The case for dressing up your life.

Also, my most formative romantic comedy.

A few months ago, Becca and I recorded one of my favorite episodes of Bad on Paper that we’ve done together. It was all about little luxuries, the tiny everyday things that feel, well, luxurious. We had listeners call in too, and by the end of the episode we had talked about skin care, Trader Joe’s flowers, regular manicures, and much, much more. When it came to my particular list of little luxuries, I discussed candles, McDonald’s drive-through Diet Coke, and Friday night pasta, among other things. The one thing I mentioned that I kept thinking about after we stopped recording, though, was my love of making everyday (and often boring) tasks into an entire event. From date nights to daily lunch breaks, I can confidently say that I can turn almost anything into something that feels special, or like an adventure.

Sometimes this is as simple as saving a favorite podcast for a long drive, or queuing up the perfect playlist while cleaning the house. Other times, it’s making a point to visi…