– keeping warm on Michigan Avenue –

– beautiful chandelier upon chandelier at The Drake –

– enjoying the city scenery –

– birchwood displays along Michigan Avenue –

After two weeks in the city I finally said goodbye today and hopped on a plane back home to California.  It wasn’t nearly as cold on this trip as it was the last time we were here (think like…10 degrees), so 40 degrees in Chicago is practically beach weather in comparison!  I’ve really enjoyed spending so much time here, and I truly think one of the most charming elements of Chicago is the friendly people.

That being said, I still can’t wait to see my faves in Cali.  I’m thrilled to share that Lula has been having great reports from her surgeon and her wound is finally healing really well.  That means no more head cone!!!  I can’t wait to see my furry children and hug Christian’s neck.  While we live together, we really don’t spend that much quality time together because of our schedules.  Of course I’d rather be around him all the time but it makes our time together even sweeter.  Those of you who spend a lot of time apart from your significant other – how do you make it work?

I plan to do absolutely nothing this weekend, and I can’t wait.  What are your plans?  Thank you so much for reading – XO –