Nature is inspiring and being surrounded by nature —and not the hustle and bustle of metropolitan city— can definitely influence certain hobbies to come to fruition. Cottagecore is a lifestyle and not simply a decorating style. 

Here are a list of hobby or activities one might find themselves being engulfed in within the confines of their cottage coziness. 

1. Baking

Every cottage should smell like there is something being freshly baked or roasting in the oven. If you have time on your hands, baking is both beneficial for you and your belly. This book has the perfect mix of sweet AND savory treats. Get baking. 

 

TRY THIS: Vegan Baking for Beginners: 75 Recipes for Sweet and Savory Treats, get the book here.

 

2. Woodwork

Woodworking is most likely a hobby someone who lives the cottagecore lifestyle might be interested in pursuing. After all, spending so much time outdoors and in nature should inspire some creative projects and you’ll need to learn some skills to do that. 

TRY THIS: Woodworking Outdoor Projects: The ultimate guide for garden woodworkers, get the book here.

3. Hobby Farming

Gardening and herb growers will revel in delight with this book. It is a definitive Herb Garden book from seeds to growing. Whether you have a small balcony or a large garden patio this book gives you the information you need to start your medicinal or culinary herb collection necessary for the cottagecore lifestyle. 

TRY THIS: The Cook’s Herb Garden: Grow, Harvest, Cook, get the book here.

4. Clothes Dying

Clothes dyed with avocado skins? Sounds interesting already. This guide is you to learn for to forage and utilize wild plants and other materials to create all natural and repurposed projects. 

TRY THIS: The Wild Dyer: A Maker’s Guide to Natural Dyes with Projects to Create and Stitch, get the book here.

5. Arboriculture

No cottagecore lifestyle is complete without weekly (or daily) hikes around the woods. You will certainly want to give planting your own seedlings a go. A wonderful art book with a large amount of history dispersed throughout the literature makes this an ideal read on a lazy Saturday. 

TRY THIS: Trees: A Rooted History, get the book here.

6. Plant Foraging

Another little addition to add to your back pack to take this along with your next hiking picnic in the woods is this informational book is an easy-to-understand guide on edible plants with full color pictures. 

TRY THIS: Edible Wild Plants: A North American Field Guide to Over 200 Natural Foods, get the book here.

7. Arts & Crafts

A perfect addition to any cottagecore homemaker’s or cozy home creator’s book pile. This book is a lot more than just embroidery patterns. Anyone who likes textile history and old-fashioned patterns will appreciate this gem of a book. 

TRY THIS: Seasons of Wool Appliqué Folk Art: Celebrate Americana with 12 Projects to Stitch, get the book here.

8. Beautiful Book Collecting

This oversized (think poster book size) gorgeous book with stunning pictures includes factual/scientific information. Because of the size of this book it might be more suitable as a coffee table book.

GET THIS: Botanicum: Welcome to the Museum, get the book here.

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