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Simple Living

Are you on the journey to embracing a slower, simpler way of life?

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I have started to simplify, declutter and slow down my life in 2015 and have never looked back. Embracing a simple life encompasses through each and every aspect of my life and of course includes my company, Rosemary & Pines Fiber Arts, as well.

In the articles listed below, you can find all kinds of inspiration. The topics range from our approach towards sustainable housing and gardening, learning as a lifelong skill, the book that changed my life and more.

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10 Cottagecore Decor Ideas to Create a Cozy Home

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With cozy season being in full swing, I want to share 10 cottagecore decor ideas to create a cozy home in this blog post. In case you are not familiar with the term cottagecore, let’s start off by clarifying it’s meaning, shall we? This post contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if …

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12 Hobbies to Relax and Unwind

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This article contains 12 suggestions if you are looking for hobbies to relax and unwind. I have personally tried all of them and can highly recommend each and every one! This post contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you use these links, at no cost to you. I only recommend products …

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Learning is a Lifelong Skill (Part 2)

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Welcome to part two of learning is a lifelong skill. In the first article I talked about why learning is a skill that you should practice constantly and enjoy to the fullest. It also contains 7 topic suggestions you can learn about. You can find the blog post here: Learning is a Lifelong Skill photo …

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Learning is a Lifelong Skill

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This post is about why learning is a lifelong skill that you should practice constantly and enjoy to the fullest. This post contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you use these links, at no cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I only recommend products that …

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Our Approach Towards Sustainable Gardening

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Today I want to share more about our approach towards sustainable gardening. This post is a follow up to an article I wrote at the beginning of the year which covers our approach towards sustainable housing. You can find the blog post here. This post contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if …

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Our Approach Towards Sustainable Housing

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In a recent newsletter, I shared some information about the renovation of our 110 year old home. Afterwards, several people reached out to me and were interested in learning more about our approach towards sustainable housing and renovation. Sustainability is a key value for me. Not only in my natural dyeing and handmade wardrobe endeavors, …

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A Story About The Meaning Of Life or The Book That Changed My Life

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Today I want to share my favorite book of all times with you. It is a story about the meaning of life and it has changed my life in the best possible way. This post contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you use these links, at no cost to you. As …

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The Privilege Of Living In The 21st Century

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Today I want to share my thoughts on a topic with you that I decided to name “the privilege of living in the 21st century”. As I am typing this, I am sitting in a traditional stone cottage right by the sea in a tiny village in the West of France. It is our first …

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Benefits of Living in an Old House

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Today I want to talk about the benefits of living in an old house. For the last couple of months my mind has been occupied with the purchase and renovation of our new home. And although you probably wouldn’t instantly make the connection to my usual natural dyeing content, I think that it fits really …

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Simple & Sustainable Day In The Life

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Today I want to take you along on a simple & sustainable day in the life. I made a few notes throughout my daily routine yesterday which I would like to share with you. I strongly believe that it is the little things that make the difference. If you assess and change your habits and …

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