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Actually Whimsy Cottagecore Home and Apparel

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To me, "Cottagecore" is a bit more than florals, or your grandmother's quilts. There's a certain whimsical return to nature, with unique textures and colorful pops that make you feel like a living storybook. I love this aesthetic so much that I also ...
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Useful Kitchen Gadgets

Beyond the appearance, I really value practicality or multipurpose in my items, which in my opinion holds a lot of value. If you need new items, or haven't tried these before, I highly suggest them. Sincerely, a former retail employee that pitched si...

 
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This is a recent discovery of mine that I thought was incredibly genius. You can collect herbs with ease, and grate food items at the base, pouring out liquids and excess contents from the spout. I love a multipurpose tool that is also visibly aesthe...
Ceramic Garlic Grater Herb Stripper Bowl – 2 in 1 Handcrafted Wildflower Prep Bowl with Pour Spout, Foodie Kitchen Gift
 
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There's a variety of choices to this measuring set, including the choice of beechwood, walnut, or stainless bases and towel designs. These are all laser engraved by a Montana family, food-grade quality, dishwasher safe – and smells /incredible/ with ...
Baking gift set of Wooden Measuring Cups and Spoons: Gnome Kitchen gift for her
 
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Berry bowls are great for washing fruit with less hassle, and extra charm. If you frequently buy farmer's market or grocery berries, it's a good idea to gently rinse them in water before using them. Simply leave the opening under your faucet, and wat...
Frog Lovers Handmade Ceramic Berry Washing Bowl, Vortex Berry Bowl, Cute Kitchen Gift for Fruit Lovers

Cute and Easy Home Decor

If you live in a space that is primary white walls and carpet, or something similar, the best thing to make your home ‘cottagecore’ is to add vibrancy and texture. Curtains are an easy way to get started, as a focal point. May I also suggest accent p...

 
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With a swath of sizes and attachment styles, this patchwork curtain is an easy way to decorate solid colored walls or maximize your room. Also consider using curtains for your doorways and closets for the perfect blend of light and privacy.
Green Floral Patchwork Lace Curtains, Rustic Farmhouse Cottagecore Decor, Handmade Custom Drapes
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Sometimes your outlets can look like sorespots when you're attempting non-modern designs. In this case, I find these hand-sculpted switchplates as an incredible and honestly underrated decoration option. Because they're handmade, it makes every plate...
Woodland Mushroom Polymer Clay Light Switch Cover, Blue Floral Toggle Switch Plate, Cottagecore Wall Decor, Handmade Home Accent
 
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Valances are a chic option for small windows, kitchens, and open cabinet or shelving features. It's a simple pop of decor that can even be used on your oven handle to make finishing touches to your home.
Vintage Lace Kitchen Curtain, Cottagecore Window Valance, French Country White Embroidered Short Curtain, Farmhouse Decor for Cafe/ Bedroom
 
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“Flower frogs” are the perfect gift for bouquet lovers as they separate and present flowers with ease. Hand made in New Hampshire, these clay frogs are sealed with a durable finish, and fits most standard mason jars like a lid.
Handmade Polymer Clay Flower Frog, Blue Delft Wildflower Arranger, Cottagecore Decor
 
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These authentic brass plates have a variety of choices, sizes, and even finishings. If you're looking to upgrade your airbnb, vacation, or forever home, consider these convenient signage. Bonus: Push/Pull plates are functional decor for protecting do...
Personalized Brass Door Sign – Custom Room Plaque, Antique or Polished Finish

Etsy Alternative: Mayhem Marketplace

Mayhem Marketplace is proudly touted by the CEO and its thousands of sellers as being an industry-breaker, for good reason. Mayhem doesn't take a cut of sales or use ads, like other seller platforms. Instead, it operates on a flat $5 fee and donation...

 
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Willowstitch is a designer that uses 100% cotton when handmaking adorable designs like this tote, but also does pet bandanas, and keychains! Their whole boutique is worth perusing through.
Mini Heart Tote - Strawberry Fields
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The Sarcastic Seamstress turns bags into an art form by her use of vintage prints and unique styles. My favorite are her belt bags that fit up to 3in belts, perfect for renaissance faires or as a whimsy extra pocket.
The Sarcastic Seamstress
 
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The Jade Rose is a polymer clay artist that hand makes earrings, magnets, and pendants right in Indiana. Their entire collection is a like a miniature art gallery, and even includes an option for custom clay portraits!
Toadstool Daisies Magnet
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Have you ever seen these kinds of shoe charms? Feed your laces through the openings to give new life to your favorite pairs of shoes. Tears Included Art hand create their vegan leather charms, which are painted and sealed with leather wax to make the...
Leather Shoe Charms: Blue Butterfly wings - Tears Included Art - on Mayhem Marketplace

Clothes for You and Your Children

All of these brands have clothes that I have admired and purchased for myself, as well as remaining in my current collection. My current favorite is Cider, which offers a plethora of both trendy and timeless styles beyond cottagecore. New Registrees ...

 
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ModCloth is a size-inclusive brand that I have adored since I discovered it as a teenager. I remember my older sister buying me dresses for my birthday that I picked out myself, and felt so happy to wear what I really liked. ModCloth is a retro-based...
Shop Vintage Outfits // Vintage Style Clothing // ModCloth™
 
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Beyond their dresses, tops, and accessories, H&M often has surprisingly good children's apparel, and their current collection has me envious. Where are these patterns for adult sizes?! As someone who has bought baby items for her friends showers,...
Search result - cottagecore | H&M US
 
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I have been eyeing their moon-themed romper for agesss. Karma Nepal Crafts use recycled cotton fabrics to make their unique patchwork designs; I currently own a wrap top/pant bottom combo I can personally attest as both cozy and unique.
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Cider is a Smart Fashion brand that works with ethical supply chains and adjusts production to customer popularity, reducing textile waste. They also have a #ReCider collection, dedicated to recycled fabrics! Bonus: If you register on the app, you'll...
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