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the beauty of an ordinary life – social media and simple living



I’m so happy to share that my book – The Cottage Fairy Companion – is now available for pre-order!
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3wUuaKA
Also available at my local bookstore, Trail’s End Books: https://www.trailsendbookstore.com/book/9781642509793
Other purchase options (including international) available on my linktree: https://linktr.ee/the_cottage_fairy

Today I wanted to share some of my experiences and feelings in regards to social media, and the benefits and challenges associated with it.
I also wanted to share why I only share certain aspects of my life, and how important privacy is for me, especially when it comes to my relationships. This channel will always be an artistic haven of light and peace, seen through a creative lens that seeks to highlight the picturesque and beauty of the ordinary and everyday.
My name is Paola, I am Puerto Rican American, 24 years old, and currently self employed in Washington State. Thank you for all your lovely comments, it is much appreciated ❤️

🦊🍄My Etsy Shop: https://thecottagefairyart.etsy.com

❤️ No obligation whatsoever, but if you would like to donate to support this channel. $8 will get a thank you postcard (my own art) from me in the mail (please note: you must include address in your note so I can send it!). It is much appreciated: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=HHM6PC6SV23UN

🦋Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_cottage_fairy/

🥗 🍎 One way I started prioritizing cooking healthy meals was using HelloFresh as a supplement to my diet along with trips to my grocery store. Easy to make meals are delivered to my door and facilitates the process of feeding my body. I pay for it every month and they give all customers a universal referral code for $110 off you can redeem here: https://www.hellofresh.com/pages/share?c=HS-1AKZZ8UF1&utm_campaign=clipboard&utm_couponvalue=110&utm_invitername=Paola&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=raf-share

Do you love audiobooks? If so, I would love to refer you (as a former bookseller) to an alternative to Audible that supports small local bookshops and communities! Learn more here: https://libro.fm/referral?rf_code=lfm94789&fbclid=PAAab80itKqufUXTYZFIiN55ze5wkHYhQD8GKQPiDYFK_e0x3dlGO1G_KnzA8

🌌 This video was made with my brother! He has a channel now! https://linktr.ee/rohan_merrill

Recipe inspiration (I made muffins instead of cupcakes, but I bet cupcakes are even yummier): https://www.acozykitchen.com/chamomile-buttercream

Candied Rose Petals: https://leitesculinaria.com/104920/recipes-candied-rose-petals.html

My 2 favorite books on herbs, wild foods, and foraging (I have learned so much from these books! They are easy to understand and beautifully photographed and written):

1. Wild Remedies by Rosalee de la Foret
Bookshop: shorturl.at/akAHO
Amazon: https://amzn.to/35rGZzH
2. Alchemy of Herbs by Rosalee de la Foret
Bookshop: shorturl.at/eIKSU
Amazon: https://amzn.to/2JRuXaa
3. My favorite book on tea making: https://amzn.to/3cJQWud

Some of many many favorite books:

1. “The boy, the mole, the fox, and the horse” by Charlie Mackesy: https://amzn.to/348of6g
2. Once Upon a River by Diane Setterfield:
https://amzn.to/3kp1a5e
3. The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey
Amazon: https://amzn.to/32B2ITM

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28 Comments

  2. @yarazard

    I had a rough day, thanks for the pick me up. I deleted the social media apps on my phone about 3 months ago. Have felt increasingly better with each passing day.

  9. @suepumphrey1559

    Today I deleted my facebook account. I needed less stress. I have missed your videos on you tube. I hope you are doing well.

  23. @John83118

    The clarity and depth of this content are remarkable. A book with related subjects expanded my intellectual scope. "A Life Unplugged: Reclaiming Reality in a Digital Age" by Theodore Blaze

  28. @Asian_girl34

    Hi, I'm a girl from Afghanistan where people live with terrorist. I love to live in country and spend moments as you do. Thank you for your beautiful video. You are so Joe in Little women film❤

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