The Bookish Ashley

Here are a few things to start incorporating to make any old weeknight or truth be told weekend evening extra special 

Get rid of harsh overhead lights and opt for cozy dim ambient lighting through candles and various lamps

Find a soft jazz playlist and hit play as soon as you close your laptop or complete your work day (bonus too get your office cleared, cleaned and organized your future tomorrow self will breathe a sigh of relief) 

Light some elegant tapered candlesticks where you’ll dine

Make an incredible dinner and be fully present during the prep. Don’t multitask or attempt to scroll, respond to texts or watch the news. Just be with the food and the cooking.

Plate your dinner on your finest china and use real silverware and glassware. Amplify your dinner experience. Doesn’t matter that it’s “just a Monday” do it up.

Be fully present with your meal as you were with the prep

Wind down with your favorite cup of tea and put on your favorite pajama set. For extra extravagance slip on cozy holiday (or any special) slippers.

Make a spa experience with your evening skincare routine. Add a Himalayan salt lamp in your bathroom. Find a spa playlist on Spotify. 

Retire to your luxurious bed (silk pillowcases are a must) and tuck yourself in with your Kindle or current hardcover novel. 

And that’s how to make any regular evening special.