WHAT IS ‘COTTAGECORE,’ AND SHOULD YOU TRY IT? INSIDE 2021’S HOTTEST HOME DECORATING TREND
This April, Ryan Bergara, the host of BuzzFeed Unsolved, proposed to actress Marielle Scott in the middle of a strawberry field. To do it, he got down on one knee and presented the ring in a handmade strawberry-shaped box. She said yes! Within hours, the story went viral. One Twitter user wrote that Bergara’s proposal was, “very cottagecore of him” and Brides. com called the moment an “adorable cottagecore proposal.” But what the heck is cottagecore — and what does an engagement in a strawberry field have to do with the latest trend in home decor? What does ‘cottagecore’ mean? When cottagecore started dominating design, Wovn Home’s founder, Davina Ogilvie, defined the term for Architectural Digest. “As a concept, it embraces a simpler, sustainable existence that is more harmonious with nature. Aesthetically, it’s a nod to the traditional English countryside style, romantic and nostalgic,” she said. Cottagecore is both a look and a lifestyle. Its simple but glamorous aesthetic extends to everything from proposals to fashion to interior design. Earlier this year, Homes & Gardens named it one of the top 25 interior design trends of 2021. What does it look like? Here are a just a few hallmarks of a cottagecore design scheme:
They Eat What on Pizza?! 5 Wacky Pizza Trends From Around the World
Here in the U.S., pineapple is considered a wild and controversial pizza topping. Even celebrities take a stand. Justin Bieber is pro-pineapple, but Jimmy Kimmel is against it. According to a 2019 YouGov Omnibus study, only anchovies and eggplant are more hated. But in other parts of the world, the tangy yellow fruit is far from the strangest topping you’ll see! Here are five wacky pizza trends from around the globe that will either make you hungry or inspire you to sprint the other way. You may want to order a comforting cheese pie from your favorite local pizzeria before reading this, just in case. 1. Banana-Curry Pizza (Sweden) — The Swedes first accessed bananas in 1944, and since then, they’ve put them on everything , including pizza which they top with tomato sauce, smoked cheese, banana slices, and curry powder. 2. Ketchup and Corn Pizza (Brazil) — According to several sources, Brazilians swap pizza sauce for ketchup or tomato slices and top their pies with strange combinations of local ingredients like corn, beets, hearts of palm, and potato sticks. 3. Haggis Pizza (Scotland) — Pizza may be the only semi-enjoyable way to eat haggis: a mix of sheep or calf offal, oatmeal, suet, and seasonings that are boiled in an animal’s stomach. Last year, Papa John’s got in on the action when it released a limited-edition haggis pizza in honor of a Scottish poet, Robert Burns. 4. Mockba Pizza (Russia) — This local pie comes topped with four kinds of fish (sardines, tuna, mackerel, and salmon), onions, herbs, and occasionally fish eggs. Most troubling of all, it’s served cold! 5. Chickpea Pancake Pizza (Argentina) — In Buenos Aires, locals top their super-cheesy pizza slices with fainá — chickpea pancakes cooked separately from the pies and balanced on top of each slice. Keep these pizzas in mind when planning your next international vacation! They might be tastier than they sound, and if not, they’ll still make great Instagram fodder. As actor Cole Sprouse once tweeted, “You’re losing followers because you’re not relatable enough. Try mentioning that you eat pizza. If that doesn’t work, play the ukulele.”
• Natural elements like houseplants, dried flowers, and fresh bouquets • A warm, neutral, and/or pastel color palette • Rustic farmhouse accents like exposed wood beams • Vintage furniture, barware, and decor • Floral, gingham, and check patterns • Gold accents and accessories Why do people love it? Cottagecore’s vintage and country elements are throwbacks to a simpler time before
smartphones and social distancing. “Due to the events of 2020, I think that cottagecore, nostalgia, and the need for comfort are all here to stay,” Instagram influencer Paula Sutton told Homes & Gardens. Is it right for you? If reading down the list of cottagecore elements above felt soothing, it’s worth testing out in your home. Fortunately, you can try cottagecore on a budget! Head to your local thrift store or flea market to scope out vintage pieces and pick some flowers on your next walk. Introducing these items to your space will help you decide whether you want to jump on the cottagecore bandwagon. For a full guide to getting the look, visit HomesAndGardens.com/News/Cottagecore-Trend.
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