Grace Notes

a blog about life’s everyday magic

All, Life, Life's Beautiful Journey, Self Help,

The Detours That Change Us

There are seasons of life that make sense only in hindsight. At the time, they feel like interruptions. A plan falling apart just as it seemed to be taking shape,…

All, Inspiration, Life's Beautiful Journey,

A Return to Wonder

I’m curious by nature, and I always have been. Growing up, I was the child who repeatedly asked, “But why?” in response to anything adults told me, never fully satisfied…

All, Daily Gratitude, Gratitude,

The Small Ways We Show We Care

Days have a way of filling themselves before we realize it. Hours move quickly, and somewhere in the middle of it all, the intention to show someone how much they…

All, Daily Gratitude, Life's Beautiful Journey, Nostalgia,

The Comfort of Old Things

On the back of my bedroom door hangs a drab oatmeal-colored cardigan, though I’m not quite sure if that’s the true color or if it’s turned that shade with age.…

All, Inspiration, Life, Life's Beautiful Journey,

Perfect Imperfections

There is a moment many of us recognize. You look around the room and notice the small things that aren’t quite right: the stack of unsorted mail, a chair slightly…

All, Inspiration, Life,

A Homebody’s Guide to the Outdoors

If you were to ask me if I consider myself to be an “outdoors” person, I would probably laugh a little before shaking my head. I’m a homebody through and…

All, Life, Self Care, Self Help,

Permission to Rest Without Guilt

For many of us, rest feels like something that needs to be earned. Something that comes after — after the dishes are done, the emails answered, the invisible boxes checked.…

All, Inspiration, Inspire, Project Idea,

Creating My Own Analog Basket

Every Sunday morning, I get a notification on my phone to alert me of how much time I spent on my phone the previous week. I usually quickly glance at…

All, Life, Life's Beautiful Journey,

Beginning the Year on a New Page

Age is something I’ve thought about throughout my life. When I was younger, I couldn’t wait to be an adult. Once I arrived there — facing all the responsibilities that…

All, Daily Gratitude, Gratitude, Inspiration,

Counting Blessings

Thanksgiving always feel extra special to me because my birthday usually falls near it. This year, however, it actually falls on holiday. Like many people, I get reflective and a…

All, Inspiration,

An Autumn Comfort Collection

As temperatures drop and the nights stretch longer, we naturally find ourselves spending more time tucked away at home — snuggled under blankets, candles flickering nearby, a good book or…

All, Daily Gratitude, Everyday Magic, Health + Wellness,

10 Prompts to Help You Embrace a Slower Life

There is something about the arrival of fall that makes me want to slow down and savor life a little more than usual. I want to embrace long nights and…