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 26, 2024

An Intentional Life | April 2024

The month is nearly over, and it’s time for me to look over the intentions I set for the month and see how I did.…
April 25, 2024

A Week of Crafting | April 25, 2024

It has been a wonderful week. A few days ago we got under contract on a creek-front piece of land, which has made me so…
April 24, 2024

No. 9: Notes from Home | An April Morning

A beautiful, slightly warm morning greeted me today. I slipped outside to eat a bowl of cereal on the porch as birds sang around me.…
April 23, 2024

Free Month of May Digital Download

I can hardly believe April is almost gone. This spring has been flying by! It has been such a good month at our home, and…

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.