Cottagecore: The Quiz Nailed It, but I Had to Look Up the Word!

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Until today, I didn’t know what “cottagecore” meant. English isn’t my native language, so I’m always learning new words! My discovery started with a fun quiz that asked me to choose between long dresses or trousers, picnic date or coffee shop date, morning in the garden or evening in the library, living in the country or city, and spring/summer or autumn/winter.

Since I had some free time and no real responsibilities for the day, I thought, why not? After finishing the quiz, it labeled me as cottagecore. I liked the “cottage” part, but I had no idea what it meant, so I Googled it.

Cottagecore is all about embracing a simpler, rural life—an aesthetic focused on cozy, nature-filled living. It’s associated with natural fabrics, vintage décor, and activities like gardening, baking, and crafting. The trend became especially popular during the pandemic as people longed for calm and escape. All, that suits me! I’ve always been more of a country person anyway. How about you? Do you prefer the peace of the countryside, or are you a city lover?

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30 thoughts on “Cottagecore: The Quiz Nailed It, but I Had to Look Up the Word!”

  1. I’m in between. I like the quite and lack of hassle in the countryside but I like to live in the city, not a major city but one with all the conviences. One thing that has changed for me is that I now have Agrophobia and rarely drive. So the hassle of driving isn’t an issue for me, except the occasion time I would like to and can’t. I love your property and how you’re setting up a nice comfy homestead but I would miss the city at times. I love your property, it’s so inviting, the tall trees around the side are perfect and the house has an open floor plan. It also looks from the utility room, you get you add your artistic style.

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    1. Thanks for pointing that out! I got that part mixed up. Even though we don’t have an open floor plan, we’ve still designed it in a way that feels cozy and comfortable, focusing on creating different zones in the space. It’s been a journey to make it feel like home while keeping the charm of its history. Still a lot to do!

      What kind of spaces do you enjoy in your home, whether it’s more open or compartmentalized? Does your creativity get to shine through in the way you arrange things?

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      1. This was my husbands house before we married and I wouln’t have designed it this way. As much as high ceilings are pretty they waste to much energy. We have a second story which eans out panty is under the stairs and that drives me crazy. Horrible design. We are moving in the next couple of years and I’ll be looking for a semi-open floor plan, I still like each room to have it’s own style. I decorate in a very induvidual style in that I like so many design aspects and have different types of art. I love lot’s of windows but you have to have enough space to have somethings against a wall. I don’t want the house to all run together and feel compeled to design in the same way to look congruant. I love tree but not to many close to the house because it blocks the light. My style in high and low end and I use my family antiques when I can. I’m not sure we’re ever finished changing and putter around with our design style. 🙂

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        1. Your thoughts resonate with me! It’s always a challenge to balance aesthetics with practicality, especially when it comes to energy efficiency and floor plans. High ceilings are beautiful but definitely tricky in terms of heating. I can relate to the pantry situation—sometimes those small design elements can make daily life frustrating. I love your approach to decorating with an individual style and mixing high and low pieces, including family antiques. It sounds like your next home will be a perfect blend of personal style and functionality. And yes, I agree—design is always evolving; I’m constantly tweaking things too! 😊

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          1. I keep looking for a new house but my husband is dragging his feet. Probably because it such a hassle to move. I’ve been cleaning out all my stuff for the last year for charity but he’s done little especialy in the garge. What a nighmare. 🙂

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            1. I totally get how frustrating that can be! It’s hard when one person is ready for a fresh start, and the other is dragging their feet—especially when it comes to clearing out clutter. You’ve done an amazing job getting things organized, and maybe once your husband sees how much progress you’ve made, it’ll motivate him to tackle the garage. But if it feels like you’re on different paths when it comes to this next phase, it might be time to have a deeper conversation about whether you’re both still aligned with what you want for your future.

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              1. Oh, we’ve had a few of those conversations. I don’t like to argue it’s not my style, I speak my mind and keep on sending him information on houses that fit our needs that I think are perfect. So far no budge but he has some serious crap going on at work so I have to give him a little break. He is retiring next year and he may think in the back of his mind, we’ll move after he’s done with the chaos. I’ve made is very clear, I want to buy and move into our next home then fix this one up to sell. We’ve planned tht in our budget but he keeps stammering. I just push ahead. 🙂

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                1. It sounds like you’re balancing a lot right now, especially with your husband nearing retirement and dealing with work stress. Sometimes it’s hard when one partner is focusing more on the financial side while the other is eager for a fresh start with a new home. I totally understand the desire to move into something that feels just right, but it’s also important to make sure the timing works for both of you, financially and emotionally.

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                  1. My husband has done a great job since we’ve been married, 22 years, of planning for our future. We gave up many things over the years to make sure we could live comfortably in retirement. We are in good shape there, it’s the challenge of his high stress job,he’s an excutive for a billion dollar company so it’s utter chaos. Since the plan is for him to retire in March, that is the time he will start to get off his duff. It may take two months of contractors to get our house ready after we move out. We’ll then pay off our new house. It sounds like a smooth plan but we know better. 🙂

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                    1. Wow, 22 years of planning together is truly impressive! It sounds like your husband has done an amazing job balancing the demands of his high-stress job while keeping your future in focus. I’m sure the transition to retirement will be a big adjustment, but how exciting to have a plan in place to start that next chapter. And yes, as much as we plan, things always seem to throw a curveball or two, right? 😊 Wishing you both a smooth journey ahead with the house and everything else—sounds like you’re in great shape!

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                    4. I’ve been retired since 2005 but I don’t look at it that way. I spent from 2005 until 2010 being a caregiver to my Grndparents who wanted to die and home and I promised as a child I would make that happen. After my Gramps died in 2010 my health went down hill and I’ve had little time where I have not been taking care of my health or my husband has. But I’m blessed with all the memories made with my Grandparents and my health hasn’t killed me yet. That’s something to rejoice about! 🙂 How many years do you have before you can retire, quite a few I think because you’re young.

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                    5. Well… starting from 65 years… now I’m 42 🙂 But after finishing the house, we will think about it a bit more and hope not to work more than till 55. Will see.

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  3. Good points, Ilze. I am from the countryside of Michigan but don’t mind living n a big city. It’s always nice to return to my home county though that is still mostly countryside. Your English spelling and understanding is very good in my view, Ilze, great job! ❤️🇬🇧🇺🇸

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    1. Thank you so much! 😊 I bet Michigan’s countryside has its own beauty too. I do love the quiet of the countryside, but I can see how city life has its perks. It’s nice to have the best of both worlds! 🌳🏙️ And thanks for the kind words on my English! That really means a lot to me. ❤️🇱🇻

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      1. You are welcome, Ilze, I can see how English can be difficult to learn, but not for you. I speak no other languages. It’s not a long drive to get out of Las Vegas actually, the BIG mountains are nearby and the thousands of square miles of open desert are there too of course. There is so much peace and quiet out there.

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          1. Oh yes, I remember walking through the woods in silence. No sound but perhaps a deer stepping on a twig. The soft moss growing on the long-dead logs. The smell of the woods, no car exhaust or noise. Just nature as it is meant to be.

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            1. That sounds absolutely enchanting! There’s something magical about those quiet moments in the woods, isn’t there? The way nature envelops you with its smells and sounds makes it feel like a sacred escape from the busyness of everyday life.

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