There are just 32 days until spring. The thought of longer, sunlit days and fresh blooms lifts my spirits after a long winter. No matter the season, my new hardcover book, A Lovely Life, celebrates noticing the beauty that surrounds us. It invites us to slow down and savor ordinary moments, to find joy in homemaking rituals, and to practice gentle, soul-nurturing rhythms throughout the year.
I can’t wait for this book to feel at home on your shelf. I’m delighted with how it turned out and hope the words and photographs encourage and inspire you to embrace the small, meaningful moments in daily life.
Note: You can pre-order the book now and you won’t be charged until it ships later in May. Pre-ordering also makes you eligible for special pre-order bonuses. After placing your order, visit the publisher’s form to submit your order information and claim those bonuses.
Here is an excerpt from the introduction to A Lovely Life (Ten Peaks Press, an imprint of Harvest House, 2022).
Whether I’m tending the garden on a spring morning or curling up by the fire on a winter evening, being at home restores a sense of rightness. Days aren’t always perfect, yet life can still feel lovely. A lovely life touches the heart and the eye; loveliness can grow wherever we are. Our homes may not match magazine perfection, and our days won’t always read like a fairy tale, but a life lived with intention becomes beautiful, unfolding one thoughtful moment at a time.
The rituals and rhythms we keep for home and soul refresh both our surroundings and our state of mind. They act like rose-colored glasses, not to hide imperfections, but to encourage a grateful perspective that notices grace already present. Even amid seasonal shifts, personal changes, or upheaval in the world, familiar routines help us find balance and a sense of steadiness.
Those rhythms empower us to shape homes and lives with intention and authenticity. The moments we choose to elevate will nourish our well-being, bring enjoyment to everyday tasks, and foster appreciation for the small, sacred gifts each season offers. Seasons pass, but the practices and routines we establish become anchors—simple refuges of joy and delight we can return to again and again.
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Pre-order A Lovely Life if you’d like to receive the book when it ships later in May. Preorder before the stated deadline to claim the pre-order bonuses by submitting your order details through the publisher’s form. Thank you for your support—each pre-order means a great deal. xoxo