Dixie Watercolor Artist Ellen Heath

Before the TV reality show that had little to do with its title, the simple life was one wise people have lived for thousands of years. It involves a lot of thinking, a sense of gratitude, and an appreciation for day-to-day elements which we tend to take for granted – especially in a corporate-based society emphasizing the over possession of advertised products to achieve happiness.

But happiness, as Dixie artist Ellen Heath knows, has nothing to do with owning a particular model of car, dressing like a pop culture icon, or wearing perfume named after a celebrity who probably doesn't use the s...