Daily Devotional | Girl Meets Life | a lifestyle blog by Gracie Gordon

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1 February, 2014 by Gracie 14 Comments

Small room organization 101: get a clothing rack.

201: behind-the-door shoe storage.

301: make use of every inch of space.

(don’t mind the unfolded clothes - I’m getting there ;))

401: still make it uniquely yours!

I’d post pix of our living room, but it’s still…under construction. But here is our pristine new kitchen, which I cannot wait to get my hands dirty in!

Starting with…smoothies upon smoothies. My mom and dad got me a NutriBullet as a housewarming gift, and…well, how did I ever live without this thing?!

On Friday night Rachel and I took a break from all of the unpacking for a fun night out. First up was Brass Monkey, followed by the newly opened Gilded Lily. Oh, New York nightlife, it was good to see you again.

Today I woke up bright and early to meet up with Jessi to get the décor for our friend Emily’s baby shower.

A trip to Brooklyn, Party City, Target, and lots of pink later – I think we nailed it.

The shower was so much fun. I love getting together with all of my favorite ladies! Baby Arden is going to have lots of amazing aunties.

We ate, opened gifts, played games, and made onesies for Arden. Mine is the “educational” one, haha.

I got home this evening with plans to go out, but my mind and body were telling me to R-E-S-T. So rest I did.

On that note, will leave you with some of my favorite recent devotional snippets.

(first one from Cheque Book of the Bank of Faith, second from God’s Promises Day by Day)

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What’s been a highlight of your weekend so far?
What kitchen appliance can you not live without?

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26 January, 2014 by Gracie 21 Comments

I’m typically the opposite of a procrastinator.

…until it comes to packing. I’m moving on Wednesday, and this is as far as I’ve gotten.

Oh, and I got boxes. So…I’m getting there.

What can I say? I’ve been busy keeping up with your Speakable orders!

And being the sole Speakable “model” until I can hire a real one

On that note - I’m glad you’ve been loving the Valentine’s Collection! They’re going faster than anticipated…

On Saturday I peeled myself away from my jewelry tools for a night out. First I met up with Mon and some friends at Kettle of Fish…

…then we went to Schapiro’s in LES for none other than RACHEL’S birthday celebration! Happy birthday, Rach

Today I spent the day catching up on more necklaces and blog stuff. Blossom Du Jour came to the rescue, as usual.

(Smokacado wrap + Green Giant Smoothie)

Then I went to church for Vision Sunday – the third anniversary of Liberty. It was an amazing night, made complete with an incredible video made by my friend Leah,which should be up on Vimeo soon!

(Photo cred Trish)

I’ll leave you with some of my favorite devotional excerpts from this past week…

(first one from “Jesus Calling,” second from “God’s Promises Day by Day”)

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What was a highlight of your weekend?

a lovely saturday.

19 January, 2014 by Gracie 15 Comments

As usual, the weekend couldn’t have come at a better time. After a couple of crazy weeks with planning to move, Speakable, etc., I was so ready to have a few days to relax and spend time with my friends!

If I’m being honest, the days I work from home are spent makeup-less with my hair in a ponytail, so yesterday I took the opportunity to get a bit more dolled up.

Aaaaand POUT.

Then I met up with the girls for brunch at Diablo Royale in the West Village.

I had been wanting to go there forever, and it was great! I loved the look and feel there, and you can never go wrong with Mexican.

Afterward we went to Hudson Clearwater, where we ended up spending the remainder of the overcast day. I tried to be all fancy with my new camera by snapping Monica’s espresso shot…