365 days ago today, I embarked on a journey that changed my life. This journey took time, effort, and several frustrating technological moments, but it also gave me eyes to see the joy, beauty, and grace all around me. For there is so much grace. Grace in everything, I'd say.
From card making to floral dresses, from training in NYC to starting college, grace surrounds and covers my life, just as it covers your life. It allows us to sit in silence and live in thankfulness. It allows us to laugh and to create, to dance and to cook. This grace is in everything, and in everything may we find grace.
That is my prayer for this little blog. I don't pray for thousands of followers. I don't pray for fame. I pray that God use these words to breathe grace into your life, grace into your everything.
This couldn't happen without you, though. You, right there, reading this post, thank you. Thank you for every comment, every read, every share, every like, and every time you saw Jesus a bit more clearly because of my words. Thank you for bringing joy and encouragement into my life through your words, which inspire me to no end. Thank you for making the past 365 the most exciting, challenging, wonderful year yet!
And to show my appreciation, I want to present you with a gift. Yes, I am hosting my first giveaway!
After spending awhile trying to find the perfect giveaway for y'all, I found this treasure! Not only is it gorgeous, it embodies the theme of my blog, which is living in grace during the day to day parts of life. I hope that whoever receives this journal will fill it up with authentic, grace-filled moments and lists and drawings and whatever is on your heart and personality! (See my tips on journaling.)
Below is the entry for the giveaway. I've asked you to answer a couple of questions that I will post below, follow along with Grace in Everything, and like the page on Facebook. Of course, I don't want you to do these things just to win a journal, but I know that I oftentimes forget to actually follow my favorite bloggers until I'm entering a giveaway! When the winner is announced on Saturday, March 26, I will email them and then ship the journal directly to their house!
Below is the entry for the giveaway. I've asked you to answer a couple of questions that I will post below, follow along with Grace in Everything, and like the page on Facebook. Of course, I don't want you to do these things just to win a journal, but I know that I oftentimes forget to actually follow my favorite bloggers until I'm entering a giveaway! When the winner is announced on Saturday, March 26, I will email them and then ship the journal directly to their house!
a Rafflecopter giveaway
In the process of blogging, I've come across many questions, and I will ask five of them to you. It's about time that I stopped posting blind about these things! I am resolved to continue to innovate, improve, and enjoy blogging, and so I thank you so much in advance for assisting me in this!
1. How did you discover Grace in Everything?
2. How do you keep updated with Grace in Everything? (Do you find out about new posts through google, Bloglovin', Facebook, etc.?)
3. What day of the week and time of the day do you typically read posts?
4. What has been some of your favorite posts from Grace in Everything?
5. What would you like to see in the future?
I have many exciting posts and plans for this little blog and can't wait for one more year of making friends, discovering beauty, and above all, finding God's grace in everything!
Princess Hannah
happy blogversary!!! heres to many more years of blogging and continuing to find grace in everything!
ReplyDelete(have I ever mentioned how beautiful that blog name is? I love it.)
Thank you so very much! Thank you for every comment, Faith, they really mean so much to me!
Delete1. How did you discover Grace in Everything?
ReplyDeleteI believe I was blog hopping!! lol
2. How do you keep updated with Grace in Everything? (Do you find out about new posts through google, Bloglovin', Facebook, etc.?)
I get them through my blogger feed. :)
3. What day of the week and time of the day do you typically read posts?
Whenever you post!!! :D
4. What has been some of your favorite posts from Grace in Everything?
I hate to say it..but I don't have one! I have only been following for a short period of time. :P I love how you used Tangled GIFs in this post though!! lol
5. What would you like to see in the future?
Julia, I am so glad to meet you! Your blog is so cute and clean, I can't wait to be blogging buddies! Thank you so much for helping me out by answering these questions!
DeleteAnd Tangled gifs all day, girl! Tangled is my all-time favorite movie. It makes my heart happy!
1. Through your comments on mine and other people's blogs ^-^
ReplyDelete2. Through my blogger dashboard ^-^
3. Erm..... probably mid-morning!
4. THIS IS SO HARD, but I loved "Living in the Not-Quite-Yet".
5. More posts from you, and that's it! XD Sorry that's probably not helpful, but that's all I've got, haha! CONGRATULATIONS ON A WHOLE YEAR!!!! So glad I found your blog!
Olivia, I am so thankful to call you my blogging buddy. Your authenticity and personality light up my days! Thank you so much for your help in answering these questions and for your encouragement!
DeleteOH MY GOSH CONGRATULATIONS, BEAUTIFUL HANNAH! I cannot tell you how much of a blessing your blog has been for me through your sweet + encouraging posts. You're a lovely person and I'm so glad we've gotten to connect. ❤ Here are my answers to your questions!
ReplyDelete1. Quite honestly I think you commented on my blog first + that's how I discovered your blog! But otherwise it was probably through Pinterest. ;)
2. Bloglovin!
3. I check my Bloglovin everyday, usually at night.
4. I love your variety of posts, but I really adore seeing your sense of style through outfit posts.
5. I'd love to hear more about your passion for dance.❤
I don't know what to say, Abbey; your words are so sweet! THANK YOU! I am so glad to have gotten to know your heart through blogging too!
DeleteAnd little does this little blog know, but an outfit post is coming up soon, just as soon as I figure out where all of our pictures went when we switched computers!
Congratulations! I have been blogging for maybe four years now? I would answer the questions but I just found your blog and it looks like fun!
ReplyDeleteGirl, you can answer the questions even if you're new! Welcome to Grace in Everything. I am so glad that we can come here and encourage each other through blogging!
DeleteMe too! It's great to find new blogs and other friends! You are welcome to look at my blog (only if you would like). bethanyr4Him.blogspot.com
DeleteYay!! I love your blog, and I can't wait to see more posts soon! :)
ReplyDelete1. How did you discover Grace in Everything? I believe it was through blog surfing! LOL
2. How do you keep updated with Grace in Everything? (Do you find out about new posts through google, Bloglovin', Facebook, etc.?) I followed on Blogger, but I will probably follow on Bloglovin now too! :)
3. What day of the week and time of the day do you typically read posts? I follow so many blogs that I check every day, and usually in the afternoon. :)
4. What has been some of your favorite posts from Grace in Everything? I am a very new follower, so I'm going to go look around!
5. What would you like to see in the future? Writing advice!
~Megan (megans-journals.blogspot.com)
Megan, I am SUPER EXCITED to meet you and become blogging buddies. I think that we have a lot in common, plus, I got really hyped up when I saw so many Anne of Green Gables posts on your blog!
DeleteTHANK YOU so much for the comment, it helps a lot. Welcome to Grace in Everything!
First off, these Tangled GIFs are just the bomb because Rapunzel just has this happy vibe-- like, it's abnormal to not get happy dance feels after seeing this! ^.^ <---- Multiple the good vibes by 100.
ReplyDelete1. I honestly don't remember specifically how I found your blog; I usually have a knack for discovering new blogs, though.
2. Bloglovin & the Blogger feed board.
3. I check either early in the morning or after I finish studying, which is around six at night.
4. I don't have specific posts that I like (as I generally like them all) although I do like the variety-- some of them are very down-to-earth and serious, while others are like "LOOK AT ALL OF THESE ADORABLE CAT GIFS I FOUND." Okay, maybe you found out which post I like best XDDD Most bloggers in the community tend to make things prettier then they actually are, like someone putting on too much makeup, but with your posts, they're real and relatable.
5. Just keep being you and being real. I guess more Christian-based and dance posts would be nice, though!
I wish I could enter that giveaway, but the last time, well, it took a month to convince my parents to let the package be sent, so it isn't the best idea... Good luck to all of those entering, though!
xoxo Morning
TANGLED IS MY VERY FAVORITE!!!!!!!! *does a happy dance*
DeleteMorning, our words lifted up my heart, as I doubted recently that my posts were balanced enough. Thank you so much for your encouragement!
And that kinda stinks about your parents, but I understand. It is wise that you pick your battles. Keep following Jesus!
AHHHH THIS IS SO COOl!
ReplyDelete1. How did you discover Grace in Everything? // Oooh, good question. Um, not sure? xD I think I probably found it through a comment or something.
2. How do you keep updated with Grace in Everything? (Do you find out about new posts through google, Bloglovin', Facebook, etc.?) //
Usually through comments or someone linking to a post.
3. What day of the week and time of the day do you typically read posts? //
In the morning or evening.
4. What has been some of your favorite posts from Grace in Everything? // I LOVED your "when life gets stressful" post. My fav. <3
5. What would you like to see in the future? // More... posts? ;)
KATIEEEEE! Thank you for your comment and help! I am excited to continue to encourage you as you encourage me with your AMAZING blog and unique, inspiring personality!
DeleteThis is SO awesome, Hannah! I would LOVE to win! :)
ReplyDelete1. How did you discover Grace in Everything?
I discovered it through Bloglovin
2. How do you keep updated with Grace in Everything? (Do you find out about new posts through google, Bloglovin', Facebook, etc.?)
I use Bloglovin...:)
3. What day of the week and time of the day do you typically read posts?
Usually every day about 3-4 P.M.
4. What has been some of your favorite posts from Grace in Everything?
I really liked your When Life Get's Stressful post!!
5. What would you like to see in the future?
I would love to see more christian living type posts, book reviews/recommendations, giveaways :), and more writing/journaling tips!
Bloglovin' is the best, isn't it??? I use it solely to read my blogs. Thanks soooo much for your comment and help! And I'm actually going to do a book review and giveaway sometime soon featuring a life-changing book that I read recently! I've been looking forward to that post for a while, but it just hasn't been the right time yet. Soon! Thanks again, lovely!
DeleteYes, Bloglovin' is so good! I'm really glad I found it!
DeleteThat is so awesome you're going to do a book review and giveaway! I'm actually going to be doing the exact same thing on my blog pretty soon. :)
And I would love to follow your blog, but for some reason I can never get it to work! ): I did want to let you know though that I really want to!!! :)
Hi Hannah! I would love to win your giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI don't remember how I found your blog. I think it was through another blog. I follow your blog by email. I usually read posts whenever they come to my email if I'm signed up to follow the blogs. I haven't followed for very long, so I'm not sure what my favorite posts are. I would like to see more reviews, giveaways, journaling tips, about your life, etc...
Have a great day!
Love,
Ashley
creatingpreciousmoments.blogspot.com
Ashley! I'm super happy that you commented! And thank you so much for your help! I'm actually going to do a book review/giveaway sometime soon for an amazing book that I read recently!
DeleteHAPPY BLOGAVERSARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love you so much Miss Hannah, and I'm so glad that I've gotten to know you through this amazing blog of yours:)
1. I believe through comments? I'm not quite sure.
2. GFC:)
3. Literally whenever they pop up on my dash. IMMEDIATELY I MUST READ YOURS.
4. Oh my gosh, I have no idea! All of your posts are amazingggggggggg. *insert heart eye emoji*
5. Just lots of new content from you, because new content makes me oh-so happy:) <3
Also Tangled gifs are lifeeee.
Grace, you are THE BEST!!!!! Like, it's sad that we aren't neighbors, because we would have so much fun together! I count it a huge blessing to have gotten to know you the past year, and I thank you for every comment and encouragement!
DeleteAlso, thanks for answering these questions! YOur encouragement blows me away!
Tangled gif forever! I think I'm almost like a more graceful version of Rapunzel. Like, we are almost the same person, and I just want to find my Eugene Fitzherbert and live happily ever after worshipping Jesus as a Princess!
Hello Princess Hannah! I found your blog only a few weeks ago, but I'll try my best to answer your questions. =)
ReplyDelete1. I think I was looking around at blogs that other bloggers like. My other friend Hannah had yours on her blog...so I checked it out! And after seeing your "about me" photo and reading how you call yourself a princess because you are a Daughter of the King, I was hooked! And the beautiful colors--pink!! It was the blog for me! =)
2. I subscribed through email...so that's how I receive notifications for your blog!
3. I tend to read posts during the evenings when I am less busy with school. The day depends on when you post.
4. I love how it feels like you are very close to God. I love your posts about your relationship with Jesus and how we can be Princesses too!
5. More posts about our Christian walk maybe. =)
I love your blog!!
Thank you so much for your comment and help Hosanna! Yes, I do love pink and princessy things, but I love Jesus even more! Of course there will be more Christian posts coming up soon!
DeleteHello, Hannah! This giveaway looks really neat. :) I tried to follow your blog, but for some reason, it won't work. I'll try again later, though!
ReplyDeleteI found your blog through another blog--I can't remember which one at the moment!
I subscribe by email, but I also see new updates in my Blogger feed. :)
I read posts in the early morning, or the afternoon, depending on when they're posted.
I haven't been reading your blog very long, but I honestly like everything on it!
And I would love to see anything that you like to post about!
Wonderful blog! :)
~Emily
apurposeandapromise.blogspot.com
Hm, I seem to have issues with the follow button. I thought that I fixed those...
DeleteThank you so much for the comments, they mean a lot to me! And your blog looks like a lovely place to be!
1. How did you discover Grace in Everything?
ReplyDeleteFrom another blog- completely for him I think
2. How do you keep updated with Grace in Everything? (Do you find out about new posts through google, Bloglovin', Facebook, etc.?)
Bloglovin
3. What day of the week and time of the day do you typically read posts?
Anytime
4. What has been some of your favorite posts from Grace in Everything?
All of them. I love them all
5. What would you like to see in the future?
Everything!!!!! I love the variety
-Hannah
hannahrodzzz.blogspot.com
Thanks so much Hannah! I'm so glad we read each other's blogs now!
DeleteCongratulations on your blogaversary! I have only been a follower for a short while yet your words absolutely dazzle me. I won't be entering the giveaway (I already own too many journals for my own good lol), but good luck to all those who do!
ReplyDeleteYour words light up my day! And I completely understand the struggle of too many journals. When I graduated, everyone gave me journals! Now I've started or filled almost all of them!
Delete1. How did you discover Grace in Everything?
ReplyDeleteThrough another blog! :)
2. How do you keep updated with Grace in Everything? (Do you find out about new posts through google, Bloglovin', Facebook, etc.?)
Blogger dashboard. :)
3. What day of the week and time of the day do you typically read posts?
Whenever they're posted.
4. What has been some of your favorite posts from Grace in Everything?
I liked your post about what to do when life gets stressful.
5. What would you like to see in the future?
LOTS OF PRINCESSY THINGS!!
PRINCESSES UNITE!!!!! Glad to meet you Bonnie! <3
DeleteCONGRATULATIONS HANNAH, DEAR!!! <3 <3 <3 <3
ReplyDeleteAnd I happen to stumble upon your blog on your anniversary. What a cool kionkidink!!
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