The Art of Being a Lady: 50 Simple Pleasures to Brighten Your Day

This weekend included its equal dose of good and bad news. Alas, such is life. And while I'll be the first to propose adopting a more optimistic, carefree approach to life, I'll also be the first to admit that sometimes this is much easier said than done. Sometimes I just need that extra little push {or shove} to propel me back to my usual happy-go-lucky self {triple chins and all... See photo below.} 

As someone once said, the best things in life are free, and the following list of life's simple pleasures – some of which will, in fact, require a little spending – just may be the extra little push to get you through another Monday. If it works for me, it just may work for you. Or perhaps you have your own list, in which case you absolutely must share it with me in the comments section below.

1. Polka dots and other girly patterns
2. Lazy weekends with le husband {especially if they involve the comfiest pants not unlike these too-cool-to-be-sweat-pants from Perle Market}
3. My morning coffee routine {and by "morning" I mean that it may start in the morning but never truly ends}
4. Dessert 
5. A long bath with a good book 
6. Sunshine 
7. Checking off my to-do list
8. Sleeping in
9. Receiving a handwritten letter or package in the mail
10. Freshly laundered bed sheets
11. Receiving a compliment from a stranger
12. Watching the sun rise or set
13. Walking barefoot in the grass
14. Listening to good music in the car
15. Freshly cut flowers {like this bouquet of roses}
16. Chocolate
17. A clean house
18. Homemade gourmet dinner
19. An afternoon nap
20. Serving or receiving breakfast in bed
21. A massage
22. The smell of a new book
23. An organized purse {are you starting to notice my OCD tendencies?}
24. Swinging on a swing
25. A {finally} empty email inbox
26. An old-fashioned picnic
27. Hugs
28. A child's laughter
29. The feeling of silk against my skin
30. Singing in the shower
31. A new haircut or hair color
32. True friends {such a rare but most cherished find}
33. Warm clothes straight out of the dryer
34. Watching a child sleep
35. Surprises
36. Scoring a good deal {see the bottom of this post}
37. Catching up with an old friend
38. The changing of seasons from winter to spring
39. Birds chirping in the mornings
40. The smell of rain
41. Lounging around the house in a silky robe
42. A good night's rest
43. When a person's laughter is funnier than their joke
44. Random acts of kindness
45. Cleaning out my closet
46. Waking up extra early, far before anyone else is awake
47. Dancing when I'm home alone
48. Writing in a leather journal
49. Sparkly statement pieces {like this multi-colored neon work of art}
50. Returning home after a long trip

Something else that makes me oh-so-deliriously happy is discounts, and I'm happy to report that both Perle Market and Trendy Trinkets have agreed to offer FOXY OXIE SUPERNOVA readers an exclusive discount for a limited time! Enter the code OKSANASPEEPS to receive 15% off your entire purchase at Perle Market, and enter the code FOXYOXIE15 to receive 15% off your entire purchase at Trendy Trinkets! 

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Top, ASOS // Pants, c/o Perle Market // Shoes, Nine West // Necklace, c/o Trendy Trinkets