This Tiny Ritual Changed My Entire Home

I used to think rituals were some woo-woo spiritual thing.

But a ritual at its core is simply this:

A repeated action that transforms ordinary time into something meaningful.

That’s it.

And once you see it, you can’t unsee it.

The difference between a house and a home?

Houses have routines. Homes have rituals.

Let me show you.

Routines Are Forgettable. Rituals Make You Feel.

Think about it.

Making coffee = routine
Grinding beans at your coffee station, prepping, and pulling the shot? Ritual
Getting into bed = routine
Curling into your reading chair with tea + Kindle? Ritual
Eating dinner = routine
Sitting down at a specific time, in a specific spot, with the people you love? Ritual

Here's why this matters:

Rituals create emotional anchors in your space.

They make ordinary moments feel special.

But here’s what most people overlook…

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If Your Space Doesn’t Support the Ritual, It Dies

Good intentions aren’t enough.

If the physical environment makes your ritual hard, it won’t survive.

This is where design quietly shapes your life.

The chair matters.

The lamp matters.

The mug you reach for every night matters.

Because rituals don’t just live in your mind.

They live in your space.

👉 Ask yourself:

Coffee people: Is your setup inviting? Or do you rummage for filters?
Readers: Can you grab a book without getting up and breaking the moment?
Bath lovers: Are your towels within reach? Or do you risk hypothermia every time you get out?

Charlotte Reeder and PJ Sauerteig (left) & Juni Halseth Stenberg (right)

When your space fights your rituals, you stop doing them.

When your space supports them, they become effortless, and they stick.

And that's when something magical happens:

You stop just living IN your home. You start living WITH it.

Amber Guyton (left) & Ashley Gilbreath (right)

What Rituals Look Like in My Home

1. My Winter Morning Espresso Ceremony

In winter, I start my day at my coffee station.

Fresh grind. WDT tool. Tamp. Watch the shot pull over a scale.

Sometimes it’s a masterpiece.

Sometimes it’s a chaotic waterfall because I switched beans.

Either way, it’s two minutes of pure presence.

2. The Summer Reset: Cold Brew

In summer, my ritual becomes pouring cold brew into my favourite amber glass.

Then I take it to my little round writing table where I draft this newsletter, sketch YouTube scripts, and jot ideas. It’s one of the happiest corners in my home.

3. Cat Time (Mandatory)

Since Timmy and Tommy joined the family, evenings now include a cat ritual.

They climb over me.

They steal my writing spot.

They act like rent-paying tenants.

4. The ‘Energy Shower’ Soundtrack

Before I shower, I turn on an upbeat playlist on my Sonos.

It’s a small thing, but it changes my whole mood.

I always walk out feeling like I’ve got my life together.

5. The Nighttime Tea Ritual

I enjoy reading, especially before bed, as it helps me wind down. I have a Kindle by my bed, but I also like to sip a cup of tea while reading.

My favourite tea at the moment is T2 Sleep Tight. I discovered it when I was staying at the Chadstone Hotel in Melbourne (highly recommend the place, btw).

I don’t do this every day (though I probably should), especially when I’m busy with work, but this little ritual helps me reflect on my day and sleep better!

6. Our Daily Dinner Moment

We also have a little mealtime ritual where my partner and I have a meal together while watching a show (currently invested in Pluribus).

That’s why we opted for a dining banquette!

This Is How You Fall In Love With Your Home

You don’t need more stuff.

You don’t need more trends.

You don’t need a Pinterest Home.

You just need more moments that matter.

Rituals turn your home into a place you’re excited to live in.

A place that reflects who you are.

A place that feels yours.

Now I’m curious…

What’s one ritual you love in your home?

Hit reply. I'd love to know what moments matter in your space.

Cheers,

Reynard