the cottage cupboard artifacts from the keeper's diary at the secret garden of longview cottage

the cottage cupboard

every cottage has a cabinet that quietly gathers tools, trinkets, and other mementos over the years. these objects are mentioned throughout the keeper’s diary; the key pieces that shape each season’s rhythms. you’re welcome to open every door and linger as long as you’d like.


the winter’s hush collection

Objects inspired by the Cottage’s winter mornings: steaming cups, soft light, and the quiet rhythms that begin each day. These are the pieces I reach for first, the ones that warm my hands before the sun rises.

the keeper's kettle
cottage dawn blend
the woodland cup

tea & morning rituals

The winter kitchen glows by candlelight long before the sky begins to brighten. These are the companions I rely on during those early hours, the simple pieces that help the morning settle into place. You may find a few of them become part of your own dawn rhythm.

the keeper's tin
the darkest brew
cottage dawn blend
grey fog brew
the steeping cup
the woodland cup

warmth & light

When the cold presses in, the Cottage answers with the flicker of an amber glow. These lights soften the rooms and invite warmth into the darker corners. They bring a golden comfort here, and will do the same wherever they’re kindled.


the winding flame
pillars of light
alpaca warmth
bell of spark & flame
hearthside wool
the keeper's snuffer

winter cottage details

In the quieter hours, I gather the pieces that make winter mornings feel complete: the kettle warming on the stove, a touch of honey waiting nearby, a linen cloth folded within reach, and the tray that carries it all to the table. These small moments turn chilly mornings into more pleasant ones.


the keeper's kettle
pour of precision
the daily kettle
the keeper's honey
the cottage linen
the keeper's tray

May the warmth of the Cottage carry you through the season.

until we meet again – the keeper

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