Grace Notes

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All, Everyday Magic, Inspiration, Seasons, A Moment With Bella Grace Issue 11

A Moment With: Bella Grace Issue 11

  “Wherever life plants you, bloom with grace.” — French Proverb   The spring season symbolizes new beginnings, blossoming life, and an opportunity to prioritize personal growth. We’re embracing simple…

All, Everyday Magic, Gratitude, Lovely Lists, 10 Messes I Not-so-Secretly Love

10 Messes I Not-so-Secretly Love

  Certain sights send my heart soaring, but they’re not ones you’d expect.   I like clutter. I’m not talking the “I should be on an episode of Hoarders” clutter,…

All, Everyday Magic, Joy of Reading, The Magic of Reading in Bed

The Magic of Reading in Bed

  Slightly sinful, like eating a piece of fine chocolate before taking my vitamins.   Or checking something off my long “To Do” list before I have actually accomplished the…

All, Everyday Magic, Lovely Lists, Letting Neverland Nourish Your Soul

Letting Neverland Nourish Your Soul

  Whenever I find that I cannot understand the world as I feel I ought to – or whenever I find that I do … but wish that I didn’t,…

All, Everyday Magic, Gratitude, Just Because: 21 Acts of Random Kindness

Just Because: 21 Acts of Random Kindness

  “Remember there’s no such thing as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end.” — Scott Adams   Every year around this time,…

Everyday Magic, Health + Wellness, Life's Beautiful Journey, My Monday Night Ritual

My Monday Night Ritual

  I don’t know if I’ve ever met someone who likes Mondays. If you do, hats off to you, but I think you’re one of the very few. My favorite…

Creativity, Everyday Magic, Inspiration, Cultivate Creativity Wherever You Are + Project Idea

Cultivate Creativity Wherever You Are + Project Idea

  Some of my best ideas found me when I wasn’t looking.   A song on the radio, walks through glistening snow, and early morning coffee runs are a few…

Everyday Magic, Gratitude, Life's Beautiful Journey, Musings, Stumbling Upon Beautiful in Venice

Stumbling Upon Beautiful in Venice

  Perhaps it is the glossy pictures in magazines or the romantic gondola rides featured in films that romanticise Venice. Yet, as I meandered across the canals of the city…

Everyday Magic, Health + Wellness, Seasons,

Hygge: Forever in Search of Cozy

  For years I’ve had a fascination with creating the coziest life possible.   I’ve filled my dresser drawers with fuzzy socks, covered my couch with as many throw blankets…

Everyday Magic, Joy of Reading, Life's Beautiful Journey, Making Time to Do Nothing

Making Time to Do Nothing

  My life seems to be busier than ever these days.   Between long workdays, family obligations, and household chores, the days just fly by. While I used to look…

Everyday Magic, Gratitude, Inspiration, Life's Beautiful Journey, Lovely Lists, Writing, The Other List

The Other List

    “Beware the barrenness of a busy life.” — Socrates     Preparing for a trip recently, I found myself overwhelmed with an especially long to-do list.     As…

All, Everyday Magic, Inspiration, Life's Beautiful Journey, Grace Notes

Ordinary Magic

Words: Natalie Skeith Photo credit: Juskteez Vu   That night we sat on the kitchen counter eating takeout Indian food right up until our normal bedtime. When we began to…