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Simple Joys: 10 Inspiring Quotes to Fill Your Days & Home

You know those quotes that reach you at the right time, or you read and they make you instantly reflect on the message? I love those moments and quotes. When…

micro joys are how we survive the macro grief quote

You know those quotes that reach you at the right time, or you read and they make you instantly reflect on the message? I love those moments and quotes. When I come across those (frequently while scrolling Pinterest and Instagram! Anyone else?) they are automatically saved for reference later or added to my journal. But another way I love to cherish them and look to them for guidance is to add them to my decor.

Inspirational Quotes for Home

We spend so much time choosing the right paint colors and furniture to make our homes look a certain way, but how often do we also consider the messages that we are curating in our home?

small brown frame with a hand written quote in the frame. Held outside

Today, I’m sharing the words I’ve been leaning into lately encouraging you to pause and reflect on them, but also consider adding them to your decor. Pin them on your office bulletin board, frame them, put them in a fridge frame to decorate your kitchen, for a few ideas.

After you read through them explore my Hanging and Framing blog for simple ideas to add them to your decor.


Finding Joy & Simple Joys Quotes

In image of the quote" micro joys are how we survive the macro grief" by The Eclectic Tea

Micro joys are how we survive macro grief.

– The Eclectic Tea

I am here for micro joys, it is foundational for me personally, how I want to show up and support you, here at Modern Farmhouse. Even with it a value I cherish, I can always appreciate the reminder. It is easy for our days to over take our values and perspective. And this one reaches deep when we are navigating the griefs in life.

An image of a notecard with the quote,  May you stumble upon wild joy in the quietest, most unexpected corners of life.  from, Etheric Echoes

May you stumble upon wild joy in the quietest, most unexpected corners of life.

-Etheric Echoes

What a reminder and blessing to hang in your bathroom to start your day, or by your door before you walk out to the day ahead. I find the bathroom and mudroom an over looked room for pieces like these, they are a key part of starting yoru day.


Strength Quotes

An image of a note card with the quote, "Gentleness doesn't mean you're not strong. It simply means your strength doesn't hurt others."

Gentleness doesn’t mean you’re not strong. It simply means your strength doesn’t hurt others.

-Unknown


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Self Discovery Quotes

a notecard with the quote "not until we are lost do we begin to understand ourselves by Henry David Thoreau

Not until we are lost do we begin to understand ourselves.

-Henry David Thoreau

I am picturing this one in a simple frame, with a white matte.

Two quote notecards, with Be in Awe of everything and another quote.

Let me rise up joyful like a bird.
When I fall, let me call without regret like a leaf.

-W.Berry

I will never look at a bird or leaf the same after reading this beautiful poem. A bird does not carry self doubt to show up, fly up and rise with joy. And a leaf does not look back but trust the cycle and seasons.

Two note cards with quotes on them, with a black and white background

We are all just visitors to this time and place. We are just passing through. To observe, to learn, to grow, to love. And then we return home.

-Unknown

AH! This one, I have turned to this one as a reminder of purpose and where to put my focus and energy. But I have also shared this quote with those i care for but are facing a loss. While it doesn’t take away pain, it offers a bit of hope when we think about their return home. Wherever that may be beyond.


Nature Based Quotes

a collection of notecards with various quotes

In every walk with nature you receive more than you seek.

-John Muir


Quotes about Home

a note card with the quote, Your home should tell the story of who you are, and be a collection of what you love, brought together under one roof. From Nate Berkus

Your home should tell the story of who you are, and be a collection of what you love, brough together under one roof.

-Nate Berkus

Thank you so much for being here! I hope you felt some of the energy, compassion and words from these beautiful quotes. I encourage you to reflect on one or two, hold it for a bit to soak in the message and the impact it can have on your day, week, life.

Our homes should be a reflection of the peace we want to feel. Which of these quotes resonates with where you are today? Save your favorite image to your ‘Home Inspiration’ Pinterest board, or leave a comment below sharing the words you’re currently leaning into.

If one of these quotes truly speaks to you, consider printing it out. I have a full guide on How to Hang and Frame Your Favorite Memories that works perfectly for turning these words into wall decor.

For more ways to find beauty in the mundane, visit my Finding Joy content page

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