TIP 86

SURROUND YOURSELF WITH BEAUTY AND LUXURY

       Beauty is an ecstasy; it is as simple as hunger. There is really nothing to be said about it. It is like the perfume of a rose: you can smell it and that is all.

W. SOMERSET MAUGHAM

The most mundane activities become luxuries if you do one or two small things to transform them into special occasions. A bowl of cereal served in a beautiful bowl with a handful of fresh raspberries sprinkled on top becomes a special treat. An ordinary cup of coffee becomes a rich treat with a spoonful of real cream. How much time does it take to light a candle at your dinner table? Two seconds lends instant ambience. Drink your water out of a lovely wineglass. A bathtub of water becomes a spa retreat with ...

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