The Friday Ritual: 5 Minutes to Weekend Calm

Five Minutes • Four Objects • Infinite Ease

Friday evenings carry a quiet promise: the week’s pace slows, sunlight softens, and our homes become retreats once more. At Belaré Home we mark the moment with a simple routine—a dialogue between flame, stone, branch and fabric that resets the energy of an entire room in under five minutes.

Below, our stylists walk you through each step, using pieces you’ll find in our collections. Feel free to follow the ritual item-for-item or adapt it with treasures you already own.

1. Gather & Glow — Ebony Candelabra × Organic Stone Marble Tray

Time: 1 minute

Set the stage by placing two unscented taper candles into the sculptural arms of the Ebony Candelabra. Crafted in black textured aluminum, its curved silhouette frames the flame like quiet parentheses, focusing light where you want it most. Rest the candelabra on the Organic Stone Marble Tray; the cool surface catches any stray wax and mirrors the candle-glow across delicate veining.

Stylist’s precision: Trim one taper ¾ inch shorter than the other. The tiered heights add movement without clutter.

2. Welcome Nature In — Delamo Vase

Time: 2 minutes (including the backyard stroll)

Step outside and clip a handful of foraged branches—anything with tiny berries, seedpods or early buds. Slide the stems into the Delamo Vase; its artisan form funnels foliage into an artful fan while its rustic finish grounds the vignette. The natural asymmetry softens the crisp geometry of both candelabra and tray. 

No yard? A single monstera leaf or even two bare sticks do the trick—texture matters more than color here.

3. Create the Invitation — Elena Accent Chair

Time: 45 seconds

Angle an Elena Accent Chair beside the tableau at thirty degrees. Wrapped in a warm blend of light-brown and cream hues, its plush teddy-bear texture invites you to sink in, while subtle button-tuft detailing lends refined structure. The curved silhouette echoes the soft arcs of the candelabra, completing the circle of comfort.

Micro-luxury cue: Instead of a sharp “hotel fold,” drape a linen throw loosely over one arm—imperfection signals ease.

4. Seal the Scene — Sound & Scent

Time: 1 minute

Press play on a low-tempo playlist (we love mellow brass) and mist a single spritz of woody room scent into the air above the candles. Avoid citrus; its acidity competes with travertine’s warm undertone. Within moments, flame, branch, stone and music harmonies—weekday chatter recedes.

Caring for the Pieces

Extend the Ritual All Weekend

1. Saturday Morning Light — Move the tray and candles to a sunny windowsill; daylight through wax creates a gentle prism.

2. Sunday Supper — Relocate the candelabra–tray duo to the dining table; flank with smaller vases for an effortless centerpiece.

3. Monday Reset — Replace spent tapers, return branches outdoors, and fluff the throw—your Friday Ritual is ready to begin again.

Shop the Friday Edit

• Ebony Candelabra → Ebony Collection page

• Organic Stone Marble Tray → Elevated Collection

• Delamo Vase → Vases

• Elena Accent Chair → Accent Chairs

Closing Thoughts

Ritual is less about adding things and more about adding meaning to the things you already have. With four quietly powerful objects and five uninterrupted minutes, you transform a living room into a sanctuary of light and ease—proof that luxury lives in the details we honor.

Tell us how you ritualize Friday: Tag @belarehome on Instagram or reply to this post with your own weekend-opening tradition. We love seeing our pieces in their natural habitat—your home.