The Journal
A collection of stories shaped by the natural world, from the creative process in the studio and the inspiration behind the artwork, to seasonal living and time spent outdoors. Alongside these are simple, practical ways to connect with nature in everyday life, including ideas for little ones through Little Roots and small ways to bring the seasons into your home.
Step into the Journal through its different parts of the story
The Quiet Lies We’ve Been Told About Nature; 4 myths unravelled.
1) Expensive
Often, nature can become stylised, especially online. The images we see on social media are frequently wrapped in a particular aesthetic, beautiful large countryside homes, winding lanes, baskets filled at farm shops, and slow afternoons that appear effortlessly idyllic. Over time, certain parts of countryside living have begun to carry a kind of cultural identity of their own, where appreciation for nature can appear intertwined with a specific aesthetic or affluent way of life.
Steeped in Stories: A Journey Through Art, Nature, and Life
From a desperate need for a habitual connection to nature, Wild Cottage Works grew as a quiet reminder that creativity, nature and everyday life are closely connected and that even the smallest moments outdoors can shape the way we live. It isn’t about prescribing a particular or ideal way of living, but gently sharing ways to weave a connection to nature into your everyday life, wherever you are.