16 Comments

This was so good and just reminded me of all the good times I’ve had with similar trips! I love how you list out the simple things, even errands at target haha I can so relate to that!!! I am going to make connection a priority in 2025 💖

Expand full comment

Yes yes yes! We went to Target bc I forgot a toothbrush 😂 I hope you’re able to take a trip this year, or just connect with some friends soon! 🤍

Expand full comment

Haha! The simple task of buying a toothbrush 💖💖💖 thank you!! It’s a priority!

Expand full comment

Saving this for my next trip to chicago this summer!! Thank you!

Expand full comment

Ahhh yay of course! Chicago in the summer will be so wonderful, especially with the beach! 🏖️

Expand full comment

Love this so much!!! Happy you had lovely time with your friend 🥰 I got back from a girls beach trip yesterday — girl time is good for the soul!

Expand full comment

Oooo a February beach trip sounds wonderful! Were you somewhere warm? I want to go back to Chicago when the weather warms up to go the beach there! 🤍

Expand full comment

I live in NC and went to a beach nearby. It was decently warm for February. We were able to sit out on the beach to read on Saturday 🙌🏼🙌🏼 looking forward to going back when it’s even warmer!

Expand full comment

Oooh that’s so lovely! I’m just about ready to start daydreaming about spring 🤭🌸

Expand full comment

Omg call me next time you’re in Chicago 💕💕💕 let’s get dinner at the RL Restaurant!!!!

Expand full comment

Wait I didn’t realize you were in Chicago! And how did I MISS THE RESTAURANT?! I was right there! 🤣 Well now I HAVE to go back!

Expand full comment

It’s SO GOOD!! Yes plz come back for summertime chi!!

Expand full comment

I love how you balance being extra and appreciating the small things.

I just went on a girl's trip to Chicago in October (and going back in April). I am adding Ralph Lauren to the agenda. We brunched at the Restoration Hardware in October which was amazing. I'm fascinated by the retail/food/immersive experiences.

Expand full comment

Yayyy tysm Nina! And Restoration Hardware wasn’t even on my radar! The Ralph Lauren is stunning and I couldn’t believe the stairwells—they just kept going up! The walls were completely covered with huge pieces of art. And the very top is RL Home and I gasped bc I wasn’t prepared 😂

Expand full comment

Yes to prioritizing friendships and visiting friends in 2025! Loved this.

Expand full comment

Yayyyy, thank you so much Bella! 💘

Expand full comment