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How to Romanticize Life Every Day

Romanticization fosters living well and creating a beautiful life. Finding what means the most, brings delight, serves intention, and doing more of that. It encompasses beauty, wonder, and adventure, the very things that make life wonderful, so how can it not lead to better living.

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Embrace the New Year with Slow Travel and Soulful Living

Start the new year with slow travel and soulful living. Discover the beauty of mindful adventures, quiet destinations, and meaningful moments this winter.

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Now is Not the Time for Resolutions but Letting Go

You may need to consider how now, the new year, January, or even February, is not the time for you to be setting resolutions but letting go. The new thing that you want to do and create is inhibited by the things you are not willing to be cognizant of, let go of, or change. You have not freed yourself for a new resolution.

Soft Starts, Fresh Pages, and Stories Worth Living

As we cross the threshold into a new year, I’ve been thinking about how seasons carry stories — how time moves like ink across paper, how we evolve in quiet ways even when we don’t notice. Not all change announces itself. Some of it arrives softly, almost imperceptibly, like light shifting across a room you’ve lived in for years.

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A Gentle Welcome to the New Year

Whatever your path may be, let it be one of intention and grace. Take the long way home. Pause to admire the frost patterns on a windowpane. Let yourself be captivated by the small miracles that so often go unnoticed in the rush of the everyday.

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Welcoming the New Year with Grace and Purpose

Looking back at the year gone by, we find a tapestry woven with moments both poignant and jubilant. Each thread tells a story—a story of growth, resilience, and discovery. It’s in these reflections that we uncover the essence of our journey, paving the way for the direction we seek in the coming year.

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A Season to Let Things Go

Fall, with its vibrant tapestry of changing leaves and the whisper of cool breezes, encourages us to release what no longer serves us and embrace the beauty of transformation. In the spirit of slow, elegant living and savoring life’s simple pleasures, let’s explore why Fall is the perfect time to shed the old and make way for the new.

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Cultivating a Captivating Fall Mood

The soft and elegant charm of autumn is an invitation to slow down, savor the present, and embrace the enchantment that surrounds us. So, let’s embark on this journey of creating a captivating fall mood, where every moment is an ode to the season’s timeless allure.

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Embrace the Grace of August: A Month for Your Elegant Soft Life and Slow Living Journey

Dear Beautiful Souls, As we step into the embrace of August, let us be reminded that this month holds the promise of a fresh start, a canvas upon which we can paint our dreams and desires. For each one of you, lovely souls seeking ease, peace, and a life of beauty, this is your time to shine like never before. In a world that … Read More Embrace the Grace of August: A Month for Your Elegant Soft Life and Slow Living Journey

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Juanting into June

“June is the best month to remind you that you are enough. The sun shines for you, birds sing for you, and flowers bloom for you. So don’t forget to smile for you.” As the sun ascends to its highest zenith, casting its golden hues upon the world, we find ourselves in the embrace of June. This radiant month invites us to immerse ourselves … Read More Juanting into June

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Spring is the Time for Artists, Optimists, and Romantics

As the winter winds die down and the trees begin to bud, springtime brings with it an unparalleled sense of renewal and hope. The colors of the world brighten, the air warms, and the sweet scent of blooming flowers wafts through the breeze. Spring is a time for growth and new beginnings, and it is no wonder that it inspires so many artists and creatives.

28 Days of Heartfelt Dishes

“Cooking is like love. It should be entered into with abandon or not at all.” ~Harriet Van Horne During February, I shared some of my favorite dishes I enjoy making and even some new loves. One of the most wonderful things about food is how intimate, heart-warming, and comforting it can be. It can be more than just food on a plate. It can … Read More 28 Days of Heartfelt Dishes