We’ve all seen the aesthetic: latte art in a $30 mug, fresh-cut peonies, and that perfectly draped cashmere throw. But here’s the truth nobody tells you — you don’t need to spend a cent to feel like the main character in your own story. Romanticizing your life is not about adding more stuff. It’s about noticing what’s already there, slowing down enough to savor it, and creating moments that feel like your