Cultivating a beautiful home and life.

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

● Featured Article

25% Off Bow Sale + A Life Update

Well, hello! I didn’t mean to take the summer off the blog. I really didn’t. But somehow, here we are. Summer has been busy in some of the best ways. We soaked in the warm days and I worked on my bow business a lot. Before going further, I wanted…

● Latest Articles

April 24, 2026

Reconstructing Faith

I’m up early this morning. Now that my little guys aren’t so little, I love to wake up at the crack of dawn to read,…
April 15, 2026

Spring Life Update + Love

I’m in between projects, and I thought I’d stop in to say hello. How have you been? Friends, I hope you’ve been doing wonderfully. April…
April 6, 2026

FREE Chapter of The Amish Mother’s Secret + Some Exciting Author News

Hey friends, and welcome! I’ve been writing, editing, and publishing several things lately. It’s been a busy (but also fun) season! I’ve got a free…
March 23, 2026

FREE Slow Living Reflection Guide

Happy Monday, friends. Ah, I’m so happy it’s spring. I’ve been soaking up the days with my family on the porch, just itching to get…

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.