How to Elevate Your Everyday to Beautiful
At Petalume, we believe beauty isn’t reserved for special occasions—it’s something you can carry with you daily, woven into the rhythm of your life. From the way you set your morning table to the way you dress for a quiet walk, beauty invites us to slow down and savor. Here are a few simple, intentional ways to elevate your everyday into something quietly lovely.
Incorporate Fresh Flowers into Your Day
There’s nothing quite like the joy of fresh blooms in your space. Whether it’s a full arrangement or a few clipped stems from the garden tucked into a bud vase, flowers have a magical way of lifting your surroundings—and your spirit. Place them by your bedside, your sink, or your workspace and watch the mood shift.
Play Beautiful Music
Set the tone for your day with music that speaks to your soul. Whether you’re working, cooking, or simply taking a moment to breathe, music creates an atmosphere of beauty. You can check out my very own go-to playlist here, aptly titled, “The Beautiful Playlist,” on Amazon Music.
Light Candles in Your Workspace
Even daytime moments deserve soft glow. Lighting a candle—especially one with a grounding floral or woodsy scent—can turn your desk into a sanctuary. It’s a subtle signal to slow down, breathe deeper, and work from a place of intention rather than hustle.
Savor a Quiet Tea (or Coffee) Break
Even five minutes can be sacred. Brew your favorite tea or coffee, pour it into a real cup (not a travel mug), and just pause. Let it be a moment of stillness. You don’t need a free hour—just a few intentional minutes to reset and delight in something warm and comforting.
Use Your Fine China—Just Because
Beauty shouldn’t sit behind cabinet doors waiting for a holiday. Pull out the delicate teacup, the heirloom plate, or the pretty cloth napkin. Even if it’s just toast and jam, make it a meal worth remembering. Now, I have four kids under the age of ten, so I know what you’re thinking — uh, really, I don’t want my fine china destroyed in one meal! I get it. And I’m not advocating you do this all the time, or even at any family meals with the kids. Even pulling it out for the aforementioned tea time will do. Enjoy sipping your tea or coffee from a beautiful teacup and saucer rather than a to-go mug or ugly old coffee cup you received from a Secret Santa four Christmases ago. Bring it out when you can, and just enjoy the moment.
Look Put-Together—For You
How you dress each day shapes how you feel. You don’t need to be fancy, but intentional. A pretty blouse, a swipe of lipstick, a little scent on your wrist—it matters. It says “today matters.” (And if you’re styling your Petalume phone case, check out my other posts on how to create outfits that complement your cover.)
Surround Yourself with Bits of Beauty
Beauty lives in our everyday, small decisions. Choose the cloth-bound book instead of the dog-eared paperback. Take a 10-minute walk and admire the first pink buds on the trees rather than just scroll funny cat videos mindlessly on Instagram or TikTok. Speak gently and sweetly to those around you—your tone can be its own form of loveliness.
At Petalume, our belief is simple: beauty should live in your hands, your rituals, your everyday. That’s why we look for beauty in the everyday ordinary, and all things, big and small. And our cases were designed based on this belief. They’re more than accessories—they’re little works of art you carry with you, reminding you that beauty exists all around us, and is yours for the taking, if you so choose.
