YOU KNOW YOU'RE A Cottage dreamer if...

"A chicken coop is in your future garden plans."

Cottagecore stems from the dream of abandoning society for a small self-sufficient life in the countryside, with beautiful linen dresses in tow, of course. Picture English-style cottages with thatched roofs and picking fresh berries in straw hats, a time before the industrial revolution and the horror of email chains and water-cooler small talk. It's a romantic image and wholly unpractical, but the cottagecore expert knows how to incorporate these lofty ideals into their everyday life, from patchwork blankets to plentiful tea breaks. Here's how to tell if you're a cottagecore dreamer..