You Don’t Know What You’re Getting — And That’s the Best Part

Remember the feeling of a gift you didn’t see coming? The moment before you open it, when it could be anything? That flutter of excitement, that little skip in your chest?

That’s exactly what we’ve bottled up and put on Etsy.

At Blue Rabbit Cottage, our Blind Date & Mystery collection is built around one beautifully simple idea: the joy of not knowing. No overthinking. No scrolling endlessly. Just you, a wrapped surprise, and the very best kind of anticipation.

Blind Date with a Book — Fall in Love with Reading Again

You pick the vibe. We pick the book.

Our Blind Date with a Book bundles are wrapped and ready — each one curated by hand right here in our Ohio cottage. Whether you’re in the mood for a cozy fangirl romance, a women’s fiction story about friendship, or a gripping nonfiction memoir, we’ve got a mystery waiting for you.

Every bundle includes:

 • A hand-selected book wrapped in brown kraft paper (no peeking!)

 • A cozy add-on like tea or a bookmark

 • Clue words to hint at the genre — enough to intrigue, not enough to spoil

Current bundles available:

 • Cozy Fangirl Romance — $21.95 | A book lover gift box for the romantic at heart

 • Women’s Fiction: Friendship Novel — $21.95 | Because we all need a story about the people who show up for us

 • Nonfiction Memoir with Tea & Bookmark — $24.95 | Slow down, steep something warm, get lost in a real story

These make perfect gifts — for a friend’s birthday, a reader who says “I don’t need anything,” or honestly, for yourself. Because self-gifting is valid and we fully support it.

Not a reader? We’ve got you covered.

Our Blind Date Puzzle Box is a 500-piece mystery jigsaw wrapped and ready to surprise. You know it’s Nostalgic Americana-themed — warm, classic, and the kind of image that makes you feel like you’re wrapping yourself in a quilt — but the exact image? That’s the fun part.

Only one left in stock. Once it’s gone, it’s gone.

At $28, it’s the kind of Saturday afternoon in a box. Perfect for puzzle lovers, gift baskets, or anyone who could use a little more “slow down and enjoy this” in their life.

Mystery Color Magazines — Pick Up a Pencil, Put Down the Worry

Our mystery color-by-number and dot-to-dot magazines are a little different from your average activity book. These are intentional surprises — you don’t know the final image until your pencil (or marker, no judgment) reveals it.

It’s meditative. It’s satisfying. And when the picture finally appears? Genuinely magical.

Available themes include birds & flowers, Christmas scenes, and calming abstract designs. Prices start around $10, making them the most affordable “treat yourself” in the shop.

Why Blind Bags & Mystery Gifts Work

There’s actual psychology behind why mystery gifts feel so good. The anticipation of an unknown reward activates the brain’s dopamine response more powerfully than a known reward does. In other words: not knowing feels amazing.

And when the thing inside is hand-curated by someone who loves books, puzzles, and cozy creative living? It’s even better. That’s the promise of Blue Rabbit Cottage — everything in our shop is chosen with care, color, and a genuine love for the kinds of things that make everyday life feel a little more special.

Ready to Take a Chance?

Shop the full Blind Date: Books & More collection at bluerabbitcottage.etsy.com.

And if you’re not sure which one to grab — that’s kind of the point. Just pick one. Let it surprise you.

Halloween is Just Around the Corner

 Today our weather decided it was fall, took it long enough, but we'll see if it lasts.  This is the best time to get your last-minute Halloween shopping done. 

These earrings will get you through the entire season of fall, not just Halloween. 

If you wear scrubs to work we have a great selection of adorable Halloween patterns. 

And to go with your scrubs, we have a beaded id badge holder.

At this time of year, the need for coffee is strong.  We'll have the time change coming up and the dreary weather.  Let's celebrate with some coffee items. 

I hope you're having a wonderful autumn!

Rainy Weather Time

 

It's finally fall, like on the calendar even though it's still pretty warm here.  But with fall comes stormy weather.  When you're rained in for the day you can check out our puzzle books.  We have this cute Bible Word Search and many other puzzle books on our Amazon and Etsy stores. 

When you aren't outside enjoying the (hopefully soon) cooler days, you can be decorating your house. What a cute sign to decorate your bathroom. 

We have several fall and Halloween items to decorate your outfits and house. There's nothing better than little seasonal pops of fun. 

Quilting Magazines are 15% off this week only.  We have a huge selection, come check them out before the sale ends. 

We took a weekend trip last week for a volleyball tournament and got to enjoy some beautiful scenery.  

What type of activities do you like to do in the fall? This time of year is always fun but so busy around here.  Volleyball is coming to an end and Nutcracker is just beginning.  I never know if we're coming or going. 

Never Too Early for Spooky Season

 Are you ready for the fall breeze? The falling leaves? The ghosts and ghouls?  We are ready too.

On Ebay we have these adorable Starbucks Glow in the dark cups.  Perfect for your coffee and hot apple cider.

On Etsy we have a sale on Spooky/Fall items for the month of September.  We have coloring books,

Decorations

and Pens

If you're not ready for spooky season yet we have some jewelry that will go with your fall wardrobe. Bracelets in neutral colors that can carry you year-round. 

And earrings that match every vibe. 

And if you want to forget about the season all together, we have some fun movies you can watch while pretending it is still summer. 

We are constantly adding more things to all of our storefronts, so don't forget to check back often.  Which category do you fall in (ha-ha fall)?  I think I'm ready for fall, but I'd be okay to wait a little bit longer on spooky. 

School TIme

 It doesn't seem possible, but summer vacation is over.  School has started and volleyball games are in full swing.  Does your family do sports?  How do you find time to get it all done?  Lately I've been bringing crafts to games with me.  Since players have to be there an hour early, that's an hour of uninterrupted craft time.  This week I finished this blanket for a friend who's expecting her 4th little boy. 

This summer was full of sweet baby blankets, but I forgot to take pictures of most of them.  I had a lamb, bear, dragon, and the dog. I started a monkey, but I didn't like him, so he's a dog now. 

With schedules so jammed packed everyone is getting a little cranky and tired.  To help combat this unthankful slide, we're doing a 14-day Kindness Challenge over on our Facebook page. Each day I'll post a challenge to bring some kindness to the world around us.  Once you've done your mission of the day go back and like the post.  Then we can all see how much kindness we've spread to our communities. 

Over at our Etsy store we have pens and pencils for your every need.  You never need to write with a boring pen again.

If you squint really hard I think you can see autumn around the corner.  If you want to get a jump on your fall crafts we have a lot of different quilting magazines that will fill up the coming cooler nights. 

We also have a large selection over at our Ebay store.  We have a wide variety of books and toys.

If you need a new friend to cuddle, consider these Bum Bumz

Haley the Hen and Carrot Cake Chester are both waiting for a good hug.

Cozy Afternoons

With school starting and the summer heat still blazing down, you need something to help you relax.  We have so many cute coloring books available at Etsy.

These Nature and Count your Blessings coloring books are beautiful for relaxing. 

We have Dog Days for the dog days of summer and Harvest Home for the upcoming fall bring some fun to your week.

And while we're thinking of the changing of the seasons.  School time's here. If you need some cute accessories, we have some new earrings available.

These ice cream cones will bring together your colorful outfits.

Hold on to the last moments of summer with these watermelon slices. 

If you're ready to bring in fall, we have these cute leaf earrings. 

Come check out all of our coloring books and earrings on Etsy.  We are getting new items all the time. 

Summer Reading

 How are you doing on your summer reading?  My library counts by minutes for children, my kids both flew through the minutes, and by book for adults.... I'm not quite halfway there.  If you need some help finding some reading inspiration, our Ebay shop has options for all the readers in your home.

For the adults we have:

The Heart of Christian Leadership. 

Recipes for Love and Murder.

Psalm 91.

Book of Spirits and Thieves

The Fifth Gospel

For our younger readers we have a few options...

Michael Vey book 5

The Treasure of the Sea

The League of Beastly Dreadfuls

For History Buffs we have-

Images of America: Milford

America: We Need to Talk

What are some of your favorite books? This summer I've read everything from Dune to Incredibly Bright Creatures.  My two book clubs keep me on my toes.  We've read horror, romance and science fiction.  Book clubs are a fun way to expand your horizons.  Or you can pick a book at random and try it out. Check out Ebay often for new titles.