The Art of Living Slowly | Countryside Life & Cozy Routine | Cottagecore Habits

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*This video contains subtitles in multiple languages.* As winter begins to soften and spring slowly makes its way in, I spend a quiet day at home, in the small rural village where I live in the countryside of Ireland. Surrounded by silence, gentle light, and simple gestures, I devote myself to caring for my home with presence and serenity—finding beauty in the slow rhythm of everyday life. In this slow living vlog, I share fragments of my routine as a Brazilian woman living in the countryside: I prepare a shredded chicken pie with creamy requeijão cheese, revisiting comforting flavors from my culture; I share an online purchase from a marketplace; I make a handmade candle as a small ritual of care; and I capture simple moments of building our home—like my husband installing a curtain rod by the kitchen sink to create a piece of meaningful, sentimental décor. The day ends quietly as I continue a cross-stitch embroidery I started earlier, one stitch at a time. From the cold morning air to the warmth of the kitchen, from winter’s lingering presence to the first promises of spring, everything unfolds gently. Like the changing seasons, the day transforms without hurry, inviting pause and mindfulness. ✨ In this video: • a quiet day in the Irish countryside • slow home routines during the transition from winter to spring • preparing a simple and comforting chicken pie with requeijão • sharing an online marketplace purchase • making a handmade candle as a mindful ritual • creating sentimental décor in the kitchen • cross-stitch embroidery and moments of stillness • small gestures that slowly build a meaningful home 🌿 About this vlog: A simple and cozy slow living day in the countryside, filled with gentle home routines, comforting food, handmade moments, and the quiet beauty of an intentional everyday life. 🌿 About this channel: This channel is dedicated to slow living in the countryside—vlogs about calm daily routines, home care, handmade projects, simple cooking, creativity, and building a mindful and cozy life away from rush and noise. If you enjoy quiet days, handmade details, soulful homes, and the beauty of simple living, you will feel at home here. Thank you for spending this peaceful day with me 🤍 Chicken Pie Ingredients For chicken: 500 g (1.1 lb) chicken breast, cut into cubes; Salt, pepper, and mustard to taste; 1 chopped onion; 1 clove of garlic, chopped; Sprigs of thyme. 1 peeled and chopped carrot; Vinegar to taste. For the batter: 3 beaten eggs; 100 ml (⅖ cup) vegetable oil; 200 ml (⅔ cup + 1 tbsp) milk (or reconstituted powdered milk); Salt and pepper to taste; 250 g (2 cups) all-purpose flour; 1 level tablespoon baking powder. For finishing: Olives to taste; Grated cheese to taste. #slowliving #cottagecore #handmadecandle #countrysidelife #homemaking #cozycooking #seasonalvlog #simpleliving #rurallife