autumn
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A Cottage Afternoon with Garden Tea Cookies
Spring afternoons invite a slower pace, time to wander the garden, steep a pot of tea, and bake a little something sweet. These Garden Tea Cookies are the kind of treat that feels like they belong in a storybook: soft,… Continue reading
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On Love, Longing, and the Ghost of Mr. Darcy
Last spring, I was in England. I walked the streets of Bath, where Jane Austen once lived. I stood outside the very buildings she might’ve passed, wandered the same hills, the same gardens. And even though the city has changed,… Continue reading
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A Bloom You Can Bite: My Favorite Edible Flowers from Garden to Table
When I first started learning about edible flowers, it felt like unlocking a secret garden within my own kitchen. I’d always admired how flowers looked tucked into a bouquet or trailing down a garden fence, but the idea of sprinkling… Continue reading
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Cottagecore Brunch Recipes to Make Any Day Feel Special
Brunch has always been one of my favorite little luxuries. Not rushed like breakfast, and not as formal as dinner, just a slow, sweet pause in the middle of the morning. When I have the time, I like to make… Continue reading
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Cottagecore Rainy Day Activities
Some days are made for staying in, and rainy ones almost insist on it. When the sky turns grey and the sound of rain taps gently on the roof, I take it as permission to slow down, stay cozy, and… Continue reading
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Where the Light Finds You
Some seasons feel heavier than others.Not for any one reason, but for the quiet ache that lingers in the background, the kind that builds slowly and asks you to carry more than you should. During those times, I find myself… Continue reading
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The Hidden Magic of Dandelions (+ A Sweet and Simple Bread Recipe)
Most of us were taught to pluck dandelions from our gardens and toss them aside, but these golden blossoms are far from useless. In fact, dandelions are one of nature’s most giving plants, edible from root to flower, packed with… Continue reading
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Cupcakes for the Cottage Table: Matcha Tea Garden Cupcakes
I had a little bag of matcha on the shelf calling my name, so I decided to turn it into something soft and foresty. These are light, tender, and just sweet enough, topped with a swirl of airy whipped matcha… Continue reading
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Preparing for Earth Day: Gentle Ways to Begin Living Closer to the Land
Earth Day is just around the corner, and this year, I’m thinking less about the “big impact” and more about the small, quiet ways we can care for the earth, day by day, season by season. I wanted to share… Continue reading
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The Herbal Oil I Never Go Without (And How to Make It at Home)
Tucked into the corners of many cottage gardens, calendula blooms with cheerful golden petals and centuries of herbal tradition. This sunny flower isn’t just pretty, it’s packed with soothing, skin-loving properties that have made it a favorite in natural remedies… Continue reading
Autumn Rosewood 