autumn
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Rose Milk Mousse Cake (No-Bake, Light, and Dreamy)
This recipe is one of those sweet little creations that came straight from my imagination, something I hadn’t seen anywhere else, but wished existed. I dreamed up this Blushing Rose Milk Mousse Cake on a quiet afternoon, inspired by the… Continue reading
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Cottagecore Buttermilk Pie: A Sweet Slice of Nostalgia
This pie has been sitting quietly in my recipe box for far too long. I first shared the card on Pinterest a while ago, but somehow never got around to posting it here on the blog. It’s one of those… Continue reading
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5 Old-Fashioned Homemaking Skills I’m Learning (and Why They Still Matter)
Lately I’ve been leaning into old-fashioned homemaking skills, not because I have to, but because they bring a kind of peace I didn’t know I needed. There’s something deeply grounding about working with your hands, doing things the “slow way,”… Continue reading
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Creamy Pea & Mint Risotto with Lemon Zest
A Spring Garden in a Bowl I made this the other night when I wanted something cozy but still fresh and kind of pretty. It’s just a simple risotto, but the sweet peas, fresh mint, and lemon zest make it… Continue reading
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Blueberry Lavender Cinnamon Rolls with Lavender Glaze
A Whirl of Wild Berries, Flowers & Comfort in Every Bite If I could bottle up the feeling of a slow morning in the countryside, it would taste something like this: soft, warm cinnamon rolls infused with floral notes of… Continue reading
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The Books I’m Reading This May (and Why I Chose Them)
There’s something about May that makes me want to slow down, to sit outside with a cup of tea, plant something new, and get lost in a book that feels like a deep exhale. This month, I’m leaning into stories… Continue reading
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The Cottagecore Manifesto: A Gentle Invitation to Live Slower, Sweeter Days
In a world that often feels rushed and restless, there’s something quietly powerful about choosing to live slower, simpler, and closer to the earth. That’s the heart behind the Cottagecore Manifesto, a soft reminder that you don’t have to chase… Continue reading
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The Cottagecore Book I Needed—Maybe You Do Too
I didn’t write this book because I had it all figured out.I wrote it because I didn’t. Because I was tired of rushing through life and calling it living.Because I forgot what it felt like to enjoy my days, not… Continue reading
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What I’ve Let Go Of (to Create a Life That Feels Good)
Lately I’ve been thinking about all the things I’ve let go of, not in a dramatic way, but in the quiet, gradual way that happens when you realize you’re tired of carrying what doesn’t belong to you. Somewhere along the… Continue reading
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The Teacup Theory: Finding Joy in the Quiet Corners of Life
Some days feel like they’re pulling you in every direction. Dishes in the sink, emails piling up, the kind of noise that’s not loud but still manages to wear you down. And then, in the middle of it, you stop… Continue reading
Autumn Rosewood 