A Cozy Hobbit Autumn in Our Storybook Cottage 🐿️ Vintage Thrifted Decor & Fall Crafts

Greetings and welcome back to Cobweb Cottage. With autumn's golden arrival, we, along with all who dwell in this corner of the woods, are preparing for a cozy season in the countryside. You are of course invited to step inside our Hobbit inspired home and join us as we turn our cozy cottage into a living storybook. In case you're new here, we are Jonas and Lindsay and we would love for you to join us and subscribe so you also can be a part of our cozy cottage club. So why don't you make yourself comfortable, pour yourself a cup of something cozy, and let's begin our story once upon an autumn day. Autumn arrives in the sleepy hollow countryside when the apples turn from green to gold and that naturally calls for picnics in the orchard with cider donuts for second breakfast of course. It's harvest season and in the Hudson Valley that means an abundance of sunflowers, pears, plums, and delicious peaches all ripe for the picking. Those of us who are Hobbits at heart know it's time for a seasonal celebration in the form of a fairy garden tea party with our favorite harvest fruit pie. The upcoming autumn equinox on September 22nd is truly something to celebrate not only because it's the first day of fall or our wedding anniversary but also Hobbit Day, a time to enjoy comfort foods, fellowship with friends, and savoring the simple joys. For as it has been said, it is no bad thing to celebrate a simple life. We know that autumn has arrived at Cobweb Cottage when the spider's glistening webs are dew-dropped in the morning and the garden turns orange with pumpkins and mums and crimson leaves begin to fall from the sky. Welcome inside Cobweb Cottage on a fine autumn day where the tea kettle is always almost on. On crisp foggy mornings all we want to do is pull on cozy sweaters and snuggle under woolen blankets reading a good book. Like The Hobbit, like J.R.R. Tolkien where we love reading about the halfling's simple ways of living and a few of their adventures. You will often find me painting trying to capture the beauty of this season and I'm always inspired by the critters of Cobweb Cottage. We often see Tibby the chipmunk through the window gathering nuts and crunchy leaves in his chubby cheeks scampering off to nestle in his burrow under the garden beds. We are happy to let you know that you can find my artwork in my shop with art prints, postcards and more. And for a limited time I'm opening hand-painted teabag dish commissions for you to have in your own cozy home. And we also welcome you to join our cozy cottage mail club on Patreon so you can receive a charming story greeting to your mailbox every month. We have always been inspired by vintage storybooks so we are ever on a quest to make our 100 year old home feel from the pages of our favorite fairy tales. Our little house can often feel about the size of a dollhouse but we are intent on crafting our cottage to feel as cozy as the burrows of the woodland critters in books like Brambley Hedge. With pantries chock full of comforting essentials and tasty treats. If we could describe our cottage decor in a nutshell it would be cozy vintage storybook. We strive to use natural materials as much as possible like pressed leaves, acorns and pine cones from our forest walks. Most of our autumnal decor is either vintage, thrifted or handmade and we love reusing these pieces every year as they bring a sense of nostalgia to the season. Let's transform Cobweb Cottage into a cozy haven reminiscent of a hobbit home. Creating a hobbit inspired decor is delightfully simple. We have a basket brimming with trinkets and nature-inspired treasures to guide you in finding or crafting the perfect pieces. Hobbitcore can be lovingly described as cozy clutter featuring wooden objects, nature-inspired textiles, stacks of old books, stoneware, pottery and copper candlestick holders. Our collection of woodland whimsy reflects a special fondness for the tiny yet mighty acorn, a symbol of strength. The kitchen is undoubtedly the heart of any hobbit home where the rhythm of daily life unfolds through countless small meals. Here we celebrate this cozy tradition by prominently displaying our acorn tea set. A reminder of the many delightful moments shared over tea and simple fare. We love bringing nature indoors to harmonize our home with the surrounding woodlands. As we move into the living room I'm changing the pillowcases to patterned textures and embroidered linens. On the dresser we've placed sentimental keepsakes from our mountain wedding where wood-burning medieval inscriptions were a part of the centerpieces. Pine cones and autumn leaves from that day now hold a special place, each piece carrying a loving memory. In our humble view it's these personal touches that truly make a home warm and inviting. A few framed pieces complete the living area adding a final touch of charm. As we return to the bedroom I'm swapping the summer lace curtains for rich forest greens and acorn browns to evoke the essence of autumn. The room is adorned with leaf patterns creating the ambiance of an enchanted forest. Beside the bookcase I've created a whimsical Lord of the Rings inspired display featuring trinkets and hand-painted artwork by my favorite woodland elf adding a touch of magic to the space. Now our bedroom is a snug nook for reading and resting. Though our sleeping quarters may seem a bit small for the two of us we find it quite comfortable and cozy. Never miss a chance to watch the leaves fall. That's something I once said while looking through the windows of the cottage of the cemetery next door. It feels like a special moment in time to witness the last dance of a leaf's journey. We try to press as many leaves as we can each year and now we'll use them for the most charming craft. Let's bring Tibby the chipmunk to life with leaves on a lantern. This simple craft requires leaves, real or fake, a mason jar, modge podge, a glue stick, scissors and a little imagination. Let's continue with a little crafting before we show you the second decoupage DIY. Our second craft uses this pumpkin that we thrifted and for this one we'll try the decoupage napkin method. I've saved these woodland print napkins from Sweden for quite some time and finally found the perfect project for them. You simply add modge podge to the surface then place cut pieces of napkin along the pumpkin, smoothing out the wrinkles as best you can. And don't panic if it looks a little wrinkly at first like I did but after drying for 20 minutes and adding a top coat it transforms beautifully. So just trust the process. After some layers and patience we have our completed decoupage craft projects. What do you think? We love how these bring the autumn beauty of nature into our cottage. And so, with a glowing lantern and pumpkins by our side, this autumn story comes to a close for now. Thank you for joining our cozy crafting at Cupbop Cottage and a very special thank you to the members of our Cozy Cottage Club on Patreon and our channel members. Let us know how you are making your homes warm and inviting this season and until next time, we send our best wishes. Bye for now!