Help I’m obsessed with making Aesthetics, oh god

General Aesthetic

Alpine Aesthetics, Small Mountain Farms, Mountain Animals and Flora, Busy Alpine Towns, etc.

Seaside Cliffs and Rocky Shores too, for those who live closer to Water

Somewhat Influenced by Irish, Scottish, Welsh and even English Culture, though all cultures can be incorporated into this aesthetic, of course

Older, Gorgeous Architecture

An unending drive to learn more about yourself and the world at large

Striving for Self-Betterment, and for that one dream you’ve always wanted to make happen

Craftsmanship, in all its forms, from Smithing, to Woodworking, to Bookbinding, to Embroidery, so on and so forth

Folk Art & Fashion based on the Culture/Religion you grew up in

Baking, not just for yourself, but for others

Learning more about Local Folklore and all the Creatures that may live alongside you

Taking walks in the rain without an umbrella

Not minding getting a bit wet or dirty when out in nature, in fact you actually kind of love it. 

Strong Aragorn Vibes tbh

Having such a good sense of Intuition that you can just feel when it’s going to rain or snow

Kitchen Witchery, Ancestral/Spirit Work and Weather Magic

Rekindling your Childhood Nostalgia

Walking around the town and city streets, popping into any of the shops that look interesting to you

The overwhelming desire to build yourself a Hobbit Hole underneath the local hills

Keeping a Journal for all the things you can think of, possibly being addicted to buying new Books and Journals

The smell of rain, of fresh books, of tea and coffee, and the earth when life is fertile

The feeling of getting on your knees when gardening, your feet and knees sinking into the dark soil as you bury your shovel into the earth

Hozier, Sea Shanties and Folk Songs you grew up knowing

Vintage Photographs, especially of your Ancestors and Loved Ones

Genuinely considering contacting one of the Fair Folk already, for the love of god just kidnap me away to the Otherworld already

Getting stronger from hard work, whether on the farm or from crafting

Respecting other people’s lives, as long as they’re not hurting anybody else

Being wise beyond your years, with wisdom built from experience and hardship

Being excited to see what you’ll be like in the future, rekindling your hope for Life again

Giving people gifts, whether it’s something you made, bought, saw that reminded you of them or already had and decided to give away, as long as it’s given with purpose and meaning

Refusing to be apologetic about your Special Interests and the things you love in life, as long as you’re not hurting anybody, because you know life is short and we need to make the best of it. 

Making toys for the kids that live in your town or city or neighborhood, like making stuffed animals or toys and donating them to an Orphanage or Hospital

Fields of Irish Gorse Flowers

An overwhelming sense of Ambition and Determination

Believing in Fate to a certain extent, but also being determined to change your future for the better

Passing down folktales and family stories to younger generations, so that they may have a chance to live forever

Old-fashioned Movies, Tape Recorders, CD’s, Video Games, and other things that remind you of your childhood

Rain, Snow, Fog or Shine, you always have an appreciation for any season and weather pattern

Found Family

Hobbies/Activities:

Animal Husbandry and Farming

Domestic Tasks, like Cooking, Baking, Cleaning, Gardening, etc.

Any kind of Craftsmanship ever

Embroidery

Sewing

Quilting

Bookbinding

Painting

Sketching

Carving Soap, Wood, Stone or Bone

Dancing

Sculpting

Reading

Smithing

Writing Letters, Poetry, Stories, Journaling, really anything having to do with pen and paper

Taking walks, going on adventures around nature or your local area

Researching the Local Folklore, your personal Genealogy, and anything else that really interests you at the moment

Scavenging your Hometown for Trinkets, Mushrooms, Bones, Flowers that you can dry and press, etc.

Travelling, even if you’re just driving around for the hell of it, or visiting local stores and shops

Looking around your house for Family Heirlooms and Trinkets that you can collect for sentimental value

Collecting Items with personal Sentimental Value (like the first gift that really meant something to you, or older letters and notes from loved ones)

Anything that involves Hard Work, Craftsmanship or Relaxation

Clothing

“Fashionably Disheveled”, as I like to say

Messy Hair

Ornate little Buttons on Waistcoats and Jackets

Wearing Kilts to important events (based on a family tradition of mine)

Earthy Tones, like Beige, Brown, Black, White, Tan, Dark Green, and Pale Dark Blue, Yellow and Red, etc.

Hats, from Flat-Caps to Beanies to Wide-brimmed Hats

Jackets and Outerwear of any kind, from Varsity Jackets, to Bomber Jackets, to Shawls

Crooked Glasses

Satchels & Messenger Bags

Fun Suspenders and Socks with Nature-themed Prints

Silver Jewelry, especially Rings and those Cuff Earrings that go around the shell of your ear

Knitted Sweaters

Oversized Clothes are ideal

Button-ups, especially with Embroidery or Vertical Stripes

Long (knee-length or ankle) Skirts, Dresses or Kilts

Dark Pants

Hiking Boots, Running Shoes, Shoes that are really good for long walks and hiking 

Large Cozy Jacket, particularly if they are Earthy Tones, are lined with Wool, Have (fake) Fur or Wool Collars, or have especially Large or Numerous Pockets

Natural Fabrics, like Corduroy, Wool, Linen, Cotton, Tweed, Felt, etc.

Lace, Embroidery and Nature Prints are also ideal

Media

J.R.R. Tolkien Books & Movies

The Chronicles of Narnia

Any Informational Books

Studio Ghibli Films

Gravity Falls

War Horse (my personal favorite Historical Movie)

Classical Literature

Mythology or History-themed Media

Cartoon Saloon movies (The Secret of Kells, Song of the Sea, Wolfwalkers, etc.)

Any film that really revolves around Culture, Nature and Hope

Art 

Folk Art

Earthy Tones

Landscape Art, whether painted or drawn

Music

Hozier

Irish (or Slavic) Folk Songs

Folk Songs you grew up with

Sea Shanties

Folksy-sounding Music

Songs that hold strong sentimental value for you

Songs that make you feel nostalgic and sentimental

Barns Courtney

Dear Fellow Traveler, Sea Wolf

Mumford & Sons

The Oh Hellos

The Longest Johns

Cosmo Sheldrake

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