The Weekend In Between


The summer slump has definitely been sticking around longer than I expected or maybe I've just been running around like a headless chicken trying to keep up with life in general. Things have been busy with work and traveling but I wouldn't want it any other way.

Last weekend I went to Toronto for a family reunion (trip recap) and now we're heading to Nashville for Labor Day weekend so this past weekend was all about relaxing and recharging those batteries. Friday evening was a quiet one with some happy hour beer on our patio and Thai takeout for dinner. I wasn't quite ready for pumpkin beer since we're still in the hot and muggy summer months but that's what K brought home to try.


On Saturday, I got to sleep in a bit and then went off to the hairdresser to do the usual highlights with a trim. From there I went to meet up with K and friends who were doing their live fantasy football draft at Dave & Buster's. We ended the night at Yard House for dinner and drinks.


If you have a Yard House in your area, I highly recommend Ahi Tuna Poke nachos as an appetizer. The photo doesn't do them justice but they were delicious minus the jalapenos which had my mouth on fire.

Sunday morning was all about coffee and relaxing before heading to the grocery store to stock up for the week and get prepped for our dinner guests.

Kate and H came over in the afternoon to hang out and catch up. I missed her birthday brunch last weekend when I was in Canada so I wanted to host a late birthday celebration.


We grilled ribs, chicken, and mixed veggies skewers along with corn on the cob and rosemary red potatoes. It was a nice Sunday spread to cap off the weekend.

Kate gave me the cutest bulldog cookie jar as a housewarming gift which I'm in love with and goes so well with our new kitchen.


Now the countdown is on for Nashville next weekend!

Joining the lovely Biana.

23 comments

  1. Oh my goodness, that bulldog cookie jar....sooo cute, bet Lola loved it, lol. Your food spread looked amazing and yay for a chill weekend in between the travel! Nashville, here you come!!! ;-)

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  2. Love the cookie jar! Do you feel settled into your place yet? Does it feel like your own? Any weekend that involves YardHouse is a good weekend :)

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  3. I can't wait for your nashville recap - I'll basically just copy everything you did :) I think that happened with NOLA too LOL! So glad you had a relaxing weekend and you guys grilled up some great food!! Happy Monday! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston

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  4. So good to see you guys yesterday, and of course get lovins from Miss Lola! Have a fabulous week, and can't wait to hear all about Nashville <3
    Green Fashionista

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  5. yeah busy girl! what a great weekend. i really need to remember to get that poke dish at yard house next time i go. and love that you did something special for our girl kate! yum to grilling out. have a good week before your next trip miss jetsetter :)

    xoxo cheshire kat

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  6. You have been all over the place busy lady! I love it! Yard House is one of my favs, I'm totally craving it right now. And your spread on Sunday looked delicious! SO fun! <3, Pamela Sequins & Sea Breezes

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  7. The grilled goods for Kate's brunch look fabulous. I am starving today!

    Good to recharge and relax this weekend.

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  8. Sounds like you guys had a good weekend! I love that cookie jar you got! So cute! cant wait to see what all you guys do in Nashville! Been a few years since I have been there.

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  9. I'm so excited to see what you do in Nashville because I'll be going in October. I'll have to try Yard House. The one down here is like an hour from me but I have friends that live over in that area so maybe I can talk them into it some time.

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  10. That bulldog cookie jar is the cutest - what a perfect gift idea for you!! Enjoy your week and getting ready for Nashville - so fun!

    Meg, Borrowed Heaven

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  11. That bulldog cookie jar is so adorable!! So jealous that you are going to Nashville, so fun!

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  12. What a fun weekend in between your trips! Those veggie skewers look so, so good & I love that cookie jar! What a perfect gift.

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  13. That cookie jar was so thoughtful!!! Kate nailed it! ANd your trip to Toronto sounds amazing. How many of your family members had to travel for it??? Because it looks like there was a lot of you!!!

    I will be in Orlando next month, but it looks like the only night I may have free for dinner or a meetup would be the 17th. I'd love to meetup with you girls if that works for one or both of you! And if not, I totally understand!

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  14. Oh my gosh, I love that bulldog cookie jar! What a fun present! And your spread looks so delicious.

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  15. Those ribs look so tasty! :) Glad y'all had such a fun party. I can't wait for your Nashville recap-we are stopping there on our way to Gatlinburg in October! :)

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  16. I am TOTALLY with you ...I constantly feel like I'm playing catch up lately. I'm a really organized and detail oriented person so the little things I'm missing and behind on don't sit well with me haha. I can't wait to hear about your Nashville trip, I have never been! That bulldog cookie jar is SO cute and so perfect for you...I just love seeing pics of Lola :) Hope your week flys by for you!

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  17. Hooray for your Nashville trip coming up and for your Canada trip last weekend! I definitely understand why you needed this weekend to regroup and recharge, and it sounds like you had a lot of fun doing it! That bulldog cookie jar is so cute, and that was so thoughtful of Kate to bring it over!

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  18. Sounds like it was a really great weekend! I LOVE the bulldog cookie jar! <3

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  19. Love the cookie jar. The food on the grill looks delicious! I've been craving grill related foods, but sadly we don't own a grill lol.

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  20. Looks like a great weekend! Anytime I see bulldog kitchen things, I must buy them! So cute :) Hope you have a wonderful week!

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  21. I'm heading to Nash at the end of Sept!! Loved your weekend in between! Getting hair done is THE BEST!!

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  22. um, looks like a perfect weekend! Grilling, dogs (can we PLEASE DISCUSS that first pic of your pup, so cute!), hair time, etc. So lovely! I've felt like a chicken with my head cut-off too lately.

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  23. oh, what a fun relaxing weekend in between two busy ones! hope you have fun in nashville this weekend. those tuna nachos look great, i'd definitely get them without the jalapenos, not my jam haha. love love love the bulldog cookie jar! so cute!

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