Create a visually pleasing collage with a cottagecore theme. This includes images of a charming, rustic cottage nestled in an enchanting forest, surrounded by wildflowers and greenery. Incorporate elements such as homemade pastries on a wooden table, vintage tea sets, botanical illustrations, knitting projects and antique novels. Complement these with depictions of gardened fruits and vegetables, Mason jar candles, and fresh wildflower bouquets. Merge these elements into one smooth yet varied image, capturing the spirit of rural simplicity, self-sustainability, and a slower pace of life of the cottagecore aesthetic.