intentional living
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The Beauty of Doing the Same Thing Every Day
If you scroll through social media long enough, you’ll start to believe that every day should look wildly different from the last…new meals, new outfits, new routines, new goals. But here in my little cottage life, I’ve learned something else:… Continue reading
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A Countryside Summer: Savoring the small joys of the season
Summer isn’t just a season, it’s a feeling. It’s in the scent of herbs warmed by the afternoon sun. It’s in the sound of a screen door creaking open. It’s the way time stretches like honey, slow and golden, inviting… Continue reading
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My Summer Cottage To-Do List
Every summer, I make a little list, a page in my notebook or a thought I scribble on the back of a grocery receipt. It’s not about getting things done, it’s more about slowing down, tuning in, and letting the… Continue reading
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What I’ve Learned from Slow Living
When I first started exploring slow living, I didn’t realize how much it would change the way I see the world, and myself. It felt like a simple idea at first: take things a little slower, be more mindful, and… Continue reading
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Pantry Alchemy: Everyday Staples That Makes My Heart Sing
I love the hush of early morning in the kitchen, the quiet click of the kettle, the soft glow of light streaming through the window, the anticipation of what’s to come. That’s when I find myself drawn to the pantry,… Continue reading
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The Sunday Basket: Meal Planning and Shopping Lists for a Thoughtful Week
Sundays have become a gentle invitation to slow down, reflect, and set a calm tone for the week ahead. With the sunlight streaming through the windows and a warm cup of tea in hand, I pull out what I call… Continue reading
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Thoughtful End-of-Year Teacher Gifts with a Cottagecore Touch
As the school year comes to a close and summer peeks through the windows, it’s time to thank the teachers who’ve nurtured our little ones with patience, encouragement, and a whole lot of heart. If you’re like me, you want… Continue reading
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Little Luxuries I Let Myself Have (That Make Life Feel Magical)
When you live in the country and spend most days juggling real life, work, parenting, cooking, cleaning, it’s easy to fall into the habit of constantly putting yourself last. I did it for years without even realizing it. I kept… Continue reading
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Wearing Energy: Why I Choose Natural Fibers Over Polyester
I used to slip on whatever was clean and convenient, without giving much thought to what it was made of. Polyester, rayon, spandex blends… they filled my closet without much question. But over time, I started to notice a quiet… Continue reading
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