Grace Notes
a blog about life’s everyday magic
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…
Courage, Life's Beautiful Journey, Self Affirmation, Writing, 
To the Girl in Braided Pigtails
It’s funny how life never turns out how you envisioned it would as a child. I am at an age where I recognize this, accept it, and…
Joy of Reading, Seasons, Sneak Peek, 
A Moment With: Bella Grace Issue 10
“I wonder if the snow loves the trees and fields, that it kisses them so gently? And then it covers them up snug, you know, with a white quilt,…
Holidays, Inspiration, Seasons, 
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, Joy of Reading, Life's Beautiful Journey, 
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…
Gratitude, Lovely Lists,
Thank You for My Full Heart
“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…
Everyday Magic, Gratitude, Inspiration, Life's Beautiful Journey, Lovely Lists, Writing, 
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
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…
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