29 Cottagecore Hobbies to Learn This Soft Girl Autumn

Is it just me, or do we all feel a call to turn back to the simple life? I really think this desire for simplicity shows in our trends today. When you’re scrolling through social media, the chances of running into terms like ‘cottagecore’, ‘soft life’, and ‘simple living’ are incredibly high, and for good reason.

Most of us are over the hustle and bustle the 2010’s pushed on us. Life is hard enough and has become increasingly complicated. We’re all scrambling to keep up with this everchanging world, and if we’re being honest, it has quickly become EXHAUSTING.
If you’re reading this, chances are your Pinterest boards are full of images sharing the cottagecore dream- countryside cottages, baked goods, frolicking through nature, and abundant gardens. Unfortunately, cottages and Bambi are not always easy to come by.
That doesn’t mean you can’t live out your cottagecore dreams right where you are, though! Because cottagecore is not just an aesthetic, it is a mindset and lifestyle!
In this article, I’m going to share some hobbies you can try to get you feeling like the flower-frolicking, dress-wearing, animal-loving princess of your Pinterest board dreams.

Get Creative in Your Cottagecore Kitchen

At the heart of the cottagecore aesthetic lies this desire for warmth, coziness, and simplicity. When I envision a true cottagecore lifestyle, the first thing that comes to mind are weekends in grandma’s kitchen.
The aesthetic is a call back to the good ol’ days when we would come running inside after spending hours getting covered head to toe in dirt to find that grandma had made a fresh batch of chocolate chip cookies or our favorite berry pie.
There is something so comforting, yet simple about working with your hands to incite that warm, fuzzy feeling you used to get in grandma’s kitchen.
Bring cottagecore hobbies into your kitchen this autumn by:
• Breadbaking
• Perfecting your pastry recipes
• Hosting dinner parties
• Setting up cozy tea parties
• Working your way through a cookbook
• Starting your own cookbook club

Put Your Hands to Work

There is something so relaxing about working with your hands. It allows you to focus on a task and give your racing mind a break. Can you remember the last time you created something with your hands just for the heck of it?
I can’t. Many of us have fallen into the rat race, constantly creating new ways to make money. In this economy, it often feels like spending time creating something for the heck of it is a waste.
It isn’t, though. Your mind deserves a chance to wander. It deserves to dance its way to a new creation without the worry of judgment or profitability. Your mind deserves a break, no matter how busy your life seems.
So, give your mind a much-needed chance to frolic through its own metaphorical flower fields through hobbies like:
• Sewing
• Embroidery
• Knitting
• Crocheting (this is a great beginner’s tutorial)
• Painting
• Drawing
• Calligraphy
• Photography

Get Outside

The cottagecore aesthetic is all about the pursuit of a simpler life. What can simplify your life better than spending your days soaking up the many blessings in nature?
If you scroll through the cottagecore side of Pinterest, you’ll get tons of photos filled with graceful swans, beautifully bloomed flowers, lush fields, and thriving gardens. The very essence of the trend acts as a call to spend more time in the great outdoors.
So, as the weather begins to cool, spend your days outside by:
• Frolicking through the flower fields
• Going on nature scavenger hunts
• Starting your own nature journal
• Bird watching
• Stargazing
• Hiking
• Fruit picking

Spend Some Time in Your Own Mind

The cottagecore aesthetic leaves room for us all to explore our own minds. As you slow down and pursue simplicity, you will find that your mind will finally find the time to wander without so many interruptions. Your imagination will have a chance to run wild, your emotions may begin to feel more palpable, and your creativity will have a chance to grow.
Why not embrace your racing mind through hobbies like:
• Storytelling
• Journaling
• Reading classic literature
• Poetry
• Sketching

Dress the Part with Cottagecore Fashion

Often times, the way we dress heavily impacts the way we see ourselves. If you are pursuing the cottagecore aesthetic this autumn, dressing the part will leave you feeling like the soft life princess you dream of. Playing dress-up can be a hobby in and of itself as you:
• Practice cottagecore inspired hairstyles
• Peruse your local vintage and thrift shops for cottagecore finds
• Search for the perfect cottagecore outfits
The cottagecore aesthetic is one we can all achieve with the right mindset and a little effort. You don’t need a million-dollar house surrounded by lush fields of wildflowers to achieve it. Simply pursuing a few new hobbies and doing the things that leave you feeling cozy and warm will allow the perfect opportunity to embrace the aesthetic.