Where everyday life is full of glimmers of ordinary magic

Stories from the Village

From the Inn on the Lake to the Farmer’s Market, from the bookshop in downtown to the cabin in the woods, enjoy soothing stories that lean into small pleasures and celebrate community. Based on the enormously popular podcast Nothing Much Happens, these family-friendly stories are an antidote to anxiety and a dose of simple goodness.

 

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The Inn, Fireflies & Stones

Our stories today have a bit of magic in them. Whether it is the mundane sort, like minnows swimming in schools beside the shore, or the more unexplainable type, like millions of fireflies blinking in unison.

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Housewarming

Our stories today focus on finding the perfect gift for special occasions and letting imagination guide the way.

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The Lady in the Painting

Our stories today follow two women, one as she learns new things and the other as she resides in a frame, looking over one shoulder, with a book in her hands. We’ll start with the exciting arrival of the community ed catalogue in Back to School. Then we’ll step into the studio to clear away years of dust and soot in Restoration. Finally, we’ll apply the finishing coat of varnish and consider all we have learned along the way in the Lady in the Painting.

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Old Houses, Walks & Gardens

Our stories today highlight some of the loveliest simple pleasures of the spring. A walk, a road trip, a day in the garden. We’ll start with one of my all-time favorite stories and one that inspired me to write a whole book (coming soon!). It’s called Old Houses and if you’ve ever walked through a neighborhood and wondered about the stories of the houses you see, the people who have lived there, it is for you. Then we’ll load up the car and head out to The Hideaway for some time at the Cabin. Finally, we’ll gather our trowels and seed packets and pace out the garden in Spring at the Allotment.

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Dog Walks & Donkey Treats

We’ll start with Crumb Comes Home and see how his first few months after being adopted went; spoiler alert: they went great! Then we’ll clip on his leash and head out in Dog Walk to sniff the spring scents and enjoy the sunshine. Finally, we’ll meet the rescue animals at the farm sanctuary, spend quality time with the donkeys, and feed the goats in The Weathervane.

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Early Spring in the Village

Our stories today revel in the feeling of freshness that comes with Spring. We’ll start with a plan to reset for the equinox with a drive to see the sun come up in Begin Again. Then we’ll pack away the mittens and snow boots and reclaim a calm and orderly space with some spring cleaning in First This, Then That. Finally, we’ll daydream about journeys, rain storms, and the quiet magic of the natural world in Touchstone.

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Memories, Tea & Flowers

Join us on a journey through poignant memories and meaningful moments in places like The Teashop, where friendships bloom, the Jewelry Box, where treasures await, and Hyacinths, where sweetness is shared. Experience the nostalgia and warmth as we reminisce on the small acts that shape us, both literally and metaphorically.

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Winter To Spring

Our stories today are set on the edge of winter when you might need a bit more light and encouragement to get through to Spring. We’ll dip into some sweet nostalgia and warm blankets in Keepsake. Then we’ll venture out in Fog and Light, where a few stops downtown and the scent of orchids help lift a heavy heart. Finally, we’ll gather with friends in Supper Club and tie on an apron to share in family recipes and the simple joy of home-cooked food.

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Snowfall at the Bakery

Our stories today are from a three-part series called Snowfall at the Bakery, and they follow the Village baker as she readies her neighbors for a snow day. They’re also about a green glove in search of its owner, a secret ingredient in the hot cocoa, a field full of snowmen in the park, dogs and doughnuts, and days to yourself.

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Midwinter Rituals and a Bit of Spring

Our stories today are about mid-winter, the moments in it when we might need something to push us along till spring. We’ll settle our minds by doing something simple with great care in Little Rituals. Then we’ll step out into the sunshine and watch the icicles dripping from the eaves in A Break in the Weather. Finally, we’ll wrap up in a fluffy robe and head out to the sauna, soak up the heat, and make a New Year’s wish in Shooting Stars.

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Fresh Start Stories

Our stories today celebrate the winter and the fresh start of a new year. We’ll head downtown to peruse the stationary shop for supplies in A New Leaf, then bundle up for a long walk through the woods in All the Way Around the Lake, and finally, we’ll clear off the dining room table and pass around the snacks and decks of cards in Game Night.

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Cozy Stories For Cold Days

Our stories today take us out to the big house on the edge of town where a bench is waiting in a sunny spot to help you recharge your battery in The Solarium, then to a snug apartment with big windows that look all the way out to the park where the kettle is just about to boil in Cold Snap and Crosswords. Finally we’ll sit in the quiet of the yoga room for a bit, noticing the sounds of the present in Breathe in, Breathe out.

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