Halloween is draped in nostalgic traditions. There is so much fun and spooky history to learn if you want to celebrate a good ol jolly vintage Halloween time. Here are our 10 best ideas and origins. As the leaves turn to hues of amber and crimson, the spirit of Halloween beckons us to celebrate in …
It's A Charming Life
"It's a Charming Life." celebrates a mindful lifestyle that we hope inspires others through vintage fashion, charming travels, and enchanting storytelling. We are a California girl (Lindsay) & a Swedish gent (Jonas). We are making our dreams come true in the Sleepy Hollow country!
In a world that often feels fast-paced and chaotic, many of us yearn for simplicity, peace, and a sense of belonging. If you’ve ever found yourself longing for a life less complicated, full of warmth, comfort, and the simple joys of nature, then perhaps the hobbit life is what you seek. Inspired by the beloved …
These are our favorite Old Hollywood Movies to get inspired with during springtime. With classic movies from the Golden Age, you get everything that Spring makes you feel inside. You get the elegance, the dance moves, the songs, and a good old romance. The fresh wildflowers truly get dressed to impress, so why not join …
The combination of our “Garden Focaccia bread” and “Sunny Orange Cake” turned out to be a true Cottagecore dream for our garden-themed Tea Party. We wanted it to have good flavors that you will remember for a long time, as well as that splendid look that you can only find on Pinterest. Both these recipes …
Here are our 5 best tips for thrifting vintage and antiques. We have been doing this for many years now and enjoy every minute of it. Since our home is furnished with mostly antique and vintage thrift finds we wanted to share a few tips that can help you become a successful “thrifter” in no …
Spring is a vibrant and colorful season, a perfect time to enjoy our creative guide based on our most favorite Spring Craft ideas. With these ideas, you will have a cottagecore Easter time of your dreams. As with all seasons and holidays, they come in big variations. We based this guide on our favorite activities …
When Springtime is calling for its healthy garden flavors you start with this all-time favorite of all Spring treats combined. We are talking about “Carrot Cake Muffins”. This recipe is very easy and tastes lovely for humans as well as curious bunnies such as Peter Rabbit. The awakening of Spring usually comes with the daydreams …
If you easily want to bring the joys of spring inside your home here are 5 cottagecore spring refresh ideas. The best way to start is by moving around things you already have and combining them in new ways. We enjoy the challenge of being creative and resourceful which helps us appreciate what we already …
For this Valentine’s Day, we’ve put together a guide with 5 activities for you and your sweetheart, + some very charming Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas that go hand in hand with a loving vintage day to remember. Whatever preferences and expectations you have for Valentine’s Day, remember that love can be celebrated in so many …
If you want your Swedish visit to taste deliciously sweet you might want to visit Gränna. It is a vintage little picturesque town that makes it feel like walking in a real-life storybook. While here we also take the opportunity to learn more about Sweden’s finest Fairy Tale artist, John Bauer. To enter Gränna is …
Summertime should be calm and relaxing, so we’ve put together a bucket list with our favorite summer activities. We think the summer window of wonders is way too short to miss out on, so, let us romanticize and make this summer as relaxing as it is meant to be. To appreciate this revitalizing summer bucket …
This amazing violet jelly recipe is colorful and tastes amazing on your scone. We have the honor to have our good friend K.A.K. Lecky share her floral kitchen skills with us in this guest post on how to make this wonderful violet jelly. Violet jelly has a delicate floral flavor and a beautiful color. What …