Looking for a unique cocktail experience to check Looking for a unique cocktail experience to check out this month? Let me introduce you to Gosling Parlour, a pop-up cocktail bar and lounge presented by @goslingsrum in collaboration with @gage.and.tollner & @sunkenharborclubnyc in Brooklyn! AD

Gosling Parlour will be serving up unique tropical cocktails all month in this Bermuda inspired lounge! Guests can expect nightly live music, savory bites, vintage Goslings decor including items from the Goslings family archive and of course vibrant rum cocktails.

Don’t miss the Devils Isle Cocktail, Dark ‘n Stormy Slushy (yes it’s frozen!) and Tucker’s Cross! A portion of the proceeds from the Old Yachtsman cocktail featuring the new Goslings Spirited Seas Ocean Aged Rum will benefit The Ocean Foundation’s Sargasso Sea Commission, which strives to protect the important ocean ecosystem that surrounds Bermuda.

Running until June 30th. No reservations accepted! Walk-ins only =)
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SWIPE for the Memorial Day Sale damage I did 🙈 SWIPE for the Memorial Day Sale damage I did 🙈

Lucky for all of these things are still onsale ☀️

No but really I needed…

New sports bras 💪🏻 mine are SO old and the elastic is nonexistent in some 🙈

Workout pants that will stay up while I’m in a tap class 

New basic tops

The chartreuse crocheted bag from my @madewell Summer Vaca Capsule Wardrobe bc I couldn’t stop thinking about it 😍

A new black swimsuit top 👙

& a couple other things!!
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MDW snaps 📸 I packed a bag & spent the entire MDW snaps 📸

I packed a bag & spent the entire weekend at my moms and treated it as a holiday weekend away (even though she only lives 20 minutes away) ☀️ we ate, we drank, we bought plants, we online shopped and we got sunburn on our arms ☀️
How is it not Friday?! 🤪 As a consolation priz How is it not Friday?! 🤪

As a consolation prize here are 10 pretty photos of my favorite 3 houses on Meeting Street 👑

((PS the exact location is between Atlantic St & Ladson St))

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Chalmers Street // One of the 8 remaining cobblestone streets of Charleston

Pretty window boxes on West Street

Gorgeous iron gates on Legare Street

John Rutledge House on Broad Street with the coolest checkered sidewalk

Bright pink house on Water Street between Church St & E Battery St

Yellow & green house on Church Street just north of Stolls Alley

Moody charcoal house on Elliott St

Anson St between Society & Wentworth

My favorite blue house on the corner of Tradd Street & East Bay

Meeting Street between Water St & S Battery St (more on this street later 😍)

I’ll eventually make this into a more detailed blog post, but wanted to get it  out there because I always get asked where specific houses are!

But let’s be serious every single house in Charleston is picture perfect 📸

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Today I’m drawing inspiration from all the amazi Today I’m drawing inspiration from all the amazing bold, bright and colorful art installations around @shopthesonocollection and letting them guide my Spring shopping picks!

Spring 2023 is FILLED with bold, bright and colorful pieces so it wasn’t hard, the only hard part was not taking home every single thing I tried on.

My picks at The Sono Collection for the boldest, brightest, most colorful Spring items are definitely H&M, Zara and Bloomingdales! Each of them offer great items at all price points that will get your wardrobe ready for Spring (and even Summer)!

Next time you’re visiting The Sono Collection take a walk around to get inspired before you start shopping, you won’t be disappointed!

Art featured in reel:
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Duvian Montoya “Tropical Pelicans Over Tiger Humpback” @duvianmontoya
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Swipe to see my favorite makeup, skincare & hair products I use regularly! And if you’ve been eyeing any NOW is a great time to try them out! A lot of them are also available in mini sizes so you don’t have to buy a full size when you’re testing out to see if it works well for you!

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Lifestyle, Travel · August 6, 2021

First Time In Chicago: The Perfect 3 Day Itinerary

Ok so I’m titling this post First Time In Chicago: The Perfect 3 Day Itinerary, but TECHNICALLY this isn’t my first time in Chicago. I visited about 10 years ago for work. But I was only there for 20 hours and literally only saw the airport, venue we were working in, the hotel (to sleep) and the airport again. So for all intents and purposes it was my first time in Chicago.

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A friend of mine from college moved there a few years ago and I’m so so happy that I finally made it there. We had the most beautiful weather so I can’t recommend visiting in July enough. And 3 days in Chicago is the perfect amount of time to spend there.

I broke everything down by day so you could see our entire itinerary and everything we were able to do. But as with every city it’s pretty impossible to do and see everything. My friend, Mary, who lives in Chicago planned the whole trip. And honestly I wouldn’t have changed anything about our trip.

Chicago River

If you’re planning a trip to Chicago and have any questions feel free to email me and I’d be happy to help!

First Time In Chicago: The Perfect 3 Day Itinerary

Day 1:

So we were lucky enough to fly into Chicago’s O’Hare Airport late Thursday night and stayed the night at my friend’s apartment that we were visiting. So Day 1 we started bright and early and dropped our bags off at the ACME Hotel (more on that later). And headed right to the Skydeck for our 11:30 reservation.

We bought tickets ahead of time which I suggest if you’re going on a weekend or busy time of year. But you’re also at the mercy of the weather, which was, unfortunately, wasn’t on our side because we didn’t see anything but fog once we got to the top of the Skydeck at Willis Tower. It was still super cool, but if and when I go back to Chicago I’ll definitely do it again! Also the interactive experience leading up to The Ledge is awesome too. You learn a lot about the history of the city.

Skydeck Willis Tower Fog
Inside Skydeck Willis Tower
View of fog at Skydeck Willis Tower
Willis Tower Art

From there we took a cab to Millennium Park because whether you’re spending 1 day or 3 days in Chicago you MUST visit THE BEAN, or Cloud Gate if we’re being technically correct! You don’t need a lot of time there. But if you’re going to Chicago it’s a must-see!

The Bean Cloud Gate
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Next, we walked down Michigan Ave onto the Chicago Riverwalk to find somewhere to have lunch!

All the restaurants along the Riverwalk are so cute with lots of outdoor seating and obviously amazing views. But we ended up at the Chicago Brewhouse! I always love to try local beers so I got the Half Acre Daisy Cutter, highly recommend! We were able to try lots of Chicago food favorites here – Maxwell Street Split Foot Long Chicago Style Hot Dog & Polish Sausage, Chicago Mini Italian Beef & Taylor Street Cold Cut Sub!

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After lunch we were able to check into our rooms at the ACME Hotel and I can not even explain how in love I am with this hotel! It’s no surprise that they were named #1 Hotel in Chicago (and in the top 50 in the world) in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2019 Reader’s Choice Awards. And the #2 Hotel in Chicago in 2020! It’s super trendy, but also comfortable. Located right in downtown Chicago a few blocks from the river & the Magnificent Mile.

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ACME Hotel Bathroom

We stayed in King Suites which are perfect if you’re visiting with friends because it features a bedroom with a king size bed, a separate living room with a pull out couch, wet bar and desk and a spa inspired bathroom that is super Instagrammable!

ACME Hotel Room
Chicago Architecture
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Wendella Boat Rides
Wendella Boat Rides Experience

After changing quickly we headed down to the Chicago River for the Wendella Boats Architecture Tour.

This was on the top of my list of things to do in Chicago. So I was really excited for it. My friend who lives in Chicago said it’s her favorite thing to do when people come to visit her too so I knew it was going to be great. She’s done the tour with a few different companies and Wendella was her favorite. I obviously have nothing to compare it to, but they were great.

The tour guide was entertaining and knowledgable. The boat was big and had a cover downstairs which was super beneficial towards the end of our trip because it started raining a little, and there was a bar! We did the Lake & River Architecture Tour specifically so our boat not only took us up and down the Chicago River, but then we went only Lake Michigan too!

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After the boat we headed to dinner at 8:30 (highly recommend giving yourself a 30 minute buffer if you’re doing to dinner after the boat tour just in case the boat gets stuck in the lock coming back from the lake into the river.) Luckily we made reservations at a place not too far from where the boat let us off at Siena Tavern, a Modern Italian Restaurant.

Food was AMAZING and the overall vibe of the restaurant was exactly where we wanted to be on a Friday night!

Order a Dirty Martini with Blue Cheese Olives as your cocktail. For appetizers order – Coccoli (Crispy dough, stracchino cheese, prosciutto di parma, truffle honey) & Grilled Octopus (Crispy fingerling potatoes, red chiles, celery, aged balsamic). For entrees order – Truffle Mushroom Pizza (Roasted wild mushrooms, garlic cream, mozzarella, white truffle oil), Spaghetti (Jumbo lump crab, charred tomato, red chili & lemon cream sauce) and Gnocchi (Truffle cream, fried sage, crispy pancetta). End with an Espresso Martinis.

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Day 2:

ACME Hotel coffee thermos

One of my favorite things about the ACME Hotel is that when you check in they ask you what time you’d like your morning coffee to be delivered to you! And every morning of your stay you’ll wake up to a thermos filled with coffee outside of your door! You can enjoy it in your room or take the thermos out with you to explore. Such a great touch!

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We took our time getting ready that morning then took the train to explore Wrigleyville and Wrigley Field. The Cubs weren’t in town, but it was still fun to see the field and explore a different neighborhood of Chicago. Then we walked over to neighboring Boystown, one of the most country’s inclusive LGBTQ+ communities and the oldest officially recognized gay neighborhood in the United States, for Drag Brunch at the KitKat Lounge and Supper Club. Order the Bloody Mary (it comes in a martini glass) & Avocado Toast. And if you’re there for Drag Brunch and can’t score a seat inside, don’t worry they perform outside too!

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After brunch we walked down to Replay Lakeview, this funky arcade themed bar for another drink then took the train back to the hotel to change.

Back to the hotel to change, headed to Rivers Restaurant for a wine tasting.

My friend Mary bought us all tickets to a wine tasting at Rivers Restaurant prior to dinner. The wine tasting was just ok. But we of course made the most of it and the restaurant itself was in a really cool location right on the Chicago River. But I can’t speak about the food because we didn’t try anything.

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After the tasting we walked over to the West Loop for dinner at Cruz Blanca, a hip brewery and Mexican infused pub. The entire West Loop area was super trendy and seemed very cool. And while we didn’t get to explore it much if you have time definitely check it out. I didn’t actually realize it was a brewery when we were there or I would’ve tried the beer, what I can recommend is the Guacamole & the Crispy Shrimp Tacos (Gulf pink shrimp, epazote mayo, habanero pickled onions, roasted shishito chiles, arugula, lime)!

Chicago Theater at night

On our walk back to the hotel, we passed by the iconic Chicago Theater and obviously couldn’t resist snapping a few nighttime photos in front of it. Then Mary said it’s not your first time in Chicago without taking a shot a Malort, a Chicago tradition apparently, and while it was absolutely the most vile thing ever, if it’s a Chicago tradition I was all for doing it. If you want to I highly recommend looking for a local dive bar to order it in!

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We had reservations at The Berkshire Room, the trendy cocktail bar located in the lobby of our hotel that night so we headed there after and it didn’t disappoint! We toasted with Snack-quiris (mini daiquiris to start and I have the Careless Whisper (Sparkling Rosé, Bermamot, Amontillado Sherry, Lemon & Strawberry).

The Berkshire Room
The Berkshire Room drinks
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Day 3:

After enjoying coffee in our room again, we got up and took one last walk down to the Riverwalk because it was such a beautiful morning, then we checked out of the hotel.

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We headed over to ERIS Brewery & Cider House in the Old Irving Park Neighborhood of Chicago for brunch. If you’re there for brunch order the “Choose Your Own Adventure” Bloody Mary with a Sidecar of ERIS Beer. Then I highly recommend the Cheese Curds (Wisconsin cheddar, rice flour tempura, chipotle ranch and maple mustard for dipping), Waffles of Chaos (Belgian Liège waffles, applewood bacon, avocado, radish, cheddar/jack cheese, sunny-side up egg and Sriracha maple syrup), Chilaquiles (Homemade tortilla chips served warm in chipotle-tomatillo salsa, with avocado, pickled jalapenos & onions, vegan sour cream), Chef’s Burger (Half pound patty, parsley-scallion pesto, arugula, marinated tomatoes, goat cheese, caramelized red onions, honey drizzle, toasted polenta bun) and Crispy Cauliflower Wrap (Crispy smoked cauliflower, garlic buffalo sauce, arugula, tomatoes, pickled onions, scallions, vegan cheddar, garlic aioli, flour tortilla).

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After brunch we headed to Kathy Osterman Beach because it was the most perfect day and we couldn’t visit Chicago in the summer without take a dip Lake Michigan. As someone who grew up on the East Coast and going to ocean beaches, I was in awe at how huge Lake Michigan was.

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Then we headed back to Mary’s apartment for the finale of our Chicago trip – CHICAGO DEEP DISH PIZZA!

We got Mary’s favorite Pequod’s Pizza and it did not disappoint! If there’s one thing you have to eat in Chicago it’s deep dish pizza and while I only got to taste one kind I really can’t imagine you being disappointed in anyone that you try!

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The next morning we packed up and headed back east after a perfect 3 days in Chicago.

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  1. Laura L WALKER says

    August 7, 2021 at 6:15 am

    It has been many years since I was in Chicago and I was always there in Winter, BRRRR!!! After seeing your post I think summer would be better for my next trip. Laura

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    • Jackie Giardina says

      August 8, 2021 at 3:45 pm

      We really had the best time & the most perfect weather!

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Looking for a unique cocktail experience to check Looking for a unique cocktail experience to check out this month? Let me introduce you to Gosling Parlour, a pop-up cocktail bar and lounge presented by @goslingsrum in collaboration with @gage.and.tollner & @sunkenharborclubnyc in Brooklyn! AD

Gosling Parlour will be serving up unique tropical cocktails all month in this Bermuda inspired lounge! Guests can expect nightly live music, savory bites, vintage Goslings decor including items from the Goslings family archive and of course vibrant rum cocktails.

Don’t miss the Devils Isle Cocktail, Dark ‘n Stormy Slushy (yes it’s frozen!) and Tucker’s Cross! A portion of the proceeds from the Old Yachtsman cocktail featuring the new Goslings Spirited Seas Ocean Aged Rum will benefit The Ocean Foundation’s Sargasso Sea Commission, which strives to protect the important ocean ecosystem that surrounds Bermuda.

Running until June 30th. No reservations accepted! Walk-ins only =)
Check out goslingsrum.com/goslings-parlour for full menu & opening hours

#GoslingsRum #DareToBeHappy #GoslingsParlour
SWIPE for the Memorial Day Sale damage I did 🙈 SWIPE for the Memorial Day Sale damage I did 🙈

Lucky for all of these things are still onsale ☀️

No but really I needed…

New sports bras 💪🏻 mine are SO old and the elastic is nonexistent in some 🙈

Workout pants that will stay up while I’m in a tap class 

New basic tops

The chartreuse crocheted bag from my @madewell Summer Vaca Capsule Wardrobe bc I couldn’t stop thinking about it 😍

A new black swimsuit top 👙

& a couple other things!!
Did you do any shopping?
MDW snaps 📸 I packed a bag & spent the entire MDW snaps 📸

I packed a bag & spent the entire weekend at my moms and treated it as a holiday weekend away (even though she only lives 20 minutes away) ☀️ we ate, we drank, we bought plants, we online shopped and we got sunburn on our arms ☀️
How is it not Friday?! 🤪 As a consolation priz How is it not Friday?! 🤪

As a consolation prize here are 10 pretty photos of my favorite 3 houses on Meeting Street 👑

((PS the exact location is between Atlantic St & Ladson St))

#travelaftermidnite #travelphotography #travelgram #travelblogger #charleston #charlestonsc #charlestonphotographer #charlestonlife #charlestoncharm #charlestonhomes #charlestonsouthcarolina #southerncharm
My TEN Most Instagrammable Streets & Houses in Cha My TEN Most Instagrammable Streets & Houses in Charleston 📸 ADD any spots I may have missed & SAVE this post for your trip👇🏼

Chalmers Street // One of the 8 remaining cobblestone streets of Charleston

Pretty window boxes on West Street

Gorgeous iron gates on Legare Street

John Rutledge House on Broad Street with the coolest checkered sidewalk

Bright pink house on Water Street between Church St & E Battery St

Yellow & green house on Church Street just north of Stolls Alley

Moody charcoal house on Elliott St

Anson St between Society & Wentworth

My favorite blue house on the corner of Tradd Street & East Bay

Meeting Street between Water St & S Battery St (more on this street later 😍)

I’ll eventually make this into a more detailed blog post, but wanted to get it  out there because I always get asked where specific houses are!

But let’s be serious every single house in Charleston is picture perfect 📸

#travelaftermidnite #explorecharleston #charlestonsc #charlestondaily #charlestoncharm #charlestonsouthcarolina #johnrutledgehouseinn #broadstreet #southofbroad #charlestontravel #travelguides #travelblogger #travelgram #instatravel #traveldiaries  #instagrammableplaces // Most Instagrammable Spots in Charleston
SAVE this post for your first (or next) trip to Ch SAVE this post for your first (or next) trip to Charleston 👇🏼

STAY 
@theryderhotel 

BOOK
@twosisterstours (the best walking tour in Charleston!)
Sunset Sail on Schooner Pride with @chasharbortours 

DRINK
The Citrus Club at @thedewberrycharleston 
Champagne Bar at @peninsulagrill 
@uptownsocialchs 

EAT
@eattheordinary 
@callieshotlittlebiscuit 
@167_raw 
@basic_kitchen 
@lefarfallechs 
@dineatlenoir 
@churchandunioncharleston 
@huskrestaurant 
@darling_oyster_bar 
@leonsoystershop 

EXPLORE
South of Broad
Rainbow Row 🌈
King Street
Waterfront Park
Pineapple Fountain

Tap on the link in my bio for my complete First Timer’s Guide to Charleston (with 3 day itinerary) & for my 10 Things You Must Do in Charleston post!

#travelaftermidnite #charlestonlife #charlestonsc #charleston #charlestontravel #charlestoneats #charlestonfood #explorecharleston #charlestoncharm #southofbroad
Today I’m drawing inspiration from all the amazi Today I’m drawing inspiration from all the amazing bold, bright and colorful art installations around @shopthesonocollection and letting them guide my Spring shopping picks!

Spring 2023 is FILLED with bold, bright and colorful pieces so it wasn’t hard, the only hard part was not taking home every single thing I tried on.

My picks at The Sono Collection for the boldest, brightest, most colorful Spring items are definitely H&M, Zara and Bloomingdales! Each of them offer great items at all price points that will get your wardrobe ready for Spring (and even Summer)!

Next time you’re visiting The Sono Collection take a walk around to get inspired before you start shopping, you won’t be disappointed!

Art featured in reel:
Kate Lewis “Inspire” @kate.lynn.lewis
Duvian Montoya “Tropical Pelicans Over Tiger Humpback” @duvianmontoya
Natasha Platt “Bloom For Your Own Joy” @surfaceofbeauty
Eric Friedensohn “Intersections” @efdot
Alex Ferror “Take Your Dream for a Walk” @alexferror

AD #shopthesonocollection #maxexpr #bestofnorwalk #norwalkconnecticut #norwalk #norwalkct #springfashion #midsizefashion #midsizestyle #springoutfits #southnorwalk #connecticut #connecticutliving #connecticutlife
May be my tamest, yet coolest manicure yet 💅🏻

Pink Cat Eye Nails by @kelly.yan.nails 
#nailsaftermidnite #cateyenails #cateyesnails #hotpinknails #pinknailart
The @sephora sale is now LIVE for everyone to shop The @sephora sale is now LIVE for everyone to shop 💄🛍️ Depending on your status you can get 10-30% off your entire order so I put together my daily favorites for you to check out!

Swipe to see my favorite makeup, skincare & hair products I use regularly! And if you’ve been eyeing any NOW is a great time to try them out! A lot of them are also available in mini sizes so you don’t have to buy a full size when you’re testing out to see if it works well for you!

#sephorasale #makeupfavorites
My Favorite Places to Eat & Drink in Charleston (i My Favorite Places to Eat & Drink in Charleston (in no particular order)…

SAVE this one for your next visit!

1-2 Sit at the bar & order the @167_raw Dirty Martini with TEQUILA 🍸
3 @huskrestaurant Seasonal Menu
4 @lefarfallechs Pasta 🍝
5 The Citrus Club Rooftop at @thedewberrycharleston 
6 @dineatlenoir Dirty Martini with Pimento Cheese Stuffed Olives
7 @peninsulagrill Famous Coconut Cake
8 If you eat anything in Charleston have it be the Crispy Oyster Slides from @eattheordinary 🦪
9 @basic_kitchen 🍊Spritz
10 @leonsoystershop Fried Chicken 🍗

If I missed your favorite drop it in the comments!

#travelaftermidnite #charlestonliving #charlestontravel #charlestonfood #charlestoneats #explorecharleston #charlestonsc
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