Grace Notes
a blog about life’s everyday magic
a blog about life’s everyday magic
Summer is a time of year marked with unhurried moments and simple pleasures. It is when we all seem to slow down — whether intentionally or not — immersing ourselves…
I’ve never been one to make serious resolutions when a new year arrives and instead take two different approaches. I think of the things I will not be doing in…
Embracing the art of letter writing is a wonderful way to add a romantic touch to your everyday life. The thought of sitting down with some beautiful stationery and penning…
I’ve said for years that the universe tosses you gifts daily, and that you just have to hold out your hands and catch them. Most of those gifts are overlooked…
There are some songs that seem to embody the lightness that comes with summer. You hear just a few notes and you immediately feel freer and happier; you simply have…
Google “how to be happy,” and you’ll be met with 226,000,000 results as proof of our collective search for bliss. However, even with that much information at hand, there’s never…
When you look in the mirror, what do you see?
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,…
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,…
“When we focus on our gratitude, the tide of disappointment goes out and the tide of love rushes in.” – Kristin Armstrong My family has a…
“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…
Words: Tina Zarlenga Photo credit: Johanna Love Autumn has always been one of my favorite seasons. With the crisp scents and bright colors who wouldn’t fall in love? But…