Embrace whimsy with 15 dreamy cottagecore gift ideas, from home decor items to mushroom earrings! Affiliate links in post.
You guys already know that your girl is all for the cottagecore vibe. Vintage elements, forest botanicals, and just the fairytale-esque atmosphere? Sign me up. (And take me away. Please. I know one of you has a spare lake cabin you’d be willing to donate.)

I’ve shared my 50 favorite cottagecore DIYs – some of which would make great gifts if you need more inspiration – and clothing brands with you all before. With the holiday season fast approaching, however, I thought I’d put together a little list of gift ideas for the wannabe forest dwellers in your life! Let’s jump straight in – and make sure to share this post if you enjoy it.
Table Of Contents
- 1 15 Practical & Affordable Gifts For Lovers Of Dark Academia, Cottagecore & Fairycore
- 2 Jump On The Mushroom Trend With An Ethereal Mushroom Nightlight
- 3 A Romantic Glass With A Rose Inside Is Fairytale-Worthy!
- 4 For The Colder Months, These Floral Embroidered Socks Are The Ultimate Cottagecore Gift
- 5 A Mini Rattan Mushroom Makes For An Adorable Storage Solution!
- 6 Give The Gift Of Creativity With This Whimsical Origami Garland DIY Kit
- 7 A Budget-Friendly Cottagecore Gift Is A Sheet Of Adorable Stickers
- 8 Dried Flowers Serve All The Cottage Witch Vibes! This Wall Hanging Is An Adorable Gift Idea
- 9 For A Practical Gift, Try These Handmade Gold Mushroom Earrings!
- 10 Beat The Chilly Weather With A Daintily Embroidered Crewneck Sweater
- 11 Another Fairycore Embroidered Sweater Any Girl Will Love!
- 12 Bring The Forest Indoors With These Stunning Gold Candle Holders
- 13 This Comfy Throw Is Covered With Woodland Creatures!
- 14 A Dreamy Toadstool Drink Table Is A Wishlist Must
- 15 A Stained Glass Terrarium For Displaying Beautiful Plants
- 16 Anthropologie Offers A Gorgeous Ornate Owl Shelf That’s Totally Gift-Worthy
15 Practical & Affordable Gifts For Lovers Of Dark Academia, Cottagecore & Fairycore
Let me tell you, I’m utterly obsessed with these adorable mushroom nightlights! This Etsy store (yes, handmade and a small business – what a win!) sells multiple nightlights in different sizes and finishes. Each one of them encapsulates a dreamy forest vibe that I’m 100% here for.
Disney eat your heart out – this rose glass is the real fairytale!
One of the elements of cottagecore that I really enjoy is slow-living. Relaxing and taking time out of hustle culture to just be. Maybe it’s a weird association in my brain but I can just imagine taking a morning to make peach iced tea and sitting on the balcony drinking it out this mug.
(Can you tell I’m an internet marketer’s wet dream? My bank account 100% can.)
You guys know I am all about practical gifting. If you’re going to spend your hard-earned money on something, you want it to actually be used!
However, nobody said practical had to mean boring! These embroidered socks are cosy enough for the colder months, cute enough for the ‘gram, and fairycore enough to earn a spot on this list!
Does anyone else find that they never have enough storage? It’s an ongoing battle!
This mini rattan mushroom is one of my favorite Etsy finds – and it would look in place at any cottage home, don’t you think?
You know what else would be perfect? Any of these 17 peel-and-stick cottagecore wallpapers! Honestly, some of these are beyond stunning . . .
Another way to embrace slow living is through creativity. Our world is so fast-paced and digitally driven, taking an afternoon off to listen to music and make something pretty can be a great way to reset.
This craft kit contains everything your gift recipient needs to make their own origami garland. Featuring a fall color scheme and leaf-shaped ornamentals, this kit is perfect for the holiday season . . . or pretty much any time of year!
Etsy is home to countless sticker sheets from insanely talented artists – and priced insanely affordably! (As in, only a few dollars affordable.)
If you’re on a budget, stickers can be a great gift . . . or you can pad them out with some markers, maybe a notebook, and some washi tape!
If you’ve been following me since my previous blog, you’ll know all about the ongoing love affair I have with dried flowers. They’re just so beautiful!
This pre-made wall hanging is such a fun addition to any home – I think it would look great in a kitchen, personally.
How beautiful are these earrings? I’ve been debating whether to gift them to one of my friends or finally get my ears pierced and just use them for myself . . .
Love the idea of gifting cottagecore jewellery? Well, you’re in luck! I have a post sharing 25 of the best cottagecore jewellery items right here for you.
so go check it out x
My dear friends, I am obsessed with embroidered sweaters. (I may or may not have a post coming out that is entirely dedicated to them. Don’t judge me.)
This dainty crewneck features all the woodland stapes: a frog, mushrooms, flowers, berries and leaves! Plus, the sage green fabric colour? What a vibe!
In fact, I loved the previous sweater so much that I had to check out the full Etsy store and include this super cute mushroom sweater too. And to that I say – you’re welcome x x
‘K so a brief heads up – your girl will be DIY-duping this. It’s just going to happen and it will feature air dry clay.
However, if you’re not a crafty girl or you just don’t fancy waiting, you can find these stunning forest-themed gold candle holders over on the Anthropologie website. The dark academia vibes are strong!
(Honestly, Anthropologie seems to have a great range of woodland-themed decor that takes cottagecore and just mixes it with total elegance. I’m naturally a big fan.)
Another practical gift idea for the colder weather is a comfy throw! Blankets are my fave to snuggle up with . . . but we all know that some of them can be pretty ugly.
This forest-themed blanket has a nice minimal color scheme that could fit into most homes – and all the whimsical elements of the cottagecore trend we love.
Literally run don’t walk. I want this so so bad. So bad! I already know that my boyfriend would have none of it – maybe fair enough, maybe dump him and take the apartment? – but I definitely want to DIY-dupe this on my desk legs using clay . . .
Yep, stay tuned because that’s definitely going to happen across the next few months.
(Can we fit another cheeky self-promo here? Why, yes we can! If you’re looking for an affordable DIY side table, check my mammoth list of 50 ideas.)
Holy hell, the vintage vibes of this terrarium are serving. And the stained glass? Uh, is anyone else just utterly in love?
If you really wanted to go the extra mile, you could even create your own little terrarium inside! Here’s a super easy fairy-ring one I DIY’ed myself:
And last but not least is this absolutely stunning owl shelf!
Well, my friends, we shall end at the end! I hope you enjoyed this post and found tons of gifting inspiration. Let me know in the comments down below which items were your favorite!
You picked some many cute gift ideas (well I would also gift them to myself to be honest!)! The earrings are my fave, so cute!
xoxo Simone | https://beautymone.com
Thank you for reading, Simone! xx
These are all so beautiful and such fabulous gift ideas too. The throw and socks are so cute and cosy! xx
Janet
http://www.rediscoveringmystyle.com
I love those little mushrooms in the lamp. They’re adorable.
So many beautiful items! Each one gets better and better. I need to make sure to check out try when I start looking for holiday gifts.
https://www.kathrineeldridge.com
So many beautiful things! Love those dainty earrings!
Shauna
http://www.lipglossandlace.net
Interesting gift ideas! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Abdel | Infinitely Posh.
These are all so cute! I’m seriously loving those darling socks!
So many beautiful items.
I really love the mug.
Have a nice weekend.
Lots of beautiful ideas! Love the throw and the mushroom earrings and nightlight are cute!
xoxo
Lovely
http://www.mynameislovely.com
Thanks and keep sharing great content.
Alexandra
The Comfiest Pashmina Materials
A lot of beautiful gift ideas. Love the sweater and the mug.
Annie,
Annies Food Diary
Loved all the gift ideas. Thanks for sharing!
-Nina
http://www.stylingwithnina.com/2022/10/houndstooth-shacket.html
I like your gift ideas.
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All of these are beautiful gift ideas!! I really love the cute rattan mushroom basket, absolutely adorable!
Make Life Marvelous
I love the fact that you have made a post about one of my favourite aesthetics! Cottagecore is perfect for autumn, it gives homes a cozzy touch. My fave items are the stickers and the golden earrings. I will try to find a similar pair in silver because all of my rings and bracelets are silver
I will be checking your future blog posts
Kisses from https://sophisticatedmeblog.blogspot.com/
I love the fact that you have made a post about one of my favourite aesthetics! Cottagecore is perfect for autumn, it gives homes a cozzy touch. My fave items are the stickers and the golden earrings. I will try to find a similar pair in silver because all of my rings and bracelets are silver
I will be checking your future blog posts
Kisses from https://sophisticatedmeblog.blogspot.com/