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Escape to the Cottagecore

ottagecore is as a concept inspired by a romanticised, nostalgic view of rural life. It’s true that amongst the 1.6 million #cottagecore posts on Instagram, you’ll see an abundance of floaty dresses, floral patterns, home-baked goods and, of course, beautiful country cottages. However, the ‘core’ of Cottagecore is a down-to-earth desire for simple, creative, sustainable living which connects us to the natural world. Ramona Jones, a Cottagecore author and social media influencer () admits that Cottagecore is indeed “about escaping into a pastoral fantasy”, but she also

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