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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An Amish Second Chance is FREE Today and Tomorrow

Happy Friday, friends. I hope you’ve enjoyed your week! I have a fun Kindle Freebie to share with you today. An Amish Second Chance is totally FREE on Kindle today and tomorrow! It is always available on Kindle Unlimited.I really enjoyed writing this marriage of convenience romance novel. About An Amish Second Chance: Hannah…

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January 19, 2026

Feminine Wisdom in the Christian Canon #3 | There is No Longer Male or Female

When studying the Christian Canon, I think it’s important to understand why things might’ve been written. Understanding the cultural and historic undertones surrounding a piece…
January 17, 2026

The Preserve at Sugar Creek | Preserving the Land, Wildlife, Home, and Heritage

Hello dear friends, and welcome to the blog today. After spending the afternoon at guitar lessons for my son, we’re tucked back inside on this…
January 16, 2026

Walking a Less Traveled Christian Path

Clear, winter sun is streaming through the window in my living room after my reading time during the pre-dawn hours. It has been a time…
January 12, 2026

Love Season

I call this time of year, “Love Season.” Not only is Valentine’s Day right around the corner, my wedding anniversary is in March. Something just…

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.