Hi! I’m Nicole (or Nic, if you know me off the internet) Gray, a recently turned 40 gal from the midwest! I’m a Leo Sun, Taurus Moon, and Gemini Rising, so generally unhinged…

I grew up fairly poor in a small rural town outside of Columbus, and am proudly the first one in my family to graduate college! I’m a proud Buckeye alum, and have been a nurse practitioner for almost 11 years now (which is WILD).

My husband and I have been married for over 10 years, and we are DINKs… that’s Dual Income No Kids for those who aren’t familiar! We love rescuing dogs (currently have 2), traveling the world, collecting Michelin stars, and saying yes to adventure whenever we can.

Around here, you can expect plenty of the things I love most: needlepoint, gardening, Jane Austen, the occasional romantasy book, unapologetically trashy reality TV, and a strong point of view on what’s actually worth buying.

I’ve always believed in choosing quality over clutter and investing in pieces, products, and experiences that add something meaningful to everyday life… which is probably why so many of my friends come to me for recommendations!

So if you’re looking for someone with strong opinions, excellent taste, and a healthy appreciation for both quality and nonsense, you’re in the right place.

-N

P.S. I’m currently using ShopMy to link everything I love… check out my main “shop” here: https://shopmy.us/shop/thelifeofnic?Section_id=1593718&tab=collections