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“It’s not what you take but what you leave behind that defines greatness.” – Edward Gardner

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Finding Balance in Fall

It’s officially fall! Fall is by far my favorite season. It’s always held a special place in my heart because my birthday is in October. But as the years have passed, I’ve grown to love it more and more. I can’t tell you how happy I was on the first…

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December 5, 2025

So You Want to Open a Market Booth?

Last March, I opened up a market booth inside of a local craft market, and I’ve been loving it. I’m not a stranger to selling…
December 3, 2025

I Don’t Fit into a Pretty Little Box

Goodness, I’m cold. Tonight might be the coldest night of our year so far here in North Georgia, and I’m sitting next to a window,…
December 1, 2025

A Slow and Purposeful December

Hello dear friends, and welcome to the blog today. I’m still settling into the idea that it’s already December. November was full of both love…
November 26, 2025

You Can Face Any Challenge

Good morning, friends! I’ve been meaning to write for at least a couple of weeks now, but life has been so busy. It seems like…

Living simply is a wonderful goal to have. Cultivating a peaceful inner life and embracing nature’s rhythms are two of the greatest gifts we can give to our families.

● About Me

Hi, I’m Nicole. I absolutely love my peaceful, quiet, country life. I romanticize it daily. I’m a firm believer that a peaceful and beautiful life can be found by all if we choose to look for it.

I’m a very spiritual person, and I highly value my walk with God. My practice involves living simply, practicing contentment, connecting with nature, and exploring the faith tradition I was born into through a lens of hope and compassion for all people, life on this planet, and the earth itself.