Grace Notes

a blog about life’s everyday magic

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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A Grown-Up Guide to a Kid-Sized Summer

I’ll be honest with you: Although I love living in Southern California, a place with more sunny days than not, I’m not a fan of the heat. While most of…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…