Silent mornings, the soft sounds of nature, a cup of tea, and losing myself in the adventure of a great book.  These are just a few of the things that make my life calming and welcoming.  But in this busy world, my planner seems to overflow with activity and it can become astonishingly difficult to gain a moment of peace to collect my thoughts and purpose.

So I wrote this post to list the many things that bring me a bit of calm in the haze of the daily hustle.

  • Writing in my journal
  • Quiet time with God 
  • Eating at a petite cafe
  • Painting
  • Yoga
  • Listening to the 'Calm Christian' playlist on Spotify
  • Reading 
  • Calling my best friends
  • Sleeping
  • Walking
  • Fresh Flowers
  • Chic Notebooks
  • Small gilded things
  • A manicure
  • Food
  • Crafting
  • Devotion in the morning
  • Museum
  • Baking
  • Mid-day prayer 
  • Bookstore/Library 
  • Peonies
  • Mid-day movie
  • Sea side escape 
  • Fresh fruits and pastries
  • Day in the park
  • Deep sigh
What are some things that usher calm into your life? Share in the comments below.

As always, stay simply chic,

--Marie