6 November 2015
The goodlife dress travels
I have been lucky enough not only to have this dress during half term, but also to have taken it travelling further as we enjoyed a brief stay in the south of Wales, that in itself is a fairly good life wouldn’t you say? More than the geography though this post encapsulates some of the best things in life, to my mind at least. My firstborn, no longer a baby but a teenager, the child who has helped me find my feet as a mother and a girl who is growing into such a beautiful person. I couldn’t be prouder of who she is. Not at all.
When I ask her to wear a dress for me to photograph she just shrugs and says ‘ok.’
A little later she says ‘I really love this dress.’
‘Let’s go to the beach in it’ I say…
I have always been drawn to the water, a swimmer since before I can remember. The day we visited Penbryn beach was calm and grey, cool and quiet. What struck me was how few birds there were here, the sky was empty. Not filled with the shrieks and cries of the gulls at home, the sound here was the gentle rumble of the breaking waves on the shore. The scent that of soft salty air with the odd gust of wind to throw strands of hair across our faces. Magical. We collected the rocks with the lines around them, wishing rocks, or near enough. A true wishing rock has a single unbroken line around it with no other lines at all. Folklore will tell you to keep it in your pocket, make your wishes on it, it will help them to come true…
After the beach we drove home (home for the weekend at least) and had hot tea and biscuits. The sun sets in front of the house, a glorious sight. Simple pleasures are by far and away my favourite, this was a day I will cherish for a long time, a day full of happiness and contentment.
Words by Julia of Humphrey & Grace
All words and images by Humphrey and Grace
I feel this instalment of the Goodlife dress travels has been the perfect antidote to what has been a grey and gloomy week. Julia's words and imagery of her darling daughter in the south of wales have taken me to a calming place I very much needed to visit. I hope you enjoyed it as much as me and feel compelled to visit her blog Humphrey and Grace for more inspiring posts.
Follow all the adventures of this dress with #thegoodlifedresstravels
or buy your very own HERE and start a brand new adventure, use the code THEGOODLIFE and claim £15 OFF
21 October 2015
Build an apron workshop
Join our Build an apron workshop
After plenty of daydreaming over the years on how best to pass on the skills I have acquired through sewing your Nadinoo wears, I'm delighted to be offering the very first Nadinoo workshops. I will be teaching a couple of step by step sewing workshops suitable for total beginners at Studio nl this winter in the idyllic Leicestershire countryside. (I'm not kidding the studio location is out of this world, worth the trip alone!)So to kick it all off I though where better to start than with the humble apron?. The apron is a much used domestic item in most households and donning it is usually the beginning of something productive. So why not go that extra mile and learn how to craft your very own?
In this workshop you will learn all the skills needed to sew your own apron, from cutting the cloth to finishing seams and stitching patch pockets.
You may choose from a selection of natural linen fabrics, perfect for everyday wear and rigorous washing.
Class info…
All equipment provided although you are welcome to bring your own sewing machine if you wish (Please let us know in advance if you do)
Sunday 29th November
or
Sunday 31st January
11am – 3:30pm
Price £45
The class will take place at:
STUDIO NL
The Manor
Main Street
Tur Langton
Leicestershire
LE8 0PJ
The Manor
Main Street
Tur Langton
Leicestershire
LE8 0PJ
Photography and styling by Sara Tasker
I really hope you can make it, there is nothing I love more than meeting like minded folk and having a good natter over a cup of tea.. Oh and perhaps whip up an apron while we're at it!
20 October 2015
The goodlife dress travels
So, this is my idea of the good life, out in the elements, foraging or picking, whatever it is that is seasonal: apples, blackberries, cow parsley, it doesn’t really matter. It is about breathing clean air, listening to the sound of the wild, and living in the moment. Returning home with my bounty to cook. On a perfect day for others, but not always, sometimes a meal for one does me just fine.
Words by Emma Harris of A quiet style
I'm thrilled to have the third instalment of the traveling dress to share with you from the talented Emma of A quite style. If like me you enjoy beautifully styled photos of flowers, fruit, cups of tea and all things that suggest slow living then she is your girl. This wonderful apple picking shoot gives you a flavour of what she is about and I'm hoping leaves you hungry for more.
Read the full post on her thoughtful blog and follow her on instagram @aquietstyle for a daily dose of goodness.
Photography by A quiet style
Follow all the adventures of this dress with #thegoodlifedresstravels
or buy your very own HERE and start a brand new adventure, use the code THEGOODLIFE and claim £15 OFF
12 October 2015
Introducing Nadinoo homeware
I'm so pleased to share with you our brand new Goodlife homeware offering. Using the delicious hydrangea and fruity prints we have stitched up some daily essentials to brighten up your home.
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