Discover how I fell in love with the cottagecore aesthetic. A cozy, nature-inspired lifestyle that changed the way I create, decorate, and find peace in everyday life. For me, cottagecore wasn’t just about things like dried flowers, sewing, or lace curtains; it was about rediscovering warmth in simplicity. It’s a reminder that joy doesn’t have to be loud or fast. Sometimes it lives in the flicker of a candle flame, the quiet hum of a kettle on the stovetop, the soft rustle of the leaves as a breeze rushes past, or the golden light from the sun outside that spills across your home. What started as an aesthetic became something…