Romanticizing Your Life — A Love Letter to the Woman Who’s Ready to Remember Herself
Reclaiming beauty, presence, and the sacredness of everyday moments
Welcome, lovely new souls. My entries are usually short and simple—little invitations to pause and reflect on life. I’m always weaving a bit of magic into my days, and it’s a joy to share it with you. I’m so grateful to have you on this journey with me.
“You’re not lost. You’re just overdue for coming home to yourself.”
There’s something sacred about small moments—blueberry desserts on breezy porches, the quiet hum of life when the house is still, a pot of tea steeped with intention.
Last summer, I sat outside with a blueberry dessert my mom had made. The sun was warm, the wind was gentle, and for the first time in a long time, I slowed down. I took a photo of that moment and posted it on Instagram. But what happened inside me was much more profound: I felt like I was at an English tea party in the middle of my own garden.
That one choice—eating dessert slowly, on purpose—was the beginning of something I didn't know I needed:
I began romanticizing my life.
Not through aesthetic filters or curated content… but by deeply feeling my life again.
And that changed everything that was to come in the next year…
Romanticizing Life Is a Way to Remember Who You Are
This will stop you from going through the motions.
This will help you reconnect with your joy, your sensuality, your creativity.
It will allow you to become softer.
To romanticize your life isn’t frivolous. It’s radical.
It’s the soul saying: I deserve to be fully here.
It’s about presence.
It’s about seeing yourself again.
When I first started romanticizing my life, it felt unnatural. I had to unlearn a lot of habits that were all about speed, efficiency, and hustle. But the more I leaned into the simple moments, like sitting on my porch or savoring a dessert, the more I began to realize: I didn’t need to 'do' more to be worthy. I simply needed to be.
There are moments when life feels like a dream unfolding—everything aligns, and you can sense you're exactly where you're meant to be.
And then there are days when nothing goes as planned. You feel drained, disheartened, and wonder if your dreams are slipping through your fingers.
Disappointment runs deep, especially for women with big visions and wild hearts. But in those moments, when doubt creeps in, here’s what I’ve learned:
Romanticize your life. It keeps the dream alive.
Here’s How to Start:
Romanticize Your Mornings
Wake up early and sip tea as the sun rises (have you ever heard of sun tea?)
Journal wrapped in a cozy blanket
Play music that makes you feel like you’re in a movie (or on an Italian country side)
Savor Simple Pleasures
Use your favorite glassware for no reason
Light a candle even if no one’s coming over
Add fresh flowers to your space—just for you
Turn Routines into Rituals
Shower with intention, slow music, and scented soap
Cook as if you were plating a dish at a 5-star restaurant
Keep a gratitude journal that romanticizes the small things
Go on Solo Dates
Visit a bookstore, a garden, or a café with yourself
Sit in the park and read while people pass by
Watch the stars and dream again
Romanticize Your Evening Routine:
Dim the lights and play soft music while you make dinner.
Take a warm bath with calming lavender oil and a good book in hand.
End the night with a candlelit moment of gratitude.
Come Home to Yourself
I’ve learned that romanticizing life is not about creating perfection—it’s about finding beauty in imperfection. The chipped teacup, the imperfectly bloomed flower, the unmade bed. All of it tells the story of a life being lived, a life that I am creating in real time
You don’t need a new version of you.
You just need to remember the version that was always there—beneath the noise, the expectations, the “should’s.”
It’s a remembering.
So eat the dessert slowly. Light the candle. Take the solo walk.
Let your life feel sacred again.
Not because you have to.
Because you get to.
You are the main character of the story.
You are not lost.
You are coming home.
With you on this journey,
Steph xo
Contemplations: What is one small moment in your life you could romanticize today? Maybe it’s your morning coffee, an afternoon walk, or the feeling of sitting quietly in the garden. I’d love to hear how you’re bringing more magic into your everyday.
If nothing else, I hope this reminder sparks something in you. Perhaps, right now, all you need is to slow down and remember: your life, right here, right now, is worthy of being romanticized. So take a deep breath, savor the moment, and let yourself be present in the small magic of it all.