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This weekend we spent time re-connecting with our why. During this practice a fruitful question for us was "Why should Of Note exist?" An interesting answer arose, one that we're not sure we've expressed in this way before -- we believe that note-writing is an effective way to access feelings of well-being.
Read MoreSummer is flying by…We’re catching ourselves thinking, “this season will be gone before we know it.” In order to keep that thought at bay, we are practicing taking care of the moments and memories we do have.
Read MoreLast month, while traveling with friends, Isabel caught herself looking at her phone instead of being in the moment enjoying what was right in front of her. This prompted a conversation about Instagram during which Isabel reflected on the negative feelings she noticed arising as she would scroll through the application.
Read MoreWhen we were doing research for Volume 3 of Sincerely we came across this quote from Brene Brown and we were immediately transported to the beginnings of Of Note. We started this small business as a way to slow down and appreciate the little things, the everyday magic right in front of us like this cherry blossom confetti ✨
Read MoreI am writing to you with a full heart because I got to spend Monday watching Isabel, our co-founder and designer, run the Boston Marathon. It's certainly not every day that you get to watch your business partner and best friend do something so challenging and remarkable, so I am riding this wave of pride as far as it will take me and I know she is too.
Read MoreA few weeks ago we came across a TED Radio Hour episode entitled Approaching with Kindness. In this episode five TED speakers shared their perspectives on the power of gratitude and appreciation. This episode was right up our alley and echoed a lot of what we’ve shared on this blog.
Read MoreToday we’d like to offer a carpentry term in the hopes that it emboldens us all to proudly check in with each other AND at the same time emboldens us all to more vulnerably lean into the support of others when we need it. *SPECIAL RELEASE inside*
Read MoreOur Thanksgiving download is here and we are so excited about it. Before the download, a little table setting inspiration that will pair well with our design:
Read MoreWe have written and re-written this post and are deciding to keep it simple and invite you to Soak in the Good. Use the month of November to re-connect with yourself, with the world around you, and with the people in it, through gratitude.
Read MoreIn honor of the Thanksgiving season that is upon us and the 10% Happier interview we listened to with Shawn Achor, we are fully embracing gratitude and believing that acknowledging and sharing our gratitude with others is the key to individual and communal happiness.
Read MoreWe are thrilled to see this article on Cup of Jo. It is a feel good must read about the power of sharing gratitudes in writing that deserves to be celebrated. Some quotes to whet your palette:
Read MoreAfter we wrote last week’s post we came across a beautiful writing in The Herbal Homestead Journal that felt too perfect not to share: This fall, make time to reflect on your life story, to paint a picture of your year past.
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