Grace Notes

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The Choir of Chaotic Voices

  The sound of a choir singing together brings to mind harmony, exaltation, a blissful sound.   It is uplifting and joyous. It can move us emotionally and with great…

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…

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…

Holidays, Inspiration, Seasons, Give the Gift of Grace

Give the Gift of Grace

  “It’s not how much we give but how much love we put into giving.” ― Mother Teresa   The holiday season is truly a magical time of year. Snow dusts the…

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…

Inspiration, Life's Beautiful Journey, Self Affirmation, Finding Stillness Through The Senses Photo by Eli DeFaria

Finding Stillness Through the Senses

  Sometimes I just want a “do-over.”   Have you ever felt that way? You wake up and things just don’t flow well… the coffee spills, the toddler doesn’t want…

Inspiration, Quotes, As Though I Had Wings: 20 Mary Oliver Quotes to Live By

As Though I Had Wings: 20 Mary Oliver Quotes to Live By

    I was that odd, artsy girl in high school who sat cross-legged in the poetry section of Barnes and Noble. I’d grab a few of the best looking…

Courage, Creativity, Inspiration, Finding My Voice Through Guitar

Finding My Voice Through My Guitar

  Before I’d play golden music on my Fender guitar, I’d admire the stained wood and strings. Every day was the same: the moment I returned home from school, I…

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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…

All, Everyday Magic, Inspiration, Seasons, Sneak Peek, A-Moment-With-Bella-Grace-Issue-9

A Moment With: Bella Grace Issue 9

Words: Heather Taylor Issue 9 cover: Meagan Abell   “Winter is an etching, spring a watercolor, summer is an oil painting, autumn is a mosaic of them all.” — Stanley…

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A Different Point of View

Words: Diana Foster Photo credit: Diana Foster   Early in my artistic journey, macro photography beckoned.    The sharp focus of a water droplet on a flower petal is dramatic…

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A Thank You Note to Pretending

Words: Elle Harris Photo credit: Morgan Sessions   Dearest Pretend,   I’m writing this letter to thank you for never leaving me, even after all this time, after I went…