A DIY Floral Fairy House Will Bring Wonder And Magic To Your Backyard

Backyards offer a private outdoor area to get creative and add a little magic to your life. One way to do this is by embracing the fairycore movement. Big on TikTok, this dreamy look draws on a mix of nature and whimsy, incorporating flowers, mushrooms, moss, and more into interior and exterior furnishings. If you're wondering how to incorporate the ethereal aesthetic in your decor, there's no better outdoor accessory than a fairy house.

This trend has been around in many cultures long before we had blogs to post about it. For Americans, it started as an homage to bonsai tree displays at the Chicago World's Fair in 1893. The tiny trees inspired equally teeny gardens to pop up across the country — the kind a sprite might visit. Now, a fairy house can be any size, especially if you've got a creative DIY mindset. Using the natural world to decorate also lets you refresh your backyard landscape on a budget while simultaneously adding mystical charm to the space. Check out how to handcraft your own pixie garden residence.

There's no right or wrong way to make a fairy house. Instagram user valleyvictorian handcrafted theirs using a teepee pattern. Classic and sturdy, it makes a great foundation for your pixie hut, as it will support the floral growth added later. To begin your backyard dwelling, you'll need five bamboo poles. Home Depot sells a 10-pack for $18.20. While there, pick up twine and seeds for the plants you want to make up the walls of the lodging. Valleyvictorian used scarlet runner beans, nasturtium, and sunflowers. Now, it's time to make a little DIY magic.

Create a frame for your mystical abode by forming a cone with bamboo. Stake the poles into the ground to steady them, and use twine to tie the tops together. Next, wrap the twine around the frame, creating six or seven horizontal lines around the teepee. Leave the front string-free, as this will be your door. All that's left is to plant your seeds and tend to the creeping vines until they reach the top of the hut. As an alternative, you can purchase and replant similar species to cover the home more quickly or opt for a synthetic floral cover.  String solar-powered twinkle lights around the design for a truly enchanted look. Instead of a whimsical garden fairy door to create a magical outdoor space, you'll have an entire house.