Grace Notes
a blog about life’s everyday magic
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…
Inspiration, Quotes, 
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 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…
Creativity, Seasons, Sneak Peek, 
Introducing A Somerset Holiday
Some of us will reinvent ourselves several times over the course of a lifespan. Maybe you already have. It’s never too late to set new goals. Change direction.…
All, Health + Wellness, Lovely Lists, Self Affirmation, 
25 Autumn Inspired Self-Care Possibilities
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…
Courage, Life's Beautiful Journey, 
Forever Is Real
Words: Hayley Solano Photo credit: Hayley Solano It was an evening in late September when I knew we were losing each other. I knew we were forgetting. So…
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All, Everyday Magic, Inspiration, Life's Beautiful Journey,
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
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…
All, Creativity, Everyday Magic, Inspiration, Photography,
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…
All, Everyday Magic, Inspiration, Musings,
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…
All, Everyday Magic, Gratitude, Health + Wellness, Inspiration,
An Ode to Gardening
Words: Amber Bartek Photo credit: Brooke Cagle Imagine a lush garden in your backyard teeming with growth and abundance — full of life. You grow your own fresh ear…
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