How to Create a Cozy Cottagecore Vibe in Your Home This Winter

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Picture this: it's early December, snow is drifting through the crisp air, smoke twisting from the chimney of a cute little cottage in the woods where inside, you're holed up with a great book and a mug of warm tea. Sounds pretty cozy, right? While most of us don't have a cottage IRL, what we do have is the ability to create that same comfortable, warm feeling in our own homes through "cottagecore" decor — no matter their size or location.

The key is to emphasize comfort through handmade items, pleasing textures, old-fashioned patterns, and natural materials. Ahead, find nine items — some decorative, some functional, some both — that make your place the coziest spot around.

Henie Pillow
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Henie Pillow

A classic duck-cloth pillow gets a textural boost thanks to the embroidered fringe of this Henie Pillow ($40). In goes-with-everything ivory, it's the perfect cozy-comfy accent for bedrooms, loveseats, or any other place where you regularly spend a few hours curling up with a good book.

Eucalyptus Bouquet
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Eucalyptus Bouquet

Love the look of flowers but don't love the moment when they begin to wilt? Invest in a different kind of faux blooms. Stitched by hand of felted wool, this Eucalyptus Bouquet ($125) will "live" forever.

Brayton Baskets
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Brayton Baskets

You're an adult now; time to invest in storage that looks suitably grown-up, too. This set of two Brayton Baskets ($50) is a good-looking, well-priced option that functions as a hiding spot and as decoration. Crafted from jute, the handled baskets have a natural, rustic charm.

Homecourt Steeped Rose Candle
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Homecourt Steeped Rose Candle

An elegant interpretation of a freshly cut flower, this Homecourt Steeped Rose Candle ($60) scents a room with roses (and just a touch of vanilla). And unlike candle jars that loudly flex their brand name, the kiln-baked clay vessel is quietly sophisticated.

Precia 7'10" x 10'6" Rug
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Precia 7'10" x 10'6" Rug

A traditional medallion rug never goes out of style, as the pattern of this Precia 7'10" x 10'6" Rug ($400) proves. Woven with a mix of cream and gray tones, the plush pile feels soft underfoot; add a thick rug pad beneath for even more comfort.

Braided Doormat
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Braided Doormat

This simple jute Braided Doormat ($59) has a substantial, thick weave that somehow comes across as sturdy and quaint at the same time.

BasShu Jacquard Wool Blanket
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BasShu Jacquard Wool Blanket

Made in Japan using a traditional technique, this thick BasShu Jacquard Wool Blanket ($349) sports a pattern inspired by early-1800s Americana. And since it's made of thick, fluffy wool, it's lightweight while being incredibly warm — just the thing to have on hand for a chilly winter night.

Watch Hill Tissue Box Cover
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Watch Hill Tissue Box Cover

Made of natural rattan and colored with organic dyes, this Watch Hill Tissue Box Cover ($98) is one of those decor investments that will always make a room feel more finished.

Laura Ashley Garden Muse Sheet Set
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Laura Ashley Garden Muse Sheet Set

Swap out plain sheets for a floral pattern, as found in this Laura Ashley Garden Muse Sheet Set ($80). It's got a real "cottage in the Cotswolds" vibe that is endearingly old-fashioned and sweet.