Grace Notes

a blog about life’s everyday magic

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Happiness Among the Shelves

The first time I stepped foot in the Downey City Library, I couldn’t believe my eyes. Shelf after shelf was filled with books just waiting to be picked…

All, Life's Beautiful Journey,

Spring Storm

It is early spring, and it’s raining ferociously. Beyond the raindrops dotting my window the crown of a cotton wood slaps in the wind. I feel crampy but…

All, Everyday Magic, Inspiration, Seasons,

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

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

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

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

“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,…

Photography,

Bella Grace Cover Contest: Win Up to $300!

Have you ever dreamed of having one of your photographs featured on the cover of Bella Grace? Well, now’s your chance. We’re currently looking for the cover of our…

Everyday Magic, Health + Wellness, Life's Beautiful Journey,

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

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

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…