autumn
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Berries & Cream: Nature’s Cereal
When I first started calling it “nature’s cereal,” I laughed a little. But the name stayed. Because honestly, it fits. A bowl of fresh berries, still cold from the garden or market, resting in a pool of cream. No fuss.… Continue reading
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The Art of Doing Nothing: A Cottagecore Guide to Rest Without Guilt
Somewhere along the way, we started treating rest like a reward. Something we earn only after the to-do list is finished, the dishes are put away, the inbox is cleared. But let’s be honest, how often does that actually happen?… Continue reading
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Matcha Tiramisu with Raspberries (Soft, Sweet, and So Worth It)
I made this on a whim because I had a pack of ladyfingers, and immediately thought: matcha tiramisu. I’d seen a photo of one topped with flowers and berries and couldn’t stop thinking about it. So I made my own… Continue reading
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A Sunday Soundtrack: Soft songs for slow hours and gentle light
Some Sundays are for catching up. Others are for catching your breath. This one is the latter. Lately, I’ve been leaning into the kind of Sundays that don’t ask much. The kind where you sip your tea slowly, let the… Continue reading
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How I Romanticize the Everyday (Even on Hard Days)
Some days feel soft and golden, the kind where the light hits the windows just right and the kettle hums like a lullaby. And then there are the other days. The harder ones. The ones where the dishes pile up,… Continue reading
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10 Slow Living Habits That Changed My Daily Life
The world often tells us to go faster. To be productive, efficient, and endlessly available. But somewhere along the way, I realized I didn’t want to move at that pace. I wanted my days to feel meaningful, not just full.… Continue reading
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Lemon Blueberry Muffins from the Cottage Kitchen
Lemon and blueberry is a pairing that feels like spring itself, bright, fresh, and gently sweet. The combination has long been used in countryside kitchens, where seasonal ingredients and simple bakes are part of daily life. These muffins follow that… Continue reading
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April Mood Board: A Month of Soft Beginnings
April always feels like the quiet in-between, the tender space between winter’s final breath and the full bloom of spring. It’s the month where everything begins again, but slowly. Gently. With softness and grace. This month, I created a mood… Continue reading
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Spring Cleaning: The Cottagecore Way
There’s a softness to spring that’s unlike any other season. It doesn’t rush in, it tiptoes. It arrives with the scent of wet soil, the hum of bees waking up, and the promise of light stretching just a little longer… Continue reading
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Cottagecore Makeup Routine: A Soft Beauty Inspired by Nature
This is the makeup routine I reach for when I want to feel extra soft and cozy, something simple, with just a hint of color, like I’ve been out in the garden or spent the morning baking. It’s perfect for… Continue reading
Autumn Rosewood 