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…

 

  1. Making cakes for special occasions

  2. Red Light Face Mask– 15% off with code: JILLIANBREMER

  3. Afternoon coffee break and flowy white tops

  4. Cozy house socks

  5. Infrared Sauna Blanket– 15% off with code: JILLIANBREMER

  6. Reading an inspiring page a day (this one and this one)

  7. Balanced breakfasts

  8. Vintage hoops in lots of shapes and sizes

  9. Consignment shopping both locally and online
  1. Long solo hikes with a break at the top

  2. Heirloom pieces right where you can see them- my grandma painted these for me!

  3. Fresh pillow covers

  4. Sending and receiving notes with friends

  5. The perfect white tee (and jeans)

  6. Beeswax candles and journaling

  7. Vintage brass objects- always love a good zodiac find

  8. Yummy salads and grounding in the park

  9. Oracle cards & palo santo check-ins and resets

  10. Timeless vintage Chanel
  1. Cozy sweater sets (top & bottom)

  2. Library books- always pre-screening before buying

  3. Ballet flats in lots of colors

  4. Electrolytes

  5. A fresh haircut

  6. Vision boarding

  7. Farmers market hauls- I live for snap pea and persimmon season!

  8. A warm & light scented lotion

  9. Long bike rides

  10. Vintage rings that have meaning

  11. Gratitude journal

  1. A salad a day everyday

  2. Face masks- needing a new rec if you have one!

  3. Home decor coffee table books (a favorite)

  4. Iced decaf oatmilk lattes

  5. A clean desk

  6. Weighted blanket and taking a moment of calm

  7. Sunrises & sunsets

  8. Reformer pilates 1x a week

  9. Painting your own nails (favorite clean polish)

  10. Cute sneakers (just got these)
  1. Fresh flowers

  2. Gluten and dairy free cookies (these are the best)

  3. A day out shopping & trying things on

  4. A quick run

  5. Bold lip, strong brows & vintage statement earrings

  6. Antiquing

  7. Reading in bed with fresh muffins on the weekends

  8. House plants

  9. Adult coloring books

  10. Naps when you need one!
What are some of your simple pleasures?

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