Grace Notes

a blog about life’s everyday magic

All, Gift Ideas, Holidays, Inspiration, A Cozy Gift Guide

The Cozy Gift Guide

And just like that, the holiday season has arrived! As you may know, here at Bella Grace, we adore all things cozy. We’ve added a wonderful selection of gifts to…

All, Inspiration, Self Care,

Slowing Down in Autumn

As the air turns crisp and the leaves change to vibrant hues, it only makes sense that autumn is the season that reminds me to take a few deep breaths…

All, Inspiration, Seasons, Cozy Ways to Welcome Autumn

10 Cozy Ways to Welcome Autumn

For so many people, it’s clear when autumn has arrived: The air gets chilly, the leaves begin to change colors, and the need to put on another layer of clothing…

All, Inspiration, Quotes, Fall's Arrival

15 Quotes to Get You Excited for Fall’s Arrival

The days are getting shorter and there’s a slight chill in the air … can you feel it? Fall is just around the corner. It is a season that is…

All, Daily Gratitude, Health + Wellness, Life, Life's Beautiful Journey, A Year of Change & Self-Discovery

A Year of Change & Self-Discovery

I am a creature of habit; I always have been. Fortunately, my husband is one as well. We find comfort in the simple routines we’ve established over the course of…

All, Inspiration, Life, Life's Beautiful Journey, Lovely Lists, Seasons, Ways to Savor Summer Slowly

15 Ways to Savor Summer Slowly

Summer is a time of year marked with unhurried moments and simple pleasures. It is when we all seem to slow down — whether intentionally or not — immersing ourselves…

All, Quotes, Seasons, Summer’s Arrival

15 Quotes to Make You Excited for Summer’s Arrival

As the calendar approaches June, you can begin to feel summer’s arrival in the air. The long days are filled with sunshine that seems to linger in the evening. There…

All, Daily Gratitude, Everyday Magic, Life, Life's Beautiful Journey, Life’s Beautiful Journey

Life’s a Beautiful Journey

Over the past 10 years, we’ve had 40 different Bella Grace covers. Though the featured image changes with each issue, as do the coverlines that shine a spotlight on some…

All, Everyday Magic, Health + Wellness, Life's Beautiful Journey, Connecting with Nature

7 Ways to Rekindle Your Connection with Nature

The melodious songs of birds, serene sights, and pathless woods are natural treasures worth yearning for, as within their embrace lies the purest pathway to inner peace. Yet, time spent…

All, Daily Gratitude, Everyday Magic, Life's Beautiful Journey, Gratitude Journal

A Smaller Take on Gratitude Journals

Most of us have, at some point, made it a goal of ours to start a gratitude practice, usually in the form of a journal. We also likely followed the…

All, Everyday Magic, Inspiration, Inspire, Life's Beautiful Journey,

9 Delightful Ways to Welcome Spring into Your Home

Can you feel it? The air is getting warmer, the days are getting longer, and nature is waking up slowly from slumber. Now is the time to cast off the…

All, Everyday Magic, Health + Wellness, Life's Beautiful Journey, Self Care, Digital Detox

Digital Detox: From FOMO to JOMO

  In today’s hyper-connected world, where our smartphones are practically extensions of our hands and social media feeds consume our attention, it’s easy to fall into the trap of FOMO…