The Cottage Fairy Companion By Paola Merrill

About the Book

A guide on applying living slowly wherever you are， including mindful practices and tips， by the most popular YouTuber on the subjects of cottage core and slow living， The Cottage Fairy.

Book Synopsis

A guide on applying living slowly wherever you are， including mindful practices and tips， by the most popular YouTuber on the subjects of cottage core and slow living， The Cottage Fairy.

Review Quotes

Merrill， who has one million subscribers， believes that a cozy cottagecore vibe can be had anywhere， not just in the country. As she writes in her debut， The Cottage Fairy Companion， ... a beautiful life isnt dependent on where you live， but how. She organizes the projects and reflections in the book by season， under chapter headings including A Gentle Start， Cultivating a Loving Space， and Quiet Living in Winter. Her crafts-orange slice garlands， a terrarium， and more--are very easy， [senior editor Natasha] Vera says， but theyre no less enjoyable， even if youre an expert. The purpose isnt to keep busy or master it. Its to slow down and have a moment to connect to nature and yourself and be in the present moment.
--Publishers Weekly

Merrill (Cottage Fairy YouTube channel) discusses what she has learned about her cottage and herself as the seasons change. She discusses her transition from city to country living， and while the book focuses on country life， solutions for connecting to the seasons and nature are offered for city dwellers as well. The book embraces the cottagecore trend， and while the word hygge is never used， it is embodied in the text. Merrills subscribers--more than a million--will embrace this work， and readers unfamiliar with her YouTube channel may also find it enjoyable. Readers will find recipes， crafts， guided activities， and a meditation for each season. The sections also include questions to guide readers on their path to mindfulness. VERDICT: This book presents an easy entry point for readers interested in exploring mindfulness and the cottagecore lifestyle.

--Carrie Byrd， Library Journal