A slow-living woodland journal
Bring the Quiet Magic of the Forest Home
Cozy cottagecore decor ideas, the real lives of woodland animals, old folklore and cottage-garden history, illustrated in a soft watercolor style.
Wander by Topic
Five corners of the forest, each with its own collection of guides and stories.
Wall Art & Prints
Gallery walls, watercolor history and how to choose prints you will love for years.
Fresh from the Journal
Long-form guides and stories, written to be read slowly with a cup of tea.
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How to Frame Art Prints at Home: Sizes, Mats, Glass, and Frame Styles
A friendly guide to framing prints yourself: standard sizes, why mats matter, choosing glass or acrylic, matching frame styles to art, and protecting prints…
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How to Hang a Gallery Wall Without Mistakes: Height, Spacing, and Layouts
The measurements and simple tricks professionals use to hang a gallery wall that looks intentional, from center height and spacing to paper templates.
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Cottagecore Bedroom Ideas: How to Create a Soft, Storybook Retreat
Layered linen and quilts, floral prints, warm lamplight, and a few framed woodland animals: how to turn any bedroom into a calm cottagecore retreat.
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Cottagecore Kitchen Ideas: 12 Ways to Create a Cozy, Storybook Kitchen
Open shelves, linen curtains, herbs on the sill, and a few well-chosen vintage finds. Twelve practical ideas for a warm cottagecore kitchen in any…
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How to Press Flowers at Home: A Beginner’s Guide to Keeping Summer Forever
Everything you need to press flowers beautifully with a book or a simple press, which flowers work best, and how to turn them into…
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How to Grow a Cottage Garden in Pots (Even on a Small Balcony)
You do not need a country garden to grow the cottage look. A step-by-step guide to containers, plant choices, and layering for balconies, patios,…
About the journal
Written Slowly, for Slow Living
Cottagecore Prints is an independent journal from the makers of the Etsy shop NaturalEMNB. We write about the things that inspire our prints: the animals of the woods, the folklore that grew up around them, old cottage gardens, and the cozy rooms where art finally lives.
- Practical and honest. Real measurements, steps, and common mistakes, and we correct articles when readers spot an error.
- Open about our images. Our watercolor-style illustrations are created with AI image tools and chosen for each article.
- Seasonal and slow. New stories follow the rhythm of the forest, not the news cycle.
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Say Hello
Questions, story ideas or collaborations? Send a note and we will reply within a few days, or visit our Contact page.
