Welcome, I’m Ellie. I’m so glad you’re here.

Letters from A Quiet Life began as a way to document my journey into slow, sacred living – a life built not on hustle or noise, but on peace, presence, and purpose. I write weekly letters to women who long for still mornings, quiet faith, meaningful homemaking, and the kind of beauty you don’t have to shout to see.

We were never meant to rush through this life – we were meant to live it slowly, faithfully, and with great love.

I believe a quiet life isn’t boring or small – it’s powerful in its gentleness. It’s prayer whispered while folding laundry. It’s scripture by candlelight. It’s bread rising on the counter and your soul rising with it.

Currently I’m working on

A quieter kind of creative life – one candle, one letter, one moment at a time.

Right now, I’m pouring story-infused candles over at Everwood Lane, where every scent comes with a whispered fairytale written to bring warmth and wonder into your home.

I’m also writing weekly reflections here at Letters from A Quiet Life – sharing faith-based encouragement, homemaking rhythms, and simple living inspiration for women who are done with hustle and ready to live from a deeper place.

And quietly in the background… I’m dreaming up future offerings to help you create a life that feels like home – one rooted in stillness, scripture, and sacred simplicity.

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A woman in a flowing white blouse holding a small bouquet of white ranunculus flowers, standing in soft natural light — evoking quiet femininity and gentle beauty.
A handcrafted white candle in a clear glass jar with pressed pink flowers and a wooden wick, surrounded by ivy and soft fairy lights on a cream surface.
Minimalist black line drawing of lavender sprigs on a soft white circular background, used as the logo for A Quiet Life.

“Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life.”– 1 Thessalonians 4:11

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My Favorite Things

A softly glowing candle in a cut-glass jar surrounded by tealights, pearls, a satin pouch, and a framed floral painting — all resting on a lace doily atop a wooden table at dusk.

02. Candlelight at Dusk

I light a candle almost every evening as a signal to slow down – for peace, prayer, and reflection.
Three neutral-toned linen cloths folded on a soft surface, showcasing their varied textures and frayed edges in warm natural light.
A close-up of a well-worn wooden surface, showing deep grain, subtle scratches, and rich patina from years of use.

04. Old Linens & Worn Wood

Give me faded napkins, cracked cutting boards, and tables with stories in their scratches.
A soft-lit scene featuring a rose-colored Bible titled Battlefield of the Mind beside a hand-poured candle in a floral glass jar on a cream surface.

06. A Well-Worn Bible

Scripture shapes my rhythms. it’s where my day begins and where my strength is restored.
Hands gently kneading a round ball of bread dough on a floured wooden surface, capturing a peaceful moment of homemaking and simple living.
A round loaf of freshly baked rustic bread with a golden crust, resting on a linen cloth atop a wooden table in soft natural light.

01. Freshly Baked Bread

There’s nothing more grounding than kneading dough by hand and filling the home with the scent of freshly baked bread.
Weathered tree stumps surrounded by wild green foliage and tiny purple flowers in a quiet forest garden setting.
Tiny violet wildflowers blooming among deep green leaves and pine needles on the forest floor, softly lit by natural light.
A close-up of rose leaves with a small, unopened rosebud nestled among red-tinged stems and new growth.

03. Seasonal Rhythms

Whether it’s bread in the oven or lavender in bloom, I try to live in sync with the world outside my window.
A journal and a small stack of notebooks resting on a linen cloth beside a dried flower, with soft natural light casting gentle shadows - evoking quiet reflection and intentional writing.

05. Letters & Journals

I keep notebooks in every corner of my home. Some hold prayers. Some hold grocery lists. All of them matter.
A woman with long, wavy red hair takes a self-portrait using a Nikon camera, partially covering her face with her hand.
Red-haired woman sitting on a grassy hill overlooking a quiet beach at sunset, wearing a cozy sweater.
Before you go…

If you’ve made it this far, thank you, truly.

This little corner of the internet isn’t about perfection or performance. It’s about peace. Stillness. Presence.

I hope you find something here that helps you slow down and breathe a little deeper — whether it’s a candle, a quiet letter, or a whisper from the Word.

There’s beauty in ordinary moments. And I believe your quiet life matters more than you know.

With gentle hope and a grateful heart,

XO – Ellie

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