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New Moon Flow ☾ A Pink Pilates Routine for Setting Intentions ☾ 13 Nights of Pink-O-Ween
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New Moon Flow ☾ A Pink Pilates Routine for Setting Intentions ☾ 13 Nights of Pink-O-Ween

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With a soft blanket wrapped around my shoulders, I sit with a steamy cup of black tea in my adorable, pink ghost mug. The soft fairy lights twinkle as a comfortable silence falls over the room.

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Hello, my lovelies! ♡

Welcome back for night 3 of Pinkoween! Tonight, we’re harnessing the quiet, powerful energy of the New Moon in Libra.

The New Moon is a potent & intimate time that feels like a fresh, blank page in our diary. Instead of sweeping away the old, this pilates ritual focuses on drawing in new energy, planting the seeds of our goals, and building the physical and mental foundation needed for them to thrive!

The Pink Pilates Princess aesthetic reminds us that true strength begins at the core. This gentle, yet intentional flow will help you stabilize your center so you can move gracefully toward everything you wish to manifest this month. This short, but gentle pilates routine is perfect to wind down at the end of the night!

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The Ritual: Setting Your Intention

Before you begin, find a quiet space. You might light an earthy-scented candle (like sage or vanilla) and surround yourself with crystals perfect for the new moon: rose quartz, selenite, citrine, labardorite, and amethyst. Take three deep, slow breaths.

As you inhale, visualize a soft, hopeful pink light filling your lungs and making you feel warm all over. As you exhale, verbally state what you are calling in.

Example Intentions:

“I welcome confidence and clarity into my decisions.”

“I cultivate gentle strength in my body.”

“I attract beautiful connections and opportunities.”

“Every day, I am moving closer to the person I am meant to be.”

“I see my goals with perfect clarity and focus.”

Let the breath and the intention anchor your movements. Remember, we are building a stable, graceful foundation.

The Manifestation Flow (Perform 8–10 Repetitions of Each)

1. Moonbeam Cat-Cow (Cultivating Flow)

This movement is perfect for creating fluid energy along the spine, which is crucial for manifestation. We want the energy in our body to move freely.

Start: On all fours, hands under shoulders, knees under hips.

The Draw-In (Cow): Inhale slowly, dropping your belly, lifting your sit bones, and gently gazing forward. Feel the space opening up to invite new ideas and opportunities.

The Foundation (Cat): Exhale deeply, tucking your tailbone, rounding your spine. Gently tuck your chin. Feel your core hug your center, creating stability.

2. Swan Dive (Heart Opening for Magnetism)

A gentle back extension to open the chest, the center of our giving and receiving energy. An open heart is a powerful magnet for the things we desire.

Start: Lie flat on your stomach, hands under your shoulders.

The Lift: Inhale and gently press into your hands, lifting only your head and upper chest off the mat. Visualize your intention radiating outward from your heart.

The Sink: Exhale and roll forward on your chest and lift your legs up then slowly lift back up opening up that heart, feeling gratitude for the act of movement. Modify by only doing the lift if the swan dive is too hard!

3. Single Leg Circles (Defining Your Space)

This move focuses on core stability while promoting fluid hip movement. By keeping the core still while the leg moves, we practice maintaining our center while taking graceful action toward our goals.

Start: Lie on your back, arms alongside your body. Extend your right leg straight up toward the ceiling.

The Circle: Inhale to begin a small, controlled circle with your leg. Exhale as you complete the circle. Focus entirely on keeping your hips stable on the mat, your physical foundation.

Switch: After 8–10 repetitions, reverse the direction. Repeat the entire set on the left leg.

4. The Hundred Prep (Core Foundation)

The Pilates staple and one of my personal favorite moves for core strengthening! This is about generating inner strength and focus. When your center is strong, you can handle any external influence without losing your poise.

Start: Lie on your back, knees bent over your hips in a tabletop position.

The Hold: Inhale, then exhale as you curl your head and shoulders off the mat. Extend your arms long. Maintain this tight, focused lift.

The Pulse: Pulse your arms rapidly up and down, inhaling for five small pulses and exhaling for five small pulses. Every pulse is a tiny commitment to your New Moon intentions. (Perform 20–30 pulses total).

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The Afterglow: Sealing the Intention

When you are finished, roll to your side and slowly press yourself up to a seated position. Place your hands over your solar plexus and breathe into the quiet, powerful strength of your core. You have anchored your intention, strengthened your core, and gracefully begun a new cycle alongside the moon.

Happy manifesting, and don’t forget to charge your crystals under the new moon!

What are some of your favorite new moon rituals?

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Midnight Snack Magic ☾ Three Pink-O-Ween Treats for Cozy Reading ☾ 13 Nights of Pink-O-Ween
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Midnight Snack Magic ☾ Three Pink-O-Ween Treats for Cozy Reading ☾ 13 Nights of Pink-O-Ween

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The crisp Autumn air blows gently through the open window as I sit on my softest Halloween blanket. The dreamy sound of my Soft Girl Autumn playlist drifts from my phone as I type away.

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Hello, my lovelies! ♡

Welcome to the second night of Pinkoween! Tonight I bring you a secret ritual to true self-care, the intentional midnight snack.

When the house is quiet and the moon is high, settling in with a new lesbian romance novel feels like an act of rebellion and comfort all at once. And what’s a beautiful book moment without a tiny, luxurious treat to match the mood?

Tonight, we aren’t cooking. We are simply crafting three gorgeous, pink-hued snacks that pair perfectly with a blanket, a stack of books, and a peaceful mind. These are designed to be low-effort, celestial magic.

☾ The Blushing Elixir: Strawberry Rose Hot Chocolate

Forget the basic cocoa. This is an elevated, warm, and subtly floral drink that feels like liquid love in a spooky mug. It’s comforting enough for the night but magical for the season!

The Magic: The rose petals add a faint, witchy hint of femininity and self love!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of milk (or the plant milk of your choice!)

• 1/2 cup of strawberry syrup (or strawberry milk powder)

• 1 tbsp white chocolate chips

• A splash of vanilla syrup

• Whipped cream and dried rose petals

Recipe: Gently heat the milk, strawberry syrup, and white chocolate in a small saucepan. Once it begins to heat up, add a splash of vanilla syrup. Top with whipped cream and garnish with rose petals for the most dreamy, magical hot cocoa!

☾ Spectral Sweetness: Strawberry Ghost Bites

Sometimes the simplest treats look the most ethereal. These Strawberry Ghost Bites take zero time and provide a crisp, cold bite of ghostly sweetness that’s perfect for when you need something light while deep into an intense chapter!

The Magic: The vanilla yogurt dip creates a smooth, spectral shroud over the fruit to resemble an adorable ghost!

Ingredients:

• Large, ripe strawberries

• Vanilla yogurt (or strawberry yogurt for pink ghosts!)

• Mini dark chocolate chips

Recipe: Pat the strawberries completely dry (this helps the “ghost” stick). Dip the strawberries into the yogurt, coating them completely, leaving the leaf part exposed. Place them on a parchment-lined plate. Immediately add two tiny dark chocolate chips for eyes and on chip for the mouth. Freeze for 15 minutes. Serve straight from the freezer for maximum spectral effect!

☾ Crystalized Rose Snack Mix

This mix is the perfect blend of salty, sweet, and crunchy. It’s inspired by the idea of keeping your energy balanced while you read; a little grounding crunch, a little soft sweetness.

The Magic: The mix of colors and textures looks like tiny pink crystals found in an enchanted forest!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of white chocolate mini-pretzels

• 1/2 cup of freeze-dried strawberries (they provide the perfect light pink crunch!)

• 1/4 cup of yogurt-covered raisins

• 1/4 cup of dark chocolate chips

• 1/4 cup of slivered almonds

• 1/4 cup of tiny white marshmallows

• A pinch of edible glitter or pink dusting sugar (optional, but highly encouraged for the pink crystal look!)

Recipe: Combine all dry ingredients in a spooky season themed ceramic bowl. The key here is the presentation serving it in something lovely makes it taste better! This mix is meant to be eaten by the handful, the perfect companion when you can’t bear to look away from the page.

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The midnight snack is truly a form of Witchy Self-Love. It’s the intentional act of nourishing your body and soul simultaneously. Choose your treat, settle into your coziest spot, and let the magic of your chosen novel take hold.

What are some your most favorite snacks for a cozy reading session?

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Fated Flames & Forest Walks ☾ My Favorite Fall Lesbian Romance Novels ☾ 13 Nights of Pink-O-Ween
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Fated Flames & Forest Walks ☾ My Favorite Fall Lesbian Romance Novels ☾ 13 Nights of Pink-O-Ween

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The gentle Autumn rain taps at the window as the sky grows darker with the clouds and fog. Inside the atmosphere is cozy, with swirls of pumpkin pie twirling about the room. The soft glow of the fairy lights with the flickering candle create a calming view as I type.

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Hello, my lovelies! ♡

Welcome to night one of the 13 Nights of Pink-O-Ween! Over the next 13 days, I have a plethora of enchanting post for the spookiest time of the year on my own spin on blogtober.

Tonight, the air is foggy & rainy, my pumpkin candles and incense are lit, and I’ve curled up in my favorite spot with a my kindle app!

My most favorite time of year is here again, autumn is the season for fated, atmospheric romance, where mist hangs heavy over the forest and love feels as inevitable as the changing leaves.

These five books are my absolute favorite companions for a cozy, enchanted autumn night. They all take place in Autumn or Halloween, making them perfect to add to your October/November “To Be Reads.”

So grab a warm cup of pumpkin spice tea, and let’s dive into these dreamy worlds of sapphic devotion!

☾ October by Nicole Pyland — Probably my most favorite out of the bunch! This book is actually part of a series where the second of every month a new book drops and the title is that current month, I love it so much I recommend reading them all. However this one takes place in October where a woman, Molly, falls for a co-worker, Finely, who just so happens to be on again off again with another co-worker, India. Finely is finally ready to move on from that relationship and realizes she likes Molly, who doesn’t believe Finely and India are truly over.

☾ Not Just Gal Pals by Elizabeth Luly — This is a cozy Autumnal book that i’ve just started myself! It follows an influencer named Jenny who has recently been canceled due to an unfortunate post. This leads her to extending her time in her hometown of Sapphire Springs, where she is visiting for her finest friend’s wedding. Enter Blake, Sapphire Spring’s only doctor, who’s had a crush on Jenny since high school. A crush that causes her to act awkward anytime she sees Jenny, who views it as Blake disliking her. Now Jenny and Blake must work together on their friend’s bachelorette party where sparks begin to fly.

☾ Pumpkin Spice & Poltergeist by Ali K. Mulford & K. Elle Morrison — This is a “To Be Read” for me, but the concept intrigued me! An apothecary witch named Jordyn has romance on her mind when she gets witch wasted accidentally conjures up her dead ex girlfriend. Her dead ex is now haunting her until she finds someone new to move on with. Harlow, the new girl in town, soon realizes that magic really exists in Maple Hallow and she soon meets Jordyn as sparks being to fly. Will Jordyn’s ghostly girlfriend get in the way of love?

☾ Taping into Love by Monica McCallan — This one is a re-read for me because I love it so much! Back in town after the death of her father, Sierra Westmoore tries to rent out a room in the town’s bed and breakfast called The Maple Inn. The Inn is owned by Lucy and her family and Lucy does not care for the Westmoore family or the maple syrup they produce. Sierra has a plan with her brother to make things right and changing the opinion of the town about their family now that their father is gone. Lucy doesn’t believe a Westmoore could ever change, but will feelings for Sierra change her mind?

☾ Curses & Coldbrew by Ali K. Mulford & K. Elle Morrison — Another “To Be Read” for me! This book takes us back to the magical, ghostly town of Maple Hallow. This time we meet Ramona Henry, whose soul has gone missing and she sets out to go find the thief. Iris Stonewood is Maple Hallow’s flirtatious witch, who Ramona is annoyed by. When Iris is bored she decides she’s going to help Ramona find her soul. When souls start vanishing like candy on Halloween, they must find the culprit before Iris’s soul is next. Ramona and Iris are on the hunt all while their chemistry rises.

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Happy reading, my lovelies! I hope these recommendations fill your cozy book nook with beautiful magic this season. Which one are you adding to your fall stack first? ♡

I met my younger self for Coffee
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I met my younger self for Coffee

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I met my younger self for coffee. She was 30 minutes early and already waiting for me, anxiously stirring her vanilla iced latte.

Her blonde hair was freshly highlighted and straight as she looked around visibly uncomfortable. I could tell by her body language she wanted to disappear; to be unseen and invisible — afraid of being perceived and harshly judged the way she always was.

As I walk over to sit with her, she takes me in. With my long pink hair flowing down my back in soft waves and a book tucked under my arm, I give her a friendly smile as i sit down with my iced coffee.

She stares at my hair — most likely thinking that she can’t believe we finally dyed our hair something other than a shade of blonde. Diverting her eyes, she looks down at the book I now placed on the table. The title “The Almost Bride” by Sienna Waters stares back at her, but she seems laser focused on one part on the book’s cover — “From Bestselling Lesbian Romance Author” and she seems to freeze with confusion written all over her face.

She then looks at our left hand and takes notice of the ring on our finger — yes that kind of ring.

She mumbles quietly that we never wanted to get married and almost sounds let down as she starts fidgeting and looking at me with a million unasked questions.

She’s unsure of herself, so she doesn’t ask any of them, but I know her — I know exactly how she’s feeling and what she wants to say.

I smile softly back at her and tell her it’s okay to feel what she does in this moment. To be unsure about herself and her dreams — that’s she’s still young and it’s perfectly fine to not know ourselves yet. That she’s been through so much already and it’s understandable that she’s confused on things.

Finally she speaks in a delicate tone, though anxious, and asks how we’re doing and where we ended up. She tells me she doesn’t believe there is a place for her in this world and she doesn’t understand how we made it this far when she could never quite see past her almost 18 years of life.

Being honest with her, I tell her we made it in our own little way — with a few bumps along the road and many tears shed over the years. That we had to fall and begin again many times and pick ourselves up. That no matter what this life throws at us, we’ve continued to persevere and try again.

That eventually somewhere along the way we find ourselves — we truly and honestly finally find us. We discover parts of us that finally click and make sense and we come out. That it isn’t easy at first — in fact it’s actually terrifying, but we surround ourselves with a healthy support system full of found family and friends and embrace our truest selves.

I tell her we start therapy as well and find our outlet through our blog.

She has unshed tears in her blue eyes as she whispers a question — it’s about the ring.

I can feel the warmth and happiness radiating through my body as I tell her about the one. How lovely she is — how she makes us feel seen and loved entirely. How safe she makes not only the current us feel, but how safe all versions of us feel with her. Finally safe to be us to the fullest with no judgement at all.

Her tears are now flowing freely — something she rarely allows to be seen — and I can tell she feels a sense of relief. Relief that it might truly all be okay eventually.

We finish our coffee and our conversation and I hug her goodbye — giving her the hug she’s always needed and we go our separate ways.

Whispers of Romance ♡ a dreamy Valentine’s Day
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Whispers of Romance ♡ a dreamy Valentine’s Day

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The delicate scent of pink spun sugar mingles gracefully with the comforting aroma of apple cinnamon. This enchanting blend mixes with the delectable scent pasta summing on the stove. Outside, a gentle snowfall blankets the world in a serene hush, creating the perfect cozy atmosphere.

Hello, my lovelies! ♡

Welcome back to my cozy little whimsical corner of the internet! Today I have a lovely little post to share of the dreamiest Valentine’s day spent with my beloved—a day filled with creativity, romance, and the simple joys of just being together. So grab your favorite warm drink and your coziest blanket, and let’s jump right in to our magical day!

Morning Bliss

The gentle glow of the morning sun streams through the windows, casting the warmest embrace over our cozy haven. Exchanging sleepy smiles and soft whispers, we wish each other a happy Valentine’s Day, savoring the quiet beauty of the morning. Leaving the warmth of our blankets, we head downstairs to make breakfast and coffee together.

The inviting aroma of freshly brewed coffee fills there air in no time as we go about our usual morning routine of breakfast. As we wait for it to finish while sipping our coffee, we share our dreams for the day ahead; each moment filled with anticipation and love.

Makeup & Sentiments

After breakfast, we retreat back upstairs hand in hand to get ready for our day. While getting ready, we reminisce about cherished memories and the journey we’ve shared, excited to make even more today.

With our laughter and words of love mingling with the soft music playing in the background, we finish getting ready and head back downstairs to find a cute romance movie to watch. After debating between several movies, we settled on Crushed (2022), a lesbian romantic comedy. Cozying up together, we watch the movie as it fills us with laughter and warm fuzzy feelings.

Culinary Romance

As the afternoon sun casts golden hues across the kitchen, we start preparing a romantic dinner for two. As we’re getting the ingredients prepared, we peer out of the window and an enchanting view catches our eye, three deer are nibbling on the grass in the yard. Marveling over how precious they are, we snap a few photos to keep as a memory.

After admiring the whimsical scene before us, we start our dinner together. The air is filled with the fragrant aroma of herbs and spices as we cook together side by side, our hearts dancing to the rhythm of our shared efforts.

As our dinner finishes, we grab fancy wine glasses and pour ourselves a glass. Over our delicious meal of creamy pasta, we toast to love and the adventures that lie ahead.

Artistic Exchange

As the evening draws near, we retreat to our crafting nook and move to the second part of our date — a painting swap. Two blank canvas lie before us, waiting to be transformed. As we take turns adding details to each other’s works, we exchange stories and laughter with each brushstroke. The result of our paint swap is two whimsical paintings that really capture us as a couple and a new shared memory to deepen our bond.

Cozy Conclusion

As twilight descends and the stars once again begin their evening dance, we snuggle up together for another movie. Wrapped in soft blankets and feeling rejuvenated from our shower, we choice a movie, the cat nestled between us. We choose the movie Up as it’s one of my girlfriend’s most favorite movies. We share warmth and affection until the credits roll. As sleep begins to make our eyelids start to shut, we exchange sweet smiles and gentle kisses, our hearts full of love and gratitude for each other.

It truly was the perfect, cozy Valentine’s Day.

And so, my Lovlies, our dreamy Valentine’s Day comes to a close. It was a day I’ll always cherish and I hope it brought you on the journey with us and filled your hearts with a warm, fuzzy tenderness. Until my next post, may your days and dreams be filled with love and happiness! ♡

Pinkmas Holiday Gift Guide ౨ৎ 12 days of pinkmas
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Pinkmas Holiday Gift Guide ౨ৎ 12 days of pinkmas

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The inviting scent of brown sugar intertwines with a hint of cinnamon in the air — enveloping the entire house in a delightful warmth as the snickerdoodle cookies bake to perfection. A captivating spiced bourbon cider candle casts a gentle, flickering glow — the living room feeling as though it’s wrapped in the warmest of blankets in a cold winter night.

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Hello my pink snowflakes!

Today is day three of pinkmas and with the holiday season fast approaching, I have the perfect gift guide for the pink babe in your life — or yourself!

‘Tis the season to be pink, and these pink-inspired gifts are sure to make anyone’s pinkmas merry and well pink!

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1. Victoria’s Secret Satin Short Pajama Set

2. Selkie The Blush Angel Mini Bustle Dress

3. 16 Piece Pink Cookware Set

4. Swan Ballet Six-Color Eyeshadow Palette

5. Pink Coach Scarf

6. Pink Makeup Brush Set

7. Victoria’s Secret The Tour ’23 Iconic Pink Stripe Robe

8. Pink Coach Watch

9. Super Chunky Knit Throw

10. Collagen Boosting Beija Flor Elasti-Cream Body Cream

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Happy pinkmas shopping, my loves!

sapphic holiday romance novels ౨ৎ 12 days of pinkmas
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sapphic holiday romance novels ౨ৎ 12 days of pinkmas

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The delightful aroma of spiced cinnamon sugar swirls in the air, intertwining with the gentle scent of freshly cut pine as the twinkling lights adorning the tree cast a mesmerizing, warm radiance.

Outside delicate flurries flutter to the ground announcing that the winter solstice is just around the corner. With this enchanting wintery scene, our hearts yearn to embrance the warmth of the season as we cozy up with a flickering candlelight, make a cup of rich hot cocoa, and snuggle up with the fluffiest of blankets with a good book.

What could be more perfect than immersing yourself in a heartfelt sapphic holiday romance, filling your heart with a blissful warmth? On this first day of Pinkmas, I am thrilled to share a selection of my treasured cozy sapphic romances, all of which are available on Kindle Unlimited! Happy reading, my loves!

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🎀 The Wait is Over – Nicole Pyland

This is book six in the Holiday series.

Scarlet Campbell’s friends had all coupled off, and it had happened this year. All five of them had found love while Scarlet had continued to go back and forth about coming out to her family, and on top of that, she still couldn’t talk to women. Every time she tried, she choked. She got nervous. She said something stupid. As a result, she was still a single nerd who worked as a data analyst and did coding on the side.

Dakota Wagner was new to the marketing team of a software company, tasked with building a customer community. To do that, though, she needed data. When Dakota was sent Scarlet’s way, she found the woman endlessly adorable, so she wanted to get to know more about her other than her fascination with sugar and numbers. In Scarlet’s eyes, Dakota was sexy, smart, and would have no problem finding a girlfriend easily, so Scarlet didn’t think she’d have a chance. Little did she know that Dakota was exactly who she needed in her life to get the courage to be more herself, conquer her fears, and finally come out to her family.

🎀 Rekindled – Erica Lee

After getting married right out of college, Jordan and Spencer Barlowe were sure their love would last a lifetime. Unfortunately, life didn’t work out that way and they’ve spent the last ten years apart. The only connection they have left is their teenage daughter.

When Jordan travels from her current home in Florida back to Pennsylvania so her daughter, Penny, can stay with her mom and Jordan can attend the first indoor track and field meet hosted by her alma mater, she ends up spending a lot more time with her ex-wife than she originally planned.

Is Christmas magic (and some intervening from their teenage daughter) enough to bring Jordan and Spencer back together or is it too late?

🎀 The Christmas Inheritance – Addison Clarke

Charlie Monroe loves everything about Baxter Tree Farm. From the smell of the pine trees to the shimmer of Christmas lights, Charlie is at home on the farm. Having managed the farm since graduating high school, Charlie considers herself an expert on all things Christmas trees. Her dream is to continue to grow the place she loves so much and make it a must visit place in Maine.

But when the owner dies just before Christmas and leaves half the farm to Charlie, the last thing she expects is the other new owner to be her high school rival. And for her to still look so damn beautiful.

Delaney Baxter doesn’t know the first thing about owning a Christmas tree farm. After living in Florida since college, it has been years since Delaney has seen snow or even bothered to put up a tree for the holidays. She’s reluctant to go back to her hometown to settle her aunt’s affairs. And when she finds out Charlie also inherited half of the farm, Delaney is ready to leave town as soon as possible.

After calling a truce for the holidays, Delaney slowly begins to realize that Charlie isn’t the villain she’d remembered her to be. As for Charlie, she’s wondering why Delaney looks so perfectly at home sitting in the kitchen. Can these two former rivals learn to work together in life and love? Or will their Christmas inheritance tear them further apart?

🎀 The Christmas Committee – Lily Seabrooke

With property developer Michael Landgrave trying to buy out the small-town center and pave it over, the town’s best hope is their Christmas Committee revitalizing the old Christmas festival the town used to be famous for. Unfortunately, Piper is the only member of the committee.

But when aloof legal writer Lyra Simmons visits town to spend the holidays away after a breakup, and Piper invites herself as her welcoming committee, a new friendship—and an accidental fake relationship—might just save Castle Hollow.

If Piper can get herself together. Frankly, it doesn’t seem likely.

🎀 The Christmas Catch – Clare Lyndon

Two stranded travellers. One secret crush. Can they make it home without falling in love?

Thrown together when their plane conks out and a blizzard rolls in, Morgan Scott and her childhood friend Ali Bradford are on a mission to make it from Glasgow to Devon in time for Christmas.

The catch? Roads and trains are up the spout, Morgan’s patience is running low, and Ali has had a secret crush on Morgan since forever. But she can keep a lid on over two decades of unrequited love. Particularly when they keep having to share a bed. Absolutely no problem at all.

As Morgan and Ali inch south, they discover more about themselves and each other. This is one twisty road trip that takes them places they’ve never been before, and might just change their lives forever.

🎀 Twice Upon a Christmastime – Addison Clarke

Twins Jones and Mallory Garner never expected the holidays to be so climactic.

Ice queen Jones is the Vice President of Smithfield Marketing, a high profile marketing firm in the heart of NYC. She’s risen to the top of her game by not caring about the people she steps on along the way. Love isn’t on her radar; that next big promotion is though. With the announcement of her boss’s retirement, Jones was fully expecting to slide right into the presidential position she’s been dreaming of for years. But with her career suddenly in limbo, she begins to question her future.

The always sunny Mallory is the lead trainer at Paws on a Mission. She opened the organization with Mason Mackenzie and can’t imagine working anywhere else. Mostly because Mallory’s friends call her a human golden retriever, which means she fits right in at work. Mallory’s dedication to her job means she hasn’t had a vacation in years. Heck, she’s not even had a date in who knows how long. After striking out with love before, Mallory has no desire to get hurt again.

When Jones suggests that they swap places for a few weeks before Christmas, Mallory agrees to do a switch-a-roo one more time. The last thing either of them expects is to fall for someone in the other’s world. How do they explain what they’ve done to the people they’ve grown to care for? And how do they go back to their old lives now?

🎀 Make Her Wish Come True – A.L. Brooks

A lesbian romance where the realest thing about a fake relationship is all the possibilities.

Abby Baxter’s burning ambition to be a reporter gets a boost when her journalist friend offers her a deal: Fake-date a woman for a story she’s writing on finding love, and she’ll swing Abby a co-writing credit. It’s a dream come true after so long looking for her big break. For years, life and raising her half-sister have gotten in the way.

Erica Goode works two jobs while all her spare energies are focused on her eight-year-old daughter. She would love a social life, but who has time? A deal to be wined and dined if she fakes a relationship sounds fun. Although, it’d help if she wasn’t attracted to her date quite so much. Oh, and if the woman wasn’t averse to children. Really, there’s no way anything can come of it. Right?

Is it possible to get what you wish for, if you’re willing to give it a try?

🎀 All Wrapped Up in You – T.B. Markinson & Adrian J. Smith

A saboteur. A bookstore in trouble. A writer on the verge of ruin.

After a painful divorce, Mathilda “Mat” Kincaide has one clear vision. Ascend the throne of her family’s cherished chain of bookstores. Yet a mysterious troublemaker lurks in the heart of her store, intent on derailing Mat’s every ambition. She can’t be distracted, even if the new hire with her sizzling librarian appearance and saucy glances tempts Mat to bend her no relationship rule.

Camdyn Stone is a gifted writer. Or at least she was. With a looming deadline, Camdyn must complete a manuscript before Christmas or face financial ruin. Working at Kincaide Books is a refuge for this self-doubting one-hit-wonder. If only Camdyn could find inspiration for her next book in someone other than her sexy new boss.

In a whimsical bookstore, with eccentric patrons and a snarky cat, Mat and Camdyn must work together to save the Kincaide legacy.

But will they find love along the way?

Join Mat and Camdyn on a heartfelt journey where love unfolds, passions flare, hearts collide, and the quest for true love takes root in the most unexpected of places. In this captivating sapphic romance novel, love weaves a tale with an intensity that transcends all boundaries.

a day in the life of a pink pilates princess ୨୧
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a day in the life of a pink pilates princess ୨୧

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The soft sound of ‘happiness is a butterfly’ drifts from my phone, gently pulling me out of my slumber. With a light stretch, i reach over to turn it off and see that it’s 5am. Wish to snuggle down into my fluffy pink blanket, I instead pull back the blanket and get out of bed.

One of my 2023 goals was to get back to get back on my pink pilates princess routine as that’s when I feel my best. So lately I’ve been waking at 5am and today is no different. 

Leaving the warmth of my bedroom, i make my way to the bathroom. Hearing a tiny meow on my way, I stop to bend down and pet my adorable little cat. While in the bathroom I do the usual morning things like brushing my teeth and washing my face, however I don’t do my full skincare routine yet as I will being doing my pilates routine first. Tying my butterfly layered hair into a claw clip, I change into my workout clothing and leave the bathroom to go full my water bottle. 

Grabbing my baby pink yoga mat as well as my ankle & wrist weights, I am now ready for my pilates routine.

For my routine I like to first start out with a stretching video to warm up my body and prepare it for my workout. Following my warm up, I then go into my hour long pilates session before finishing off my workout with a twenty minute hiit session and then a cooldown stretch. 

I’m always left feeling so positive and rejuvenated after every pilates session. Almost as if a fog has been lifted from my head. 

Once i’m finished my workout, I hop in the shower allowing the hot water to sooth my muscles. The shower after a pilates session always feels amazing. After getting dressed for the day, I brew myself either a tea or coffee depending what i’m in the mood for that morning and i finish off my skincare routine. Lately i’ve been really focused on moisturizing my face and have found a few new favorite products.

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With my workout routine finished and my skincare done, I make myself a healthy vegan breakfast smoothie and drink it while I work from home. After all of my important tasks are out of the way, I then start editing some of the content i’ve been creating lately.

My fluffy cat in my lap, today I am editing a few affirmation videos as well as blog graphics at my dreamy pink desk. I’ve really been enjoying making them as they’ve been helping me stay in a positive mindset! 

A few hours later, I step away from working on my computer and ipad for a break. During my break I usually like to go on a walk and take in the scenery of the nature. Unfortunately being that it is winter and it’s freezing outside, I instead choose growwithjo step video. That way i still feel like i’m getting a walk in to get my step goal. It does after all get a bit tedious sitting at a desk most of the day.

Finishing the steps video, I make a slightly later lunch of a fresh grilled chicken salad with a small amount of my favorite light dressing. Refilling my water bottle, i sit at the wooden dining table and eat my delicious lunch. While eating I sometimes like to continue my reading.

Opening up my kindle app, I click open my current read. ‘The Revenge Plot’ by Sienna Waters is her newest sapphic romance novel to drop this month. Those are my absolute favorite type of book and i’m forever only reading those kind. 

When i’m finished with my lunch and reading, I put on a show for background noise as I finish up more work. Lately I’ve been back on my degrassi binge so as I work I can hear Clare dramatically going off on Eli at The Dot in the background.

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Finally finishing up the work I had to do for the day, I then begins any cleaning that must be done around the house. Lighting a sandalwood incense stick to cleanse out the energy after cleaning, I then decide on dinner as well as feed my cat his dinner. 

With him meowing loudly for dinner despite getting treats and having a massive bowl of dry food all day, he finally quiets down to eat. Though I know the second I sit down with my own dinner he will be meowing and begging because he believes he should have at least three dinners per day. Cats are cute fuzzy drama queens.

Deciding on mushroom and spinach raviolis for dinner, I begin making it. When it is finished, I also pour myself a glass of my favorite moscato and set the table to eat.

Just like I predicted, my cat is there meowing and trying to be as cute as possible so he can try to get more food out of me.

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Finishing up with dinner and the dishes, I now have free time for the rest of the night. This time is usually spent talking with my friends to have a vent/tea session or catching up on a show I may have missed. This is also usually the time when I tend to eat my nightly gummy. 

Before it kicks in, I start my nighttime skincare routine which is a little bit longer than my daytime one as I sometimes like to do a peel or sheet mask.

Taking the sheet mask off my face after the fifteen minutes and gently patting the rest into my face, I then use my rose quartz roller before getting dressed for bed.

Applying my lip oil and grabbing my favorite pair of headphones, I take myself back to bed to listen to 8d music until the gummy causes me to sleep. 

A day in the life of a pink pilates princess is complete.

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pink pilates princess affirmations ♡
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pink pilates princess affirmations ♡

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⋆ ˚｡⋆୨୧˚ hello lovelies ˚୨୧⋆｡˚ ⋆

My favorite part of a new year is feeling as though it’s a fresh slate, especially for getting into new routines. One of my goals for this year is to get back to my pink pilates princess routine (as that’s when I feel my best) and to work on my mindset. To help me with this, I made a lovely pink pilates princess subliminal full of the most positive affirmations!

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𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘶𝘣 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘰𝘥𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘱𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘢𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘤. 𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘰𝘶𝘵, 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘱𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘣𝘰𝘥𝘺, 𝘤𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘴𝘬𝘪𝘯, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘤𝘭𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨/𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘱𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵. 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘶𝘣 𝘢𝘭𝘴𝘰 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘴 𝘮𝘺 𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘲𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘻 𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘶𝘭𝘢

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𝔟𝔢𝔫𝔢𝔣𝔦𝔱𝔰

have the perfect pilates routine pink pilates princess aesthetic motivation to workout embody the pink pilates princess aesthetic all the time always have healthy food healthy diet love working out wake up early everyday lean body toned body desired body desired workout clothing manifest workout equipment pilates classes yoga classes hot yoga clear skin flawless skin perfect skin care routine gua sha effect always hydrated never bloated full night of sleep always smell good soft & smooth skin manifest effortlessly self love meditate daily rose quartz booster formula

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𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘮𝘺 𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘲𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘻 𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘶𝘭𝘢? 𝘪𝘵’𝘴 𝘢 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘶𝘭𝘢 𝘢𝘥𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘮𝘺 𝘴𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦, 𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘴 𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘳! 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘶𝘣 𝘪𝘴 𝘦𝘹𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘭𝘺 𝘱𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘶𝘭! 𝘪 𝘨𝘰𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘭𝘺 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘵 𝘴𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘧𝘶𝘭 & 𝘥𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘸𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘴 ༘♡

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𝔞𝔟𝔬𝔲𝔱 𝔪𝔶 𝔰𝔲𝔟𝔩𝔦𝔪𝔦𝔫𝔞𝔩𝔰

– ♡ my subliminals are desired results only

– ♡ there’s never any bad or negative affirmations

– ♡ all my subs come with protection added while listening

– ♡ you can listen as much as you want but i’d recommend between 1-5 times

– ♡ first person affirmations

– ♡ they are unisex unless otherwise stated

– ♡ can listen at any volume

– ♡ can listen with one earbud or through a speaker

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𝘧𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘢 𝘦𝘭𝘴𝘦𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 ⋆ ˚｡⋆୨୧˚˚

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she’s a maneater ♡ dark feminine subliminal
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she’s a maneater ♡ dark feminine subliminal

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hello lovelies!

As I’ve said in my last post, the start of the new year is bringing about a slight new era on La vie en Rose Diaries! With the fresh start of 2023, I’ve decided to make a few subliminals. Personally I’ve always loved using these videos to aid in my manifestations and feeling more positive so why not make my own?

This subliminal is a dark feminine era glow up combo! It has plenty of layered affirmations for a complete femme fatale upgrade.

enjoy lovelies ♡