25 Nature and Cottagecore Instagrammers to Dream Away With
Lockdown, the wish to escape to nature and the rise in popularity of Cottagecore (an aesthetic based around living in the countryside and spending a lot of your time baking and picking flowers) have all come together to form the perfect moment for me to put together this post… while wistfully staring at pictures from my last trip to the countryside.
I love filling my Instagram feed with lots of nature, especially for those moments when I’m stuck in London myself. If you’re looking for new additions to your Insta, here you’ll find a variety of incredible creators, from people who I’ve followed for years, to some I happily discovered while researching this post. Besides their impeccable aesthetic, I love seeing their travel recommendations, baking tips, vintage dresses and the pieces of their lives they choose to share.
The accounts below cover nature, flowers, baking, pottery, nature illustration, embroidery, vintage clothing, the countryside and quaint villages, so there should be something for everyone! If you have any favourites you’d like to add, don’t hesitate to share them in a comment.
Get a little peek into the misty and whimsical Forde Abbey Gardens every morning.
Sunflowers, yellow and vintage clothing galore on Daisy’s account, plus the occasional outfits inspired by films (Little Women was my personal favourite).
Rachael is a designer + maker working in Great Yarmouth, UK. If you’re into ceramics, florals and occasional baked goods, this is the account for you.
I’ve been following Rebecca’s account for many years and I love how vibrants her images are. She lives in a beautiful gatehouse in Northern Ireland, is the creator of #quietinthewild and is also known for her Outlander-inspired slow motion running videos.
Alyson shares her life in a low waste cottage in Wisconsin, where she cultivates the land.
I adore Lily’s account featuring stunning and foggy pictures of Bodmin Moor and the cosiest jumpers and skirts.
Ellen Tyn is a designer and crafter based in Karelian Isthmus and features her beautiful hand embroidered items and incredibly impressive cakes.
Paula Sutton shares her colourful and vintage inspired pictures of her dresses, cakes, interior decoration and stunning country house in Norfolk.
Ramona has the perfect account for lovers of long flowy dresses and historical buildings. I also have a huge soft spot for their adorable dogs Eppie and Silas.
Johanna is an illustrator, horticulturalist, permaculture designer and a student in Horticulture with Plantsmanship and Botanical Illustration, living in Edinburgh. Her account is the first one featuring botanical illustation that I stumbled upon and still love every post!
Ragini, a thirty-something plus size fashion blogger, based in Newcastle upon Tyne, who will fill your Insta feed with warm pictures filled with colourful clothing.
Stacey is a travel blogger and photographer, and the perfect person to follow for all your UK-based travel tips!
Follow Milli’s business and day to day life as a grower and creator of beautiful (and sustainable) wild-flower bouquets.
Elena Christina shares her cosy pictures of bakes, books, flowers and her slow-living moments.
Lorena is based in Romania and shares beautiful pictures of outfits, flowers and delicious looking bakes!
Serena is an Italian Botanical illustration student, living in Edinburgh, from where she shares her whymsical and calming photographs.
On Sarah’s account you’ll find a plethora of forest drawings, with the occasional mushroom hunt.
Anudari’s pictures are inspired by all things vintage and dark fairy tales (also great for all you Dark Academia fans).
Follow the Scottish adventures of Paula, Janek and their gorgeous and adorable dog Greta. Expects lots of fields, flowers and beautiful deep colours.
Aimee Twigger shares stunning, intricate and often nature-inspired bakes.
Jennie is a Dutch nature lover who recently purchased a beautiful forest cabin, where she lives with her dog.
Emily runs food business Almond Milkmaiden (if you live close to Pasadena California, check it out on her Insta) and posts lovely self portraits, forest pics and beautiful baked goods.
Expect fields, flowy desses and soft colours.
Vivien Wilson is a textile artist, costume maker and plant lover, who shares her gorgeous work on her page.
Follow Dominique’s visual diary, inspired by nature and slow and intentional living.
If you’re a business looking to find out more about a specific niche of online creators, (or are just curious about the process of working with online creators) don’t hesitate to get in touch, as besides discovering Instagram pages to share here, I also organize influencer campaigns as a freelance social media consultant. You can find more information here.
And for my own historical landmarks, countryside trips and book pics, you can follow me on Instagram @booksandquills.
