My Forme Home

With nature being the main theme of the cottagecore vibe, it’s important to add a little flower to your life. Especially since they don’t bloom all year round, it’s important to add the everlasting ones where you can. There are lots of ways to do this, but my favourite is by adding dried flowers to my space. They bring the energy of the outdoors, but last a lifetime, and always look as good as when you first get them, unlike a fresh bunch. You can either hang them on your wall to fill the blank space, or in a little cute vase on your dressing table or nightstand. Either works and looks gorgeous.

In the same vein as your floral vibe, you can really tap into the nature feel with some fake plants. Plants aren’t always the easiest things to keep alive, especially when you have to find the right spot with the right amount of sunlight, but not too direct, it’s quite a mission, really. Fake plants can brighten up a room, bringing some “life” to your space, especially in rooms that don’t get much sunlight. They’re zero-maintenance and pet-friendly, so you don’t have to worry about anything in that respect.

Checks, gingham, patchwork, crochet, all these types of prints and patterns are perfect for expressing your inner grandma. I have been absolutely longing for the Piglet in Bed bedding set, but it is a little out of my budget. However, I found the perfect budget-friendly set on Amazon for less than £30. I had to instantly add it to my basket, I’ve never seen anything so soft and wonderfully rustic in my life. Instant must-have.

Matching that sort of vintagey feel is anything embroidery. If you’re up for learning a new skill, this one is probably more on the beginner end of whimsical hobbies, and you can add it to literally anything, like cushions, blankets, or even your clothes if you like to show off your skills. Or, again if you’re anything like me and don’t fancy the DIY, just get something pre-embroidered. You don’t have to tell anyone it wasn’t you!

This one is a little harder on the skill level of whimsical hobbies, so I would recommend just buying a doily, or maybe raiding granny’s cupboard for some true vintage ones. They’re simple little accents you can just add over your nightstand, or use the smaller ones as coasters.

Whimsical, natural, and the poster girl of cottagecore. A revival of the 70s mushroom trend is back, and they are such a magical and charming addition to the cottagecore trend. Create some mood lighting with some adorable mushroom string lights, or make a statement with a cool, retro-inspired mushroom lamp. Lighting is so important for a cozy vibe, creating a warm and welcoming environment, but when you add mushrooms to the mix, it’s even more calming. Take it a step further and go foraging yourself (with professional guidance, of course) and add some hand-picked shrooms to the meals you cook. It’s not just about the aesthetic, but the lifestyle you have with it.

I find decorating my walls so hard, when there is much blank space and only so many pictures and paintings you can put up. Have a look at adding some macrame decorations to your wall, something a little different and that matches the cottagecore vibe perfectly. This is another thing you can test your DIY skills with, and it doesn’t matter if it looks a little messy, as cottagecore isn’t about being pristine.

Finally, a knitted blanket. An essential in my opinion. Not as heavy as a quilt, but so so cozy, you’ll never want to leave your bed once you’re all wrapped up in it. I think when it comes to blankets, the more the merrier. Layer them on your sofa, on your bed, mix and match with colours and patterns. Personally, my home just doesn’t feel cozy without a blanket on every bit of furniture.