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3 ways to treat yourself – Netflix, Flowers, & Creme Pie

March 13

3 ways to treat yourself

Self-care is not self-indulgence, but it’s nothing wrong with treating yourself sometimes too delicious and hearty food and fun. I mean you have a life, and not everyone can be super healthy and sleep 8hrs a night every single day and night. It’s not living if you don’t break the rules sometimes. Yes, here are my 3 ways to treat yourself when the world doesn’t seem as bright, and you’ve eaten nothing but veggies, protein, and water for a solid six months.

3 ways to treat yourself

netflixandchill

1. Netflix and Chill

It’s okay to sit watch all five seasons of Reign. I mean you need a break from reality and Reign happens to my new favorite show. It’s about Mary Queen of Scots and her marriage to King Frances of France and their crazy royal love affair. It has its moments of supernatural fortune telling, but the lovemaking, formal language, and dresses will have you hooked. I mean secretly I want to be called Lady Carla, and I wish my husband would refer to me as “Your Grace.”

 

This vase stole my heart months ago. Shame on me for not using it before today. The vase is an old design. I know! I’m late to the party but I found it online @bellacorlighting. Picked up these pink flowers at market today.

A post shared by Carla Bethany (@itscarlabethany) on Feb 11, 2017 at 4:07pm PST

2. Fresh Flowers

Grab a bouquet of grocery store flowers and put them in a beautiful vase. You can grab a nice vase at the thrift store or even grab a simple, clear vase from the dollar store. Tie a bow around it if that’s your thing.

3 ways to treat yourself

3. Pie

Yes, you heard me right pie is the piece offering I need in my life. It’s not only super delicious treat, but it can be a piece offering to get what you need to be done. Like hanging those drapes or fixing the table leg. All those things on your honey do list. And it’s treating yourself times ten. I mean fork in the pan right in front of TV watching Reign. You feel me?

I mean by “you” my dear sweet loving husband can get almost anything. It’s my piece offering when I want or need something done around the house. However, if my husband brings me home an EDWARDS® HERSHEY’S* Chocolate Crème Pie my night is made.

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I am Carla Bethany Hayden, an Atlanta based Home Decor Blogger. I love mixing patterns and fun colors. I welcome you to my online home. Have seat stay awhile and let me know if you have any questions. When I am not blogging here you can find me on Instagram @itscarlabethany.



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