About
Hi, my name is Nicole, or as I like to affectionately refer to myself in this little online home, Gidget!
This blog is my attempt at documenting some of the thoughts and dreams I have and cataloguing and sharing some of my creative pursuits. I’m essentially a stay-at-home mom, but I wear a lot of hats. In fact, I’ve always thought of myself as having many different personas.
At this point in my life, my identities include following Jesus, being a wife to my “Moondoggie,” David, raising my daughter (born May ’07), my son (born/adopted April ’10), and our baby girl (born June ’11).
I am a writer/crafter/sewista/jill of many trades, master of none, and I enjoy being a family chef (and homemade ice cream aficionado). I love documenting life with my Nikon D60 & fab 35mm prime lens, and more often these days, my iPhone 4.
I’m seeking a simple, natural, handmade, often-organic, creative lifestyle and I loving being a California girl. I’m always looking for ways of living out intentional community and hoping to find more and more contentment thru gratitude.
Photo by Matt Armendariz
Where I Write
In school I studied language and literature; I love to read and also have a little side blog that reflects that, Gidget Loves Language. I’m also the editor of Simple Homemade a Simple Living Media blog (you can read more about me over there) and that’s where I do most of my writing these days, filling this space with words when inspiration strikes or when I have a few spare minutes.
What is Home?
To me, home isn’t about the house we live in. It’s more than that. Home is attempting to be content and at peace with where I am– physically, spiritually, emotionally. Home is where daily life happens; it’s where we laugh, eat, sleep, play, live. It’s where I experience life as a wife, mom and writer.
It’s wherever the Lord has us for the time being… a comfortable place… a useful place… a beautiful place…
“Ah! there is nothing like staying at home for real comfort.”
-Jane Austen, Emma (1815)
Let’s Connect!
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Great to meet you, Gidget! I went to college in Colorado and oh how I miss the sunshine and the mountains! I found you via Baby Cheapskate this morning. Happy blogging!
Nicole,
This whole blogging world is so new to me and seems so comfortable and natural to your generation — I’m feeling old and yet so inspired! Anyway, I LOVE your blog and although we’ve been in Bible study together for “a season” and now your heading back to CA, I’m amazed at how much we have in common and that I really didn’t know it! I wished we would have spend more time together. You are an AMAZING woman and I am inspired by the person you are and how God has gifted you! I pray He will allow our paths to continue to cross and I will miss your JOYFUL spirit and wisdom beyond your years! I know God had great things in store for you. Let’s keep in touch.
Barb
Hey Nicole!
Believe it or not, we’ve met—I’m Amy Estes from good old Rocklin and I grew up with Carly and “Moondoggie” and the rest of the “B” clan. It’s fun to find your blog and read it—really great tips.
Hope you’re doing well, and say hi to your husband for me
–Amy
Great to “meet” another Christian blogger, especially one who I can “meet” in real life in a few days at Blissdom. I cannot wait! Come up and say hi if you spot me.
Hi! I found your blog googling “diaper sprayer!” Haha!!! I was so happy to find your blog–not only because it will save me at least $20 making my own diaper sprayer! I, too, am a SAHM who, like you tend to be “a jill of many trades, master of none!” (brilliant!) I’m re-vamping my blog, but soon I’ll have one up and running. I love your blog, and also how you fit your faith in so naturally. Oh, and thanks for the the tutorial–my husband will love it!!
I love how you say, “attempting to be a writer/crafter/jill of many trades, master of none” that’s totally me too!
Hi, Nicole!
Came across your blog today while googling “God is close to the brokenhearted.” Reading your more current entries now. I love your blog!
Your new follower,
Ro from Manila, Philippines
http://bookcrazyblog.wordpress.com
http://dreamingofdaisies.wordpress.com
Thanks, Ro! So fun to have international readers.
God has definitely made that phrase feel true in my life.
I happened by chance to run across your blog and completely enjoyed it.
Yes, you most certainly can get an “Amen!”
If you have the time and haven’t read it already, you might enjoy “Simple Abundance”.
It’s the book that I give to friends most often. I would love to share it w/ you, too.
GBY,
~b