I live in the Dutch countryside on a small hobby farm with chickens, donkeys, bees, cats, dogs – and my husband and two adventurous little boys. Nature brings me calm, especially in the small things: a new insect at my wild pond, the sound of the wind, or something quietly blooming.I used to work in education, but I’m home now with the kids. Life’s still full of challenges, but they’ve made me look differently – more gently – at what really matters. I try to find rest in little joys and beauty around me.I love writing, museums, and stories – especially the ones behind ordinary doors. I enj