How to Live Luxuriously and Deliberately

I like nice things: pretty dresses, candles that burn clean, and decadent foods that aren’t cost effective to make at home. 

I don’t worry so much about lifestyle creep; I worry about lifestyle leap.

And one way that I try to avoid a dramatic shift in spending is by upgrading my life in subtle, but consistent ways. Living luxuriously can certainly be about vacations and spa treatments, but it can also be a matter of discerning which daily investments will make you feel more in control. 

And after seeing my husband get excited over a quality travel mug, I’ve realized the secret is to upgrade the things you touch on a daily basis. Literally touch.

I have grouped my favorite touch points by their respective categories.

Reduce frustration:

• Adding a Popsocket or other good phone support
• Getting a pump dispenser for body wash
• Glass shower door or fresh shower curtains

You need them no matter what, so they may as well not suck:

• A sunscreen you want to use
• Face moisturizer that makes your skin feel hydrated
• Shampoo and conditioner you actually like
• Good toothbrush
• Soft bedsheets
• Nice waterproof gloves - I used to wonder: do I hate the cold or do I just have bad gloves? I definitely hate the cold, but at least I have better gloves now.

Because we all want to feel like a real adult

• Designated hair towels (soft, microfiber)
• Soft pajamas
• Really quality glassware and mugs