Of Small Things

IN PRAISE

FROM THE MARGINS

PHOTO BY ANN BUGAICHUK

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An Ode to the Ordinary

Beyond the superficial allure of an aesthetic life lies a deeper, psychological link to happiness. What we pay attention to, we begin to love. Life’s routines demand our attention everyday and beautifying them is a way to elevate the mundane.

These pockets of joy are small but deep; pretty dinner plates, a wicker laundry basket, a playlist you love for your daily walks.

Building a sense of calm through charm brings small doses of reward and a grounding sense of both pleasure and enjoyment.