top of page

Beneath the Ivy
Beneath the Ivy is a seasonal living journal about routine, rhythm, and choosing a slower pace in an anxious world.


5 Things to Notice in July
In spring, the garden demands our action. But July asks for something entirely different—if we’re willing to pause long enough to see it. Beyond the daily watering and full summer blooms lie quiet daily transformations that are easy to miss if you rush past. ere are five simple things waiting to be noticed in the garden right now…
-
Jul 212 min read


Summer Berries: Growing Tips, and a Sweet Cottage Recipe
Celebrate berry season with growing tips, a summer berry harvest guide, and a cozy strawberry shortcake pancakes recipe.
-
Jun 176 min read


Running a Business with an Unstable Work Schedule
Once I stopped expecting every day to contain all of those things, I also stopped expecting every day to contain every part of my business.
-
Jun 93 min read


The June Garden: A Season of Steady Care
June carries a fuller kind of energy in the garden. The days stretch long, growth quickens, and suddenly there is more to tend, harvest, and notice all at once.
-
May 274 min read


Why Lily of the Valley Belongs in Every Cottage Garden
There is a quiet kind of beauty in lily of the valley — one that doesn’t announce itself, but gently returns each spring beneath soft green leaves. In this post, we explore its meaning, growing tips, and place in the cottage garden, along with the comfort found in its smallness, fragrance, and quiet persistence.
-
May 194 min read


How to Plan Content Without Burnout (A Seasonal Strategy That Actually Works)
Content planning doesn’t have to feel forced. Discover a seasonal, energy-based way to create a content plan that feels natural, sustainable, and aligned.
-
May 53 min read


A More Natural Way to Plan Your Spring (Without the Pressure to Reset)
This older, gentler rhythm was the one our grandmothers lived by. Spring was not for becoming entirely new; it was for becoming awake again.
-
Apr 282 min read


A Month Between Two Moons
Somewhere between two full moons,
you learn what has quietly taken root.
-
Apr 272 min read


Cooking with Garden Herbs: Simple Seasonal Ways to Bring Fresh Flavour Into Your Kitchen
Cooking with garden herbs—whether gathered from outside or snipped from a windowsill—does more than add flavour. It gently reconnects the kitchen to season, place, and tradition.
-
Apr 134 min read


Flower-Filled Books to Read This Spring: A Bouquet of Stories, Poems, and Petals
Spring books filled with flowers, gardens, and gentle inspiration—whimsical fiction, nature memoirs, and beautiful reads to enjoy in the quiet in-between season.
-
Apr 75 min read


Preparing for Spring at Home and in the Garden: March as a Threshold
March reminds us that transition does not happen all at once, but it's the perfect time for noticing what needs tending and preparing for spring at home, in routines, and in the garden.
-
Mar 32 min read


Living in Seasonal Rhythm: A Simpler Way to Shape Your Days
Every day can feel overwhelming with endless errands, meal planning, and self-care demands. What if there was a way to make your routine feel more natural, less stressful, and even more fulfilling?
-
Feb 275 min read


The Benefits of a Mindful Nature Lifestyle (and Simple Ways to Practice It)
Learn how to embrace a mindful nature lifestyle with simple daily practices, seasonal rhythms, and intentional habits that nurture peace.
-
Feb 204 min read


Embracing Seasonal Living: A Gentle Approach to Food and Budgeting
A calm winter approach to lowering grocery costs through seasonal living. Discover how working with seasonal produce, simple pantry meals, and gentle planning can create savings without restriction. Includes a free video guide.
-
Jan 161 min read


A Gentle Winter Guide to Seasonal Living & Garden Reflection
A winter edition of Everlea Seasonal Picks: thoughtful garden essays, floral inspiration, and small objects that bring intention to quieter days.
-
Jan 84 min read


Simple Comfort: Poached Pears and Cozy Winter Reading
Soft syrup-poached pears, cozy winter reading, and quiet moments of reflection — the perfect treat for slowing down this winter.
-
Jan 33 min read


Summer Crafts for Slow Living: 5 Whimsical Ideas for Peaceful Summer Days
Embrace old-fashioned charm with five gentle summer craft ideas that bring a touch of whimsical charm to everyday life.
-
Jun 29, 20253 min read


Succession Seeding: The Secret to a More Productive Garden?
Learn how to use succession seeding for continuous harvests of veggies and flowers, even in small spaces.
-
Jun 11, 20253 min read


Your Gentle May Garden Guide: What to Plant, Sow, and Notice
Wondering what to plant this month? Your spring garden is ready—and there’s so much you can do in May to help it thrive. I’ll walk you through a gentle to-do list for the season.
-
May 16, 20253 min read


Welcoming Spring: Simple Rituals for Peace, Protection, and New Beginnings
Welcoming spring doesn’t have to be elaborate or overwhelming. These simple spring rituals, inspired by folk tradition, are gentle ways to invite peace, protection, and new beginnings into your home and daily rhythm
-
May 10, 20253 min read
bottom of page
