The Clothes Horse

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...

http://www.aclotheshorse.co.uk/2023/07/a-cottagecore-guide-to-good-summer.html

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 edibl...

http://www.aclotheshorse.co.uk/2023/05/cottagecore-baking-making-fairy-cakes.html

*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 h...

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 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 ai...

http://www.aclotheshorse.co.uk/2023/04/new-video-flower-crown-tutorial-finding.html

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 li...

http://www.aclotheshorse.co.uk/2023/04/romanticizing-early-spring.html

My spring capsule collection with Nour & the Merchant is officially available for sale, so I thought I'd take a moment to talk about the collection and inspiration behind each piece. It's always ...

http://www.aclotheshorse.co.uk/2023/03/my-spring-capsule-collection-with-nour.html

*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...

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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 will...

http://www.aclotheshorse.co.uk/2022/11/late-autumn-walks-in-vivaia-shoes.html

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 ch...

http://www.aclotheshorse.co.uk/2022/11/black-friday-preset-sale-your-faqs.html

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...

http://www.aclotheshorse.co.uk/2022/11/a-cozy-fantasy-inspired-autumn-reading.html

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When Vivaia asked me to wear pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October I was stumped at first. I love wearing pink in spring, but in autumn my color palette really shifts to dark...

http://www.aclotheshorse.co.uk/2022/10/pink-october-with-vivaia-shoes.html

I’ve been getting so many questions on my corsets lately that I thought the best way to answer this question is by writing a proper post on the topic—since I don’t exclusively shop from one...

http://www.aclotheshorse.co.uk/2022/09/everywhere-i-shop-for-corsets-and.html

All good things come to an end, and so it with heavy heart that I have to share that my collection with Nour & the Merchant is being retired. This means all of the pieces we designed together fro...

http://www.aclotheshorse.co.uk/2022/09/last-chance-to-shop-my-capsule-with.html

So often when I see people discussing cottagecore clothes I see the same brands being mentioned time and time again--and while those brands are classic for a reason, there's a lot of little label...

http://www.aclotheshorse.co.uk/2022/08/four-lesser-known-sustainable.html

Inspiration for my latest capsule collection with Nour & the Merchant  began with the phrase “pretty but deadly.” I was reading a lot of folktales and stories about the fae which embody that...

http://www.aclotheshorse.co.uk/2022/07/my-summer-capsule-collection-with-nour.html

One question I get asked again and again is: what should I bring with me on my holiday to Ireland? I always hesitate to give advice on packing because try as I might, I am far from an efficient p...

http://www.aclotheshorse.co.uk/2022/06/what-to-pack-for-ireland-with-vivaia.html

When I shared my cakes last spring with the edible flowers on them I got so many comments about “was I really going to eat those cakes with the flowers on them?!” And the answer is, “yes, o...

http://www.aclotheshorse.co.uk/2022/06/nine-edible-flowers-what-they-taste-like.html

I still hesitate to call myself a local in Ireland despite living here for seven years, however I do have the benefit of a true local (my husband) to offer travel advice. We’ve visited Wicklow ...

http://www.aclotheshorse.co.uk/2022/06/wicklow-travel-tips-from-local.html

File these under: utterly impractical but equally delightful. A handpainted candle that is so pretty you'd probably never want to burn it has to be one of the least necessary home goods, but at ...

http://www.aclotheshorse.co.uk/2022/05/cottagecore-finds-handpainted-candles.html

According to Celtic calendars spring starts in February with Imbolc; the midway point between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox. It always still feels like winter to me until at least m...

http://www.aclotheshorse.co.uk/2022/03/two-early-spring-looks-with-vivaia.html

While January turns most of the countryside to a bleak landscape of grey and browns, there is one magical wood near me that always stays green. The trees are towering evergreens only allowing the...

http://www.aclotheshorse.co.uk/2022/01/dark-cottagecore-brand-costureroreal.html

One of my favorite posts to write last year was my Cottagecore Christmas list because it was a lovely excuse to bookmark my favorite things to put on my own list! Whenever I think of the theme "c...

http://www.aclotheshorse.co.uk/2021/12/a-cottagecore-christmas-gift-guide.html

These days most of my focus has been on growing my Patreon page and creating exclusive content for patrons. It's a wonderful way to access unique posts you won't see anywhere else and a platform...

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In the last few years I’ve tried to switch to a more ethical wardrobe; cutting out as much fast fashion as I could and investing in more sustainable brands. When shopping more mindfully certain...

http://www.aclotheshorse.co.uk/2021/11/three-autumn-outfits-with-vivaia.html