Grace Notes

a blog about life’s everyday magic

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Small Rituals, Big Comforts

Most mornings begin the same way, and I find comfort in that. Whether I’m in the office that day or working from home, it always starts by brewing a pot…

All, Everyday Magic, Inspiration, Joy of Reading,

Stacks of Promises

It felt as though it called out to me, begging me to take it home with me. A book I had never heard of before stood out among its neighbors…

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

Romanticizing Sundays

Who doesn’t find themselves with a case of the Sunday Scaries every now and then? Though Sundays are often known as a day to rest, I can find it hard…

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10 Uplifting Quotes to Start Your Day on a Positive Note

We all have those days when we wake up feeling less than chipper for no particular reason … we just feel “blah.” Whenever I’m feeling this way, it can be…

All, Inspiration, Inspire, Seasons,

5 Ways to Welcome Spring’s Arrival

While I always anticipate the arrival of the warm days of summer, the crisp air of autumn, and slow winter nights, spring is admittedly a season I get excited over.…

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A Time for Wintering

While it’s common for many people to jump into a new year full of motivation and armed with a lengthy list of things they can’t wait to accomplish, I’m not…

All, Daily Gratitude, Everyday Magic, Holidays,

24 Things From 2024 Worth Celebrating

As the year comes to an end, it can be all too easy to dwell on all that wasn’t accomplished — the goals that weren’t met and the projects that…

All, Holidays, Inspiration, Ordinary Magic,

Holiday Traditions I’m Most Looking Forward To

In a world that often feels uncertain, it’s nice to have things you can rely on. It might sound cheesy, but perhaps Jessie Frederick, the singer and composer responsible for…

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The Coziest 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…

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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…

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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…