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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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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June 14, 2025

My Dream Came True

Good morning, friends. It looks like today will be filled with sunshine, with perhaps a rain shower or two. Last night I fell asleep while…
June 13, 2025

Her Island Secret is FREE on Kindle Today and Tomorrow

Ah friends, I’m so excited! Today and tomorrow (June 13-14), Her Island Secret is free on Kindle. If you like Amish fiction in a beach…
June 12, 2025

Summer Solstice Ideas and Blessings

As a mom, I really enjoy celebrating nature with my children. And what better time to do so than when the seasons change? I live…
June 11, 2025

Becoming a Wise Woman No. 2

Hello friends, and welcome. It is another beautiful June day, and before my home gets hopping I wanted to share some of my most recent…

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.