I’m Grace…AKA Gracie… AKA Intricate Grace!

I’m a 30-something-year-old married to my amazing husband, Taison, who also happens to be my best friend. Together, we’re raising three awesome kids. We’ve got our two beautiful daughters, Harley and Skye, who are Irish Twins, born almost exactly a year a part, and our adorable little guy, Beau.

I like to think of myself as intricate. It’s a fun way to describe the multi-layered aspects of who I am and what I want to share on this blog.

Journeying Through the Everyday with Intricate Grace

I’m all about discovering ways to make life better for myself and my family, packing my story with both the wins and the stumbles, hoping it might brighten someone else’s path.

I’ve done a bit of everything—retail, diamond sales, banking—but left it all behind when I became a mom to Harley. In our small town, the choice was pretty much stay-at-home mom or bust. Seriously, childcare around here is super limited with crazy waitlists.

Being a full-time mom is the most amazing and toughest adventure I’ve ever been on. Starting this blog felt right, partly to find a new way to support our family financially, but also to provide the kind of relatable support I needed when my journey started.

When I first became a mom and then quickly had two kids, I was in survival mode for what felt like ages. Dealing with postpartum depression in a tiny town with not much support had me hunting online for any sign I wasn’t alone. I found bits of helpful info, but never quite what I needed.

So, through my blog, I’m aiming to be that little beacon of hope for someone else out there. By sharing our real-life ups and downs, I’m hoping it makes things a bit easier for others going through the same ups and downs.

I’m definitely not perfect, but I’ve tried a lot of stuff (sometimes failing spectacularly) to craft a happier, more fulfilling life. Maybe sharing my story will help make someone else’s journey just a tad smoother! 😉

How I see myself…I’m an introvert, deeply religious, and a total fantasy book junkie (thank you Sarah J. Maas!). I’m not witty. I ramble and repeat myself several times. And, I’m okay with all of that – well, some of all of that.

Who am I? I’m a wife and mother. I love my family like every other fierce, protective, and God-fearing woman does. Being a wife to my (insert any and every admirable and noble adjective here) husband and BFF, James, and mother to my five beautiful daughters is my divine calling.

I think a lot. I talk a lot. I’m a sharer. So, this is how I ended up on Intricate Grace. I know what it feels like to realize “you’re not the only one that …” – fill in the blank with whatever resonates with you. I know some of my experiences will resonate with someone else.

Just so you know.. I change my mind – A LOT. As I learn new things and find better ways to do things, I’m allowed to change my mind because I’m all about growing and adapting. Will I judge myself for what I said yesterday? Maybe a little bit. But that’s the thing about the past and about owning and taking accountability for my life and myself – I get to change my present and thus my future – for the better. Let’s enjoy this journey together!

Love Tina!

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