The Journal is a collection of letters about creative stewardship—tending thoughtfully and imaginatively to the life we’ve been given. Through rituals, recipes, places, objects, and everyday curiosities, we’ll explore how to find beauty in what we have, joy in where we are, and inspiration for what comes next. Along the way, we’ll gather the little rituals, pleasures, and collections that bring us joy, restore our peace, and make us feel most like ourselves.

the journal

A pathway lined with tall, mature trees on both sides, creating a canopy overhead, with sunlight filtering through the leaves, leading towards a small structure or entrance in the distance.
A pathway lined with tall, mature trees on both sides, creating a canopy overhead, with sunlight filtering through the leaves, leading towards a small structure or entrance in the distance.
A bouquet of pink hydrangea flowers with green leaves in a shiny, metallic vase on a wooden table. A reflection of a woman taking a photo with her phone is visible in the vase. In the background, there is a wooden shelf with pens, pencils, and a ceramic face-shaped mug filled with writing utensils.
A bouquet of pink hydrangea flowers with green leaves in a shiny, metallic vase on a wooden table. A reflection of a woman taking a photo with her phone is visible in the vase. In the background, there is a wooden shelf with pens, pencils, and a ceramic face-shaped mug filled with writing utensils.
Miniature white ceramic teapot with blue heart design, placed on a white cloth-covered surface with a white appliance below, against a wooden background.
Miniature white ceramic teapot with blue heart design, placed on a white cloth-covered surface with a white appliance below, against a wooden background.
A green hardcover book titled 'Evergreen' by Lydia Miller is placed on a wooden shelf. Behind it, there are other books and decorative items, including a silver-colored pot and a bundle of dried flowers.
A green hardcover book titled 'Evergreen' by Lydia Miller is placed on a wooden shelf. Behind it, there are other books and decorative items, including a silver-colored pot and a bundle of dried flowers.
Close-up of a bowl of green tea latte with a foamy surface, accompanied by a gray cup and a piece of white tissue paper on a beige surface.
Close-up of a bowl of green tea latte with a foamy surface, accompanied by a gray cup and a piece of white tissue paper on a beige surface.
A display of fresh peaches in containers at a market.
A display of fresh peaches in containers at a market.
Black and dark gray circular arrow icon with a segment missing, symbolizing recycling or refresh.

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How To Keep What Cannot Stay
Lauren Palmer Lauren Palmer

How To Keep What Cannot Stay

The most beautiful moments of life are often the ones we know won’t last. A reflection on being fully present, savoring what is in front of us, and carrying the beauty of a fleeting moment with us long after it has passed.

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The Case for Charming Drinkware
Lauren Palmer Lauren Palmer

The Case for Charming Drinkware

Why do we keep collecting pretty glasses when we already have plenty? From colorful juice glasses to vintage-inspired drinkware, I’m making the case for using—and collecting—the pieces that bring a little personality and pleasure to everyday life. Because sometimes the things we don’t need are the very things that make home feel like ours.

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The Autumn Candy Dish
Lauren Palmer Lauren Palmer

The Autumn Candy Dish

A little fall hospitality idea I love: keep a beautiful candy dish filled with something sweet and salty for anyone who stops by. This easy autumn mix combines candy corn, salted peanuts and Rolos for the perfect ’ber-month treat. Pour it into a pretty crystal candy dish or vintage jar, add a little scoop and leave it on the coffee table for guests to enjoy all season long. Save this easy fall entertaining idea for September, October and Thanksgiving.

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Pre-Travel Timelines
Lauren Palmer Lauren Palmer

Pre-Travel Timelines

Going on a big trip? Save this pre-travel checklist so you know exactly what to do—and when to do it. From three months before departure to the morning you leave, I’m sharing my personal travel timeline for reservations, travel documents, packing, outfits, toiletries, home prep and all those little details that make leaving town feel so much easier. A practical travel planning guide for a more organized, less stressful departure day.

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The Note Worth Keeping
Lauren Palmer Lauren Palmer

The Note Worth Keeping

There’s something special about receiving a handwritten note. Rediscover the lost art of letter writing, from thank-you notes and beautiful stationery to the simple practice of slowing down and connecting with someone you love. A lovely reminder that some things deserve a little more personal attention.

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How to Host a Bible Study
Lauren Palmer Lauren Palmer

How to Host a Bible Study

Learn how to host a women’s Bible study at home, from choosing a study and inviting your group to serving breakfast, setting up coffee and leading meaningful discussion. Simple Bible study hosting ideas for creating a warm, welcoming place to gather, grow in faith and study God’s Word together.

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A hotel lobby table with a tablet, a white coffee cup, a small plate with a spoon, a pink roses in a small dark vase, a syria container with sugar, and a pink upholstered chair in the background. Behind the chair are large green plants and black curtains.
Colorful medication organizers with compartments labeled for days of the week placed on a light-colored surface.
Six white plumbing pipe fittings placed on a gray surface with two tubes of skincare product in the background.
A close-up of a pink vape pen with the top part removed, showing the mouthpiece, on a white surface with a blurred blue object in the background.

In the much acclaimed travel diary/packing list, 11 Days in a Carry-on, Lauren shares her go-to travel hacks that makes carrying on easier than ever! ✈️

“The little things that make the journey lighter, lovelier, and infinitely easier—these are the travel companions that always earn a place in my carry-on.” -LP

Assorted vape devices and e-liquid bottles on a surface.

Are you curious to discover what happens when we quiet the noise, lift our eyes from the screen, and return to the life waiting to be noticed?

Social Media Detox
“Social media fills up all the extra space we have if we aren’t careful. It’s in quiet moments that we can hear God. Boredom facilitates creativity and curiosity. If all the quiet moments are filled up with socials, we are robbing ourselves of the opportunity to hear God and be used by Him.”
— LP
A hand with bracelets touches a vintage bell with a patina finish on a wooden door, with a decorative metal knocker above it.