If you’re a TikTok regular, you’ve probably noticed the CottageCore hashtag going around. With over 8.7 billion views so far, this is one of the favorite forms of content for creators and viewers on TikTok.
But what is #CottageCore? According to the description on TikTok, CottageCore is “flower prints, knitting, plants and mushrooms.” It’s the love of living a simple life, probably somewhere out in the country or in a cottage (hence “CottageCore”) with little to no technology, living sustainably. CottageCore started gaining popularity on TikTok in 2019, but it actually started out on Instagram and Tumbler in 2017. CottageCore takes the focus off of living life to make money and instead living a life based on what makes you happy.
Actress and TV personality Keke Palmer described CottageCore as “an idealization of a rural aesthetic and escapism from the demands of the modern world.” She points out in a video that BIPOC have used it as a way to reclaim the past by reimagining the “traditional English countryside aesthetic as more inclusive.”
CottageCore has gained so much popularity because it allows you to romanticize your life, live more sustainably or just be happier with the simple things. Even CottageCore sellers on Etsy have popped up, selling the CottageCore aesthetic in everything from clothing to decor to jewelry.
5 popular CottageCore accounts on TikTok
These CottageCore influencers show their takes on the aesthetic and inspire their followers.
Anna Grace Childs
With 183,000 followers on TikTok, Anna Grace Childs or @alltheferalfawns shares CottageCore videos of her life in Virginia while living in a barn. Anna shares relaxing day-in-the-life vlogs and her fairytale home living with horses and other animals.
Ramona Jones
Ramona Jones shows her 232,000 followers on TikTok her everyday life in the English countryside. She’s even written a book about CottageCore called, “Escape Into Cottagecore: Embrace Cosy Countryside Comfort in Your Everyday.”
@monalogue Seasonal cottage garden 🌸 #cottage #cottagecore #gardencore #gardentok #cottagecoreaesthetic #england #gardening
♬ Waltz of the Flowers - The Manhattan Pops
Racheey Mary Travels
With almost 319,000 followers on TikTok, Rachel of @racheeymarytravels shares beautiful, relaxing CottageCore content during her travels. Her peaceful videos show flowers, beautiful landscape and animals.
A Clothes Horse
Rebecca of A Clothes Horse says she is the CEO of romanticizing her life. Known for her vibrant red hair and wolfhound, Rebecca shares sponsored content with different brands that fit her CottageCore aesthetic, as well as other beautiful folklore content. Her outfits are dreamy.
@aclotheshorse Winter walks wearing @ecosusi_official backpack you can use code rebecca for 20% off #ecosusiholidaystyle #cottagecore
♬ original sound - markambor
Mother the Mountain
Anastasia of Mother the Mountain lives in the rainforest with her ducks and goats. Her nature content is calming, beautiful and full of wildlife.
@motherthemountain Ducks in the rainforest 🌿🐥 what a wonderful world #cottagecore #cottagecoreaesthetic #wholesome
♬ What a Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
As the hashtag on TikTok continues to gain viewers and creators, the space of greenery, sustainable living and going back to basics is becoming more and more popular, particularly among Gen Z. Who wouldn’t be drawn to the relaxing content and lifestyle of this aesthetic?
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