Boardrooms to Bedside Reads: This Baddie's Getting Cozy

 

From Boardrooms to Bedside Reads: This Baddie's Getting Cozy

Alright darlings, Beauxji Bae here. Your West London workshop wizard, course-designing queen, and purveyor of all things chic-on-a-shoestring. Can we just talk about this atmospheric shift? That undeniable whisper in the air that screams 'put away the Aperol Spritz, grab the cashmere, and let's get cozy.'

You know the vibe. That 'Uggs but make it fashion' moment – or dare I say, the elevated loungewear season. The kind of comfort that looks expensive even if you snagged it on a cheeky vintage haul. My brain, usually buzzing with curriculum design and empowering you lot to smash your goals, is now plotting something... different. Yes, the hot chocolate's flowing (with a generous splash of rum, naturally – creativity needs fuel, darling, and sometimes that fuel has a kick). My inner world is doing a full rebrand, from power-suit energy to plush-velvet-robe vibes.

And from this exquisite state of chill, nestled deep in my West London sanctuary, a new project is dawning. I'm talking about a whole new world, meticulously crafted from the plush embrace of my velvet sofa, under the soft glow of a bespoke candle.

Beauxji Bae is officially diving into the delicious world of... cozy romance.

That's right. Your girl, the one usually dissecting market trends and facilitating breakthroughs, is now designing meet-cutes and plotting happily-ever-afters. Why cozy romance, you ask? Because even baddies need a bit of heartwarming escapism, darling. After a day of shaping minds and slaying goals, sometimes you just want a story that wraps around you like a cashmere throw, rather than throwing you off a cliff with a plot twist.

I'm envisioning intelligent banter, electric chemistry that sparks like a well-charged powerpoint presentation, and characters you actually want to spend time with. Think witty London professionals, charming unexpected encounters in a quaint Notting Hill bookshop, or perhaps a delightful mix-up at a fancy West End bakery that leads to something undeniably sweet.

This isn't about grand gestures and dramatic, over-the-top declarations – it's about the subtle, soul-stirring moments. The shared glances, the quiet understanding, the intelligent conversations that hint at something deeper. It’s about finding the magic in the everyday, the spark in the mundane, and proving that true love isn't just for the silver screen, but for the smart, stylish, slightly sarcastic women in the real world (like us, obviously).

The learning curve is steep, the plotting is intricate, and the self-doubt is real, but so is the sheer joy of creating something entirely new. And just like my wardrobe – a careful curation of high-street gems elevated by a killer vintage find and a designer dupe that fools everyone – this novel will be rich, layered, and utterly bougie without breaking the bank (or the reader's emotional bandwidth).

So, as I curl up with my notebook, my rum-spiked hot chocolate, and the glow of my laptop, tell me: what makes a cozy romance truly sing for you? What kind of characters do you crave? Any West London settings you secretly adore? Drop your thoughts below, darlings. Let's make this novel as fabulous as a perfectly tailored blazer on a rainy Tuesday.

Until next time, stay stylish, stay smart, and stay cozy.

Beauxji Bae London x