With over 850,000 subscribers on her YouTube channel The Cottage Fairy, Paola Merrill's audience consists predominantly of female viewers between 25 and 44. However, the demographic that most often patronizes her business on Etsy and through donations seems to be slightly older, between 30 and 60. This is an observation based on conversations the author has had with her customers, not statistics. For example, the thousands of comments on her videos show that many watch her channel as a family, spanning multiple generations. These viewers are interested in family-friendly, wholesome content that discusses aspects of slow living, childhood nostalgia, and the natural world. The author has received a lot of requests for a book and audiobook from teachers, mothers, and those seeking meditative content related to slow living. In The Cottage Fairy Companion, you will find:
What cottagecore means and how you can apply its idyllic themes in your life, no matter where you live
Inner calm through her hypnotic prose and meditations on the lessons of nature
Guidance on slow living and how to live with the seasons to enhance your life
Simple crafts, fresh recipes, and practical ideas for noticing the subtle magic around you
A sense of enchantment and romance about life again