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The Ultimate Guide to Romanticizing Life
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items If there's one thing you'll catch me doing is romanticizing life. To me, that's the whole point--to be deeply in love with our lives. To make magic out of the mundane. I sat down and thought of all the different ways I bring magic/spark into my daily...
Sections
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Start with Morning Rituals to Romanticize Your Day
Infuse Beauty Into Your Surroundings
Craft Meals With Intention
Build Rituals in Nature + Movement
Wind-Down Rituals to End the Day
Start with Morning Rituals to Romanticize Your Day
Slow mornings are my absolute favorite. Instead of rushing, create rituals/habits that bring beauty to the start of your day—whether it’s sipping tea from a mug you love, writing in a gratitude journal, or letting the sunlight pour in through your wi...Setting the Vibes/Mood Right list for even more ways to elevate your mornings.
There's something magical about having a designated tea/coffee station. To me it brings so much joy to craft a warm beverage that I get to enjoy.
Blooming Tea Gift Set for Tea/Coffee Station
I know it may seem silly but there's something so magical about sipping from a cute mug---I have a large collection of them but this style is one of my faves.
Enjoy your favorite warm beverage in this beautiful Rose Porcelain Mug
I do not yet own one of these but I know people who have one and they love it (would make a great gift too!). I am planning to get my hands on one of these because I do love the idea to waking up softer and without having my phone be the first thing ...
3-in-1 Sunrise Alarm Clock & Sound Machine
Incense holders are another one of my obsessions. This butterfly one is so cute but they also have a mushroom one that I find adorable. Pick something that resonates with you.
This Butterfly ceramic incense holder is perfect for starting your rituals/sacred time
Need I say more….Jazz just hits different but I understand it's not for everyone so I'll share another genre I like on a separate card (hint: lo-fi inspired)
Put on tunes that set the tone, I like this Cozy Jazz station for my mornings
This lo-fi playlist is one of my go-tos because 1. it's upbeat & uplifting and 2. It has 10+ hours of music time (amazing right?!)
Listen to LoFi Beats like this one 🌻 [Mood Booster Music]
I am proud to say I compiled this list together so when I say it's one of my faves I am being biased lol I love to listen to these songs on my drives or in the mornings when I don't want any words & just want a good mood. Hope you enjoy it as muc...
This is also one of my favorite playlists to feel moved/inspired
I'm linking my other list on here because I include some great resources like journals, affirmation cards, morning meditations etc.
Build a Journaling practice to live with greater presence & intentionality
Infuse Beauty Into Your Surroundings
Your environment has the power to shift your entire mood. Add fresh flowers, light a candle, layer in cozy textures, or hang soft fairy lights to remind yourself that your home can feel like a sanctuary. Romanticizing your surroundings isn’t about sp...Living with Presence + Intentionality list for more mindful home touches.
This particular scent is one of my favorites. The ingredients are pretty clean and it burns for around 50hrs. Good for the price too.
Non-toxic Candles for setting intentions, journaling, rituals etc.
These are so versatile. Place them in a cozy corner or around your desk. I promise you they will make the space feel more enchanting.
Fairy Flower String Lights for Whimsical Decor
Soft blankets are a must for enhancing your space. This one is not only stunning, it's soft and cozy especially for the winter days.
Get a soft throw like this Seren Floral Jacquard Faux-Fur Blanket
I say this with my whole chest: nothing is more romantic than taper candles
Taper Candle Holders are everything!!
Artwork is one of the best ways to bring romance & creativity into our lives. Find pieces that speak to your soul and watch how it will elevate your space & how your feel around it.
Find Art Pieces That Speak to You
Fresh flowers are also a must to bring beauty and life into any space--find a vase that speaks to you so your flowers look even more beatiful to you.
Add fresh flowers to your space
Craft Meals With Intention
Food is more than fuel—it’s one of the loudest ways to love yourself. Cook with fresh ingredients, plate your meals beautifully, sip nourishing teas, and use dishware that makes you smile. By slowing down and adding intention to your cooking and eati...Feminine Wellness Collection for supplements and elixirs that support your body.
I used to be someone who would often eat standing up or directly from a pot but my life significantly changed when I started taking the time to plate my meals. To use beautiful dish ware and to take the time to sit down and enjoy each bite not rush t...
Plating Your Meals Matters - Set
If you're new to mindful eating I recommend reading up on this amazing blog by Katie Eskuri. I think it does a nice job at introducing this concept and bringing awareness on the topic of mindul eating.
Read this blog to learn how to: Eat With Intention and Joy
Such an amazing cookbook! The author includes lots of anti-inflammatory meals and her overall approach to mindful eating is AMAZING--highly recommend this one!
Mastering Mindful Eating Cookbook
Build Rituals in Nature + Movement
Romanticizing life often means stepping outside. Go on mindful walks, picnic by a creek, do some yoga/stretches in the park, or watch the stars with someone you love. Movement doesn’t have to be about exercise—it can be about devotion, connection, pr...Dos & Don’ts of Going Into Nature list for tips on going into nature.
How perfect and practical is this picnic basket? Everything you need in one portable (and cute) set. Comes with a blanket too!
Cute Picnic Basket with All Essentials
This is a great website to find out when there will be meteor showers. Stargazing is a beatiful experience that will leave you feeling inspired/in awe of our world/galazy.
Plan to watch an upcoming meteor shower or go stargazing
I could go on and on about the benefits of forest bathing but this article does a nice job at explaining it. Check it out or better yet, just go into the forest and bathe in it for a while!
How to make your nature walks even more restorative, according to science
Learn a few yoga stretches you can do anywhere. Once you have a few down you'll feel more confident to practice wherever you are at. Sometimes yoga feels too intimidating so I like to reframe it to just stretching (but mindfully else you could accide...
Learn these basic yet essential mobility stretches to do anywhere
Wind-Down Rituals to End the Day
Evenings are an invitation to come back to yourself. Run a warm bath with salts, read poetry under candlelight, wear a silk night gown or slip into bed with calming tea and soft sheets. Romanticizing your nights is about choosing rest as ritual, givi...Glow-Up Guide has more practices to support your nightly reset.
If you have the option to take a bath, do it!! Use salts, herbs, flower petals--elevate this time and use it to decompress and honor all of your being. Plus you'll sleep like a baby afterward!
Luxurious Relaxing Bath Salts
Nothing makes me feel more romantic and feminine than wearing a silk robe. It is the ultimate way to feel pampered, sensual, and just feels sooo good. I have a few of them but something like this one would work well.
Get yourself a silk robe like this one
Your skin will feel amazing, luxurious and you'll also smell amazing--this is a good one but find a scent you like most
Use a body oil to get silky smooth skin
Poetry, inspirational books or journaling are a great way to end the day. You'll go to sleep feeling inspired, grateful or just happy to have lived another day more fully.
Unwind with Relaxing Poetry & Journaling
You will not only get deep rest but it will feel good on your skin and helps with preventing side wrinkles because your skin won't crease. I have this one and like it a lot.
Get a mulberry silk sleep mask
I'm telling you right now: if you don't have a duvet bedding cover you're missing out. I didn't know these were a thing until later in life and when I got one of these my entire sleeping arrangement was elevated. I love how the duvet feels & look...
Upgrade your bedding with this Cotton Duvet set