In 2020, a creator on TikTok, Ashley Ward, recorded a voice over of a poem that sparked a trend:
Romanticizing your life
Appreciating the small things… seeking joy, contentment, and gratitude in the magnificent and the modest; infusing your life with passion and joy.
This week, we focus on inviting romance into our lives — through self-love, relationships, and moments of beauty.
This week's affirmation is…
I DESERVE ROMANCE (JE MÉRITE LA ROMANCE)
Below are some great resources, hand-picked by myself, Tamara Charese to add little romance to your life this week.
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MEDITATION
Imagine waking up each day feeling like the protagonist of your own love story?
This week’s meditation is your invitation to infuse everyday moments with beauty, intention, and deep self-love. Whether it’s sipping your morning coffee like it’s a Parisian café moment, wrapping yourself in silk as an act of devotion, or lighting an affirmation candle to set the mood for your dreams, this meditation will help you see the magic in the mundane.
Because romance isn’t just for storybooks — you deserve to feel adored, cherished, and swept off your feet by life itself.
MEDITATION: ROMANTICIZE YOUR LIFE
BY WONDERFULLY MADE

PODCAST
Winter isn’t just a season — it’s a whole mood, and you deserve to soak up every cozy, moment. This week’s podcast entry is your guide to turning chilly days into a season of self-love.
Whether you're indulging in a luxurious bath, journaling by the fire wrapped in silk, or setting the mood with your favorite affirmation candle, this podcast episode will inspire you to see the beauty in every moment.
HOW TO ROMANTICIZE YOUR WINTER
WITH LAUREN NORRIS
BLOG/ JOURNAL PROMPT
Life isn’t just something to get through—it’s something to fall in love with, every single day. This week’s blog entry is a masterclass in turning the ordinary into something extraordinary.
From sipping your morning tea in silk loungewear to creating candlelit rituals with our affirmation candles, this piece is filled with simple, intentional ways to add beauty, joy, and passion to your daily routine.
HOW TO ROMANTICIZE YOUR LIFE
BY COURTNEY IMADE OF THE REAL CHIC LIFE
BOOK RECOMMENDATION
Romance isn’t just about grand gestures, it’s about finding magic in the everyday. This week’s book entry is a love letter to intentional living, helping you infuse beauty, joy, and passion into even the smallest moments.
Whether it's lighting your affirmation candles to unwind, dressing in je mérite just for yourself, or savoring a morning ritual like it’s a scene from your favorite movie, this book reminds you that you are the main character.
ROMANTICIZE YOUR LIFE: 365 SIMPLE WAYS TO EMBRACE THE BEAUTY OF EVERY DAY
BY HARPER CELEBRATE
FILM/ SERIES RECOMMENDATION
I love a great love story, especially stories about falling in love with your own life. This week’s film is a reminder that new beginnings, unexpected adventures, and self-love are some of the most romantic things of all.
Follow Frances as she escapes to the Italian countryside, rebuilds her life, and discovers that romance isn’t just about a partner, it’s about embracing beauty, joy, and possibility wherever you go. So light your affirmation candle, pour a glass of wine, and let this film inspire you to romanticize your own journey.
UNDER THE TUSCAN SUN
STARRING DIANE LANE & SANDRA OH
YOUR "I DESERVE" AFFIRMATION RITUAL
Here’s how to infuse a little more passion, beauty, and love into your routine:
Morning Love Letter Start your day with a love note to yourself. Write down one thing you adore about who you are and what makes you feel beautiful.
Dress for Romance Slip into something that makes you feel elegant and desired, even if it’s just for you. A silk robe, a soft camisole, or a touch of perfume — because romance begins with how you treat yourself.
Set the Mood Light an affirmation candle, turn on a dreamy playlist, and let the ambiance transport you into your own love story.
Indulge the Senses Savor a treat like fresh berries, dark chocolate, or a warm cup of spiced tea. Take slow, intentional bites and truly enjoy the moment.
A Date with Yourself Curl up with a book that sweeps you away, watch a film that makes your heart flutter, or take yourself out for an intimate dinner — because you deserve to be wined and dined, even by yourself.
Evening Romance Ritual End your day with a luxurious bath, a silk eye mask and pajamas, or soft sheets that feel like a warm embrace.
Every moment can be a love story when you decide to make yourself the main character.
“You have to start romanticizing your life. You have to start thinking of yourself as the main character. Because if you don't, life will continue to pass you by and all of the little things that make it so beautiful will continue to go unnoticed. So take a second, look around and realize it's a blessing for you to be here right now.” - Ashley Ward
Romance is everywhere—in the way we speak to ourselves, in the love we share, and in the moments we treasure. Open your heart and invite it in.
As always, affirmations from previous weeks are available here
You'll be hearing more from me soon. Promise.
Tamara Charese
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