chapter four: the turning of the year

As the longest night settles in, the Cottage grows still. Candlelight replaces lamps, twilight lingers, and the world turns inward. A winter solstice reflection from the Keeper’s Diary, where darkness is a shelter.

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chapter three: the hidden fields

What looks empty holds more than it shows. A winter chapter about hidden work, overlapping seasons, and the patience required before color arrives.

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chapter two: a room where autumn lingers

Before anyone arrives, the Cottage and I listen. A room prepared for late autumn light, quiet gatherings, and the small design choices that shape how a space is felt.

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