How to Romanticize Your Life This Summer
A Grace-Filled Guide to Embracing Beauty in the Everyday
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Have you ever heard the phrase “romanticize your life” and thought, that sounds lovely… but I’m not sure how to actually do that in real life?
You’re not alone—and you’re in the right place.
Today, we’re going to explore what it means to romanticize your life as a Christian woman and homemaker, and how you can do it intentionally, gently, and joyfully this summer. This post is full of soft rhythms, simple pleasures, and the kind of lovely habits that leave you feeling refreshed and deeply cared for.
So go grab your journal, your favorite drink, and your coziest chair—and let’s chat.
What Does It Mean to “Romanticize” Your Life?
Everywhere online right now, you’ll see people talking about “main character energy,” “becoming that girl,” or disappearing and coming back as a whole new person. But when you strip all that flashy language away, here’s what we’re really after:
We want to feel like we’re living a beautiful story—one worth loving.
To romanticize your life simply means to slow down, pay attention, and fall in love with the everyday goodness God has already placed in your hands. It means looking at your simple summer dinner and whispering, thank you, Lord. It means noticing how your curtains move in the breeze and realizing this is my home, and I get to love it on purpose.
And here’s the best part: as a Christian, you don’t have to force this beauty. You already live inside the greatest love story of all time—the story of Christ. You have a Savior who laid down His life for you. That’s not just romantic... it’s eternal.
So yes, you can romanticize your life. And it’s not selfish. It’s sacred.
7 Grace-Filled Ways to Romanticize Your Life This Summer
1. Create a Summer Mood Board
There’s something powerful about visualizing the season you want to live. I like to gather images that reflect how I want summer to feel: sun-warmed skin, beachy hair, glasses of lemonade, hands held with my husband, sunsets on the porch, baskets of fresh strawberries, field flowers in a Mason jar.
Put those images together on a vision board or in a collage, and then set it as the background on your phone or computer. Every time you glance at it, it will serve as a gentle reminder of what matters to you this season.
2. Make a Summer Bucket List—And Actually Schedule It
It’s not enough to say, I’d love to go kayaking sometime. Add it to your calendar.
Write a short list of simple joys you want to experience this summer—whether it’s making s’mores, going to the farmer’s market, or reading a certain book on the porch—and then plug them into your planner. If it’s not scheduled, it’s just a wish.
This helps you live the season on purpose, not just let it pass you by.
3. Create a “Lovely List” Just for You
This isn’t about productivity. This is about soul-care.
Create a “Lovely List” of things that are meaningful to you—solo moments that refuel your heart. Maybe it’s:
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Sitting quietly with a cup of tea and a hymn
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Listening to an audiobook while folding laundry
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Drawing, journaling, or working on a creative project
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Going for a slow walk with no destination
Keep this list in your planner or journal, and when you feel empty or overwhelmed, choose something from it. These little moments are where life becomes art.
4. Tune Into Your God-Given Senses
Romanticizing your life doesn’t mean creating a fake aesthetic. It means noticing what’s already lovely.
Try to intentionally engage your senses:
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Sight – Light a candle or open your curtains to let the golden-hour sun in.
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Sound – Play soft music while cooking or cleaning.
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Smell – Use your favorite essential oils or bake banana bread just because.
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Taste – Make a fruit salad or try a homemade latte recipe.
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Touch – Put on your coziest loungewear or walk barefoot in the grass.
God gave us these senses to enjoy the world He made. Let’s use them fully.
5. Take Yourself on a Gentle Date
Yes, you’re allowed to date yourself—and yes, it can be delightful. You don’t need a fancy event or special reason. Just pick a day and treat yourself with tenderness.
Some ideas:
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Take a solo coffee shop trip with a book
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Go to a bookstore and linger with no rush
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Set up a cozy movie night just for you
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Put together a picnic—even if it’s just in your own backyard
And if it feels more meaningful, make it a spiritual moment too. Bring Jesus on your date. Invite Him to sit with you. He delights in your joy.
6. Let Your Inner Child Come Out and Play
Do you remember the things you loved as a child? Try them again. There’s no age limit on delight.
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Blow bubbles on the porch
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Run through the sprinkler
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Collect wildflowers and press them in a book
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Color in a coloring book
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Climb into a hammock and look for cloud shapes
Romanticizing your life often means giving yourself permission to be lighthearted. Joy is not only holy—it’s healing.
7. Rest in Psalm 23
Let your summer be guided by the rhythm of Psalm 23:
“He makes me lie down in green pastures.
He leads me beside still waters.
He restores my soul.”
There is no romance deeper than the love of a Savior who leads you to stillness, feeds you when you’re hungry, and walks with you even through dark valleys.
You don’t have to hustle to make your life lovely. The Lord is already tending to you.
Let Philippians 4:8 Be Your Filter
“Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure,
whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.”
Use this verse as your summer guide. Ask yourself: Is this thought lovely? Is this activity praiseworthy? Is this how I want my life to feel?
Romanticizing your life begins in the mind. Choose thoughts that bring peace and beauty.
A Fun Little Question for You…
Would you rather…
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Spend a whole afternoon dressing up and pretending you're in a Jane Austen novel in your own home?
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Set up a cozy camp in your backyard for a starlit summer night?
I honestly can’t decide. Both sound dreamy. Let me know your choice by leaving a comment or sending me a note—these little questions are such a sweet way to connect!
Final Thoughts
Romanticizing your life isn’t about perfection, productivity, or appearances. It’s about falling in love with your present. It’s about noticing. Pausing. Breathing. Resting in God’s goodness.
This summer, let your life be your favorite piece of art. Let your rhythms be soft, slow, and sacred. Let beauty interrupt your days.
And most of all, remember this:
You are lovely. You are loved. And your life is worth celebrating.
With grace,
Evelyn
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