Hello and a very warm welcome to A Simple Living Journal.  I am so happy you are here. 

A Simple Living Journal explores what it means to live in a slow and simple way inspired by the natural everchanging seasons.  This is a gentle space for all of you who want to embrace a simpler way of living whilst exploring the seasons changes. 

Who am I?

I’m Debbie.  I have been writing on Substack since September 2023.  A Simple Living Journal is now a community of over 300 like minded kindred spirits and there are more than 40 publications in the archive for you to read at your leisure.

I live in a small village in Leicestershire in the East Midlands, England.  I am wife to my husband Anthony and cat mum to seven year old Thomas. 

With big dreams of living a simpler, slower way of life, I write here on Substack alongside working part time as a data analyst.  I have a quiet ambition to move away from the corporate life and immerse myself in a creator’s world.

I believe that nature and seasonal changes play an important part in living a slower and simpler way.   If this resonates with you then you have come to the right place. 

If you subscribe to my publication today, you will receive a weekly dose of seasonal and natural delight straight to your inbox.

As a free subscriber you will receive a weekly publication where I will share: -

• Monthly reflections

• Nature and Seasonal musings

• Simple and slow living inspiration

• Life reflections

• Adventures in our camper van Bella

A Simple Living Journal is also home to our new series Simple and Gentle Decluttering where we navigate the process of decluttering our homes and mind in a slow and gentle way.

You can read more about my journey with decluttering here.

Decluttering has changed my life

Debbie Meredith

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Mar 2

Owning less is better than organizing more

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A bit more about me (the regular stuff).

I am a reader, mostly when I’m cosily tucked up in bed. I love book shops.

I am a knitter and sewing enthusiast.

I don’t like big parties.  I am an introvert who prefers alone time and at the very most, intimate gatherings with a close friend or family member.

I like wearing the colour pink.

I’m a teen of the 80’s.

I’m a country girl at heart, big cities leave me feeling overwhelmed.

I love woodland walks.

Autumn is my favourite season, although this year has unlocked a new found joy of Winter too.  

I enjoy pottering in my garden and watching nature reveal her beautiful self.

I am addicted to new notebooks.

I thrive on a good cup of tea; Yorkshire is a must.

I have a keen interest in spiritual self-help and lunar living. 

I love to travel and explore, especially the highlands of Scotland and Derbyshire in our campervan Bella. 

I love fairy lights and candles.

Dreams of converting my garden shed into an outdoor writing nook.

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Debbie xx