A Cottagecore Guide To A Good Summer
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by Rebecca, A Clothes Horse
8M ago
One of the enduring qualities of cottagecore is not the floral print dresses or picnics in the garden, but rather the emphasis on a quiet life well lived. The aspirations of a typical cottagecore aficionado is the opposite of what hustle culture encourages; instead of bigger houses and newer cars, most aspire to own little cottages in the countryside, instead of shopping hauls they dream of mended clothes and learning to sew, or perhaps shopping hauls of flower bulbs and herbs for the garden! So much emphasis is on slowing down, contentedness, appreciating nature and the seasons around you. S ..read more
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Cottagecore Baking: Making Fairy Cakes
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by Rebecca, A Clothes Horse
10M ago
Want to learn some fairy lore while I make little fairy cakes? A few years ago I made tiny cakes for a picnic in the orchard. I spent a lot of time making the cakes and decorating them with edible flowers from my garden, so naturally they featured quite a bit in the photographs and videos I took that day. For some reason I got several comments that my spread wasn't a picnic because "I only packed cakes"! Excuse me, I also packed up sandwiches, cheese, fruit, jam, apple cider, and a salad! They were in my photographs though not centered since I spent a lot less time prepping those element ..read more
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How To Start Identifying Plants & Flowers
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by Rebecca, A Clothes Horse
11M ago
*this post was originally shared on my Patreon page, click here to become a patron I often get asked how I identify different plants and flowers so I thought I would put together a few tips to help you on your journey in nature and foraging. I haven’t written this type of post before because I still feel so far from an expert; I feel confident in the plants I know but I still go out and see so many different plants that I can’t even start to identify. But I hope that is an encouragement for you as well because you don’t need to know everything; every new bit of knowledge is interesting and wor ..read more
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Flower Crown Tutorial & Finding Balance with a CottageCore Lifestyle
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by Rebecca, A Clothes Horse
1y ago
 If you've ever wondered what rural Ireland looks like in early spring, then this video provides a good peek into the Irish countryside. Loads of wildflowers in bloom and birdsong filling the air...but also the reality of our wet and cold springtime! In this video I share two techniques for making flower crowns using fresh or dried flowers and talk about finding balance in life. I hope you enjoy ..read more
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Romanticizing Early Spring
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by Rebecca, A Clothes Horse
1y ago
Happy spring! I’m trying my hand at the old long form video stuff again and I hope you enjoyed this glimpse at what early spring looks like in my corner of the world. I find romanticizing my life such a key way to enjoy the less beautiful moments and also be more present in the now. I think romanticizing is one of those largely misunderstood terms; it’s not about a perfect life or everything always being great, but rather finding beauty in the life we do have. Taking time to appreciate the little things like birdsong or sunshine. I heard someone describe it as setting the playlist to your lif ..read more
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Imbolc: Legends & Traditions
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by Rebecca, A Clothes Horse
1y ago
*This post was originally shared on my Patreon page. For more regular blog posts, exclusive content, downloads, and more become a patron!I often hear people talk about winter solstice or spring equinox, but we aren’t always as aware of all the little traditions and legends that fall between some of these days. For example in Celtric traditions some mark February as the start of spring (a shocking discovery for me as February as always felt like the coldest month of winter to me). February 1st is Imbolc and/or Saint Brigid’s day and is the halfway point between the winter solstice and the sprin ..read more
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Late Autumn Walks in Vivaia Shoes
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by Rebecca, A Clothes Horse
1y ago
When I saw these boots on Vivaia I thought “that’ll suit me down to the ground!” Most of my clothing and footwear leans more towards fashion than function and this is a sacrifice I am willing to make. My legs and toes will be cold through most of winter, I accept this. But when I saw the Camila boots I immediately fell in love because they looked so cozy—and with fully recycled faux fur lining they actually are really warm! The temperature has been dropping swiftly in my region and these boots kept my toes so much warmer than my usual shoes. The style was something a bit new for me, but I’ve b ..read more
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Black Friday Preset Sale & Your FAQs About My Editing
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by Rebecca, A Clothes Horse
1y ago
I don't usually put my whole shop on sale, but I had a lot of requests for a Black Friday Sale so right now you can get 15% off any and all preset packs in my shop! Use code FAREWELLAUTUMN at checkout. This code can also be combined with other sales in my shop--my Dark Cottagecore and Cozy Pack are reduced right now; all of my presets are compatible with Lightroom Desktop or Lightroom Mobile. If you're not sure what a preset is or want more information on my packs, read on below! What do you use to edit? These presets are what I use to edit every day. I change what pack I use seasonally so rig ..read more
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A Cozy, Fantasy Inspired Autumn Reading List
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by Rebecca, A Clothes Horse
1y ago
Do certain books remind you of specific seasons? Or maybe they just feel appropriate that time of year. There's a lot of books that feel like summer to me--escapism, breaks between school, coming of age, etc. But autumn feeling books can be a bit more elusive, or at least hard to come to mind when you are look for a cozy autumn read. These four books however really evoke the season to me; they're cozy and all have a bit of magic to them as well in entirely different ways. Whether you prefer your fantasy with a bit of time travel or shape-shifting fae, there's a bit of something for every fanta ..read more
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Autumn Cottagecore Finds From Small Businesses
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by Rebecca, A Clothes Horse
1y ago
*This post was originally shared on my Patreon page. For more regular posts, exclusive content (preset downloads, monthly wallpapers, handwritten postcards, and more!) please check out my Patreon page and consider supporting me. I often feel that as soon as Halloween is over people “quit” autumn and start focusing on winter and Christmas things…which I do not accept! While some trees are bare, others are only starting to change color—and since my region doesn’t get snow every year, autumn lingers. So one of my big style inspirations right now is the intersection of fairytales and autumn scene ..read more
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