Check out these charming Amazon finds! Images from Amazon.com. Click the links below to view or purchase. Some of the posts in this article contain affiliate links. If you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. I will only recommend products or services I use personally and/or believe will add value to my readers, so there is no conflict of interest. What is Cottagecore? Cottagecore is an aesthetic that embraces simple, quiet living with a focus on the home, handmade and vintage items, homemade food, self-sufficiency, and a slower pace of life. The aesthetic of Cottagecore reflects the desire to live in a more romanticized way by surrounding yourself with flowery, feminine, and nostalgic things. It is the antithesis of our hectic, materialistic, modern way of life. The inspiration for the Cottagecore aesthetic has its roots in traditional English cottages and gardens where buildings and vintage furniture have been passed down from generation to generation, becoming comfortably worn with time and creating a connection with the past. You can incorporate Cottagecore into many design styles—such as Coastal, French Country, Farmhouse, Light Academia, Bohemian, and Fairycore—to add a sense of quiet, comfort, and homeyness. Item 1—Antique Rose 100% Cotton Quilted Pillow Sham, Standard 20x26-inch from the Greenland Home Store The first item on this list are these Victorian-style pillow shams with feminine pink flowers that add an antique-looking English Cottage touch to a bed. The pink roses, bows, and scalloped edges are so feminine! Item 2—Creamy Vintage Rose Floral Printed Reversible 100% Cotton Quilted Throw Blanket 60" x 50” from the Cozy Line Home Fashions Store This reversible throw blanket has pink roses on one side—similar to those on the pillow shams—and would look equally at home on a bed or draped over an antique chair. Item 3—Rifle Paper Co. x Loloi Eden Collection EDE-01 Mughal Rose Moss 5'-0" x 7'-6" Area Rug from the Loloi Store The floral patterns in this area rug remind me of Craftsman-style designs from the late 1800s through the early 1900s. The muted colors make this rug look time-worn and vintage. Item 4—Embroidered Floral Throw Pillow Covers Set of 2, 18x18 inches from the K MASANIJI Store The floral design on linen fabric with the lace border is undeniably reminiscent of Grandma’s house! Item 5—Woodland Cottage Ceramic Canister from the Young’s Inc Store Place a few rustic ceramic canisters on your counter to bring an instant Cottagecore look to your kitchen! The woodland flora and fauna represent the idea of foraging for the perfect ingredients for homemade recipes. Item 6—Light Green Sheer Curtains with Birds Floral Pattern 63 Inch Length 2 Panels from the XTMYI Store These soft green sheer curtains with flowers and birds will add a perfect feminine touch to your Cottagecore-style kitchen, bathroom, or bedroom! Item 7—White Bee Hand Towel Set, 16x25 from the SKL Home Store Nothing says “cottage” like bee decor! Bring that Cottagecore vibe to your bathroom or kitchen with these terrycloth bee hand towels from the SKL Home Store. Item 8—2pcs 12 inch Vintage Queen Bee Charm Pendant Ceiling Fan Danglers from the Hyamass Store Pair those bee hand towels with this fan pull extender chain with a bronze bee dangler. Bees and flowers go hand-in-hand, so add a vase of flowers to your table or counter to finish the look. Item 9—Small Glass Bud Vases, Set of 6 from the WILDMOS Store And speaking of vases, create a vignette on your table or counter with this set of bud vases. Use them alone, in a group, or with other decorative items in a vignette to give your counter a floral feel. Item 10—Silk Flower Arrangements (Champagne) from the KIRIFLY Store If you are not into fresh-cut flowers, you can still get the look of a floral arrangement with faux florals. Try this silk flower bouquet with its soft color palette of cream and champagne! Item 11—Tiffany Desk Lamps, Set of 2 from FUMAT Add a touch of Art Nouveau to your bedroom or living room with these antique-style Tiffany table lamps. The cream and green glass shades and dark wood bases are warm, charming, and sophisticated. Item 12—Vintage Home Wall Art Metal Tin Sign 12x8 Inches, Kitty Biscuits from the HYBLOM STORE Here is a vintage-style tin sign for cat lovers! Hang this conversation starter in the kitchen for a whimsical, old-fashioned touch. Item 13—Mushroom & Frog Wall Decor, 12 x 8 inch from the CrazySign Store If cats are not your thing, here is another aluminum sign with a frog and mushroom theme. This lighthearted vintage-style sign will bring a smile to your face! Item 14—Set of 3 Cotton Tea Towels, 20” x 26” from the Folkulture Store If your space is a bit Boho or Fairycore, these Cottagecore dish towels with folksy woodland designs are for you! Item 15—Fragrance Candle Warmer Lamp from the GEEZO Store Make your Cottagecore space more cozy with this glass flower candle warmer lamp. Place on counters or side tables and melt candles to enjoy your favorite scents. Item 16—3 Piece Cottagecore Coffee Table Set from the Bekrvio Store Use this set of distressed tray tables in your living room for an instant country-style cottage look. These tables are the perfect blend of elegant form and rustic finish. Item 17—Vintage Butterfly Wall Hanging Illustrative Reference Chart Poster, 15.8 x 23.6 Inch from the Geyee Store And, finally, complete your Cottagecore look with this vintage butterfly wall hanging! Use this chart to identify your favorite butterflies on quiet nature walks. Related blogs you may want to read: Hygge Decor Ideas for Winter 2024 21 Enchanting Woodland Fairycore Home Accents Embrace the magic of fairy core decor this fall Dark Academia Decor for the Fall Create a cozy relaxing interior space this fall with neutral colors Brighten up your autumn decor with these items Pastel decorating ideas for autumn Need ideas for incorporating the color blue into your fall decor? Inspirational ideas for creating that cozy boho style Nine hygge decor ideas Winter color palette ideas for your home decor
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How to handle corners in Celtic knotwork Drawing borders with knotwork patterns can be a gratifying way to add drama to art pieces, picture frames, mirror frames, and trays. But what happens when you get to the corners? Dealing with corners can be tricky, but there are a few ways to handle this dilemma. One way to deal with the issue is to create a design or small piece of artwork specifically for the corners, separate from the border. This could be a stand-alone design or could be woven into the border in some creative way. You could even create a corner design that overlaps the borders. If you want a more consistent appearance for your border, a repetitive pattern created on a grid will help lay out your knot design. A simple repetitive square grid will allow you to produce a continuous border that handles that 90˚ turn with ease. This is the technique I will show you in the following two tutorial videos. A few basic knotwork border tutorial videos If you need a refresher on how to create simple Celtic knot borders—or are new to drawing knots—the following video tutorials will help you get a handle on the basics of drawing borders and using grids. How to Draw a Basic Celtic Knot Braid Tutorial How to draw a basic Celtic braid with a vertical break How to draw a basic Celtic braid with a horizontal break Recommended drawing supplies: A few of you have asked about supplies I use when drawing my Celtic knots, so here is a general supply list to get you started: (This supply list contains affiliate links, as I am an affiliate of Blick Art Materials. If you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. I will only recommend products or services I use personally and/or believe will add value to my readers, so there is no conflict of interest.) Drawing pencils Markers Blending stumps Eraser Clic eraser Ruler Horse hair brush Grid paper Sketch pad Tracing paper Related blogs you may want to read: Circular twist border ring tutorial Circular Celtic border knot tutorial, basic braid Basic twist step-by-step drawing tutorial using grid paper Celtic braid step-by-step drawing tutorial Basic border knot with vertical breaks, step-by-step drawing tutorial Basic border knot with horizontal breaks, step-by-step drawing tutorial DIY chalk-painted tray with Celtic border A fun DIY project with paint and a thrifted mirror part 2 The Celtic Motherhood Knot, a symbol of love Celtic Tree of Life Basic Celtic Knot Tutorial Part 1 Celtic Knot Tutorial Part 2 20 Amazon decor finds to help you create a welcoming home Images from Amazon.com. Click the links below to view or purchase. Some of the posts in this article contain affiliate links. If you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. I will only recommend products or services I use personally and/or believe will add value to my readers, so there is no conflict of interest. If you are wondering what all the noise is about hygge, I wrote a whole blog on the topic, which you can read here! To summarize, hygge is about keeping your life simple and meaningful. It’s about enjoying being in the moment, the company of good friends, and the little things in life. Just to clarify, hygge is not an interior design style. It’s a way to live your life with meaning and joy. In my previous blog, I identified nine essential ingredients in a hygge home: a neutral color palette, warm lighting, pleasing textures, nature and natural materials, pleasant scents, simple design, handmade decor, cozy nooks, and hot beverage stations. Each of the items listed below encompasses at least one of these elements. Let me know in the comments if you have purchased—or plan to purchase—one of these items. And let me know if you have incorporated the hygge mindset into your interior decorating! Item 1—Set of 2 Soft Plush Short Wool Velvet Decorative Throw Pillow Covers 20x20 inch from MADIZZ STORE These cream-colored throw pillow covers are soft to the touch with a raised, plush pattern in the front and velvet fabric in the back. Item 2—Large Ceramic Coffee Mug from the Bosmarlin Store There is nothing on earth better than an oversized mug for your favorite hot beverage on a cold day! Item 3—Chubby Night Owl Set of 2 Rustic Brown & White (3⅛ & 4⅓ inches) Decorative Resin Figurines from the Huey House Store These adorable owl figurines have a simple, rustic design and are perfect for a mantle or on a coffee table tray with your favorite books and candles! Item 4—Hygge Desk Decorative Wooden Sign 5 x 5 inches from Dumyum Educate your guests with this rustic hygge sign box. It’s the ideal size for a shelf or decorative tray. Item 5—Fika Definition Art Wooden Box Sign 5 x 5 inches from Dumyum Here’s another rustic sign box for your coffee station, defining the Swedish concept of Fika. This sign will remind you to grab that warm beverage and make some quiet time for yourself! Item 6—FAMILY Block Cutout Letters Decorative Sign from the MyGift Store Family is what it is all about, right? This block sign can be placed anywhere you need a reminder of what’s important in life. Item 7—Ceramic Vase 3 Piece Set from the CwlwGO Store This set of ceramic vases with a simple, rustic design is ready for your flower arrangements and dried flowers. Group them together or individually in strategic spots around the room. Item 8—Black Metal Candle Lanterns with Flickering Candles from the HPC DEC R OUR HAPPY PLACE Store I love these stripped-down metal lanterns with LED flickering candles! These lanterns will provide a warm ambiance to your room. They can be hung or set on a side table or mantle. Item 9—Set of 3 Mini Potted Artificial Eucalyptus Plants Faux Rosemary Plant Assortment with Wood Planter Box from the Winlyn Store Add a little greenery to your table with this set of faux greens in a weathered wood tray. Item 10—Flameless Birch Bark Candles from Comenzar Bring the look of real tree bark into your room with this LED candle set! The flickering candle casts a warm glow through the bark texture. Item 11—Vintage Tribal Area Rugs Ivory, 8’x10’ from Rugland If you need a large area rug, this item is gorgeous with warm ivory and brown colors and velvety texture. Item 12—Wooden Tripod Nightstand Lamp with Fabric Linen Shade, 13.4 Inches from the HAITRAL Store If you have a more modern space, you may like this Scandi-style table lamp. Its simple, clean lines make it minimal, and the wood and textured shade give it an earthy, neutral feel. Item 13—Ivory Light Weight Throw Blanket 50” x 60” from the CRESCENT Store Throw blankets are a must-have item in hygge decor! This ivory throw blanket has a beautiful variation of pattern and texture with stylish fringe. Item 14—Lavender Dried Flowers 4 Bunches from the Cedar Space Store Use dried lavender bunches to add a calming scent to your room! Place in a vase or wrap with twine and lay in a table tray. Item 15—Woven Seagrass Belly Basket from the BlueMake Store This textural seagrass basket is visually stunning and perfect for cleaning up clutter. Use it to stow away pillows, blankets, and magazines. You could also use the basket to cover up a large plant pot. Item 16—8 Colors Absorbent Coasters for Drinks 4.3 inch from Craftizon You’ll need drink coasters for that hot beverage, so here are some absorbent cotton drink coasters in blues and neutral browns. Item 17—Decorative Bowl Centerpiece, 10” from LOUISE LAYNE Place this tray on your coffee table to hold candles, plants, books, and anything else that brings a sense of hygge into your room. Item 18—Nordic Simple Golden Glass Vase Iron Art Vase with Glass Test Tube from TOBENO Add a little more greenery to your home by placing stems into the vial of this modern, minimalist vase. Item 19—Caramel Knitted Throw Blanket with Tassels 50 x 60 from the LOMAO Store Add another warm layer of color and texture to your sofa with this caramel throw blanket with a textural bubble pattern and fringe. Item 20—Fluffy Sheepskin Fur Rug 2 x 3 ft from the Ashler Home Deco Store Any proper hygge space needs a touch of fur, so my final pick is this small faux fur rug that fits perfectly under a small table or in front of a roaring fireplace. Related blogs you may want to read:
17 Must-have Cottagecore Home Accents 21 Enchanting Woodland Fairycore Home Accents Embrace the magic of fairy core decor this fall Dark Academia Decor for the Fall Create a cozy relaxing interior space this fall with neutral colors Brighten up your autumn decor with these items Pastel decorating ideas for autumn Need ideas for incorporating the color blue into your fall decor? Inspirational ideas for creating that cozy boho style Nine hygge decor ideas Winter color palette ideas for your home decor Amazon finds to add a little woodland charm to your home Images from Amazon.com. Click the links below to view or purchase. Some of the posts in this article contain affiliate links. If you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. I will only recommend products or services I use personally and/or believe will add value to my readers, so there is no conflict of interest. Soft moss a downy pillow makes And green leaves spread a tent, Where Faerie folk may rest and sleep Until their night is spent. The bluebird sings a lullaby; The firefly gives a light: The twinkling stars are candles bright, Sleep, Faeries all, Good Night. Elizabeth T. Dillingham, "A Faery Song" If your home is your castle, the fairycore decor trend is for you! Fairycore is more of a state of mind than a trend. You don’t have to completely immerse yourself in a room straight from a Grimm’s fairy tale; that would be too cliche. But a subtle reminder here and there, a decorative detail that catches your eye as you enter a room, is enough to awaken the subconscious inner child who still believes that magic exists in this chaotic, unpredictable world. And even if fairies aren’t quite your thing, a little woodland magic might convince you otherwise! For the true believers among you and future converts alike, here are 21 home accents that will help you add a touch of fairy woodland magic to your living room… Item 1—Cheesecloth Table Runner 35 x 120 Inches, Nude & Beige from Vitalizart Store The first item on the list is this cheesecloth table runner with soft blush and brown colors and an ombre effect that reminds me of tree rings. The crinkled gossamer fabric resembles a woodland fairy’s dress. Item 2—Off-White Knitted Throw Blanket with Tassels, 50” x 60” from the inhand Store The raised diamond pattern of this blanket is like diamond-paned windows on a fairytale cottage, and the addition of fringe gives this blanket a feminine feel. Cuddle under it with a good book, or wear it as a shawl on a chilly day. Item 3—Cloche LED Mushroom Lamp from the Hortsun Store This woodland item is a cloche with moss and mushrooms growing from a tree stump. The cloche with soft-lit LED mushrooms can serve as a nightlight or an accent for your fairy-themed vignette. Item 4—Leaf Shaped Ceramic Spoon Holder with Spoon from Dunluobo This ceramic leaf dish can be used as a spoon rest in your kitchen, or you can place it on a tray on your coffee table filled with your favorite woodland accents. The accompanying gold spoon is fit for a fairy queen! Item 5—Vintage Botanical Wall & Animal Art Print (Unframed) from the 97 Decor Store These woodland animal and botanical wall art prints can be clustered together or sprinkled throughout the room to create a moody, magical look for your space. The art prints come with adhesive dots, but you could create a more charming look by setting them inside coordinating frames. This wall art would also go well with cottagecore or dark academia decor if that’s more your style. Item 6—Resin Mushroom Decor from Barydat This resin home accent features realistic-looking mushrooms growing out of a fallen log. The piece is made to hang on a wall or sit on a table to accentuate your fairycore, cottagecore, or woodland decor. Great for use in fairy gardens as well! Item 7—Flight of The Butterfly Round Accent Table from Touch of Class Touch of Class is selling this beautifully painted side table with a woodland theme featuring tree branches and butterflies. Use this magical nature-inspired table to display your favorite fairycore lamp or home accents. Item 8—4Pcs 6.6Ft/Piece Artificial Flowers Silk Wisteria Garland from the DearHouse Store This set of four garlands with romantic, realistic-looking silk wisteria can be used in various combinations to bring a feminine woodland feel to your space! Item 9—Brown Glass Decorative Mushroom Vase from the hafhef Store This unusual item is a charming glass mushroom vase made especially for a small flower arrangement that can be used alone on a side table or as an accent for other fairycore, cottagecore, or woodland decor. Item 10—265 Feet Artificial Leaf Garland from Artiflr Cut this artificial silk leaf garland to any desired length to add a touch of woodland greenery to your fairycore decor. Embrace your inner child and let your imagination go wild! Item 11—Artificial Ivy LED-Strip Floating Shelves Set of 2 from the Kmise Store Add a whimsical touch to your walls with these floating shelves with jute twine, artificial ivy, and battery-operated warm LED lights. Use the shelves to display your favorite plant or fairy decor. Item 12—84Ft 12 Pack Artificial Ivy Garland with 80 LED String Lights from JACKYLED Store Create a magical woodland feel to your space with strands of artificial ivy bathed in warm LED lights. Item 13—Opening Fairy Door and Window from the Tree Poetry Store Redecorate your fairy garden or fairycore vignette with this door and window set with an acorn light. Use this set in a miniature log, tree stump, or diorama to create a home for the mystical beings in the fairy wood. The door opens to allow passage to the magic fairy folk. Item 14—Vintage Mushroom Botanical Wall Art Prints,11 x 14 Inch Unframed from LIYAOLI Bring the outdoors inside with this set of six mushroom prints suitable for a space that embodies the fairycore or cottagecore motif. Place the prints into your favorite frames and layer them on a table, or hang them in different configurations around the room. Item 15—Gold Frog Figurines Yoga Decor 3.7'' Set of 3 from Suoedd Imagine these gold resin frogs doing yoga in their favorite spot by a woodland stream! Add an unexpected whimsical touch to your table, counter, or fireplace mantle with this set of frog figurines. Item 16—Black Lumbar Pillow Cover with Mushrooms,12 * 20 in from CALHogar This lumbar pillow cover with ferns, mushrooms, and other woodland creatures is perfect for cottagecore, fairycore, or dark academia pillows. Item 17—Bunny & Botanical Lumbar Pillow Cover 12 * 20 Inches from CALHogar The bunny and botanical lumbar pillow is a lighter alternative to the previously mentioned black pillow cover design. Or use the light-colored design as a balancing contrast to the dark pillow covers, depending on your room style. Item 18—Vintage Butterflies Hanging Poster from the ABoby Store Add a vintage look to your wall with this hanging poster with butterflies on linen fabric. Can you identify all the butterflies on this chart?! Item 19—Assorted Green Glass Bottles with Corks, 6 Pack, 2.5in X 9in, 16oz from BULK PARADISE Display these antique-looking green glass apothecary bottles as they are, or fill them with your favorite flowers, potpourri, herbs, or oil. Item 20—3D Gold Butterfly Wall Decor 48 Pcs 4 Styles 3 Sizes from the SAOROPEB Store Use these bendable gold butterflies around the room to add small accent details to your fairycore look. You can cluster them on walls as a focal point or place them around as finishing touches in vignettes or decor. Item 21—6.25 Inch Thinking of You Fairy Sitting on Mushroom Statue Figurine from the Pacific Giftware Store What’s fairycore without the fairy, right?! My final find is this beautiful woodland fairy sitting on a toadstool daydreaming while her snail friend keeps her company. Related blogs you may want to read: Hygge Decor Ideas for Winter 2024 17 Must-have Cottagecore Home Accents Embrace the magic of fairy core decor this fall Dark Academia Decor for the Fall Create a cozy relaxing interior space this fall with neutral colors Brighten up your autumn decor with these items Pastel decorating ideas for autumn Need ideas for incorporating the color blue into your fall decor? Inspirational ideas for creating that cozy boho style Nine hygge decor ideas Winter color palette ideas for your home decor |
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