About Modern Dame

In a world that spins ever faster, where beauty and order often feel just out of reach, Modern Dame Home Journal is meant to be a bit of a mental refuge and source of inspiration for returning to where you want to be.

I believe in tending to mornings, meals, people and spaces. In a time of constant motion, we choose rhythm. In a culture of noise, I do my best to choose calm.

I'm Nicole, the voice behind The Dame and a lifelong student of slow living, intentional rhythms, and creating a life worth savoring.

The small rituals we put in place become the foundation of everything else.

Here you’ll find seasonal rituals, reflections on beauty and order and a collection of tools for living gracefully in a hectic world. Whether you are setting a table, tending a garden, restoring your health, or simply reclaiming your own time, you are welcome here.

- The Dame