Cultivating a beautiful home and life.

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

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A New Book + Spiritual Guides!

Welcome to the blog today, friends! I’ve been kind of MIA lately because I’ve had a lot going on behind the scenes. Next week, my 8th novel in the Amish of Appalachia series releases. If you read Amish fiction, you might enjoy it! Pre-order Her Simple Amish Wish Here About…

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April 6, 2025

A Lazy, Rainy Sunday

It has been a beautiful, rainy day. The storms rolling through our neck of the woods woke me up around 3 am, and I’ve been…
April 3, 2025

Our April Plans

Happy April, friends. I hope this month is full of wonderful things for you! Or should I say, wunderbar. For two weeks straight, I set…
March 26, 2025

Her Island Secret Sample Chapter

Hey friends, and welcome to the blog today! I have a new novella releasing in May, and I thought today I would share a sample…
March 21, 2025

Her Island Surprise is FREE on Kindle Today and Tomorrow

Hey friends, and welcome to the blog! I hope you’ve had an amazing week. It was definitely a special week for me, since my husband…

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

I’m Nicole, the creator and author behind this blog. I’m a wife, homeschool mom, homemaker, and novelist. Here you’ll find musings that blend the physical and spiritual through a non-traditional Christian lens. I’m also a natural living enthusiast who has dedicated her life to finding joy in the simple things.