D. Southern Writes

Happy Valentine’s Day! Let’s live and love better EVERYDAY.

Swipe to check out a few of my Valentine morning pics, including my badly photographed Valentine’s pancakes 😂❤️.

In an effort to get off the quarantine sugar high, I opted for non-sugar gifts for my littles this year.

How are you spending the day today?!

@ Chicago, Illinois

When you’re doing creative work, it’s important to establish routines and rituals. You won’t always wake up on ten 😂. But there are some things you can do to invite motivation and creativity into your tasks.

*Make like Marie Kondo and change the air! Use candles, sprays, or other pleasant aromas to calm yourself and elicit good vibes.

*Eating and snacking can be distracting, so opt for a beverage instead. Water is ALWAYS a great option and gets the creativity flowing. Get a fancy cup or glass to spice things up.

*Dress your workspace with a couple of ridiculous things that you love. Maybe a designer item or a piece of art. Or display a few of those pretty notebooks you haven’t used. In other words, give yourself something pretty to look at.

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And your hair is cute too. Love and LOTS of money, Danielle.

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