As usual, I’m late to the party when it comes to trends. Are you familiar with the term Cottagecore?
According to “What is Cottagecore? A Simple Guide” by Kristin Hohenadel via The Spruce, “Cottagecore is a social media hashtag and internet-based lifestyle trend inspired by a quaint vision of country life. Based on an idealized back-to-nature concept of simpler times, its romanticized aesthetics center on natural materials, wholesome pastimes, handmade crafts, homemade baked goods, gardening, and other hallmarks of bucolic domesticity.”
I stumbled across it last year while scrolling through Instagram Reels. Every so often, I’d see a video of a cute country kitchen. There would be a lit candle on a butcher block counter. Cozy instrumental music would be playing. A loaf of homemade bread might be on the counter along with a bouquet of wildflowers.
Watching a Cottagecore video provided the same relaxation as sipping a hot cup of tea. I was hooked.
I need more beauty in my life. And if they center on homemaking, all the better. I’ve always enjoyed simple pleasures like baking, crafts, lighting candles, and reading.
The Delights of Cottagecore (in no particular order)
- Vintage linens and curtains
- A kitchen that reminds you of visiting your grandma
- Candles with flames dancing
- Mellow, happy instrumental music
- A teapot steaming on a stove
- Fresh bread on the counter
- A jar of homemade jam next to it
- Birds singing outside
- Handpicked flowers in a rustic vase or mason jar
- A wooden table that looks like it’s been used for generations
- Crafts! Sewing, knitting, flower arranging, baking…
- Cozy, cozy, cozy
I could go on and on. I’m enamored. I hope you are, too!
Below is a link to a video with a Cottagecore playlist if you’d like to get in the mood.
A Cottagecore Playlist to Feel Like You’re in Nature
Have you heard of Cottagecore? What about it appeals to you the most?
Enjoy your day!
Jill Kemerer is a Publishers Weekly bestselling author of heartwarming, emotional, small-town romance novels often featuring cowboys. Her essentials include coffee, caramels, a stack of books and long walks outdoors in Ohio where she resides with her husband.
I’ve been doing cottagecore for years and didn’t know it. LOL.
See? You’re a trendsetter! Haha!
Janice, LOL, me too. I’m not even sure I want to do it, so an unwilling cottagecorer? Unconscious Cottagecore-ist?
My idea of a restful evening is a combination of cross-stitch, reading, and tea-drinking, so I guess I fit right in with the Cottagecore lifestyle. 🙂 I love homemade bread, though I never make it myself. And whenever I look for an AirBnB, I subconsciously give preference to historical-looking places with that old-fashioned, homey feel. Thanks for giving a name to my natural cravings, Jill. 🙂
I love your restful evening! I’m with you–except I crochet instead of cross-stitch. 🙂
I never heard of it before but would love to do it as it looks so relaxing.
I feel the same! I recently purchased a few decorations for my living room that fit with the cottagecore vibe. Made me happy!
I had never heard of it but it sounds wonderful!
Doesn’t it, though? I love it!
I’ve known about it for some time.
I live a little like it, but I’m certainly not wearing cute dresses every day.
Too funny, Denise! I’m in leggings, jeans or shorts most days. Dresses are for church in my world!
Hey Jill! Love it! It’s one of my things too! Didn’t know there was a name for it though!
I didn’t either! I learn all kinds of new things from Instagram. 🙂
I’ve never heard of this, Jill. Thank you for telling us about it. I’ve learned something new, Filly sister. Have a beautiful day.
I did, too! It’s funny how we’re drawn to things like this without realizing they have a name.
Jill, I adore cottagecore! I’ve got books and fun cottagy things in storage. Now all I need is a cottage to use it all in!
I need a cottage, too! Haha! I’d love to see your collection!
I haven’t heard that term, but I love the idea. It incorporates many of my favorite things. Thank for sharing with us!
I have never heard of Cottagecore before. Looking over the traits, I find I have been living it for close to 50n years or so. I worked in my flower garden today, fixed asparagus from our garden for dinner, and have two (more like one and a half) strawberry rhubarb pies on the counter that I made last night with local strawberries and rhubarb from my garden. There are vegetables both canned and frozen from last year’s garden and some that have been dried. There are flowers from the garden in an antique water pitcher. Most of our furniture is from relatives or shops and all are antique as are some dishes and many other items in the house. Actually some of the items in the kitchen are my grandmother’s and mother-in-law’s. I do crafts and sew, but haven’t had much time for it lately.
They make cottagecore sound idilic but it is really work to maintain. Those flowers and vegetables take work to grow and process. Good homemade food is work to make. Crafts and sewing are enjoyable (as are the previously mentioned items) but they still take time and effort. Many of those nice antiques around the house took time to find, repair, and refinish. Is it worth it? Yes.
Little did I know I already do this! lol!! I love making my own cards and reading!!
A book, jigsaw puzzle and a hot cup of tea.