A Dreamy Cottagecore Inspired Spring Day 🌸🌷✨ (reading, sketching, and tea in the woods)

Oh, hello there friends! Happy Friday and welcome to a very dreamy, cozy, and magical cottagecore inspired spring day! I go to the garden center to get some flowers for pressing, I spend hours out in the wild with my very own Jane Austen/Anne of Green Gables style picnic, cook hearty foods, and then finish of the perfect day with a relaxing bath and watch Sense and Sensibility! I am so so very proud of this video and think it is one of my favorites I have ever filmed/edited and I sure hope you enjoy too! Definitely grab a cozy blanket and your favorite cuppa and enjoy! Please like, comment, subscribe, and share if you can and feel so inclined! It means the absolute world to me and helps me get one step closer to reaching the dream of stepping into full-time creative life! Thank you for being here and I will see you next week 🌸🌼✨ with love, Randi
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[@mandyofmarymac]

I've just discovered your channel. How lovely it and you are. You mentioned your favorites, among them Eleanor Dashwood, I like her, but found her little sister Margaret to be totally charming. I have seen her in some recent rolls, my she has grown up. I look forward to more of your lovely videos. It's May 5 here (my late fathers' birthday), in NW Michigan, and we are just now seeing signs of spring. One must be patient, but it's worth it. Thank you for sharing.

[@ohmloclaudia]

I follow you on IG, I just got your video recommended and I love your art so much I was excited to see it. Everything in this video was absolutely beautiful, you have a great eye for details (of course, youre an artist) and your camera shots of nature just made almost teary. It was just so pretty. Now I'm gonna binge all of your videos, thanks for sharing this!

[@RandiLynnReed]

Claudia!!! This was so sweet to read! Thank you so very much for your kind and encouraging words! It means more than you know. I am SO happy you enjoyed and so happy to have you here in our cozy KZbin community!!!💛✨ have a wonderful weekend!

[@aylingulask1304]

I enjoy watching your videos quite a lot! I am working a lot these days and sometimes it can be tough to calm down and take care of myself since I could get easily lost in trying to catch up with all my responsibilities. Your channel gives me great ideas to slow down, be compassionate towards myself and take good care of myself. Thanks

[@rachaelhankins915]

This video is so cozy and beautiful. It just came up on my recommended as is exactly what I needed!

[@RandiLynnReed]

Aw thank you!!

[@ibolyamolnar2707]

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[@georginagarforth8367]

This was so lovely. Good to hear some love for Elinor Dashwood too… 💛💜

[@RandiLynnReed]

Yes!!! I connect with her so much! I don’t know why she is so overshadowed! 💛

[@julenkah]

My dear friend, what a wonderful spot you‘ve got yourself there in the woods! It is like out of a wonderful whimsical story and you are the heroine and cedar is your funny and dashing side-kick (sigh!) 💛✨ We had a hard week after losing our own dog due to sudden illness, so yesterday evening took a long walk on top of the moors behind the village to clear our minds and guess what, found a similar perfect spot. A lovely deep pool of dark, peaty water with some stones too step in from - I had a very icy dip!! If you had a warm and sunny Jane Austen moment there, I felt more like in cold and misty Outlander .. but hey, definitely lifted the spirits 😅 I will definitely be back with some blankets and a book when it gets a bit warmer! You are a huge inspiration 🥰 Also spotted Robert MacFarlane‘s Lost Words in this videos, wonderful! It is one of my most treasured books ☺️

[@RandiLynnReed]

Aw Julia! I absolutely LOVED reading this💛 I am so so sorry about your dog😢 that is always so so hard, especially since it was sudden. I will be thinking of you and sending prayers your way. I love that you found a perfect spot too! It sounds absolutely magical and love your comparison to outlander! I could envision it perfectly! How wonderful. And yes! It was my first time really diving into Lost Words and wow, it is the most stunning book! I couldn’t believe it. 💛✨ I hope you have a better week! Sending hugs your way!

[@reefprayer]

Hi Randi. I’ve just realised this is the second video I’ve watched of yours. I’d forgotten about the first one til you said (or I read) your dog’s name - Cedar. My oldest daughter and her family had a gorgeous dog with the same name. Your whole video is perfect… The filming, timing, visuals, divine music, content, mood, all perfect. I can’t imagine seeing all those animals and birds and wildflowers and moss, out in nature! I live in sub tropical Qld, Australia, and the flora and fauna is very different! Yours seems so exotic. Lol. Anyway, new Sub here. Loved this vlog.

[@isabellesouza2724]

A trilha sonora tá um verdadeiro amor! 💕

[@user-cz9vs2hx5d]

I enjoy your video so much!

[@sonnylovesfreddy340]

I'm 6 minutes into my first ever video with you and just ordered two prints...which looks just so adorable and magical. Okay, back to the video. So glad to have found your content!

[@RandiLynnReed]

Ah! I smiled so big reading this! Thank you SO much fro your support!!! I hope you will enjoy the items you purchased :) 💛

[@RusticPages]

I love the theme of this video so much! This was so lovely 😊🌸

[@RandiLynnReed]

Thank you Kat!!!💛✨

[@willettejackson979]

You're my kind of space warm and fulfillment open to goodness and achievement every day.🥰

[@TheMennomilist]

Your soup pot is my favorite. I know this is an old video, but I enjoyed watching it. Thank you for sharing your day with us.

[@Ms.SpookyNerd]

Great vlog

[@hello_from_nic2998]

Hello dear Randi, thank you for taking us on this beautiful cottagecore day. I enjoyed every second of it. 🥰

[@RandiLynnReed]

Thank you so much, friend!!! 💛✨ I am so glad you enjoyed!

[@hello_from_nic2998]

@@RandiLynnReed thank you, you have no idea how much I could use the soothing quality in such beautiful surroundings you have created . 🙏

[@dawnconery2163]

Good morning from Maine! I really love your perfect vlogs. So peaceful and inspirational, thank you for the joy! Gladys Taber, author of many beautiful country journals, might be someone you would like to read and explore. I started with Stillmeadow Sampler and then My Own Cape Cod. You might enjoy them too! Looking forward to following you for a long time to come. My best friend has now joined me in following you too! Huggs... Dawn

[@RandiLynnReed]

Oh I love this Dawn! First of all, thank you so much for your kind and encouraging words!!!💛 they mean so much. And oooo I love the recommendation! I will most definitely look into her and check out her books!✨

[@kathleenroberts7972]

O agree, I have all Gladys taber books and love her, Susan branch art too!

[@mustbart9190]

Oh goodness love the vibes of this video! It helps I have the exact same interests etc. lol. Lovely video, keep at it!! New subscriber here🌸

[@RandiLynnReed]

Thank you so so much! I am so happy you enjoyed! ✨

[@kimcartwright8111]

I enjoyed this so much. What a beautiful day, a perfect day! Hours outside sharing a picnic spot with your forest friends, so magical. To end a lovely day with homemade soup, bath, and Sense and Sensibility (and Cedar) is pure bliss. I love your videos they are so calming and they give me hope that there are good people out there like you. Have a great week!

[@RandiLynnReed]

Aw thank you so much Kim!💛✨ I am honored and so happy you enjoyed this video!!! I means so much to me. I hope you have a wonderful week too!🌼🌸✨

[@kathypallaria1435]

Just beautiful! I can't imagine how much work goes into such a beautiful piece of work. Thank you.

[@elizabethmonsees3643]

Hi Randi, Thank YoU for such a lovely video they are so beautiful and peaceful 💕😊I need a day like this, it’s been soooo long since I’ve actually had a proper day off to do things I enjoy. So once the weather is better I’ll have to take some time to do so💕💗😊

[@magdaribeiro8752]

😍🥰

[@kathleenroberts7972]

What a heavenly day from start to finish!

[@purrplec4t]

i love spring so much

[@thecozycottage6555]

What an absolute magical day. Thank you for sharing such beauty with us❤️❤️❤️.

[@RandiLynnReed]

Aw thank you so much!! I am so glad you enjoyed💛✨

[@ainnamseo]

Thank you, your video makes me so calm and peaceful! I love your art and the nature you showed. Hope you have a lovely day!

[@RandiLynnReed]

I am so glad you enjoyed :) Thank you! 💛

[@mattgpdx1123]

Such a frustrating song halfway through the video. It's *almost* the Downton Abbey theme but not. Haha. (Lovely cute/cozy video!)

[@RandiLynnReed]

Oh really? Haha, I don't know that theme! And thank you!

[@TJ-kz1ul]

Oh hello, friend, what a beautiful video! I am pretty much obsessed with all things cottagecore, long before I had ever heard of the word. Your soup looks familiar to a recipe I make. I'm actually making soup today too. Spring is not as lovely here as it seems to be where you live. It is very, very windy here today, and it's just not a nice day so I'm staying indoors.

[@RandiLynnReed]

Hi sweet friend!!! Thank you so much, I am so glad you enjoyed! And as you can tell by the video, I love it so much too!💛✨ I hope your soup is yummy and warming to the soul! As much as I do love the sun, I also really love the wind too! 🌬✨ have a wonderful weekend!

[@TJ-kz1ul]

@@RandiLynnReed if you like wind, you should really move to Saskatchewan then lol!

[@junekoarts8]

You are my most favorite KZbinr!!!! I love your art and your video so much! it's so relaxing to watch! made me want to move to Oregon😅 ❤ Thank you for making this video for us!

[@RandiLynnReed]

You are the SWEETEST! Thank you so so much for your constant support and encouragement! It means the world to me and I am soo happy to have you in this cozy little community!💛✨

[@punjabseth260]

nice

[@TheCHADsession]

So cozy! Looking forward to more videos like this

[@AndreeaEremiaArt]

Great tutorial dear friend as always. Good job ❤

[@marinasoiza7234]

😘😘😘😘😘❤️

[@RandiLynnK]

What a lovely way to spend a day!

[@RandiLynnReed]

It truly was!!! Absolutely perfect💛✨

[@karadittman1452]

Absolutely magical! And I love your music choices. 💚

[@RandiLynnReed]

Thank you so much, Kara!💛✨

[@cathyrae3415]

Enjoyed this so much.....thank you!

[@RandiLynnReed]

Oh I am so glad, thank you!!!

[@user-yo1il7gf6u]

Beautiful and so dreamy! This entire video evoked a similar feeling as the opening of Miss Potter

[@RandiLynnReed]

Thank you so much, what an incredibly kind compliment!!! I am honored to have evoked similar feelings to that💛✨

[@rachu816]

This was such a beautiful video! It looked like an incredible and well-deserved day!

[@RandiLynnReed]

Thank you, Rachel ✨

[@thesunflowercottage]

Your videos are therapeutic! Which camera do you use?

[@breezybrookshire]

This was so delightful! Thank you for brightening our day, it was so inspiring! I’ve been following you on IG for a bit and feel like we have so much in common. Happy Spring!

[@RandiLynnReed]

Aw thank you so much!! I am so happy you enjoyed and I am so happy to have you here!! Happy Spring to you too!💛🌿🌸✨

[@juliafonseca2131]

Lovely video. I totally missed it last week, but I am glad I got to it

[@RandiLynnReed]

Thank you so so much! I am overjoyed you loved it! And thank you for your kind words!💛✨

[@Luna..44400]

I love this sm ❤ just out of curiosity where did you get your wooden stick paintbrushes 🖌️

[@LifewithAlegria]

Such a dreamy video. You perfectly created my spring day fantasy. Thank you for creating this! 🌸

[@RandiLynnReed]

Thank you so much! I am so happy you enjoyed 💛 🌸

[@LifewithAlegria]

@@RandiLynnReed you’re most welcome Randi. 🌸

[@lolittasherwood2632]

❤ Great video!

[@RandiLynnReed]

Thank you so much!💛✨

[@BookedandBlessed24]

I ordered a tote and bookmark from you last month and I just wanted to tell you how beautiful both items are and I am so thankful you have a little shop! (A sticker too which my hubby stole so I need to order another!)

[@RandiLynnReed]

Aw I am SO happy to hear they arrived safely and that you love them! And that is so funny about your husband! I'm honored he liked it so much! :)

[@kizzymulcaster6057]

Just found you. Beautiful video ive subscribed to your channel looking forward to seeing more. Just what i needed before i go off to sleep so relaxing ❤️

[@RandiLynnReed]

Aw thank you so much! I am so happy you enjoyed!! And am so happy to have you here!💛✨

[@mustbart9190]

Okay, found this video randomly suggested for me, put it on, and hear; Elizabeth Bennett, Frodo Baggins, Anne of Green Gables, and knew instantly I’d like it hahaha

[@RandiLynnReed]

haha, welcome!!! A kindred spirit indeed! 💛

[@mustbart9190]

@@RandiLynnReed They are not so scarce as I used to think😉

[@audreylee5117]

please teach us how you film? this is so aesthetic and calming! great video and great length too! i hope you do more videos like this one!

[@RandiLynnReed]

Aw you are so kind! Thank you so much for your kind words! It is so encouraging to hear! ✨

[@susanpratt6344]

Just stumbled onto this video. Going to go back next to watch from your first. But first, I would like to know where your little spoon came from. 🤔 Later....

[@RandiLynnReed]

Thank you so much! I am so glad you enjoyed. The little spoon is from Anthropologie! 🌼

[@elsschutte2090]

Good evening from out of The Netherlands, l follow you on IG and now here on You Tube. What a very,very beautiful video is this. I will watch it over and over again. Thank you for making my day so lovely. 💖💖💖🐦🌳🌿🦋 Ps. I really love to see your dog such a sweetheart. 🐶🐕

[@RandiLynnReed]

Oh my! Thank you so much for you sweet and encouraging words! I am SO happy to have you here apart of this cozy community! And wow! All the way from the Netherlands! 💛✨ blessings to you, and cedar says thank you🐶

[@MaryAmongStories]

💛🌻

[@Sharon_L]

Hi Randi, I’ve never commented here before, but I absolutely loved this vlog and wanted you to know that it was just what I needed today, something to calm my soul. Sense and Sensibility is my favourite Jane Austen novel, and I absolutely love the adaptation starring Emma Thompson👒🫖 I’ve also ordered a copy of Mary Oliver’s Owls and Other Fantasies after you read that beautiful poem from it on a video a few weeks ago. So lovely💚 Thank you for making such beautiful content.🌼🌿

[@RandiLynnReed]

Oh this made me so happy to read, Sharon! Thank you so much for sharing! I am so happy you enjoyed and I hope you love Owls and Other Fantasies! It’s definitely a favorite of mine!💛✨

[@Sharon_L]

@@RandiLynnReed It arrived Randi, and I’m so in love with it🦉🪶🤎

[@feliciaharris3488]

Just discovered you and am smitten! Loved everything about this video. Please share where you got the coffee spoon from. Keep up the beautiful work💕

[@RandiLynnReed]

Aw thank you so much! I am so happy to have you here!💛 the spoons are from anthropology!🌸✨

[@tibbs4000]

Perhaps you are a lovely character yourself! No need to live vicariously through others.

[@RandiLynnReed]

Love that! 💛

[@mandarinz69]

This looks like such a beautiful day, I'm going to have a similar day today ❤️ I notice the books by Robert Macfarlane. Have you heard the album he made with Johnny Flynn? It's amazing, gives me goosebumps.

[@IndieAnnieJones1]

New subscriber here and I love all things. Cottage Core shabby chic style so I am enjoying this content. Will be watching more of you my dear. Your videography is absolutely beautiful and this just took me away and made me relax after a very busy hectic day of work .If you ever want to collaborate please reach out. I would love to do some cottagecore DIYs for summer

[@RandiLynnReed]

Thank you so so much for your sweet and oh so encouraging words! They mean so much to me 💛 I will most definitely check out your channel!!!

[@BookedandBlessed24]

I love your videos so much! Only one problem is sometimes I can barely hear you and I always have to turn captions on. You’re very soft spoken which I love I just wish I could hear you!!

[@RandiLynnReed]

Thank you so much, and so sorry about the audio! I think I started using a microphone a few videos after this one was posted, so hopefully the audio gets a bit better and you are able to hear me more! I am honored you still watch! Thank you ✨

[@theQuietRebel]

I absolutely agree with you about romanticizing your life and I'm trying to do that more. I'm finding it difficult though, because I (unfortunately) tend to feel I'm not worth it. And that's exactly why I should keep trying... I love Jane Austen! Have you watched the BBC series of Sense and Sensibility? I love that version too, especially the music (and Dan Stevens). 🧡

[@RandiLynnReed]

Even if it is in small ways, it can add so much magic and joy to life!!! You are most definitely WORTH IT! And totally agree you should keep trying if you can! One small way I like to add a little whimsy is listening to my favorite movie scores or instrumental soundtracks! And yes!!! I love that version of Sense and Sensibility too! ✨

[@batsanddewdrops]

Great video. I just found you! Did you make those paint brushes?

[@RandiLynnReed]

Thank you and hello and welcome! I didn't make them actually they are from a small business called Sugarhouse Ceramic Co! They are online!

[@batsanddewdrops]

@@RandiLynnReed thanks! I’m excited to binge all your videos💖

[@karaberggren1172]

Hi Randi, it looks like you have poison hemlock surrounding your blanket under the tree. This plant is only poisonous if you ingest it, but it could irritate your skin, so please be careful! Poison hemlock has those beautiful leaves that look similar to the leaves of carrots, and it has purple coloration on the stems. Your video is so sweet otherwise!

[@RandiLynnReed]

Hello Kara! Thank you so much for letting me know! I will have to go out and investigate further! I have never had any problems or physical reactions from my interactions with the plant, but will definitely go out with my field guide and check it out!

[@rikon524]

Don't you have mites in the forest? They carry lime disease and mite encephalitis. We don't even risk sitting this way, in the forest, on the ground, in a light dress only. People usually dress from head to toe to enter a forest. Even if it's VERY hot that day.

[@jemwhisper]

Loved this so much Morgan Long introduced me to your content which I loved to watch on Instagram but oh how I love your way of filming vlogs you gave me so many ideas to enjoy and romantize what surrounds me 🌟🐞🐿🌷have a wonderfull week 👋

[@RandiLynnReed]

Ahh I loved reading this! Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words! I am so happy you enjoyed and am so happy to have you here!💛✨

[@suzanneparvey4346]

Randi we are kindred spirits as I absolutely love Jane Austen, Tolkein, Anne of Green Gables, and especially love Sense and Sensibility with Emma Thompson and Hugh Grant. I have not watched it for some time so need to bring out my dvd and re-watch it. I enjoyed seeing you make those yummy biscuits and that delicious veggie soup. I really love your attention to detail in this video and being out in nature is the best. The dress you were wearing was lovely. I really like the beautiful white tea mug and cute mushroom soup bowl. Where did you find them? That bath bomb that looks like a book looks wonderful too. We were so lucky to have some really beautiful days here in Portland. We all savor them as we know the rains will return. Have a great weekend.

[@RandiLynnReed]

Aw, Suzanne this made me smile so big! We are kindred spirits indeed💛 it was so fun to re-watch and hope you can watch it again soon! Such a good one. Both the mug and the mushroom bowl are from world market! I love them! Thank you so much for all your sweet and encouraging words! They lift me up so much and mean more than you know! 💛✨

[@georginagarforth8367]

Love that version of S&S too!