Let’s just get this out there: being a woman in today’s world is no small feat. Between work, kids, errands, appointments, meal planning, trying to drink enough water, attempting to text everyone back (spoiler: we didn’t), and keeping up with life—some days feel like a treadmill that keeps speeding up while you’re still trying to tie your shoes.
And then, on top of it all, social media comes in with its filtered perfection, and suddenly you’re wondering why your kitchen isn’t always spotless, why your outfit isn’t neutral and layered like a Pinterest dream, and why your breakfast didn't come served in a coconut bowl with edible flowers.
Here’s the truth: that perfect life you’re seeing isn’t real. It's carefully lit, filtered, and staged. And chasing it? Exhausting. What is real—and actually within reach—is finding beauty in your real, everyday moments. Yes, even the ones with messy buns and laundry piles.
So, let’s talk about romanticizing your real life. Not the version you think you should have, but the beautiful, slightly chaotic, uniquely yours life that’s happening right now. Here are some easy ways to start:
✨ 1. Light the Candle. Yes, That One.
Stop saving the good candles for guests. You are the guest. Light it just because it's a Monday night and let the scent fill your kitchen while your air fryer hums in the background and your kids ask for snacks for the third time this hour. A cozy scent can instantly shift the mood of your space and make things feel a little more intentional.
☕ 2. Romanticize Your Morning Drink
Whether you’re a coffee girl, matcha lover, or protein shake queen, take a second to slow down and enjoy it. Put it in your favorite cup, add a cute straw, drink it outside or by a sunny window if you can. Take 30 seconds to just breathe while you sip it. Let it be your morning pause before the chaos kicks in.
🌿 3. Get Dressed for You
You don’t need to be in a trendy outfit every single day. But throwing on a cute, comfy piece that makes you feel good (even if you’re just at home) can totally shift your energy. Whether it’s a soft matching set, your favorite oversized tee, or a dress that feels like pajamas—you deserve to feel put-together for YOU! *Did you know we focus on pieces that will make you FEEL good - they make you look good too, but as busy women that have to keep up with all the things, we really take into consideration how they make you feel.
🧺 4. Turn the Mundane Into a Mood
Laundry mountain? Cleaning the kitchen for the 84th time this week? Romanticize it. Put on your favorite playlist or a good laugh-out-loud podcast, and pour yourself a fun drink (sparkling water with lemon in a wine glass = elite). When you shift your mindset from "ugh, I have to do this" to "I'm creating a peaceful space for me," even the mundane feels more like self-care.
🌸 5. Add a Little Beauty to the Ordinary
A $5 bouquet from the grocery store. A spritz of perfume even if you're staying home. Pretty dish soap. A cute pen that makes writing your to-do list a little more fun. These tiny touches of beauty remind you that you are worthy of lovely things—today, as you are.
📵 6. Ditch the Comparison Game (Seriously)
Here’s the truth: the girl with the aesthetic pantry probably cried in her car this week too. You’re seeing highlight reels, not real life. Not every day will be cute or productive or aesthetic. Some days are just survive and scroll TikTok after 9pm days. And that’s okay. Give yourself grace. You are doing enough. You are enough. Stop grading your life on someone else’s grid.
❤️7. Speak Kindly to Yourself
If you wouldn’t say it to your best friend, don’t say it to yourself. You’re not behind. You’re not failing. You’re living. And doing a dang good job of it, even on the days when your to-do list goes untouched and you end up eating cereal for dinner. Again.
Let’s make space for the beautiful and the ordinary.
Life doesn’t have to be perfect to be beautiful. In fact, it’s the chipped mugs, mismatched socks, and real laughter with people you love that make it yours. So light the candle. Wear the comfy dress. Romanticize the heck out of your regular Tuesday.
Don’t wait for it to look a certain way to love it.
Because your life? It’s already worth celebrating—just as it is.
Chat soon~ 🖤 CTB
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