“Cottagecore” is a Celebration of Domesticity

A popular aesthetic evokes simpler times and uplifts traditionally feminine pursuits.

Sarah Olson Michel
5 min readMay 11, 2023
An example of cottagecore’s flowers, earthy tones, and natural light. Photo by LAUREN GRAY on Unsplash

In a capitalist world that glorifies hustle and entrepreneurship, one new trend flaunts slow and simple living. With an emphasis on nature, the internet aesthetic dubbed “cottagecore” bring its own twist to young people’s timeless fascination…

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Sarah Olson Michel

Perpetually curious, relentlessly optimistic. Navigating the world as a twentysomething hoping to become somebody.