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    32 Products That Are Both Whimsical *And* Practical

    This teddy bear water bottle and little mushroom-shaped fridge deodorizer are so cute you won't even know what to do with the extra serotonin.

    1. A plug-in color-shifting mushroom light for anyone whose little cottagecore heart could use an extra dose of cozy to calm them down. 

    Reviewer holding white plug with pastel mushrooms and leaves blooming out of it
    The mushrooms lit up in the dark

    Check out a TikTok of the mushroom nightlight in action. 

    Promising review: "I LOVE this night-light. It's in my bathroom and is a lovely addition. It turns off the second the lights go on, which is nice because I don't have to worry about accidentally leaving it on. Super cute and the little itty-bitty lighting element does a good job lighting, just enough so I don't have to turn the main lights on in the middle of the night." —1Thand

    Get it from Amazon for $5.97

    2. A rose-shaped ice mold reviewers love to use for everything from ~aesthetic~ cocktails to iced coffee. They're also a Big Mood to use in a cooler for events like weddings and showers!  

    A red colored ice rose in a cocktail
    Four ice roses in the mold in various dyed colors

    Psst — you can use these to freeze iced coffee or juice to add to your morning iced coffee or cocktails to cool them without watering them down! 

    Promising review: "I was at a restaurant and they put one of these roses in my cocktail. I knew right then I had to make these at home and ordered these while at the restaurant. These are easy to fill and have rubber snaps that lock them tight. They come right out and you can even take just one out and leave the others for the next time. These are a hit at all of my dinner parties too! I have already ordered more as my friends all want these in their drinks!" —Siri US

    Get it from Amazon for $6.59

    3. A lil' polar bear hydrating eye stick for some sweet, sweet relief when you wake up with puffy, aching eyes. This formula is blended with Iceland glacial water to help tighten skin and tackle dark circles so you look and feel more ~refreshed~. 

    The small polar bear shaped eye stick in a reviewer's hands
    Before and after pic of reviewer with dark under eyes that are gone in the second pic

    Promising review: "I have always had serious dark circles and bags under my eyes and this has really changed this for me. The results are incredible. The puffiness is gone. The dark circles are hardly noticeable. My sensitive skin has not broken out. I never write reviews, but this was so good that I had to write a review. This actually works." —Ben

    Get it from Amazon for $9.99

    4. A color-coded Cuisinart knife set so not only will you have the perfect blade for each task like a true profesh, but you'll be able to avoid cross-contamination without having to pause and wipe everything down every time you transition to a new food. 🌈

    It includes a chef's knife, paring knife, bread knife, slicing knife, utility knife, and santoku knife. Psst — the knives don't come with this a holder, but you can snag an easy-to-install magnetic bar for knives on Amazon if you want to display them like this reviewer did! 

    Promising review: "This is my best buy of the month, and best knife buy of the year. Yeah, I've had sharper, better-quality knives in the past, but for hundreds of dollars more. For basic kitchen use, this is the set to buy. I like that they're colorful, because I've already been able to familiarize myself with which knife is which color and what I need to use them for. I haven't had to sharpen them yet and I've been using them pretty steadily for about a month. The blade cases they come with are extremely handy. I like that I don't have to use a knife block. These fit nicely in my drawer. At this price, they are worth every penny. I wouldn't have a problem spending $40–$50 for these knives." —GWP

    Get a set of six knives with covers from Amazon for $22.04.

    5. A ridiculously charming octopus-shaped blackhead remover you can use to gently scrub as part of your skin routine or in the shower to remove excess sebum to exfoliate pores and pull out blackheads, whiteheads, and other miscellaneous gunk from the day that you'd rather evict. 

    A black small octopus shaped remover in a reviewer's hand
    the cap off to show the salt on the top of the remover

    Promising review: "I saw this on TikTok, it works great so far." —MarMarManuel

    *Another* promising review: "After just two days of use, this adorable little octopus has done wonders for me, smells great too. Here's how I used it: I wore down the stick just a little to where the texture from the salt is visible, scrubbed around on my face so there was plenty of product, then I used my fingers to gently massage all the gunk away. Rinse, pat dry, and enjoy the softness. Highly recommended for people with sensitive skin like myself." —LuckLocust

    Get it from Amazon for $12.50

    6. A set of Starface hydrocolloid pimple patches, which unlike their ~invisible~ competing patches, are meant to be loud and proud accessories for your face. Basically acne, but make it fashion. Plus you still get all the relief of these lil' patches sucking the gunk out of acne and helping them heal faster and more effectively. 

    Yellow star shaped patches in a small container
    A yellow star shaped pimple patch on a model's nose
    Amazon

    Starface World is a small business that specializes in cruelty-free skincare products. 

    Promising review: "I wouldn’t recommend anything else but these. My pimples always go down without scarring when I wear stars. There’s a cute little mirror in it and there’s so many stars that it will last you a long time." —Jess

    Get a set of 32 from Amazon for $14.97

    7. An adorable animal waffle maker to make perfectly crispy-on-the-outside, fluffy-on-the-inside pancakes in three to four short minutes, making it ideal for family breakfasts when everyone is hankering for a waffle, FAST. This is also ideal if someone in the squad wants to add blueberries, chocolate chips, or sprinkles to their waffle without affecting the rest of the batch!  

    Promising review: "These waffles brought smiles and giggles to our breakfast table. Our kids are 10 and 12, and they really enjoyed the animal shapes and particularly the 'dipping' size of the waffles. And so did my husband and I. The waffle maker is super easy to use, all the faces were clearly imprinted, and I didn't have any issue with cooking time or uneven browning. LOTS of FUN! At $30, why not? Wish we'd had this years ago!" —jchungmd

    Get it from Amazon for $34.95.

    8. A soothing Jelly Lip Melt with an oh-so-satisfying texture and delightful moisturizing power that you can get in refreshing flavors like lychee, watermelon, blackberry, and green grape. Psst — a lot of reviewers compare this to the cult-fave Laneige mask! 

    Small containers of lip jelly in green, pink, and clear colors
    Amazon

    Promising review: "If you like the Laneige lip sleeping mask, then get this. In my opinion, this lip melt works even better and stays on my lips way longer! Whenever I used the Laneige mask before bed, I would always wake up feeling like it had all rubbed off and my lips would feel a little dry, but also kinda sticky somehow. With this lip melt, I wake up still feeling like I have the product on my lips, and they feel smooth and hydrated. I also prefer the texture of this lip melt more, and a little product also goes a long way." —Caimish

    Get it from Amazon for $12 (available in eight flavors). 

    9. A cloud-shaped magnetic key holder for an absurdly cute storage option for keys that will prettttyyy much guarantee you never lose them again. 

    Promising review: "So, yes, TikTok made me buy this, but so far I really like it. It's obviously very adorable and offers a charming spot to keep my keys that works with my entryway. I'm really surprised by how strong the hold is for such a small object — I carry my car fob and a few keys and so far it's holding strong. I hung it with Command strips to avoid any potential damage to the wall and I will say make sure it's level as the hold is not so good on an angle (but that was from the original in-hand testing). Definitely recommend and for the price, I'm very tempted to get one for my at-work office." —D. Carter 

    Get it from Amazon for $6.58

    10. A dreamy hanging macrame cat bed so purrrrfectly designed for your four-legged friend that they'll make it their new address. The round shape makes it easy to curl up in, and the pillow is full of catnip to make it *extra* appealing. 

    reviewer's cat inside hanging bed
    different reviewer's cat hanging out in the macrame hanging bed

    A hanging kit with all the materials to install it is included. 

    Promising review: "This is worth every penny! My kitten loves sleeping and playing in it! The bed is really good quality and it's the perfect fit!" —Rachel Eggers

    Get it from Amazon for $34.99.

    11. Cherry Chomper whose favorite hobby is gobbling up cherry and olive pits so you can eat them pit-free and live your most delicious life. Parents especially love this so kids can safely de-pit their own snacks! 

    hand pressing down on white smiley face tool that collects cherry pits in clear base
    gif of a reviewer using the cherry pitter and showing how easy it is

    Promising review: "Hands down, one of the coolest and cutest kitchen gadgets I own. I bought this pitter because my father is a HUGE bing cherry fan. When cherry season is in, you can guarantee he'll be sitting in his recliner with a bowl full of cherries. He normally eats cherries and pits them in his mouth, but in his older age, I worried about him cracking a tooth or choking on the pit. So I bought this pitter and it was an INSTANT hit! He loved how cute it was and the pitter does an amazing job. Easy to use, not a ton of force needed, and then the pits are in one place and easy to throw away!" —cocade27

    Get it from Amazon for $19.50

    12. lawn-style drying rack to add a little cottagecore touch to the utter chaos of your kitchen. Parents love how this not only helps save counter space, but firmly holds cups and bottles upright and in place for more efficient drying time. 

    Here's what BuzzFeeder Heather Braga has to say about this: "I have this drying rack! We keep it next to our full-sized drying rack and as my son has gotten older we've also started using it to dry reusable food pouches (and all the pieces that go along with that) as well as his sippy cup and any teethers we've washed." 

    Promising review: "Newborn twins are a mess. They took over our house within moments of coming through the door. For this type A mama, it was a horrifying side effect of the two most precious things in the world. A friend gave us one lawn at our shower, and we promptly hopped on Amazon and bought a second to manage the sheer volume. The lawn and the accessories are a convenient and cute way to keep your bottles and pump parts organized. There is ample space in one for one baby's needs." —Lacey

    Get it from Amazon for $22.85+ (available in three styles).

    13. A gentle bubbly clay mask designed to help remove blackheads and minimize the appearance of pores, but most importantly to let you cosplay as a happy lil' cloud. 

    Check out a TikTok of the foaming mask in action.

    Promising review: "I love this stuff! I received some for a gift and then purchased it for my daughter from Amazon. It feels like a clay mask going on, and then starts bubbling and turns to a thinner substance when it's done. I feel like it is very gentle on my face. My skin feels amazing after I wash it off. It feels like I used moisturizer, even though I did not. I hear that these masks are very popular in Japan." —L. Shea

    Get it from Amazon for $9.15+ (available in packs of one, two, and three).

    14. A lil' mushroom fridge deodorizer you can fill with baking soda to combat even the strongest of fridge odors (I'm looking at YOU, yogurt I forgot I left half open!). Bonus: he's designed to fit neatly into the egg section of the fridge. 

    Promising review: "He can go anywhere in your fridge, a true icon. Easy to clean, but would recommend a funnel for filling. He makes me happy when I go into the fridge. He is the snack guardian and I love him." —Gabba

    Get it from Amazon for $18.99

    15. sunflower mug and coaster set because the ten uninterrupted minutes you sit with your coffee in the morning are SACRED and deserve to be celebrated with as much cuteness as possible. 

    some tea in the blue coffee mug on a sunflower coaster
    a coffee drink in the white coffee mug on a sunflower coaster

    Check out a TikTok of the mug and coaster in action. 

    Psst — you can also snag that reviewer's gratitude journal on Amazon for $19.99

    Promising review: "I bought this completely on a whim, and it was totally worth it. Adorable cup, a lot bigger than I expected it to be! I haven't put anything in it yet, so I can't say whether or not it stains, but it's still very cute regardless." —AEL

    Get it from Amazon for $23.98+ (available in five colors). 

    16. A quirky, investment-worthy reusable Baggu tote bag made not just to withstand the test of adorableness, but time — these are mega durable for grocery shopping, delightfully lightweight, surprisingly deep, and fold into the teensiest little square for you to stick in your bag on the way out the door. 

    A reviewer holding a reusable tote bag with a cloud print
    A cherry printed Baggu folded into a little square
    Urban Outfitters

    Baggu is a New York-based small business established in 2007 that specializes in sustainable, durable bags in unique designs. 

    Promising review: "I was skeptical about the whole Baggu trend going on, but now I understand — yes, tote bags can be found much cheaper, but the quality on Baggus are incomparable. They're so lightweight but can hold everything you need and more while being compact, also folding it up is much easier than expected!" —Binn

    Get it from Urban Outfitters for $14 (available in six styles). 

    17. A criminally cute teddy bear water bottle that takes "emotional support water bottle" to a WHOLE other level. Reviewers especially love that it comes with a handy shoulder strap, and that the leakproof lid pops off to let you drink from a straw! 

    A clear water bottle shaped like a bear with a brown strap
    Two water bottles, one with a brown lid and one pink
    Amazon

    Promising review: "My daughter uses this as her school water bottle. It’s great because it has a strap and she doesn’t have to squeeze it in her backpack! No leaks. Easy to clean but we only put water in it!" —Sarah Witt

    Get it from Amazon for $13.55 (available in two styles). 

    18. A set of succulent fridge magnets because sometimes the plant parent urge can't be satisfied by living plants alone, and you have to go the extra mile to cozy up your space and fill the succulent-shaped hole in your heart. 

    A reviewer holding up a small succulent shaped magnet
    the 14 magnets shaped like succulents stuck to a fridge

    Promising review: "What fun! Very well made and super cute. We were delighted just unpacking them. Every one is different!" —Alyssa widmark

    Get a set of 14 from Amazon for $16.99 (available in six variety packs). 

    19. A wooden cafe-shaped cable management box to tidy up your desk area and remind you of your real incentive to get work done, which is to get yourself a lil' pastry down the street. 

    A rectangular white cord management box with detailing that looks like a little cafe
    The roof taken off the box so show the outlet inside
    Hommy Studio/Etsy

    Hommy Studio is a Florida-based Etsy shop specializing in functional home decor products. 

    Promising review: "It was hard to wait for this item because I was so excited! But it was absolutely worth it. It's gotten so many compliments but honestly it makes me happy every time I look at it and don't see the big mess of cords." —Christina Ibarra 

    Get it from Hommy Studio on Etsy for $44.10+ (originally $49+; available in two sizes). 

    20. A succulent toothpick/cotton swab holder for the convenience, yes, but more importantly the aesthetic, which is "cottagecorganization." 

    the holders in pink and green with white round bases holding swabs and toothpicks with clear covers
    Amazon

    Promising review: "Did I absolutely need this? No. Does it make me ridiculously happy? Yes! It's so cute. You can remove a layer or two of the 'leaves' to make more room. I have two-thirds on right now to hold cotton swabs. Brings a smile to my face every time I stand at my sink." —amester26

    Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in three colors).

    21. A dainty bird-shaped lemon juicer you can use to squeeze lemons, limes, or oranges into your morning tea, salads, or hot water. Turns out the early bird gets the worm *and* the delightfully aesthetic juice. 

    A clear acrylic bird shaped squeezer with an orange slice in it
    Model squeezlng a lemon into a jar
    Amazon

    Promising review: "This little utensil is adorable, and quite practical. When I saw it on TikTok I knew I had to have one. You simply put a slice of lemon in and pour out the juice. It looks so pretty sitting on the table and comes in very handy." —Dian Marchese

    Get it from Amazon for $5.39

    22. A set of oversized flower-shaped hair claws, because why be a shrinking violet when your hair is coming up roses? 

    Model wearing a yellow daisy shaped claw clip in the back of their hair
    Claw clips in various bright colors
    Amazon

    Promising review: "These are cute colors. I bought these for my 12-year-old daughter because everybody was wearing them on TikTok. She has long length hair that is medium thickness and it holds it in an updo just fine. These are sturdier plastic and not made of the typical clear fragile kind." —Mamamia28

    Get a set of eight from Amazon for $13.99

    23. A tulip tea infuser worth investing in so you can finally get a quality, dishwasher-safe, tightly-designed steeper once and flor-all. 

    A red silicone tulip steeper popping out of a tea cup
    Same steeper in a different cup with the green infuser base visible

    Promising review: "Large base to put your tea leaves… And leaves do not escape through sides. Plus that it’s adorable! What else do you want?!?! 😂" —deborah

    Get it from Amazon for $16.95 (available in three styles). 

    24. An oh-so-sweet reusable bowl cover to inspire you to make all your coziest meals so you can stash the leftovers as aesthetically as possible. These environmentally-friendly covers are machine washable and also super handy for bread proofing! 

    A cotton off white bowl cover with embroidered yellow flowers
    Three bowls stacked with different floral covers over them
    Stacy Kitchen Decor/Etsy

    Stacy Kitchen Decor is a California-based, woman-owned Etsy shop established in 2020 that specializes in handmade reusable kitchen towels, aprons and bags.

    Promising review: "Love this bowl cover! It fits perfectly and looks so beautiful. It’s also sturdy, as I’ve washed it by hand and all the daisies are intact. I also appreciate the sellers prompt communication." —Nicoco

    Get it from Stacy Kitchen Decor on Etsy for $11.98+ (originally $17.12+; available in seven sizes and custom sizes, plus five patterns). 

    25. A charming glasses display stand you can get in a bunch of quirky styles — not only will this become your new favorite coworker, but you'll never play the game of "where are my glasses, has anyone seen my glasses, oh god tell me I didn't just step on my glasses" again!! 

    the koala holder
    the astronaut holder

    Promising review: "I usually store my glasses in their case. I don't know why that's such a hassle, but I like to be able to just reach for them. But they are also unsafe when they are just sitting on my desk. This little koala solves my problem! He holds my glasses securely and does it in the cutest way possible. Now I can sit at my desk, grab my glasses, and get to work with a smile on my face. And at the end of the day, I just leave them with my koala for safe keeping. Seriously, just get one. I haven't lost my glasses once since I got this." —Bianca

    Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in 11 styles).

    26. Tonymoly Magic Food Strawberry Mushroom Sugar Scrub, aka an enchanting, cottagecore combo of strawberry seeds, sugar, and mushroom extract that helps remove dead skin cells and even out texture for brighter, smoother skin. 

    Reviewer holding mushroom shaped jar and opening it to reveal pink scrub inside
    Before and after image of a model with evened out skin after using the scrub

    Promising review: "New favorite scrub! Dudes, it's got real strawberry seeds. The fine sugar and the thick glycerin texture make this a very gentle scrub that leaves your skin moisturized. I'm sure those seeds don't really add to the exfoliating, but come on, proper seeds, it's too cute. I can see myself using this up fairly quickly, as it's the first thing I reach for when my skin feels dull or flaky. The smell is heavy and sweet, like strawberry syrup, but doesn't linger on skin after rinsing." —autumn

    Get it from Amazon for $15.50

    27. book tracker bookmark so you can keep track of all the lovely adventures you've taken from the comfort of your favorite window chair. 

    a person holding the bookmark with blank books on painted shelves
    British Book Art / Etsy

    British Book Art is a UK-based Etsy shop established in 2021 that specializes in tracker bookmarks and book art. 

    Promising review: "Absolutely love my bookmark! So, so cute! Already made a start coloring in the books and writing the names on the spines!" —Chloe

    Get it from British Book Art on Etsy for $3.27

    28. A mini macaron gel manicure kit for quick DIY gel manicures either in the comfort of your own home or on-the-go — travelers love this chic little gizmo for being so portable. 

    A nail set with a mini macaron nail dryer, polish, and instructions
    Model drying their nail in the macaron
    Amazon

    Check out a TikTok of the mini macaron gel manicure in action. 

    Promising review: "I am beyond happy with this purchase! The set up is extremely small and lightweight so you can travel with it and basically polish your nails anywhere in less than 20 minutes. I followed the directions by applying an extremely light coat first and then immediately after setting that I applied a second coat. They have now been on for a week, no cracks/peels, and that’s even with me submerging my hands in hot water daily whether I’m taking a bath, washing dishes, etc. Highly recommend this item!" —Lauren Styron

    Get it from Amazon for $37.99 (available in five colors). 

    29. disco ball bar cart with some real "yeah, I've listened to enough ABBA to cover for literally any role in Mamma Mia at the drop of a hat" energy. This comes with a handy ~secret~ storage disco ball and wheels to easily rearrange it mid-dance party. 

    The silver colored bar cart with a silver disco ball
    a close up of the opened bar cart in gold
    Glam Globes / Etsy

    Glam Globes is a UK-based Etsy shop that specializes in disco-ball themed homewares. 

    Promising review: "10 stars! Shipping was fast, assembly was easy, and I get so many compliments on this statement piece! Would absolutely recommend and already have to anyone who asks about it." —jaz roble

    Get it from Glam Globes on Etsy for $259.32 (available in seven colors). 

    30. A set of hugging ghost salt and pepper shakers because phantoms have feelings too!! These adorably spooky critters are here to make sure that there is at least one thing in the kitchen more scary than your cooking. 

    A black and a white ghost shaped shaker with ghost arms stretched out
    The two ghosts hugging

    Promising review: "These salt and pepper shakers were everything I hoped they would be! They're super cute and they make an excellent addition to my collection! Love them!" —Becky 

    Get it from Amazon for $14.99. 

    31. A set of vinyl coasters to give your coffee table a delightfully retro nostalgic touch *and* protect it from the perils of condensation. 

    A black mini vinyl record in a reviewer's hand that says
    six different mini vinyls on a table

    Promising review: "I absolutely adore these!!! They are so cute and definitely to the job! They keep the surface free from water rings and make me giggle!" —johnny williams

    Get a set of six from Amazon for $6.99

    32. A set of eye-catching iridescent shelves so you can display all your beloved knick knacks, accessories, or beauty products with the fanfare they *deserve*. 

    a review uses the six iridiscent wavy-edged shelves for holding sunglasses
    Reviewer image of same shelves holding nail polish bottles

    Promising review: "They're beautiful and easy to hang — if you're on the fence, they're awesome! This set of six shelves will hold about 72 bottles of standard nail polish. They're not super deep to hold big bottles or anything. I immediately purchased again in the neon green color for another room for general storage of tiny things." —Amazon Customer

    Get a set of six from Amazon for $34.99 (available in seven colors). 

    Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.