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Motivating quotes that can inspire us

As entrepreneurs, small shop owners, managers, and bosses, we must realize that everything we think actually matters. If we are seeking success, we must think successful, inspiring, and motivating thoughts.

Read these 10 motivational words of wisdom that will motivate you in building your business, leading your life, creating success, achieving your goals, and overcoming your fears. If you have a motivational quote that you like please comment below….

“To live a creative life, we must lose our fear of being wrong.” —Anonymous

“If you are not willing to risk the usual you will have to settle for the ordinary.” —Jim Rohn

“All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them.” —Walt Disney

“Try not to become a person of success, but rather try to become a person of value.” —Albert Einstein

“Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.” —Steve Jobs

Too many of us are not living our dreams because we are living our fears. ” —Les Brown

“Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it.” —Maya Angelou

Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.” —Mark Twain

“You must expect great things of yourself before you can do them.” —Michael Jordan

“You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it.” —Margaret Thatcher

As we read these thoughts, know they are sources of guidance in times of need, they can give us inspiration in times of struggle, they can motivate us in times of tribulations–success is not final and failure is not forever:

It is the motivation we choose that matters most.

What is Cottagecore?

Dreamy Aesthetic taking over the internet known as Cottagecore. Cottagecore (also known as Farmcore and Countrycore) is a cultural movement drawing inspiration from the rural lifestyle and the local artisans’ skills and crafts, rising fast on social media. Nowadays, cottagecore is everywhere on social media, from Instagram to Pinterest and a glimpse of it in our Etsy shop: Printhousedesign1.

Our homes should be our personal getaways — and the last year made this abundantly clear. As a result, some of us turned closets into office hideouts (aptly named “cloffices”), transformed garages into home gyms or into a craft room. At the heart of these transformations — from minor DIYs to big rebuilds — is the very idea that our homes should be a safe, cozy and inviting space that provides a respite from the outside world.

There’s no finer example of this feeling — aesthetic, rather — than cottagecore, where the ease of rural life is brought to life with fresh florals, botanical accents and vintage-inspired decor. Cottagecore embraces the charm of the English countryside (hence its name), creating an idealized representation of farm life — no matter where in the world you may live. The cottagecore style extends far beyond home decor; it’s inspired an overall state of being, often expressed through jewelry or clothes.

How can I bring the cottagecore aesthetic into my house?

Styles may range from person to person (or house to house), but the cottagecore aesthetic has several constants: Along with a neutral color palette (whites, creams and warm tones), key decor pieces include dried flower bouquets, indoor plants from artificial to real plants, mushroom trinkets and string lights. Everything — both the fashion and home decor has a vintage look and feel.

Our Etsy shop www. Printhousedesign.com offers cottagecore decor such as woodland aniamls; foxes, bears, owls, hedgehogs. Also you can find rose petal twinkle lights to bring a simple garden look. If you love plants the shop offers artificial succulents to real live air plants. To style your wardrobe with a little cottagecore flare, you can find beautiful pressed flowers and crystal earrings to choose from. In addition you can find bee inspired necklaces to wear any day at Gardenocity on Depop.

www.depop.com/gardenocity

Simply put, the concept of Cottagecore reflects the desire to live a quiet and nature-inspired life, away from technology, big city streets, and other modern types of stress-inducing activities while adding a piece to your everyday look.

Let’s talk about Tuesdays

Starting Oct 5th and every Tuesday in October I will be posting a blog with just a topic. I will have a topic such as succulents or garden tricks, and I want my followers & viewers to ASK any question that would relate to that topic.

Why am I doing this? I am trying something different and a way to help boost a new journey… PODCAST. I want my followers/ viewers, fans to be part of this new journey and your questions will be the main focus on my podcast.

I will also be posting on Tiktok, Instagram, Facebook, and here with the same question and then I will collect all the questions and create a podcast to answer the questions.

I hope this will start a new and exciting journey for myself and for all of you!

Harvesting & Preserving Eucalyptus

Harvesting Eucalyptus Leaves

Harvesting eucalyptus branches to use the stems and leaves for floral arrangements is easy. All you need to do is cut the eucalyptus branches to the required height. You can then dry the eucalyptus stems and use them for decoration, or trim off the leaves when they are dried.

Alternatively, you can pinch off leaves from the eucalyptus plant and leave them out to dry on paper towels. Some people use eucalyptus leaves for their scent in potpourri in perfume rooms. Others crush the dried leaves to use as a natural bug repellent.

Drying eucalyptus is very easy.

Trim your eucalyptus stems to the length you prefer. …
Tie a length of string or twine snugly around the base of a bunch of fresh eucalyptus leaves.
Hang the bunch upside down by the string in a cool, dark, dry place. …
After two to three weeks, cut down the bunch of eucalyptus and display it as desired.

Preserving Eucalyptus Leaves

You can preserve eucalyptus leaves to use them in craft work. For this, you’ll need glycerin, a large jar, and boiling water. Mix one part glycerin with two parts boiling water. When the liquid has cooled, pour into a large glass jar. Stand the leafy eucalyptus branches in the liquid. After two to six weeks, the leaves will change color and be ready for craft work. Preserving eucalyptus leaves with the glycerin method makes them last for many months.

How Long Does Eucalyptus Cut Stem Last?

Eucalyptus stem cuttings last for a few days to a few weeks. You can place the cut branches in a vase of water to make the attractive aromatic foliage last longer. The best cuttings—and the ones that last the longest—are from young eucalyptus trees.

You can buy preserved eucalyptus bundles for your shower aromatherapy at our Etsy shop: www.printhousedesign.com ( under bathroom sections)

Also check out Monday’s blog from this week on how to grow eucalyptus indoors.

Nature play

Nature is the best teacher and getting children outside (and away from the screen) is good for their mind and physical development. It’s crucial to teach the next generation about the environment so they can continue to take care of it. Here are 4 playful activities that focus on learning while having fun in the great outdoors!

Discovery insects:

Children are curious about the little critters crawling around. While at the park, stop near a tree and see if your child can spot any insects. Point to the bug and teach your child its name, like ladybug, butterfly, ant, fly, or even spider!

Did you hear that?:

When walking through a park or wooded area, the birds will be chirping. Play a game with your child and see if they can identify which bird is making noise. This is an excellent opportunity to teach them about the different species of birds we see in everyday life.

Collect falling leaves:

Take your child on a leaf hunt in autumn! They’ll be amazed at the different shades they find. Teach them about the seasons and what it means when the leaves begin falling.

Start a mini garden:

Nothing teaches your child the beauty of nature and sustainability quite like a garden! If you have space in your yard, plant flowers or garden seeds (or a tree if you’re feeling ambitious) with your little one. They’ll learn the importance of sunlight and water as they watch the seeds sprout. No space for a garden? You can buy flower & herb seeds & planters at our Etsy shop: www.printhousedesign.com