Romanticising your life: How to elevate your everyday

Ivy & Wood is all about slow living. So, when the days start rolling into weeks and we get caught up in our busy routines, we encourage you to take a big deep breath, stop for a moment. Because our lives are not defined by big milestones and celebrations. It's made up of your daily habits and small moments each day. 

When you start to notice them, savour them, and make small efforts to make them a little more beautiful, life begins to feel richer, calmer, and a whole lot more joyful. That’s the art of romanticising your life.

It’s not about luxury or perfection, it’s about slowing down, adding intention, and finding beauty in the ordinary. Here are some simple ways to start elevating your everyday:

1. Create rituals, not routines

Instead of rushing through your morning coffee, turn it into a ritual. Pour it into your favourite mug, light a candle, open a window, and breathe. The shift from autopilot to intention is subtle but powerful. An uplifting scent like Lemongrass & Sage sets the tone for a fresh, energised start to the day.

2. Bring beauty to the small things

Use the 'good' plates on a Tuesday. Put fresh flowers on the kitchen table. Actually light your candles. Keep a pretty reed diffuser in the bathroom so every guest is welcomed by a subtle, comforting fragrance. These little touches turn the everyday into something that feels special.

3. Indulge your senses

Romanticising life is a sensory experience. Play soft music while you cook, wrap yourself in a cosy blanket while you read, add a shower steamer to your daily shower, or spritz your pillow with a calming room spray before bed. Surround yourself with scents, sounds, and textures that make you feel good.

4. Slow down to savour

Whether it’s your morning walk, cooking dinner, or folding the laundry, notice the details. The smell of garlic sizzling in a pan. The warmth of sun on your skin. The trees swaying in the wind. The way fresh sheets feel as you climb into bed. Find those little pockets of joy. 

5. Celebrate the ordinary

Pour yourself a glass of sparkling water with lime, and suddenly it feels like a mini event. Put on a favourite playlist while cleaning, and it becomes less chore, more dance break. A cheerful fragrance like Peach Blossom can make even everyday tidying feel light and bright.

6. Make your home your haven

Your space has a direct impact on how you feel. Clear the clutter, add soft lighting, and choose fragrances that match the mood you want to create. Bright citrus for mornings, grounding woods for evenings. Try something earthy like Santal in the living room to instantly create a warm, grounding atmosphere.

Final thoughts

Romanticising your life isn’t about pretending every day is perfect. It’s about making small, thoughtful choices that help you feel more connected, content, and inspired. When you start elevating your everyday, you realise the little things were always the big things after all.

So light the candle. Use the good glassware. Play the music. Savour it all.

Ready to start romanticising your own everyday? Explore the Ivy & Wood collection of hand-poured candles, diffusers, and room sprays – crafted to bring beauty, calm, and joy into the little moments that make up your life.