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My Favorite Recommendations To Romanticise The Weekends
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items I like doing these things and activities to make my weekend more enjoyable, slower and softer. Here I share everything that helps me romanticise my weekends. From self care tools, home decor recommendations, playlist and more.
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Music for a softer and more romantic weekend
Creativity a soft and cosy space
Self care and relaxation tools I use
Just a girl romanticising weekends in peace
Short stories and poems to enjoy and escape with on the weekends
Music for a softer and more romantic weekend
The right music can help set the perfect soft and cosy mood. I love listening to these types of music to help me romanticise my weekends.
Soft piano music to romanticise your days. I love calming piano music, in the background when I go about my days on the weekends.
romanticizing in April 🌿 soft piano for calm days studying, reading & relaxing
I tend to listen to this sort of music when I'm sipping tea and reading a good book, or meal prepping for my week ahead.
Soft Piano Music for Reading & Relaxation | 1 Hour | Classical Instrumental
A wonderful musical playlist to help you romanticise your weekend and slow down. This music is so calming to our nervous systems.
Beautiful quiet life – piano playlist
Affirmations to help you live a soft life, set to relaxing background music.I enjoyed listening to these. I love exposing myself to affirming and positive words.
Soft Life Affirmations - Living Your Soft Life - Law of Assumption
I love the piano music of Yiruma. It's so romantic, calming and other worldly
The Best of Yiruma - Greatest Piano Collection - Sleeping song for baby
Oh how my hearts loves this piano music compilation. It adds more beauty to my weekends.
The Most Beautiful & Relaxing Piano Pieces (Vol. 1)
I created this short musical experience for those who like soft tones, romantic vibes and dreamy music. I write on Medium (@wordsbyegypt)
Come On A Music And Poetry Journey With Me (Romance Edition)
This gentle and chill calm music helps me unwind and settle calmly into the evening energy.
Calm Evening | Deep Chill Music Mix
Creativity a soft and cosy space
Here you'll find my personal recommendations of things I've used or watched for a soft life. Like candles, informative videos, cosy home design ideas, and more
If you know the right tips and tricks you can make any space cosy.Why not use the weekend to make your home space more cosy?
Design Psychology: 8 Tips for a Cosy Home (Architect-Approved)
I really like when things look simple yet elegant. Like this candle. The floral notes of geranium, teakwood and other herbs, add a real soft and cosy vibe to a space. (affiliate link)
Sweet Water Decor Love You Soy Candle 9Oz
Living a softer life doesn't have to come with a hefty price tag. There are so many low budget or free ways to add more softness to your life. I love these sorts of videos that provide a wealth of information.
how to live the soft life *on a budget* 💎
This video suggest small ways to live a cosier life. I like watching this YouTuber and her ideas.
20 Tiny Ways to Live a COZY LIFE | Hygge Living Habits, Home Tips, & Ways to Live a Soft & Warm Life
Japandi blends Japanese minimalist style with Scandinavian cosy Hygge design aesthetics. I love how though minimal, it's still very cosy and warming to the eye. This guide will give you more insights on this style.
japandi decor | the ultimate beginner’s guide
A soft weekend wouldn't be complete without heartwarming scents and aromas. A good diffusers makes a huge difference to how a room carries the scent of essential oils. (affiliate link)
Essential Oil Diffuser 100ml Ultrasonic
This candle actually smells warm and cozy/cosy. The combination of orange , cinnamon, clove and pine work so nicely together. (affiliate link)
Sweet Water Decor Warm Cozy Soy Candle 9oz
I like anything natural looking, these natural diffusers look so earthy and warm in any space. They don't need to be charged or powered in anyway which make them energy efficient too (affiliate link)
Novabright 4 Pcs Mini Wooden Apple Essential Oil Diffuser
Self care and relaxation tools I use
Here I share some things and tools that help me relax and practice self care over the weekend.
This calming essential oil roll on mix will help you unwind, and feel like you're romanticising your soft weekend. I use this when I really want to be in a Zen like state. (affiliate link)
UpNature Calm Essential Oil Roll On - Relaxation
Perfect for 'girl dinner' evenings, snuggled up to your favorite TV show or reading a good book. I like using this set to spread out random healthy treats, before settling down to watch a TV show or movie. (affiliate link)
Personalized Bamboo Charcuterie Board Gift Set
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Hu bars are heaven sent, they taste blissful. My favorite ones are the cashew, almond butter, and they also have an orange flavored bar. I have to control myself from eating too much of this. (affiliate link)
Chocolate Bar Variety Pack 4 Flavors Vegan
I'm vegan, and love finding good plant based chocolate beans. The Rawmio brand is delicious, no sugar, and they taste so good. Have a read if the ingredients. If you want healthy, yet delicious treats try this brand! (affiliate link)
Rawmio Organic Raw Vegan 70% Dark Hazelnuts
I love this cheese/charcuterie board, especially the side compartment, that slides out to display additional utensils and tools (affiliate link)
Charcuterie Bamboo Cheese Board Set
I've gotten myself these for a few years now. They look so beautiful. It's a simple touch like this that makes my days feel luxurious and help me romanticise my life. I find I also drink more water from pretty water bottles. (affiliate link)
LeafLife Bamboo Tea Bottle 17oz - Infuser
One of my favorite water bottles. The bottle sleeves also come off. I take it off when I make my infused waters, so I can see the lovely, vibrant fruit prices floating about. A great self care essential.(affiliate link)
veegoal 18 Oz Borosilicate Glass Water Bottle with Bamboo Lid
Tea making and tea drinking rituals are a powerful way to being more slowness, calm and softness to your life. I prefer drinking matcha to coffee, as it's healthier. (affiliate link)
JBER Matcha Whisk Set 7PCS Ceramic Bowl Pink
This is a practice I do from time to time, I feel like a new born baby afterwards. Why spend tons on a massage, when you can do it yourself?
Abhyanga: Ayurvedic Self-Massage with Oil | Self-Love Practices | Ayurvedic Herbal Oils
These 10 oz transparent glass water bottles are perfect for holding smoothies, shakes, and infused waters. I've gotten myself a few of these over the years. I love how they look in my fridge, all organised on meal prep days. (affiliate link)
Juice Glass Bottles 10oz, 4 Pack, Bamboo Lids
Just a girl romanticising weekends in peace
I share simple practices, period drama movie choices, journalling and vision board aids. And other things to help you romanticise your weekend.
I can't get enough of period dramas and historical TV shows. They're the perfect soft weekend escape. I love the way people speaking, the clothes, the prolonged love stories, the societal quirks, the landscapes and food layouts. A perfect escape, any...
10 Underrated Period Dramas That Are Flawless From Start to Finish
I love drinking hot chocolate or tea from pretty and cosy looking mugs, like this one. I love everything with bows on it. (affiliate link)
Sweet Water Decor Gold Bows 14oz Bone China Mug
Saying this tea gift set is super cute is an understatement. I love the packaging, the tea selection, the layout. Everything about it. (affiliate link)
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Tea Gift Set
I like the idea of quiet luxury. Living a life that isn't loud, but is intentional and rewarding . This vision board kit will help you lay out what that looks like for you. (affiliate link)
Quiet Luxury Vision Board Book: 450+ Images & Affirmations
I'm a sucker for cute and dainty cups, mugs and tea sets. Tea drinking is the epitome of soft living. (affiliate link)
VanEnjoy Ceramic Strawberry Coffee Mug 10oz
Super soft and cosy socks feel so delectable and nourishing. I like to relax in these during the weekends. (affiliate link)
QOG Cozy Cloud Fuzzy Socks - Warm Unisex
I'm a huge fan of vintage, floral, cosy or aesthetically pleasing notebook covers. I use this to journal during a self care session or when I just want to take life easy. (affiliate link)
Spring Floral Spiral Notebook, Vintage Journal
Fancy doing some paper crafting or vision board making over the weekend? This kit has got you covered. The images look so girlie, and inspiring. I love to do vision boards, to help me stay focused in life (affiliate link)
Soft Life Vision Board Book: 400+ Images & Affirmations
Reading is the perfect activity to slow down and live a softer life. This aesthetic cosy reading tracker is a great way to track your reading, and build a soft and useful habit. (affiliate link)
Cosy Reader's Toolkit: Books Read Tracker and Daily Pages Tracker
I like this soothing video. Here she share her soft and cosy weekend rituals. The background music is so calming also.
🩷 Slow Weekend Morning Rituals | A Soft Start to the Day | Living Alone in Sweden
Short stories and poems to enjoy and escape with on the weekends
Reading is a great way to slow down and make life softer and calmer again. I really enjoy reading short stories as well, as It doesn't require too much time commitment, and a great way to escape and relax.
This ebook is a collection of flash/micro fiction short stories, in multiple genres. It can be read in under an hour, and will help you escape. Reading is great way to romanticise your life. (affiliate link)
Stories In A Flash: A collection of 100 word stories, By Egypt Rain Mountain
The basket is a powerful short story of finding worth and beauty in the small things of life. This short book can be read in a sitting or in a weekends. It also has reflective guided journal prompts. A perfect addition to your cosy and soft weekend. ...
The Basket: A Healing Story eBook
This is a collection of romance and love themed two sentence love stories. Romantic stories are light hearted, warm and cosy to read. Who doesn't want more of that? This book is also available as an ebook, and can be read in under an hour. (affiliate...
Epiphanies Of The Heart: Two-Sentence Love Stories
This short story is a emo sci-fi tale of courage, awe, and the plight of one man when faced with an existential crisis. It's a great quick escape read. It can can be read in one sitting or within an hour. It can be read with a Kindle or any other e-r...
The Firmament: A Sci-Fi Short Story eBook
Why not try your hand at writing short story yourself? Writing helps calm the mind and relaxes the body. A great soft weekend activity.
Kurt Vonnegut on how to write a short story
This sleep story is read by Stephen Fry, he has such a relaxing voice. Nothing beats a good night's sleep to help you feel nurtured and healthy on the weekend.
Calm Sleep Stories | Stephen Fry's 'Blue Gold'
Here's a romantic poem I wrote. I love reading poetry as a way to live a more soft and romantic weekend. My poem has a dystopian theme to it, it's a bitter sweet romantic offerring. I write on Medium (@wordsbyegypt)
ROMANTIC POETRY: I’ll Love You In A Thousand Years After The World Has Died
I wrote this reflective poem about enjoying and embracing a soft and slower lifestyle. I write on Medium. (@wordsbyegypt)
Will The Soft Ones Please Stand Up