Spring into an Aesthetic Rooted in Comfort and Tradition

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Looking for a way to return to the familiar and comforting is nothing new. It is entirely intuitive that we might wish to dismiss the relentless demands of technology, the workplace, and the everyday rush when we retreat to the sanctuary of home. Cottagecore is an aesthetic that helps simplify and uncomplicate by incorporating the beauty of nature, a neutral palette, and organic materials to evoke a sense of restorative calm. Cottagecore is about living in and savoring the present.

Sustainable living is a key to cottagecore design and lifestyle. The aesthetic promotes facing climate change head-on and prompts deliberate consideration about how we can take better care of the environment. An integral part of the movement does away with the use of plastics and chemicals, encouraging recycling and sustainable materials as an alternative. Cottagecore reminds us to take care of the earth, nurturing what we can see from our windows by cultivating a pleasing landscape through gardening and tending to living things. 

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Celebrating nature indoors comes naturally in the springtime and is an important aspect of creating a holistic environment. Stepping up sustainability includes vintage and thrift shopping alongside purchasing items from sustainable brands for our homes and closets. Doing more with less is a big part of a cottagecore lifestyle, along with composting, recycling, and trading immediate gratification for a way of life meant for the long haul.

In many ways, cottagecore is much the same as the Danish hygge, and Japanese mori kei lifestyles and aesthetics that promote a nature-based focus to offset the hustle and bustle of daily living. It is related to an interest in holistic wellness, minimizing our negative impact on the earth, and finding fulfillment and purpose not linked to monetary gain. 

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Of course, not everyone can live in the countryside. Introducing cottagecore style in an urban environment can mean simply refreshing your space with those things that conjure the feelings of familiarity and comfort. Vintage or family heirlooms, dried flowers, and beautiful woven baskets all have a place in the home and signify the passing on of generational treasures. Hobbies like baking, knitting, gardening, and creative handcrafting provide the power of relaxation and the pride the bounty that results.

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