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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May 6, 2026

My Understanding of Jesus

Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, sweetest name I know. Fills my every longing, keeps me singing as I go. My forties have been a wild ride in…
May 5, 2026

No. 19 Notes From Home | Early May Blessings

Oh, it’s been a crazy couple of days. My kiddos picked up some sort of bug, and one or two at a time have been…
May 4, 2026

An Evolving Faith

I’ve evolved a lot over my life. We all have, really. Just think about it. We’re not the same people that we were when we…
May 1, 2026

May Growth and a Reflection

I’m so happy it’s May! The world has come alive, and full of sweetness. When I spend time in my garden, I’m reminded of how…

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.