Last year we (meaning I) decided that we (again, I) needed a raised bed garden for some of my perennials like herbs and strawberries along with space for my root vegetables and lettuces.  So I did what I always do and I went to Pinterest for some inspiration.  And then I did what I always […]

Two months into the new year and I still haven’t completely settled on my Word of the Year.  I kept thinking about the word “less,” but I don’t really feel like it is much different than “simple” for 2016 or “contentment” for 2017.  I still find myself immersed on this journey of simplifying our life […]

It’s officially December and the Christmas season is upon us.  I really do love Christmas and giving and getting gifts.  But as I’ve tried to embrace simplicity of heart and home these past few years, my gift-giving and wishes have changed a bit.  I want to give and get more intentional presents that are well-made […]

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It’s a cool drizzly day here in southern Indiana.  I’m so glad that my fall Mrs. Meyer’s scents came yesterday!  We need that cozy smell today.  And guys, I am LOVING that Mrs. Meyer’s FINALLY came out with seasonal scented candles! Yep, you heard right.  Now you can get your favorite fall scent in the […]

Disclaimer:  Erika Bault is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com With Labor Day past, many people consider it officially time to start enjoying fall.  For me, fall doesn’t feel official until after […]

Quiet.  What does that mean?  I’ve started writing this post close to a hundred times in my head.  I’ve been thinking on it daily almost all year.  When the New Year came, I was prepared to go full-out on the blog again.  I had a schedule and plans for the year on what I would […]