Entering
January with a list of what you need to change is a real downer.
Instead, take stock of what you love, and upgrade them. These
examples will get you started.
By
Bethany Heitman
1. Love
sleeping in on Saturdays? Make your bed
even more of a haven by buying the coziest sheets. Invest in some
that have at least a 250-thread count~the higher the number, the
softer the feel.
2. On
Monday morning, upgrade your usual
coffee to a latte.
3. If
you dig throwing dinner parties, buy a
round dining room table~it will promote conversation, because
everyone will be able to see each other.
4. Post
vacation, keep your high going by
researching where you want to go on your next
trip.
5. Stock
your bathroom with candles in relaxing
scents like lavender and sandalwood, so every time you take a bath,
you can easily turn it into a minispa.
6.
Sunday night is a
quiet, stay-at-home kind of evening. So
make it a ritual with your guy or a group of pals to cook a meal
that's a little more gourmet and delicious than your
usual.
7.
During the
winter, get a year-round flowering
plant for your pad so you'll feel springy and fresh even when it's
subzero out.
8.
Magnify the
sexiness of date night by turning it
into a whole weekend. Plan romantic dinners, a fun movie to see,
and some daytime activities. Then tell him to pack a bag of Friday
and head to your place until Sunday.
9.
Put together an
energizing and inspiring playlist just
for your commute to work…and a more calm and relaxing one for your
trip home.
10.
Create a reading area to
make settling in with a load of
magazines or a good book even more enjoyable. Pick a cozy, nicely
lit corner of your couch, and add a soft blanket and small table
for you to rest a drink on.
11.
Never go on a date
without wearing sassy undies and a matching bra, even if you
know he won't see them. It's for you,
honey.
12.
Having cute and flattering
gym clothes to slip into means you'll actually look
forward to sweating.
13.
Ask your favorite
shops if they have mailing lists you
can be added to. Once you're signed up, they'll send you discounts
and special offers.
14.
There's nothing like a glass of
wine at the end of a long day. Splurge
on a couple snazzy, high-end glasses, like ones by Riedel, that are
designed to optimize the aroma and flavor of your vino. They
honestly make all the difference.
15.
Make Saturday
afternoons even brighter by scheduling
phone sessions with long-distance pals.
16.
Celebrate the fact that
you've made it to midweek by treating
yourself to a small dessert at lunch~like a cupcake or
chocolate-chip cookie.
17.
You likely spend loads of
time in your living room, so make it
inviting by using warm colors. Try eggplant throw pillows or a
golden amber rug.
18.
If you have huge
plans for a Friday night, think ahead
and take the day off work. You can devote those hours to primping,
so you'll feel extrahot when you meet up with friends
later.
19.
Right before you fall
asleep, send your guy a loving text
message. He'll get it the next morning, and you'll get a sweat
response to start off your a.m. routine.
20.
Mmm…spaghetti.
Up the yum factor by adding big, juicy black olives and
shaved Romano or Parmesan cheese to your noodles and basic marinara
sauce.
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