Searching for the perfect gift can be overwhelming. For something that is supposed to say how much someone means to us, we spend a lot of time frustrated as we try to find the right present for your loved ones. Jewelry is the perfect gift for almost everyone on your list - even those that "don't wear jewelry." It always fits, they'll think of you each time they wear it, and in the case of our personalized collection they'll have something unique and personal to them. To make it easy on your brain and budget, I've broken down some of my favorite pieces into categories and price … [Read more...]
August GJCo New Arrivals
August is here, and we are celebrating all things farmhouse over in the Graceful Journey Co shop! From Bakery, to Welcome signs, to the quintessential Farmhouse sign, you'll find it all! It's been a busy summer, and we have been trying to settle into our new house and new rhythms! I've been so inspired by these signs and am loving playing around with decorating ideas for our new home! Do you like the farmhouse style? Do you love the neutrals or like to pop in a neutral sign amidst more color? That's something I love about Sagewood Sign Co's work - no matter your style, you can … [Read more...]
New Summer Products June 2019
Did you know that we get new items into the shop each month!? That's right, our GJCo collaborators work hard each month to share their favorite new creations with us over at shop.thegracefuljourney.com! Our first creator is Sally of Sagewood Sign Co! She loves coffee, being a Nana, and working outside. She handcrafts brand new signs out of old wood others would throw away. Check out some of her new additions to the shop below! Our newest collaboration is with Andy of Made by MAM! She loves being a mama, adding to her yarn collection, and creating with her hands. She … [Read more...]
Celebrating Every Kind of Mama
When I think of what it is to be a mom, my perspective has changed. Now that I have a little one of my own, I see motherhood differently. I respect my own mom and the sacrifices she made so much more. I see the choices that my grandmothers made in a different light and am much more grateful for the time I spent with them. I feel compelled to encourage the mamas around me - no matter how they began this journey called motherhood. The new mom, the homeschooling mom, the mom who has lost herself in her littles. The mom whose babies live in heaven or is walking through infertility. … [Read more...]
Mom Essentials: How to Look Pulled Together When Life is Anything But
Introducing Mom Essentials - A line of jewelry specifically curated for mamas and the hard and beautiful work they do. When I first became a mom, I didn't have make time for myself. I felt frumpy and gross the majority of the time, and while some of that comes with the territory of new mommydom, I honestly didn't know that it didn't have to be my reality for the rest of forever. I didn't know how to put an outfit together anymore and the only accessories I was wearing were a breast pump and spit up. If any of this made you eek out "omygosh that's me!", then keep reading because I … [Read more...]