Welcome to the cottage

Hey, I'm Rarnie.

Ever since I was a little girl, I have wanted to own a little cottage with a veggie garden, be surrounded by animals and live a peaceful life pottering in my kitchen, cooking.

This is a quiet corner of the cottage where I share the rhythms of slow living, seasonal days, simple comforts, and the beauty of creating a life at home.

Here you’ll find thoughtful notes on country living, gentle routines, home and garden projects, and the little things that make a house feel warm and lived in.

From renovating spaces and tending the garden to decorating, organising, and sharing the things I truly love—this is where life unfolds beyond the kitchen.

If you’re drawn to slower days, meaningful rituals, and a home that feels like a sanctuary, you’ll feel at home here.

Start exploring the journal below, or browse by category to find what you need.

Slow Living

At Cutrock Cottage, I embrace a gentle approach to everyday life, encouraging a slow pace, cultivating simple rhythms, and discovering the extraordinary in the mundane. Here, I share serene routines, mindful practices, and small rituals that infuse calm and intention into our living spaces.

Gardening becomes an extension of slow living, working with the seasons, nurturing the soil, and finding quiet joy in tending to what grows. Here, I share simple garden practices, seasonal rhythms, and gentle ways to cultivate a space that feels both abundant and deeply connected to the land.

Thoughtful ways to care for and improve your home. Here, I share practical ideas, from repurposing furniture to simple cleaning routines and everyday solutions that help your space feel more organised, functional, and easy to live in.

A little corner dedicated to Oscar, his story, his days, and the quiet ways he’s shaped life at the cottage. Here, I share moments from his world, reflections on caring for him, and the small routines, challenges, and joys that come with having him by my side.

Simple, thoughtful ways to gather at home. Here, I share ideas for creating relaxed, beautiful moments, whether it’s a quiet dinner, a seasonal table, or a slow afternoon with friends. A focus on ease, warmth, and making people feel at home.

The everyday reality of life with animals: raising chickens, caring for goats, tending to ducks, and everything in between. Read all about the rhythms, challenges, and small wins of farm life, along with practical insights into building, maintaining, and learning as we go.

Living in tune with the seasons, embracing the natural shifts throughout the year and allowing the home, garden, and daily rhythms to change alongside them. I love sharing seasonal notes, simple transitions, and thoughtful ways to create a home that reflects each time of year.

Slow, thoughtful travel with a focus on inspiration and place. From quiet stays to countryside escapes, this is where I share the spaces, details, and ideas I bring home, finding beauty in different environments and translating it into everyday living.

Simple ways to support wellbeing in everyday life. From gentle routines to small habits that bring more balance and ease, this is where I share practical and thoughtful approaches to feeling well, both at home and within the rhythm of daily life.