Looking for spring cottagecore hobbies to try this season? These spring hobby ideas will help you embrace the cottagecore lifestyle & fully enjoy the spring season!
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Cottagecore is a nostalgic aesthetic that embraces countryside living, nature, and old fashioned styles and hobbies. When I think of cottagecore I picture Anne of Green Gables sipping raspberry cordial, gingham dresses, and picnicking in a field of flowers.
If you’re wondering how to embrace cottagecore this spring, look no further than trying a new cottagecore-inspired hobby! These spring hobby ideas can help you embrace nature, romanticize country living, and embrace the simple life (not the Paris Hilton version).
This post shares my favorite spring cottagecore hobbies to help you fully enjoy the spring season!
11 Spring Cottagecore Hobbies to Try
Let’s get into the spirit of spring with these hobby ideas!
Under each hobby I share more thoughts and ideas to help you get started. There may be affiliate links to related products if relevant. These are to help you easily get into these spring cottagecore hobbies.
However, you can also enjoy these hobbies on your own, most of them without purchasing anything at all. Enjoy!
1. Try baking or cooking
What’s more cottagecore than baking your own loaf of bread or making your own jam? The cottagecore lifestyle is all about getting back to basics. The perfect spring hobby to help you embrace the cottagecore aesthetic is baking or enjoying more home cooked meals! You could even look for locally grown ingredients or grow your own in a garden.
If you love the Anne of Green Gables series, you can try recipes from the Anne of Green Gables Cookbook! Or join me on YouTube as I try making my own jam.
Whether you’re interest in trying to bake bread or explore other cottagecore inspired recipes, this hobby is perfect for spring. So throw open the windows, enjoy a delicious meal or treat, and savor the smells of home cooking.
2. Read cottagecore books set in spring
There are so many great cottagecore books for spring. Reading is the best way to fully embrace the magic of cottagecore. You can transport yourself into cottage living with just the turn of a page!
To make this hobby even more charming, you can enjoy reading while enjoying a picnic at the park or in a homey reading nook.
I’ve suggested my top cottagecore spring books below! Whether you’re looking for a nostalgic read, a modern take on cottagecore, or a cozy memoir, you’ll be sure to find a spring read to put you in a cottagecore mood.
3. Craft with flowers
A key aspect of the cottagecore aesthetic is flowers and traditional crafts. So crafting with flowers is a charming way to try a new hobby for spring that embodies cottagecore.
Try your hand at flower pressing, flower arrangements, or other floral crafts!
Here are some cottagecore flower craft ideas:
- Make potpourri, a natural air freshener made from flower petals and other ingredients
- Learn flower arranging to create flowers for displaying or gifting
- Press your favorite flowers (try it in a book or journal!)
- Build a Lego botanicals set
- Craft paper flowers for an allergy free floral craft
- Create daisy chains or flower crowns
4. Plant a garden
If you’d rather grow than craft, planting a garden is the ideal spring cottagecore hobby for you! You might be wondering what are the most cottagecore flowers? Think pastel colors and classic flowers like lavender and peonies, as suggested by this guide to cottage garden flowers.
You can also check out these essential tips for creating a cottagecore garden. I love the idea to add climbing vines for more whimsy among other plants and flowers. And don’t forget you can always focus on attracting butterflies in your cottagecore garden too!
5. Illustrate with spring coloring books
Art and drawing is a great way to enjoy a cottagecore aesthetic. And there are so many great coloring books for spring and with cottagecore vibes!
I’ve been enjoying gardening themed coloring books as the last days of winter linger on to get me in the mood for spring. Coloring is also the perfect rainy day spring hobby when you can’t get outside but still want to enjoy nature.
Check out some of my spring & cottagecore coloring book recommendations below!
6. Go on nature walks & picnics
If you asked me before writing this list of cottagecore hobbies if picnicking was a hobby, I might have given a different answer. But going on a picnic to enjoy fresh air, listen to birds, and take in nature is one of my favorite ways to enjoy spring! If there’s something you enjoy doing, whether you try it once or do it regularly, I say it absolutely counts as a hobby!
Cottagecore is inspired by nature & the outdoors. Taking nature walks or planning a picnic (solo or with friends) are both delightful outdoor hobbies for spring!
7. Learn a new instrument
I love music to boost my mood or to transport me to another time or place. Learning an instrument will help you romanticize spring while learning a new skill!
If your interest in cottagecore stems from Taylor Swift’s Folklore album, you might enjoy piano or guitar. If you’re looking for a simple aesthetic instrument to pick up, try the ukulele. (This is what I play and with just four strings, it’s easy to pick up and start playing your first songs with little practice!)
You could also try more vintage inspired instruments like the ocarina or banjo!
8. Play cottagecore inspired cozy games
You didn’t think I would forget my favorite hobby from this cottagecore hobby list, did you? There is a video game for everything and SO many adorable cozy games with a spring or cottagecore aesthetic!
Of course, Animal Crossing: New Horizons is the perfect game to fully embrace the cottagecore aesthetic! You can decorate your island with quaint cottagecore ACNH items. And don’t forget to invite cottagecore ACNH villagers to add some charm to your island! (Pro tip: I like to look up what their house exterior and interior will look like to see if it will be a good fit.)
But there are so many other great cottagecore cozy games perfect for spring! I share some of my recommendations below (and make sure to pin these game recommendations so you remember to play your favorites!)
9. Start a nature or birdwatching journal
If you are looking for a cottagecore hobby that is creative AND can give you a good reason for taking outdoor adventures, try nature journaling! You don’t have to be a pro at journaling – just thrift or find a notebook of your choice to get started.
Here are some ideas for a nature or birdwatching journal:
- Try bullet journaling about a hiking trip
- Include photos in your nature journal
- Start simply by documenting what you see
- Write or sketch seasonal changes as winter changes to spring
- Add poetry or quotes to your journal
- Create a “perpetual nature journal” you can come back to each year as the seasons change
Even if you don’t feel artistically inclined, this outdoor spring hobby is a great excuse to enjoy nature. And you don’t have to show your journal to anyone! Just have fun and be creative.
10. Complete cottagecore themed puzzles
You might want a spring cottagecore hobby that is indoors and hands on in a different way than getting your hands dirt covered in a garden. If so, you will enjoy getting inspired with cottagecore puzzles!
You can still enjoy all the aesthetic of cottagecore with a puzzle. Think floral scenes, open windows in spring, and biking through a meadow. You could visit thrift stores to find a cottagecore inspired puzzle or shop on Amazon. Either way, building puzzles is the perfect spring hobby to embrace nature from the comfort of your own home.
11. Embroider clothes or decorations
Cottagecore is a beautiful aesthetic, but it’s also meant to be practical! Take up embroidery as a new hobby to embrace the slow living and handmade aspects of cottagecore.
You can embellish your clothes with embroidered designs, or use embroidery to fix holes in your garments. You could also experiment with a cottagecore embroidery kit to create a rustic decoration for your home!
Hopefully you now have one or more spring cottagecore hobbies on your list to try! Spring is such a beautiful season perfect for enjoying the outdoors or getting crafty inside. Whether you choose to try and indoor or outdoor cottagecore hobby, let yourself take in the magic of the season and romanticize your spring.
If you have a favorite hobby from this list or tried one of these spring hobby ideas, please leave a comment below! I’d love to hear!
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