit to the Downtown Library this past week, a place I want to visit more this summer}

Here are some of my favorite finds from this past week around town. Have a great weekend!

-B

{Buffalo has some of the most beautiful Churches - here is one of the entrances at St. Joseph's Cathedral}

{One of my favorite things to do is just walk around downtown on my lunch break, its nice to see a lot of people out and about downtown}

{While making pretzels necklaces for an event I came across this custom one ..just for me ;) }

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Its the last weekend in May and there is a lot going on around town this weekend. Whatever it is that you have planned, I hope its great. Here are some of my favorite photos from my "adventures" around town this past week. -B

{City Hall from the Convention Center}

{Canalside Festival last weekend}

{My view from the Skyway}

{Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens}

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Its the Holiday weekend and I'm gearing up for the Buffalo Marathon on Sunday, but tonight I'm excited to meet the guys at Rusty Nickel Brewing Co. {stay tuned for my post on them next week}. Have a great Memorial Day weekend! -B

{Fireworks from last week's Friday Night Bash - post game}

{Canalside is one of my favorite go to spots to walk around and catch up with friends on my lunch break}

{The smell of fresh flowers- one of my favorite things}

{Another sushi spot in the suburbs that I enjoyed - Kumo}

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One of the biggest struggles I find myself dealing with over the last couple of weeks is finding the time to go out and explore and just do random tours or attend an "unplanned" event. It's trying to find that balance between my work and social life, while not getting to crazy and wearing myself to thin. I think, {like a majority of people feel} there is not enough time in the day or we think we can push off something to another day. Sometimes I think that's acceptable, but right now I just think something is missing and I've been trying to find that spark.

Regardless of how I have been feeling lately, here are a few pictures I took from this past week that have made me smile. Have a wonderful weekend!

-B

{A walk to Canalside - new artwork up}

{Spring is here}

{Spending Mother's Day with my Mom at Resurgence Brewery}

{This awesome kids park in Chicago - this is amazing! It would be cool to see this in Buffalo}

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Its been so nice the last few days and this weekend looks great too. I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend and to all the Mother's out there, Happy Mother's Day! Here are a few things that made me smile this week. -B

{ The Public on Main St.}

{First grill of the season!}

{Yummy salad and juice from Newbury St and Squeeze Juicery}

{I'll take a margarita on the rocks! Don Tequila style}

{Just soaking in some sun}

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{Sipping on a margarita and enjoying people watching at Cantina Loco}

{My fortune from PF Changs}

I ran into a lot of positive messages this week while I was out and about.  I hope you all have a great weekend. Here are a few places that made me smile this week.

-B

{Sunshine and Birds at the Walden Galleria Mall}

{I love this shirt from Ooo La La Boutique, on the back is a big anchor}

{The Polar Bear exhibit at the Buffalo Zoo, I can't wait for the Artic Edge exhibit to open in the Fall}

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After what was a beautiful weekend (last week), this week has been kind of dreary. I'm hoping the sunshine that is scheduled for today thru Sunday gives me some energy to get  things done that I have on my to do list. Enjoy your weekend! -B

 {I'm no artist, but I love drawing with chalk outside}

{Jack Devine's in the Southtowns - I love the big bar they have}

{Nothing beats flowers and a glass of Riesling on a Sunday}

{Pho - check out my blog post on Kaydara Noodle Bar next week}

{Not only do they {Oshun} offer a great dinner menu, but there lunch menu is pretty impressive too!}

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Happy Friday! Here are some things that made me smile around town this past week. Enjoy your weekend! -B

I loved the vibe at Allen Burger Venture and these salt and pepper shakers were pretty cool too!

A Sunday run through Delaware Park is always nice - especially after the winter we had!

Canalside on my lunch break

A spot I always enjoy visiting - the Naval Park!

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It's finally Friday and here are 5 things that made me smile this week. Have a nice weekend!

{The Buffalo Central Terminal will still always amaze me}

{An Easter tradition - a batch of pussy willows}

{Its not Tyskie, but Zywiec beer and Lloyds on Dyngus Day works for me!}

{Cookie Dough Iced Coffee is back at Dunkin' Donuts!}

{Baseball season is officially under way at Coca Cola Field}

Friday Favorites - Fish Fry Edition

Today I'm featuring my favorite top 5 places to go for a fish fry. They may not be the most popular places and I may not have gone for a fish fry as many times as I would have liked, but I can always count on a good wait, a cold beer and yummy fish when I go to these places below. Enjoy your Easter Holiday!

-B

• Wiechec's on Clinton
• Dog E Style
• Edge of Town on Genesee St.
• Conlon's - Abbott Rd.
• 'R' Bar on Broadway

Family

With less than a week until I hit the big 30, today on my favorite feature, I'm highlighting my family. I've been thinking more and more of the what I have accomplished over the years, and I honestly couldn't have done it without them. While there is no "perfect" family out there, I'm so blessed with the family I have. They put up with my crazy ideas, support me, are there for me and they are the greatest gift I could have..

Have a great weekend!

-B

Friendship

Yay to Friday! Continuing on my 30 favorite things this month, today I'm featuring my friends. I am very blessed to have a core group of friends in my life that I consider part of my family. They have left footprints in my life and I can say my friendship with each one of them is the greatest gift I could ever receive.

-B

Animals!

The Buffalo Zoo and Aquarium of Niagara Falls are two of my favorite things in Western New York. I love animals and to be able to learn more about them and visit them in our area is pretty cool. Some cities aren't lucky to have a zoo and/or aquarium, so when I hear some people say these places aren't as great as other big cities, we should be thankful we even have any in "our backyard." If you take the time the next time you visit the zoo or aquarium you will see they actually have more to offer than you think.

-B

Hello, March!

Hello March! Since its my birthday month I've decided that I'm going to share at least one of my favorite things about Western New York for the next 30 days. Yes, I know March has 31 days in it, but since I'm turning the "big" 3-0 in just a couple shorts weeks, I thought it would be the theme for this month.

So today I'm kicking off my first favorite thing - Buffalo Indie Weddings! Nope, I'm not married or engaged, but the ladies behind these fun DIY bridal parties are Ali {Made by Anatomy} and Erica {City Lights Studio}. They are creative and fun, offering a fresh take on those regular bridal shows that take place. I always love seeing what new things they come up with and more importantly I love meeting new people at their events {a majority of the vendors are local!}.

-B

{Check out their event today at the Foundry}

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{A staple building in downtown Buffalo, Hotel Lafayette}

It’s been an eventful week compared to the last few. As I’m beginning to prep for my 30^th birthday in a few short weeks, I’ve been consumed with so many ideas that this weekend is going to be about narrowing down what I really want and then putting the plan into action. Part of the weekend is also going to be me looking for an adventure or a new place to visit. It’s been a while since I’ve traveled and as much as I love Buffalo, everyone needs a little break now and then. Have a good weekend!

{One of my favorite things at Polar Bites, the Elephant painted Wine and Martini Glasses}

{I finally visited Hydraulic Hearth for Brunch on Saturday - it was awesome!}

{I found this quote on Instagram and love it!}

{You can't beat a spongecandy stout beer at Resurgence}

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{Breakfast at Break N' Eggs Creperie on Main St. in Williamsville}

Like most people in town, I am over this weather, never one to not, not like winter, but this cold weather has been very un-motivating for me to want to go out and do things, so I'm looking forward to changing that around and warming up at the Botanical Gardens this weekend. Its the last weekend for Lumagination! Whatever it is that you have planned I hope you stay warm and have fun!

-B   

{Lunch at #GetFried this past week. #delish}

{The very first wedding I helped with was held at this Church, St. Louis RC Church on Main St.}

{Another successful Buffalo Zoo event last night! Cheers to #PolarBites2015}

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{Volunteering is one of the best things I could ever do - the reward is priceless}

I've been kind of "MIA" this past week, but I've been busy thinking of new ideas and posts to bring to my site. I hope you enjoy your weekend and Happy Valentine's Day! xoxo

-B

{I'd love to design my own wine tasting.. maybe one day}

{I've been cooking a lot more and nothing beats homemade stuffed peppers!}

{I just love the furniture at Globe Market on Hertel}

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{Thank you Kate Spade for having the best phrases to start my month off right. #GoalsforFebruary}

Yay for Friday! I'd be lying if I said I wasn't happy that the weekend is almost upon us. I'm looking forward to hitting up the wineries on the Niagara Wine Trail tomorrow with some of my favorite people. Here are some things that made me smile this week. I hope you have a great weekend! -B

{A look at the frozen lake and Peace Bridge in the background}

{Catching up with a friend on my lunch break. You can't go wrong at Globe Market on Hertel}

{My husky, Sabre, he is the only one I know right now that loves this cold, wintery weather we've been having}

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Yay, for Friday! I hope all of you had a nice week and enjoy this weekend and the Superbowl {for those watching it}. Here are some things that made me smile this week. -B

{I just love looking at all the buildings on Delaware Ave.}

{Downtown, Buffalo}

{Prepping for my 30th Birthday Bash. I'm trying to "embrace" turning 30 this year}

{Sometimes I wish my real life could be a fairytale.}

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{I'm looking at you}

This past week has been a crappy one for me to be honest. I've been in a funk and just can't seem to get out of it. I don't know if others go through times when they just need to "refocus" and reprioritize their goals, but that's where I'm at right now and its frustrating. Even though I haven't been in the best of moods, Tuesday I spent my afternoon at the Zoo helping put auction items together for their upcoming Polar Bites event. I took a break to go see Tiberius, the new male lion, but the two females were out instead and let me tell you they scared me a little {look at the picture above}. It's childish for an almost 30 year old to say this, but just being at the Zoo for a little bit this week took my mind off of things I just didn't want to think about. I  think its important when you are in a funk, to go out and do something you enjoy, whatever it is, because sometimes you just need to get away and enjoy some fresh air.

Until next week! Have a great weekend!

-B

{Just hanging out on a Tuesday afternoon}

{Walking into the zoo, one of the first animal I saw was this Monkey}

{The beautiful Ellicott Square Building}