With a folding, book-jacket cover, Bella Grace is a new publication devoted to discovering magic in the ordinary. Our aim is to touch the souls of our readers through beautifully penned stories and striking photographs that capture life's beautiful adventure. In the premier issue, Alessandra Cave shares the beauty of one-hour photo adventures, SQUAM founder Elizabeth Duvivier teaches readers how to love where they live, no matter where it is, and the author of the popular blog "Emma Tree" talks about the importance and beauty of slowing down in "I Brake for Pretty." Other inspiring features include Permission Granted, where women from all over the globe talk about what they need permission to do, and we reveal The Lovely List: life's most simple pleasures. In addition to finding inspiring articles from Liz Lamoreux, Christine Mason Miller, Madelyn Mulvaney, and Susannah Conway, Bella Grace magazine provides an interactive, creative space – where readers can respond to prompts and fill in their own thoughts. Click here to learn how you can get published in Bella Grace. Featured Excerpts and Quotes: "You hereby have permission to take a break, “cheat” on a regimen, and be lazy just because it feels good." — Cassandra Key | From “Pleasure, Please! Four Tips for a More Seductive Life” (p. 13) "The water is calm the sun is warm, the blue is bluer, and the green is greener." — Sylvia Stefanova | From “Today is a Gift” (p. 6) “She decided to free herself, dance into the wind. And birds fluttered around her, writing ‘yes’ in the sky.” — Monique Duval (p. 34-35) “I always thought I’d be married with kids by now, that I’d be more successful by now, and more established — blah, blah, blah. What I’m starting to grasp is that this is it — this is my life, so why not have some fun with it?” — Susanna Conway | From “Stepping Out of My Own Way” (p. 95) “My world may be small right now, but it’s still full of big wonders.” Jennifer DeVille Catalano | From “She Explored…” (p. 27) “I want to sing like the birds sing, not worrying about who hears or what they think.” — Rumi (p. 14) “I didn’t buy this dress because I loved it. I bought it because I feel beautiful when I wear it.” — Bella Cirovic | From “She Allowed…” (p. 29) “Life leaves gifts everywhere. It is messy and the packages are hastily wrapped, the look-here messages scrawled in shadows.” — D. Smith Kaich Jones | From “Celebration with a Small C” (p. 32) “Life gets easier when you're not chained to constant desire and trying to maintain all the stuff you've already acquired.” – Cassandra Key (p. 13) What Readers are Saying About Bella Grace "The feel and touch of this magazine is unbelievable. When your fingertips flex across the pages, the sensation is full and complete, an experience not easily forgotten. Bella Grace is exquisite." - Mr. Magazine™ Samir Husni "I couldn't put it down until it was read cover to cover. I loved the feel of the pages ... It is more of a book than a 'magazine': the pages are matte (non-glossy, as lots of other publications), the cover is of sturdy cardboard ... This publication is much like a beautiful coffee table book with gorgeous photographs and inspiring text. Loved it!" – Irma Peredne, Facebook fan "I have no words to describe how I feel about your magazine. Ok, well yes I do ... It's really a book. With a good feel, the pages are meaty with a yummie tooth. Gorgeous photos. Gentle flow. I adore your invitation to carry it to the beach and write on the dog eared pages. I am in love and will purchase copies for my friends." – Deb Taylor, Instagram follower "I thank you so much for your beautiful publication. I came across it today and it brought tears to my eyes because it reminded me of how I was when I was living more authentically. How I've missed that version of me! The Universe always gives reminders when I need it most, and I'm grateful I came across #bellagracemagazine when I did, as I'm starting a new chapter in my life in a couple of days! Thank you!!!" – Marisa Moore, Instagram follower "Just received my copy of Bella Grace in the mail. I have only read the letter from the editor and I am already in love. This is the magazine I have been waiting for my whole life. This is the magazine that speaks to my soul." – Peace Ginger, Facebook fan "Got my advance copy, just finished it over a few days ... so inspirational! Where's my camera, where's my notepad? I felt a peaceful calm wash over me as I read it, sitting outdoors in the sunlight. Another triumph for S&Co!" – Tisa Hosford, Instagram follower "My 19 year old daughter saw my copy of Bella Grace and flipped/read through quite a bit of it while I was driving her somewhere. She LOVES it!" – Deborah Kaye Cooper, Facebook fan
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