Printable Valentine’s Day Gift Tags
I’m excited to share a set of printable Valentine’s Day gift tags with you today! Irena and I love giving gifts to our loved ones and friends any time of the year, like these vanilla & rose reed diffusers, Irena’s sugar & soap scrub...
Chocolate Cakes in a Jar
Bake moist and scrumptious chocolate cakes in a jar and indulge your friends and family with a real treat! It all starts with a delicious one-bowl chocolate batter, laden with white chocolate chunks. Said batter is then baked in sterilized canning jars and sealed...
Vanilla Rose Reed Diffusers – DIY Reed Diffuser with Essential Oils
Surprise your galfriends this Valentine’s Day with homemade vanilla rose reed diffusers! These DIY diffusers with essential oils are the perfect way to fragrance a room and they make adorable gifts. The indulgent scents of rose and vanilla create a romantic and...
DIY Paper Christmas Ornaments | Printable Bell Ornaments
DIY paper Christmas ornaments are a quick and easy Christmas craft that will bring festive charm to your home. If you need some new holiday décor, today’s DIY project is a super simple one. You only need our printable bell ornaments, scissors, ribbon, and...
Caramel Popcorn Made From Scratch
Caramel popcorn is sweet, crunchy and hard to stop eating! This yummy snack is easy to whip up: pop the kernels or use premade popcorn. Then cook a thick caramel sauce with brown sugar and butter and toss the popcorn in the sauce. We also came up with a printable...
DIY Hand Mask | Clay Mask with Essential Oils
Improve your skin and care for your hands with a nourishing DIY hand mask! This homemade clay mask is a good treatment to clarify and moisturise dry and sensitive skin. Homemade hand mask You only need 3 ingredients: French yellow clay, avocado oil, and calendula oil....
Paper Spider Web | DIY Halloween Decor
Today’s papercraft tutorial isn’t for the faint of heart. Paper spider webs add super spooky vibes to your home or classroom! DIY cobwebs look great as wall ornament, front door or window decoration, party décor and photo backdrop. DIY paper spider...
Lavender Hot Chocolate Mix
White lavender hot chocolate puts a delicious twist on the classic and is a wonderful hot drink recipe for all seasons of the year! This white hot chocolate is the perfect autumn drink recipe to make cool autumn night cozier and a lovely treat throughout the holiday...
Lavender Popcorn with Lavender Essential Oil
Lavender popcorn puts a floral spin on classic sweet popcorn. This sweet treat is made by coating fluffy popcorn in candy melts seasoned with lavender essential oil, followed by a drizzle of dark and white chocolate. Easy lavender popcorn recipe You can prepare the...
6 Free Autumn Printables
Sunny walks in the countryside, crisp air, and vibrant leaves are just a few of the things I always look forward to as autumn rolls around. And in celebration of the season, I’m sharing 6 free autumn printables so you can add autumnal style to your home....
Every day may not be good but there is something good in every day
“Every day may not be good but there is something good in every day.” To share this quote with a friend, click the image and select a social media channel. You can also download a printable version and hang it in your home or office to keep you motivated...
Rose Lavender Bouquet | Flower Gift Arrangement
Heavenly scented roses and lavender are combined into a beautiful DIY rose lavender bouquet. DIY lavender rose arrangement As a reader of this blog you already know how much I love roses. Proof are this peony rose arrangement, my purple autumn centrepiece, this V-Day...
Homemade Foot Bath with Essential Oils
A homemade foot bath is a wonderful DIY spa experience! You can set up a foot bath in preparation for a mani-pedi, to soothe swollen feet on a hot summer day, or to soften foot calluses and corns. Homemade foot bath The base of this homemade foot bath is made...
Elderflower Cordial – Refreshing Summer Lemonade
If you’re looking for a summer drink idea, make refreshing elderflower cordial, a wonderfully fragrant lemonade made from the flowers of the elder tree. Aside from a handful of flowers, you only need sugar, lemons, and water. Homemade elderflower cordial The...
Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift.
“Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That’s why we call it the present.” To share this quote with a friend, click the image and select a social media channel. You can also download a printable version and hang it in your...
Homemade Moisturising Balm
A friend recently told me about her struggles with acne and dry skin. We usually associate acne with oily skin, but dry skin can be acne-prone, too. Sometimes acne-fighting treatments are very drying, so replenishing the skin with moisturizer is a must....
DIY Oil Cleanser for Normal and Oily Skin
Get rid of all the grit and grime from the day with this DIY oil cleanser. It’s a great and gentle way to remove makeup (even water-resistant makeup, yay!) and clear clogged pores. DIY oil cleanser If you have oily skin and are prone to breakouts, the thought of...
DIY Deep Cleansing Mud Recipe with Essential Oils
In the first part of our new Clear Skin series, I share how to make a DIY deep cleansing mud with essential oils. This homemade natural facial cleanser cleans gently yet effectively and works great for all skin types. DIY cleansing mud The base is made of Ghassoul...
Homemade Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Say a heartfelt “I love you” to Mum with homemade Mother’s Day gift ideas. We’ve created a collection of pretty Mother’s Day gifts to give to your mummy and we’re sure you find something that’ll bring a big smile on her face....
Rosewater Tea Cakes & Printable Mini Loaf Wrapper
Cake or cupcakes? Go with mini loaf cakes! Our rosewater tea cakes with a rich chocolate ganache glaze are the perfect treat to enjoy with a hot, strong cuppa, to serve at a bridal shower, or to gift to Mum on Mother’s Day. Rosewater tea cakes The cakes are made...
Free Printable Mother’s Day Gift Tags
Mother’s Day is coming soon for our international mums, and here are 20 free printable Mother’s Day gift tags to make gift giving easy! The printables are from our Vintage Rose collection and come in two versions: a set of fresh spring pastels and...
To the world you are a mother, to your family you are the world
“To the world you are a mother, to your family you are the world.” To share this quote with a friend, click the image and select a social media channel. You can also download a printable version and hang it in your home or office to keep you motivated and...
Peony Rose Linen Spray with Essential Oils
Looking for a quick fix to get rid of this stale, I-totally-forget-to-air-the-room smell? Then you come to the right place! In this post, I show you how to make peony rose linen spray with essential oils. Homemade linen spray It’s a great way to freshen up the...
Hi, we’re Irena and Cyna. Country Hill Cottage is a lifestyle blog, where you find easy ideas for living well. We share DIY beauty + wellness, quick recipes, organization + homemaking tips, and crafts.