There’s something so simple, yet so powerful, about the words: “Very nice, baby.” It’s the kind of phrase that can mean a thousand things, depending on how you say it, when you say it, and who you say it to. But no matter what, there’s always warmth behind it. A compliment. A comfort. A celebration of someone just being themselves.
In my world, “Very nice, baby,” is more than just words. It’s a vibe. It’s the feeling when someone notices the little things—the way you smile when you’re proud of yourself, the way you look when you’re not even trying, or how you laugh when you’re really happy. It’s when someone sees you—truly sees you—and says, “Yeah. That’s it. That’s the magic.”
I remember the first time someone said it to me. I wasn’t dressed up. I wasn’t doing anything special. Just being me. But the way they looked at me—smiling, soft, real—and said, “Very nice, baby,” made me feel like I was shining. Not because I had changed anything about myself, but because I had finally allowed myself to be real. To be soft. To just be.
And from that moment, I started using those words, too—not just for other people, but for myself.
When I make a good decision? “Very nice, baby.”
When I catch myself growing, healing, moving forward? “Very nice, baby.”
When I stand up for myself kindly, or let something go that no longer serves me? Oh yeah—very nice, baby.
It’s become a little reminder. A mantra of sorts. A way to recognize that even the small wins matter. That every time I choose love, softness, truth, and joy—I deserve to be celebrated. I don’t need a parade or a standing ovation. Just a gentle reminder that I’m doing okay. That I’m enough.
Because let’s be real: life isn’t always easy. We wake up some days with a heavy heart. We doubt ourselves. We compare. We forget how far we’ve come. But even in those moments—especially in those moments—we need to hear it: Very nice, baby. You’re here. You’re trying. You’re doing the best you can. That’s something.
And if there’s someone in your life who gives you that energy—hold on to them. The ones who cheer you on not only when you’re shining but also when you’re struggling. The ones who say “Very nice, baby” when you accomplish something big and when you simply show up for another day. That kind of love is rare. That kind of encouragement? Priceless.
There’s also something sweet about the way those words roll off the tongue. Playful, light, but full of affection. You can say it with a wink, with a hug, with a proud smile. You can say it after someone cooks you something, after they try on a new outfit, after they finish a task they’ve been putting off for weeks. It’s casual, but it means a lot.
“Very nice, baby” is like a high-five from the heart. A verbal hug. A soft celebration of the everyday moments that make life beautiful.
It’s also about appreciation. Taking time to acknowledge what’s good—not just in others, but in the world around you. The way the sky looks at sunset? Very nice, baby. The way your favorite song hits just right in the car? Very nice, baby. The way you finally allowed yourself to rest today without guilt? That’s very nice, baby.
Sometimes, we get so caught up in chasing the next big thing that we forget to love the little things. But it’s in those little things that the big joy lives. The peace. The magic. And maybe, just maybe, part of our healing, part of our growing, is learning to say “Very nice, baby” more often. To ourselves. To others. To life.
So, to the one reading this right now, let me say this directly to you:
The way you keep going? Very nice, baby. 😌
The way you’re learning to love yourself more each day? Very nice, baby. 💕
The way you show up with kindness, even when it’s hard? That’s everything.
Don’t wait for the world to tell you you’re doing well. Look in the mirror and say it yourself. Whisper it when you finish a long day. Smile and say it when you take a step in the right direction. Dance around your room, laugh with your people, take a deep breath in the sun—and let yourself feel it: Very nice, baby. 😍
Because you are.
And life is.
And love is.
And this moment? This journey you’re on?
It’s very, very nice, baby.
