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What are some ideas for small ways that you can brighten up your life?

For me, recently, there have been a few changes that I’ve made to my daily routine that help add those little sparkles to my everyday life.

Fresh flowers

Either weekly, or biweekly, when I find myself on trips to the grocery store, I have started picking up either large bouquets of flowers or two small bouquets to combine into one larger bouquet. I was inspired by a recent gift where someone had sent me a beautiful bouquet of flowers and for weeks, those flowers lit up my life in ways that I had not anticipated. The smell was so fragrant and livened up my living space. The colors were vibrant and increased my mood and morale. Everything about having fresh flowers in my space made life a little lighter and brighter. Now, I make a concerted effort to stop by the flower section for fresh florals every time I go to the grocery store. They make a difference in adding levity and beauty to your everyday routine and make quotidian life feel that much more elevated.

Dollar Oysters / Happy Hours

Another thing that I have been enjoying recently are the dollar / two-dollar oyster specials and happy hour specials at the upscale restaurants near where I live. Going out for a purpose, whether it’s to eat good food or otherwise, has been a great way to boost my mood. Sitting at the bar for happy hour with a friend is also a great way to flex your social muscles and get spend quality time with special people in your life. Being in New England and having “happy hour” or even dollar oysters at nice restaurants has been a treat. It’s something small to look forward to every week and break up the monotony and simplicity of every day life.

Candles

Finally, another lovely way that I’ve been brightening up my life has been through collecting candles. There’s nothing better than living in a space that smells good and feels “warm” from the coziness of a lit candle. A couple of my favorites are Bath and Body Works selections and Voluspa. All of the scents that I’ve tried have fit my personality and have been scents that I like to smell on a daily basis. They also come in beautiful packaging that add a touch of glamour to my living space.

What are some of your “little sparkles?” Comment them below.