Category Archives: Lifestyle

Princess Self-Improvement Goals

Posted on May 15, 2020 by Nicole

Hello all~ Today’s post is taken from one of Princess Lunaria’s Quaintrelle Writing Prompts: What lifestyle aspects do you want to improve in your life? This can be anything from “I want to be more grateful of what I have” … Continue reading →

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A Princess’ Guide To Herbal Tea

Posted on May 14, 2020 by Nicole

No matter how my day has been, I can always have faith in the comforts of a hot beverage. Most of the time, this takes shape in a mug of coffee or tea, but sometimes (before bed, for example) it … Continue reading →

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Asia Days 5-6 (Penang)

Posted on January 22, 2020 by Nicole

Day 5 (20.12.2019) Today was our final few hours left in Vietnam. Of course, we couldn’t say goodbye without trying some authentic banh mi. My Boyfriend and I left the hotel early in the morning to walk to a small … Continue reading →

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Asia Days 2-4 (Vietnam)

Posted on January 17, 2020 by Nicole

Day 2 (17.12.2019) This morning we went to a chain called Ya Kun Kaya Toast for breakfast. I ate “steamed bread” with kaya and butter. It was very similar to the kaya toast from yesterday, except, well, the bread was … Continue reading →

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Asia Day 1 (Singapore)

Posted on January 9, 2020 by Nicole

Day 1 (16.12.2019) Today was our first full day in Asia~ The first thing we did today was go to Toast Box for breakfast. This is a popular coffee shop chain in Singapore. I ordered kaya toast, which is a … Continue reading →

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Kawaii Stationery Haul + Mini Daiso Pop-Up

Posted on November 24, 2019 by Nicole

Yesterday I took a trip to one of my favorite stores in Pittsburgh, Kawaii Gifts. This store has a fantastic selection of kawaii stationery and official Sanrio, San-X, and Pusheen goods. They also have some Asian snacks that you can’t … Continue reading →

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A Quainter Way of Life

Posted on November 12, 2019 by Nicole

Do you ever daydream about a slower, simpler life? Are you interested in history, especially historical/vintage fashion and art? Are you perhaps interested in old-fashioned hobbies like sewing or embroidery? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of the above, you … Continue reading →

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All Girls Are Princesses

Posted on November 8, 2019 by Nicole

In my freshman year of high school, when I was first becoming interested in lolita fashion, I came across a blog called The Princess Portal. At that time, the blog had already been taken down, but parts of it were … Continue reading →

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8 Victorian Lifestyle Ideas

Posted on November 7, 2019 by Nicole

I have always been drawn to old-fashioned things, and perhaps the period I am most particularly fascinated by is the Victorian Era. Often in this fast-paced world I look towards the Victorians and their love of nature and art, their … Continue reading →

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♥ My Favorite Rose-Infused Beauty Products ♥

Posted on November 20, 2018 by Nicole

I have always been drawn to rose motifs. There is no more iconic symbol of romance and feminine beauty than the rose—-plus, they just have the most delicate, yet intoxicating scent. In this post, I will describe my top favorite … Continue reading →

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