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( Source ) Hello everyone! I know I posted the intro post for this series quite a while ago, but life seemed to keep getting in the way and I was unable to get this post finished to my liking until now. Anyways, better late then never. Right? ^^; For this first post in my Mori Kei and Minimalism series, I want to talk about decorating your home. The standard idea for a minimalist's home is all about living with only what you need. Don't buy unnecessary stuff, don't hold on to clutter, etc. This can be a hard concept for mori folk. I see a lot of mori folk who have large collections of nature things, or lace-y things, and or other things of that nature. The general idea that one thinks of when referring to a "mori home" is one that is filled to the brim with old, homey things, like an old grandmother's cottage, or an eclectic relative's apartment. And while that does fit the mori aesthetic, it is pretty much the opposite of what minimalism is. It...

Here's another quick recap of my recent outfits posted on my instagram. As always, almost everything is thrifted. I hope you enjoy! Wearing Mori with pants today. #morikei #morigirl #森ガール A post shared by Kathryn Elaine (@forestsandtea) on Apr 3, 2017 at 6:25am PDT Today I am a carpetbag. And I love it. #dollykeiinspired A post shared by Kathryn Elaine (@forestsandtea) on Mar 21, 2017 at 6:22am PDT It may be cold and snowy outside, but it's spring in my heart. 🌻🌸🌻 #morikei #morigirl #森ガール A post shared by Kathryn Elaine (@forestsandtea) on Mar 14, 2017 at 8:39am PDT It's a shocker, but I'm actually wearing traditional Mori kei today. I need to jump back into this area of the style more often. I've missed it! #morigirl #森ガール #morikei A post shared by Kathryn Elaine (@forestsandtea) on Feb 23, 2017 at 6:20am PST #latergram with shades of blue. You probably can't tell from the picture, but ...

Today's Mori Music Find is tricolor. This group is a bit different from the groups I normally share, but I think that you will all enjoy them just the same. They are an instrumental group based in Japan, mostly focusing on the fiddle, guitar, and occasionally accordion type instruments. They play original works along with the occasional traditional jig or reel from England, America, and other European countries. If you like Irish music or fiddling, then this group will probably be to your liking. I find their music to be fresh and happy, and it never fails to bring a smile to my face and get me tapping my toes! Have you ever heard of tricolor? If so, how did you like them? If not, I hope you enjoy! Happy listening!

Hello my deers! It has been a while since I last posted any instagram related posts, but today I'd like to resume that series by highlighting two more instagram users. As usual, I will focus on one smaller instagram user, and one with a larger following. Today, I'd like to start out with a smaller instagram user named  puellasilva . They have a lovely feed that consists of many pictures with the mori aesthetic, from nature to home, as well as occasional outfit posts, which are all quite lovely. I've been following them for quite some time, and I'm always pleased to see their posts on my feed! Mori aesthetic ( ╥ω╥ ) A post shared by Homa ❀ (@puellasilva) on Oct 9, 2016 at 5:43am PDT Finally home🍃 A post shared by Homa ❀ (@puellasilva) on Jul 30, 2016 at 7:05am PDT 13'C in the countryside, cold wind blows. Found my old uggs and didn't regret a single bit. Autumn is so close! A post shared by Homa ❀ (@puellasilva) on Aug ...

Hello my deers! I just posted a new video on my youtube channel giving a tour of my mori inspired room. Check it out if you'd like! Have a lovely day!

If you've been involved in mori kei for any period of time, you've probably met people who have excuses why they can't wear mori. You may even be that person. The one who has every excuse under the sun why mori is a nice thing, but they can't wear it. It's honestly one of the things that frustrates me the most. This is because I am of the opinion that anyone can wear mori. Anyone at all! And so today, I want to address some of those reasons people give, and debunk them. So without further ado, here are all the reasons why you can wear mori: I'm too tall... or I'm too short... Mori girls come in all heights! From short little forest fairies, to tall ethereal elven figures. Both are beautiful, and both look great in the fashion! Besides, you can wear any style and look great, as long as you wear it with confidence! I'm not asian... The majority of those who wear mori nowadays are not Asian, so you've come across mori at ...

Today's Mori Music Find is Sachie Hiraga (平賀さち枝). If you like different and unique voices, than you will definitely love her music. She has mainly acoustic guitar focused instrumentals, which, coupled with her vocals, make for a lovely listening experience.  Have you heard of Sachie Hiraga? If so, how did you like her music? If not, I hope you enjoy! Happy Listening!