For the sake of understanding, the word 'luxury' has different meanings to different people, and it can be relative depending upon your station in life and other factors. Growing up, we didn't have much in terms of luxuries~~I mean I dreamed of a bathroom where two people could fit in it or having my own tub of hot bath water rather than sharing it with my sisters! For the sake of this post, on 'everyday luxuries', I'm sharing some of those things that I find to be 'luxurious'~~maybe none, all or some of these are already in your cache of special things~~chime in with a comment and tell me what takes you to that land of feeling pampered and special~~yes, everyday luxuries!
When I Googled 'everyday luxuries' most of what I got was working hard to buy luxurious things like cars, yatchs, jewelry, big homes or 'luxuries' for the home like a pull out faucet for your sink, good padding under your carpet. Then there were articles on things like 'is your life of luxury costing you more money?'
Luxuries to me are really small things-things that make me feel like I'm dining or sleeping in a 5-star hotel, things that make me smile when I pick them up and use them, things that make me feel pretty, things that create an ambiance in my life that's not that expensive, and things that give me the promise of knowing that I'm special.
So here's a list of nine things that I know most all of you have, buy and use in your life. But, I'm saying maybe by just looking at what you're currently using and maybe, if it's possible even one at a time, to step up and 'indulge' in a better brand or item.
You deserve it. You've earned it. And, it's your duty to make your life luxuriously beautiful-no one else will! And, this is by no means a final list-yes, there are more small things I'll be sharing with you and, puhhhleeeze, share with me some of your luxuries-I could very well add to the list!
Daily Spa -when I step into a hot shower I want to have aspa experience, and this is accomplished with some simple things like battery-operated 'face' brushes you can buy- Real Simple magazine has a list of them with reviews. fashion/skincare/facial-cleansing-brush Using this everyday helps exfoliate all those dead facial skin cells and keeps your skin more vibrant! There's also nothing better than the spa-like nylon brushes that you can buy for as low as a buck at WalMart. And, don't forget to indulge in some really nice body scrub/soaps and lotion. These are things that no one else can use-these are your things-hands off! Oh oh! One more thing, roll your washcloths and hand towels like some fancy spas and hotels do...it's like a fairy has stepped into your linen closet!
Nice linens -ok, at least one set of really good linens-you can pick up these at discount stores like Tuesday Mornings, TJMaxx, Marshalls and even Target and WalMart and other stores are carrying these better linens. Given that you spend about a third of your life in bed, why not make it luxurious-there's no need to sleep on linens that don't make you feel like a goddess!
A Pepper Grinder & Finishing Salt -there is a difference in taste. I mean how many times have you been to a high-end restaurant and they offer 'pepper' and you see them pick up the pepper shaker? No way! It's like the coffee beans, you want those peppercorns ground fresh-it's a flavor burst-and, it's a tad bit of luxury in everyday life. Oh Oh, finishing salts, these are just fabulous, they come in so many different tastes, they last forever because you only use a tad, and they're not terribly expensive-worth the treat for yourself!
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