A Simple Easter, New Reflections & Gentle Spring Inspiration

Slow Easter Reflections + What’s Blooming on the Blog

Hello dear friends,

As Easter approaches and spring continues to softly unfold, I wanted to gather everything blooming around Our Little House in the Country into one gentle note. Whether you’re preparing for the weekend or simply seeking calm, heartfelt inspiration, I hope this newsletter brings you a little peace, a little joy, and a lot of intention.

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Embracing Simplicity This Easter

This week’s main post is a quiet reflection on the beauty of a slower Easter. In “Embrace Simplicity at Easter: A Heartfelt Guide to a Meaningful, Mindful Celebration,” you’ll find inspiration for:

• Nature-inspired decor that invites calm
• Simple and meaningful traditions with heart
• Creating space for stillness and joy
• Letting go of expectations in favor of presence

If you’re ready to slow down and embrace the beauty of less, I think this one will speak to you.

Read it here: Embrace Simplicity at Easter

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Other Gentle Easter Inspiration from the Blog

If you’re gathering ideas for the weekend or just want to keep the spirit of a slow Easter close, here are a few more peaceful, intentional posts from the archives:

• Five Simple and Beautiful Spring Tablescapes
  Natural, seasonal ideas to dress your table with quiet beauty.
• Simple and Meaningful Easter Traditions
  Embrace traditions that bring joy, not pressure.
• Simple and Beautiful Easter Table Ideas
  Thoughtful ways to gather without the fuss.
• A Slow and Simple Easter
  Create a home that welcomes the season with grace and ease.

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This Week on the Blog: In Case You Missed It

It’s been a truly thoughtful week on the blog. If you haven’t had a chance to visit, here’s what’s new:

• How to Slow Down in Spring: 10 Simple Ways to Embrace the Season
  A calming guide to help you align your life with the softer pace of spring, filled with practical ideas for slowing down and savouring the season’s gifts.
• The Beginner’s Guide to Slow and Intentional Living
  A heartfelt three-part series introducing the foundations of slow and intentional living:
  • What is Intentional Living?
  • What is Slow Living?
  • How to Live Well in a Fast-Paced World
• The Lonely Side of Personal Growth
  A reflective post from last Friday exploring the quiet, often unspoken moments of inner growth—and how it takes time to settle into a new season.

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On Instagram This Week

This week on Instagram, I’ve been hosting a gentle and joy-filled series called Gentle Easter with Our Little House—a five-day celebration of slow living, seasonal beauty, and Easter simplicity. Each day had its own soft prompt, inviting our community to pause and reflect:

1. Spring Blooms
2. Quiet Reflection
3. Savoring a Treat
4. Time Outdoors
5. Easter Preparations

It’s been such a joy to see your beautiful posts and reels in response—so many calm moments, tender scenes, and heartfelt shares. I’ve been reposting your contributions in stories and created a permanent highlight called Gentle Easter so you can revisit all the inspiration anytime.

I’ve also been sharing moments from my own days—scenes from quiet morning walks by the sea, glimpses of a babbling brook, and other soft, springtime sights that remind us to slow down and soak in the season.

And if you need a little encouragement before the weekend, you might enjoy this gentle carousel reminder: Easter doesn’t have to be perfect. It can be quiet, slow, and real—just what you need it to be. A mix of stills and video, it’s full of light, color, and the message that less really is more.

You can join me here: Our Little House in the Country on Instagram
Or explore the stories and challenge highlights: Gentle Easter Highlights

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Let’s Stay Connected

If these words speak to you, I’d love for you to forward this to a friend or share it with someone who might need a gentle breath of spring. Thank you for reading, for being here, and for walking this path of simplicity alongside me.

With warmth and gratitude,

Ciara

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