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This book is definitely unusual. The suggestions of the author are ways to bring your life into clearer focus. We get so busy in our world that we often bypass all the little details around us. The author tries to awaken our inner self to pay more attention to life. Some suggestions are out of my comfort zone, e.g. dance at the grocery store, but her point is to loosen up. I truly believe that this book will best suit people who are searching for something more meaningful in their lives. Most of the advice given reminds me of what a therapist might offer to her clients.
I received a copy for free from NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving my review.

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This is a great book of inspiration! Romance the Every Day
Inspired Ideas for a Year of Little Luxuries
by Andrea Kasprzak is useful for singles and couples. With an idea for each letter of the alphabet, these are great ideas or reminders to treat Yourself. In a world full of "Self Care" promotion, these really are the easy, inexpensive or free ways to take care of yourself and relax & recharge, and invigorate your day & life! Quick and easy read!

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A very cute and beautifully illustrated guide to inspiring romanticism into your life, without the over-the-top nature you to tend to get from influencers doing the same on Instagram or TikTok. Lots of ideas to try out, and makes for a cute coffee table book as well!

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I've always loved the idea of finding magic in everyday life. In Andrea Kasprzak's book 'Romance the Every Day', she explores 52 ways to turn normal moments into something enchanting. Such a cool concept for a book! I really liked how she talked about how romance doesn't have to be big and flashy—it can be simple and subtle, which is so refreshing in a world filled with scary news and social media doom. As I read the intro, I kept nodding and saying "yes!" and "love that!" to so many of her points. There were tons of sentences I wanted to highlight or underline.

The artwork in the book was super cute too! It would look great on a coffee table or as part of a housewarming gift. I'm already thinking about trying out some of the book's ideas in my daily routine.

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This book is incredible, lots of rushing around in the average every day life. The author wrote of many instances of moments you can imagine stopping to take in and utilize all of the senses to romanticize life. With the illustrations one can actually visualize a tranquil, relaxing and romantic moments through their normal average existence.

Have already recommended this book to my friends who have been soul searching.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher Chronicle Books for my ARC copy of this book. It was an absolute breath of fresh air to read.

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This is so cute! I love the font and all of the illustrations used. They are romantic and whimsical. I want to do all of these things, and maybe I'll try to make a checklist and keep track to complete them all!

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Everyone needs more romance in their life, and this little book explores all the ways you can focus on turning even the drabbest day and into something beautiful. It's perfect for those days when you're feeling down; just flip through and find inspiration.

The illustrations are just a beautiful as the words it contains. Every page is filled with ideas to practice from picnics to curating a wardrobe to spending an afternoon in bookstores.

Thank you so much to Netgalley and Chronicle Books for the free e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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This book has such a beautiful cover, it would make for the perfect coffee table book. But the substance is really sweet & positive. I could see gifting this book as part of a housewarming gift, or really any gift basket. I enjoyed periodically opening this book & trying to incorporate some of the ideas into my day.

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Such a cute and cozy book. I love the picture that go with every topic. Having the topics in alphabetical order is a dream. What a wonderful book!

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LOVED LOVED LOVED! I love the watercolor pictures. The ideas. The simplicity of romanticizing life. It is about recognizing the time and effort that goes into something. Slowing down and seeing things. I am trying to do this more in my life and love the effect if has in my life. I will definitely be buying a hard copy of this!

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A wonderful idea, and I felt the author was very thoughtful in the way that they created the prompts in this book, which revolve around small luxuries, self-care, and treating yourself. The illustrations were adorable, pastel paintings.

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This is such a lovely easy read about finding the little joys in life to create a joyful life. A lot of the prompts involve slowing down, incorporating the five senses, and indulging in things that make you happy. A sweet coffee table book to gift!

Thank you NetGalley and Chronicle Books for the advanced copy. All opinions are my own.

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I absolutely loved this sweet, easy read! It provides not just 52 suggestions but expands on each idea with so many accessible and affordable ways to implement them. As a therapist, I am so excited for the physical book to be released so that I can have a copy in my office and suggest for my clients- it’s excellent for self-care ideas!
Add to that the beautiful illustrations and this book is an absolute winner for me!
I am grateful to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ARC.

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If you are a perpetually stressed out millennial who loves cozy/hygge/self-care/"romanticize your everyday life!" articles and vlogs, this is the book for you! This would make a lovely coffee book or gift to a fellow stressed out teacher. None of the tips are truly groundbreaking, but simply just reading and looking at the cute illustrations makes me feel better.

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This book is absolutely adorable. This would make such a cute gift to one of your girlfriends for, really, any occasion. I loved all of the different ways to romance your life, some I'd never even heard of before (such as the ambrosia time of morning).

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This book is pretty darn cute. The text offers good tips on adding a little bit of dazzle into your everyday life but the aesthetic and illustrations sell it. This would be a great gift for someone who needs to practice self-care. You could pair it with some of the items mentioned in the book.

Thanks for the advance review copy.

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I enjoyed this very much! What a great perspective on enjoying each and every day - even the little things.

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Thank you Netgalley for the ARC! This book is perfect for any woman as it focuses on adding romance to your everyday life in tasks that you already do. It helps bring self-care to the main focus of your life. Women are often so focused on everything else, such as family, work, etc., that we forget to romance ourselves. Sometimes we need to stop and enjoy the little things we often forget.

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Grabbed this book for its 52 fab ideas for adding sparkle to my life. Especially loved the soft watercolor artwork too. A must-read for anyone whose life feels blah.

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I love the idea of this but at first I didn't get it. Once I understood it, I fell in love. This is such a fantastic book that anyone could benefit from!
You can improve your life experience by taking trying out the things here, and you won't need to spend money. It's about taking advantage of the life you already have.
Head up to the roof for a different perspective! Head to the library or a used bookstore. Read a picture book for a different perspective. A whole book full of these perfect little ways to get the most out of life.
The pictures have soft lines and colors, helping create the mood.
Thanks to NetGalley for letting me read this

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