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January 17, 2024

Everyday Magic 02

Everyday magic- ways to find it in the every day. Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Everyday Magic 02 

The only way to keep the spirit of magic alive is to SHARE IT. I’ve been practicing capturing magic in My Everyday Life for the past 13 years so I’ve built up quite a collection.

Here’s a reminder to ease into the new year and take a moment to find some magic in the every day-  Everyday Magic 02 

(here’s the first installment of  Everyday Magic 01 )

Here are some magical things! 

A grocery shop enhanced by good music.

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Raindrops on a spider web

My Everyday Life Week 43 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

A sky that changes a whole mood and lights up your home differently.

My Everyday Life Week 42 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Having something you always wanted as a kid AS AN ADULT. 

(leg warmers)

My Everyday Life Week 5 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Finding magic in a sign and seeing your friend’s smile in it. 

My Everyday Life Week 17 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

A photo booth that only costs $1 IN THIS ECONOMY!!!! 

My Everyday Life Week 38 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Eye candy on a walk. 
 

Grandpa’s Christmas cactus is still blooming after all these years! 

My Everyday Life Week 52 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Seeing my dead mother’s look-alike on her birthday after I asked for a sign.

My Everyday Life Week 1 of 2024- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

A marquee reminder.

My Everyday Life Week 11 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Rainbows on countertops. 

My Everyday Life Week 51 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Impromptu pit stops that remind you why you live where you live. 

My Everyday Life Week 50 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Finding a fortune while rotating a rug. 

 My Everyday Life Week 47 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Carwashes. 

My Everyday Life Week 47 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

A postcard from Singapore. 

My Everyday Life Week 46 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

A well-worn planner. 

My Everyday Life Week 37 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

An adventure to an ethnic grocery store. 

My Everyday Life Week 45 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Warmth on a page. 

 My Everyday Life Week 41 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

When the light is just right.

My Everyday Life Week 40 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Colorful shadows.

My Everyday Life Week 36 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Closing rings. 

My Everyday Life Week 40 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Art date with friends.

My Everyday Life Week 39 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Watching the sunlight bounce off a hotel pool. 

My Everyday Life Week 37 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

That peek of light that shows you just how dark black-out curtains can make a room. 

My Everyday Life Week 37 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Swimming at this time of day.

My Everyday Life Week 35 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Happy accidents in long exposures. 

My Everyday Life Week 33 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

A tack that landed like this. 

My Everyday Life Week 33 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

A confetti heart found in your eye shadow. 

My Everyday Life Week 33 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Reliving your childhood with your child. 

  My Everyday Life Week 33 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Owl spotting. 

My Everyday Life Week 30 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Envelopes of sparkles.

My Everyday Life Week 30 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

An organized pen case/ a pen case made for you by a friend. 

My Everyday Life Week 29 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Notes in pen testing stations. 

My Everyday Life Week 29 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Photo adventures with friends (=

My Everyday Life Week 28 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Finding something from your childhood in a thrift store. 

My Everyday Life Week 28 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

The end of fireworks and how pretty the smoke looks in the fog. 

 My Everyday Life Week 27 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Cats in tiny boxes.

My Everyday Life Week 25 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

A friend who shares their garden’s bounty with you.

My Everyday Life Week 23 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Letting life’s mysteries unfold. 

My Everyday Life Week 23 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Sending license plate photos back & forth to friends. 

My Everyday Life Week 21 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Loading the car with donations and dropping them off THE SAME DAY. 

 My Everyday Life Week 16 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

The power of propagation and how you can channel ABUNDANCE through it. 

My Everyday Life Week 16 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

When a random gray hair is musical. 

My Everyday Life Week 14 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Seeing something you made in the wild! MAKE MAGIC! 

 My Everyday Life Week 11 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Camelia litter.

 My Everyday Life Week 7 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Bubbles. Bubbles are pure magic. I highly recommend getting a bubble bear. 

My Everyday Life Week 1 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

The warmth of the sun on your face. 

My Everyday Life Week 52 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

When life has a sense of humor. 

My Everyday Life Week 6 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Want to carry some Everyday Magic reminders with you?  
 
Everyday Magic Zine image 1

I made a zine! Check it out— Everyday Magic Zine!

You've got the magic in you // i love lists art by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean

You’ve got the magic in you! 

My Everyday Life: Week 11 on Shutterbean.com

Find it! 

  • Suzanne

    I love all of this magic but the heart confetti in the eyeshadow was my favourite. It looks like it really dug into the shadow and made me wonder how that happened. I’m not very good at noticing everyday magic but I want to be! Sometimes life feels like too much of a routine or cycle of endless chores. It’s good for the soul to stop and notice these small and big moments of delight.

    • Tracy

      I have no clue how that happeend but I do know that the confetti was from one of my collage kits. 😉 I hope you find the magic you’re looking for! It’s there 🙂

  • Rozanne

    This was a wonderful post, so uplifting! A very nice way to start the day.
    Thank you!

  • ReaderRita

    This made my day! I love and find myself really looking forward to your “My Everyday Life” feature on Sundays, so this was a surprise and delight! (Thank you for ALL of the above inspiration!)
    I’ve got to mention: I think the bubble bear is utterly wonderful, but with cats, have you ever tried catnip bubbles? Triple the fun!!!
    (If your cats enjoy catnip, that is. One of mine was a happy stoner dude who loooooved them, and the other couldn’t be arsed with that “nonsense”, haha.)

    • Tracy

      I tried catnip bubbles but Huggy is kind of scared of bubbles in general. Rosie is totally uninterested.

  • Jessica

    This was delightful! Like Rita above I eagerly await the MEL posts on Sundays, saving them for the last of my Sunday reads or sometimes even until Monday if I need a little treat. This was an extra bonus 🙂 Your MEL posts through the years have encouraged me to pay attention to the small joys in the days and often to try and capture them in a photo as well. Thanks for the literal eye opening inspiration Tracy!

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