50 Simple Pleasures
There’s a trend on Substack lately: curated “chic lists” filled with aspirational favorites. It inspired me to create one of my own- but with a personal twist. Instead of chasing a certain aesthetic, I pulled together things I already use and love in my day-to-day life.
It may not be as polished or aspirational as some lists out there, but to me, a beautiful life is rooted in a sense of enoughness– whatever that means to you.
Here’s what it looks like for me…

- Making cakes for special occasions
- Red Light Face Mask– 15% off with code: JILLIANBREMER
- Afternoon coffee break and flowy white tops
- Cozy house socks
- Infrared Sauna Blanket– 15% off with code: JILLIANBREMER
- Reading an inspiring page a day (this one and this one)
- Balanced breakfasts
- Vintage hoops in lots of shapes and sizes
- Consignment shopping both locally and online
- Long solo hikes with a break at the top
- Heirloom pieces right where you can see them- my grandma painted these for me!
- Fresh pillow covers
- Sending and receiving notes with friends
- The perfect white tee (and jeans)
- Beeswax candles and journaling
- Vintage brass objects- always love a good zodiac find
- Yummy salads and grounding in the park
- Oracle cards & palo santo check-ins and resets
- Timeless vintage Chanel
- Cozy sweater sets (top & bottom)
- Library books- always pre-screening before buying
- Ballet flats in lots of colors
- Electrolytes
- A fresh haircut
- Vision boarding
- Farmers market hauls- I live for snap pea and persimmon season!
- A warm & light scented lotion
- Long bike rides
- Vintage rings that have meaning
- Gratitude journal
- A salad a day everyday
- Face masks- needing a new rec if you have one!
- Home decor coffee table books (a favorite)
- Iced decaf oatmilk lattes
- A clean desk
- Weighted blanket and taking a moment of calm
- Sunrises & sunsets
- Reformer pilates 1x a week
- Painting your own nails (favorite clean polish)
- Cute sneakers (just got these)
- Fresh flowers
- Gluten and dairy free cookies (these are the best)
- A day out shopping & trying things on
- A quick run
- Bold lip, strong brows & vintage statement earrings
- Antiquing
- Reading in bed with fresh muffins on the weekends
- House plants
- Adult coloring books
- Naps when you need one!