About

Hi there, welcome to Our Little House in the Country and thank you for stopping by.

I’m Ciara — a mum of two teenagers, wife, teacher, and lifelong lover of cozy homes, slow living, creativity, and good books.

Our Little House in the Country began as a place to document our family’s adventures when my children were small — sharing creative activities, homemaking projects, and glimpses of our country life. Over time, life shifted. The children grew, our seasons changed, and after a few years away from blogging, I felt a quiet pull to return.

Now, this space has evolved right alongside me.

These days, Our Little House in the Country is a reflection of where we are now — rooted in the same values, but embracing new chapters. Here, I write about:

  • Creating a home that feels good to live in – cozy, welcoming, and perfectly imperfect.
  • Embracing slow, intentional living – finding joy in everyday moments and gently letting go of the pressure to keep up.
  • Navigating midlife and parenting teens – a new season of family life with its own joys and challenges.
  • Sharing creative projects and homemaking ideas – because creating something by hand is always nourishing.
  • Exploring neurodiversity and education – drawing from my experiences as a special education teacher and parent to a neurodivergent young person, offering reflections and encouragement while always respecting privacy.
  • And everything else that shapes our days – favourite books, quiet travels, seasonal rhythms, and the honest lessons life teaches along the way.

A Note on the Archives

If you’ve been here a while, you may notice there are still many older posts from when my children were small — arts and crafts, parenting reflections, and early childhood activities. I’ve chosen to keep them because they continue to help and inspire, and because they are part of the story this space holds.

But like life, Our Little House in the Country has grown. What began as a parenting and activities blog has become a journal of slow and seasonal living — a place to pause, reflect, and reconnect.

Whether you’re a longtime reader or new to this little corner of the internet — welcome.

I hope you’ll find comfort, encouragement, and maybe a few ideas to bring more intention into your own days.

To read a more personal version of my story — including how I returned to blogging and found myself writing about slow living click here.

If you’d like to get in touch, you can email me at hello@ourlittlehouseinthecountry.com — I’d love to hear from you.

Warmly,
Ciara

A little bit more about Ciara and Our Little House in the Country can be found here.

Our Little House in the Country is a registered business name of Ciara Winters, registered in Ireland. Business Registration No. 770115.

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