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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Purposeful Living

Hello, friends. Strong storms blew through my neck of the woods last night, which was definitely a surprise for mid-December! Hearing rain patter on our roof and even the sound of wind rattling the windows was soothing. And then the day dawned bright and clear, with only the stray limbs…

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January 9, 2025

FREE The Garden Girls Printable Coloring Pack

Hey friends, and welcome to the blog! I hope you are doing well. I appreciate you being here. Today, I wanted to share a new…
January 8, 2025

Glimmers of Hope + Some Bookish News

Ooh, it’s been a doozy of a week. Our living room has nearly been converted to a hospital. We are all down (except for my…
January 7, 2025

Plans are Changing

Hello dear friends, and welcome to the blog today. I hope you are doing extraordinarily well. As for us, we are fighting a winter-time bug.…
January 6, 2025

Join The Mystery of the Missing Orchids ARC Review Team!

Hey friends, and welcome to the blog! Today is a very special day, because I’d love to invite you to join the ARC Review Team…

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. I’m also a natural living enthusiast who has dedicated her life to finding joy in the simple things. As an Aromatherapist and Spiritual Life Coach, I enjoy living holistically.