Member Reviews
I walked into this book thinking it would be a book on how to find romance in everything, but instead it was a book that talked about how to romanticize very specific things in your life. 52 different common aspects or actions in life are discussed as to how they can be romanticized. I really like this approach, I think the specificity will make this book more accessible to people who are starting out on their journey towards romancing their lives.
This book is beautiful, and I loved the illustrations. The idea is one that I try to live by: that each day can be beautiful and romantic if we try to make it that way. The introduction was well written, and I enjoyed reading the author's perspective on the importance of romance in daily life. The suggestions were well written, though I wished there were more of them.
This book applies quite an expansive definition to the word 'romance' and I have to say, I don't hate it! Perfect for those in love with the idea of a little self-care, Romance the Every Day is a cozy little guidebook for ways to treat yourself and put some joy in your life. They had me at "Bakeries" but I love some of the less-predictable suggestions like beautifying your closet or reading a children's picture book. I'm definitely going to make a note of some of these suggestions for those days when my day could use a little more romance!
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC. All opinions are my own.
This book was very aesthetically pleasing and gave good reminders to enjoy the simple things in life and live a little slower.
I enjoyed this book so much that I plan to buy a hardcopy when it is officially released. I have already started incorporating some of the ideas in the book into my day-to-day life. I am a firm believer in not only self-care, but in having a variety of ways to care for yourself. I like how this book provided simple but effective methods for bringing pockets of lovely joy into one's life.
The illustrations were an excellent touch and highlighted the romanticized nature of the book. I also liked how the ideas presented were simplistic enough that it invited modification if you lived in different areas than the author, or had access to different things.
I can say that I am not a romatic person but I want to try. So, this book, Romance the every day, is really helping me with ideas and inspiration for a year of little luxuries.
Just adorable! The perfect gift for yhour favorite independent woman. Romanticizing the little things in life like doing homeowrk or reading in a cafe makes life feel so much sweeter. Very well written little self-care read.
I think this is such a great book in the genre of self-care and romanticizing our lives. I especially love the A-Z approach in the suggestions. As I work with my students, and community members, I always offer weekly self-care tips, and I feel like this book is so important in today's day and age, and it offers a plethora of things to do to to help us enjoy our lives everyday.
Thanks to the author and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
A cute Pinterest-worthy pocket book with a plethora of ways to romantic your life and uplift your spirits. I enjoyed all the ideas that were simple in execution and self-explanatory and at the same time, the way the author describe them make me want to try all of them out immediately, I have even made a bucket list for the summer. The illustrations were quite simplistic and not in the way I have enjoyed, I believe this book would have benefited for going in different directions with its illustration, something more Monet or Manet like would be perfect fit for this book.
What a charming book! Taking everyday ideas, decorations and crafts and turning it into so much more meaningful.
Simple tweaks can give a whole new meaning to paintings on the wall, flowers and pictures displayed on a table. This book offers inspiration for anyone looking to add a little extra joy to their day!
This was such a cute book. It gives 52 ideas on how to romanticize your life (one of my favorite things to do!!) Think flower-picking, bubble baths, crafting, used bookstores, and farmer's markets-- with descriptions on how to make each experience more magical. The illustrations were stunning and the book overall had such a cozy, cottage-core vibe. This would make a great table book to flip through as a reference when you need inspiration.
Thank you NetGalley for this arc, in exchange for my honest review. :)
Romance the Every Day is full of gorgeous illustrations and pages with ideas on how to appreciate little moments in life. Such a beautiful reminder to treasure moments even if they happen everyday.
I received an ARC from Chronicle Books via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Alphabetically organized. Beautiful artwork. This book is encouraging the reader to find the romantic moments of a day and to pamper, splurge, and spoil oneself. I’d never thought about romancing myself, but this books makes sense. It’s full of simple ways to be sweet to yourself. After all, we deserve it! I’m not good with self-care, so this book is a good starting point.
Romance the Every Day by Andrea Kasprzak is perfect for anyone looking to bring more magic into their daily routine. With 52 simple ways to find romance in everyday moments, this book helps you slow down and appreciate life's beauty. It's a fantastic gift and a great reminder to savor the little things, especially when life feels overwhelming.
This book was really cute. I loved that it gave reasoning to see the beauty of little things. I definitely miss the beauty in things a lot due to stress and always being on the go. This book made me take a step back and want to treat myself. I also really loved the art in this book.
This book serves as a great reminder to enjoy the small things in life and I feel like anyone could take a thing or two away from this book. I loved the imagery throughout the book; it helped divide up the sections.
Such a lovely and meaningful book, with absolutely beautiful art and wonderful prose.
One of the lines in the introduction really stood out to me: "Romance is not delusional, frivolous, or contingent on somebody else." Despite our tendencies to think making life romantic would be a luxury or something that requires a certain financial standing, the suggestions in this book, from pillow chocolates to the ambrosial hours, aren't reliant upon expensive, time-consuming, or Pinterest-perfect aesthetic rituals, but rather simple steps of self-care that are easy to bring to fruition. This would be a perfect gift for others--or yourself!--and I definitely will be implementing these suggestions into my own life, too!
This is like a workbook helping you to love your life. There is an idea for 52 weeks out of the year. Self-care ideas, how to pamper yourself, I loved it!
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
A short & sweet book that implores us to enjoy the little things in life. Maybe this wasn’t everyone’s takeaway but to me I think this book was about being grateful for the things we do have and to appreciate what’s around us. A lovely reminder.
Thank you to NetGalley and Chronicle Books for this eARC in exchange for an honest review.
A sweet guide with beautiful illustrations on ways to indulge in romanticizing your life.
From food to activities to self care routines- this is a lovely book of ideas on taking care of yourself.
Not only offering ideas, but why they matter. How they make you feel, how they affect your senses, how to elevate regular tasks, and how to share these experiences with others.
My birthday is just after the pub date, and I will absolutely be asking for this book 💛
Thank you to NetGalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.