Christmas wishlist: lifestyle edition
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Hi everyone! I hope you liked the first Christmas wishlist clothing edition. I really enjoy collecting all these ideas. It's pretty fun and comfortable, and I can also take inspiration from all of these wishlists all year.
Today is Thursday, and here on martinamanca.com, it means lifestyle day. So for today's wishlist, I want to share some of the things I've been eyeing for a long time.
Over the last year, my lifestyle has changed a lot, and I'm entering this holiday season with a new love for a slow, calm, relaxed pace. I enjoy so much taking time for myself, for my breakfast, and the little things. I learned that slower living helps me with my anxiety.
So, I can enjoy cooking a yummy recipe when I feel like it. I love lighting up candles around the house. I can take so much joy in lying on the couch with a cozy blanket, a book, and a cup of tea. But the biggest change I made was my schedule. I used to go to bed super late and sleep less than eight hours per night. I was always so tired and nervous. Now, I'm committed to going to bed early enough to spend about an hour in bed relaxing, reading, or chatting with my husband before I fall asleep. This habit makes me wake up in a better mood and feel more rested. Another great pro of this change is that I wake up early, enjoy a slow morning, and get most things done in the morning so I can enjoy the afternoon and evening.
Another thing I'm introducing into my everyday life is romanticizing every single moment of the day. It's such a treat. I'm slowly eliminating all the things I don't like anymore. I make sure to buy only things that fill my heart with joy and happiness. But I'm paying a lot more attention to the space where I live. Since I moved into this apartment, I have committed to creating a cozy, lovely, and romantic vibe. I want to fall in love with the space where I live every single day. So I have a beautiful tablecloth when I eat, a lovely setup in the living room, and excellent, comfortable sheets on the bed. They are small things, but at the end of the day, they make me so happy.
I love sharing everything that improved my lifestyle, but here's my stunning wishlist. Please find below everything I added to my Christmas wishlist for the lifestyle. If you are interested in shopping for some of the items, you can click on the pictures. None of the links are affiliate links, so I don't earn any commission from them. It's a pleasure to share beautiful things with you.
My Christmas wishlist - lifestyle edition
Handmade gifts
One of the things I love most is looking around my apartment and spotting handmade gifts I received over the last few years. I have some creations by my incredibly talented mum and some gems she saved during the years for me. It's incredible how much I care about these things. They release so much love around the house, and I feel so fortunate. So, I bought a kit from Amazon to make DIY candles at home, and I started gifting customized candles to the people I love. I can't explain the joy I saw in their eyes when they found out that I had made those candles. It's priceless. I'm not as talented as my mum, but even the most minor things can make a huge impact.