In a world that often feels rushed and restless, there’s something quietly powerful about choosing to live slower, simpler, and closer to the earth.

That’s the heart behind the Cottagecore Manifesto, a soft reminder that you don’t have to chase a life that looks impressive to the outside world. You can build one that simply feels right to you.

This little manifesto is a collection of the values that ground my days:

• Seek Slowness
• Embrace Simplicity
• Be Self-Sufficient
• Find Joy in the Little Things
• Let Nature Be Your Guide
• Practice Mindfulness
• Cultivate Creativity
• Nurture Contentment
• Live Harmoniously

It’s a gentle map back to the things that truly matter, things we often overlook in our busy lives.
It’s about morning sunlight on the kitchen floor, letters written by hand, homegrown herbs tucked into jars, and the feeling of enoughness in an ordinary day.

The Cottagecore Manifesto is also tucked inside my new book, The Cottagecore Project.
In the book, I take these ideas even deeper, offering slow living rituals, handmade traditions, seasonal rhythms, and ways to reconnect with the beauty woven into everyday life.

If you love the feeling of the manifesto, you’ll find even more inspiration waiting for you there.

✨ [Explore The Cottagecore Project book here.]

If this speaks to you, I hope you’ll print the manifesto below. Frame it, tuck it into your journal, or pin it somewhere you’ll see it often.

✨ Click below to download your free Cottagecore Manifesto printable!