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Setting boundaries isn't about building walls; it's about drawing property lines so your energy and emotional resources stay intact. We oft[...]
Since the breakdown of the world in 2020, visiting family members has become more complicated than ever before. Lines have been drawn on ne[...]
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Writing from my cozy farmhouse in Normandy, at Rustically Christina, I share practical wisdom and French-inspired slow living tips to help you find peace, purpose, and joy in the everyday.
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It’s a quarter after two and I’m awake. Not wide awake but awake enough to be annoyed[...]
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Our shop is a carefully curated collection of handmade rustic pieces, thoughtfully created to embody the spirt of simple living and nostalgia. Each item is selected to help you create your own cozy ambiance and fill your home with a story that is uniquely yours.
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The Unseen Burden of Modern Life We are constantly sold the idea that simplicity requires deprivation—throwing out half your bel[...]
As a little girl, I used to imagine that my life would be full of glamour. I’d see my name lit up on the marquee, I’d win awards, and I[...]
When school is in session, there is no stopping. The morning is a blur: rousing the children, enforcing the "get dressed, brush teeth, a[...]
for Summer (Without Spending a Fortune) In just a few more days, it's going to be summer. And the question you should ask yourself is, "[...]
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Food
Peace on the Platter: A Low-Stress, High-Joy Thanksgiving Menu For the newly married h[...]
When I moved to France many moons ago, I was amazed to know there are small clusters of A[...]
If you're anything like me and believe that baking should be a meditative ritual, you wil[...]
Farmhouse Cozy
The moment the Arconia apartment building in Only Murders in the Building appears on scre[...]
The Simple Power of Linge Ancien: Why French Homes Embrace Just Three Types of Linen W[...]
There is a new rustic charm coming around, and this one is a combination of elegance and[...]
Wellness
Setting boundaries isn't about building walls; it's about drawing property lines so your energy and emotional resources stay intact. We oft[...]
Nothing makes one feel older than they really are than when the government sends you random emails and letters telling you that you are hit[...]
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