Courage Dear Heart Atelier Skirt
Our Atelier Skirt: inspired by memory, made for daydreams.
This special piece began in a sunlit flea market in France, where we discovered an antique skirt—soft with age, rich with history, and sadly, too tattered to wear. We fell in love with it and brought it home, where it rested for years, waiting. At last, we’ve reimagined the design and the silhouette—preserving its romance while weaving in a little story of our own.
As a little girl, wildflowers grew in the woods near our house. White fawn lilies nodded in the shade of trees, trumpet honeysuckle glowed like lanterns, and the deep, dusky blooms of chocolate lilies hid in the grass. I used to believe they were fairy skirts, left behind after midnight dances in the forest. (My mother told me never to pick them or the fairies wouldn't come back. I took that very seriously. I still do ;)) Our Atelier Skirt’s flowing lower panel is finished with a soft flounce inspired by those wild blooms, designed to move with you like petals in the breeze. The little ties along the flounce can be left loose for a more bohemian, undone look, or tied into small bows for a touch of old-world French charm.
We’ve added an easy elastic waistband with adjustable drawstring to make it as comfortable as it is flattering, and it’s designed to suit a wide range of shapes and sizes. And yes—there are pockets (because fairies need pockets)! Crafted from our signature custom-woven fabric, it drapes beautifully and feels as lovely as it looks—light, flowy, and endlessly wearable.
A skirt for everyday adventures, daydreams, and moonlit wandering— and perhaps even for dancing, if the fairies happen to be near :)
xo,
Danielle
About the Print:
Love, faith, and courage… we designed this piece as a reminder to keep all three close when the road feels long! This beautiful, dramatic print was created using archival artwork from the 1800’s — including floral wreaths & fountains from Victorian lithographs, and an 1878 hand-coloured Sacred Heart illustration. The words “Love is an arrow, aim true”, and “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also”, are hidden in the design as little talismans of strength. The words “courage, dear heart”, repeated on the trim, were inspired by a quote from C.S. Lewis — the author of the Narnia Chronicles. The result is a dramatic and rich print that we hope will encourage you to give yourself grace, celebrate your tenacious spirit, and always, always take heart.
100% viscose (derived from plant fibres such as bamboo and wood). Machine wash gentle or handwash and hang to dry. Iron to finish if needed.
Our Atelier Skirts are available in two size-runs. S/M will fit approximately size 4/10 and the L/XL will fit approximately size 12/18. General approximate measurements — S/M: Length 93cm. Waist (flat) 39cm and with elastic stretched 61cm. L/XL: Length 93cm. Waist (flat) 42cm and with elastic stretched 65cm. Model is 5'9 for reference and is wearing the S/M.
Courage Dear Heart Atelier Skirt
Our Atelier Skirt: inspired by memory, made for daydreams.
This special piece began in a sunlit flea market in France, where we discovered an antique skirt—soft with age, rich with history, and sadly, too tattered to wear. We fell in love with it and brought it home, where it rested for years, waiting. At last, we’ve reimagined the design and the silhouette—preserving its romance while weaving in a little story of our own.
As a little girl, wildflowers grew in the woods near our house. White fawn lilies nodded in the shade of trees, trumpet honeysuckle glowed like lanterns, and the deep, dusky blooms of chocolate lilies hid in the grass. I used to believe they were fairy skirts, left behind after midnight dances in the forest. (My mother told me never to pick them or the fairies wouldn't come back. I took that very seriously. I still do ;)) Our Atelier Skirt’s flowing lower panel is finished with a soft flounce inspired by those wild blooms, designed to move with you like petals in the breeze. The little ties along the flounce can be left loose for a more bohemian, undone look, or tied into small bows for a touch of old-world French charm.
We’ve added an easy elastic waistband with adjustable drawstring to make it as comfortable as it is flattering, and it’s designed to suit a wide range of shapes and sizes. And yes—there are pockets (because fairies need pockets)! Crafted from our signature custom-woven fabric, it drapes beautifully and feels as lovely as it looks—light, flowy, and endlessly wearable.
A skirt for everyday adventures, daydreams, and moonlit wandering— and perhaps even for dancing, if the fairies happen to be near :)
xo,
Danielle
About the Print:
Love, faith, and courage… we designed this piece as a reminder to keep all three close when the road feels long! This beautiful, dramatic print was created using archival artwork from the 1800’s — including floral wreaths & fountains from Victorian lithographs, and an 1878 hand-coloured Sacred Heart illustration. The words “Love is an arrow, aim true”, and “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also”, are hidden in the design as little talismans of strength. The words “courage, dear heart”, repeated on the trim, were inspired by a quote from C.S. Lewis — the author of the Narnia Chronicles. The result is a dramatic and rich print that we hope will encourage you to give yourself grace, celebrate your tenacious spirit, and always, always take heart.
100% viscose (derived from plant fibres such as bamboo and wood). Machine wash gentle or handwash and hang to dry. Iron to finish if needed.
Our Atelier Skirts are available in two size-runs. S/M will fit approximately size 4/10 and the L/XL will fit approximately size 12/18. General approximate measurements — S/M: Length 93cm. Waist (flat) 39cm and with elastic stretched 61cm. L/XL: Length 93cm. Waist (flat) 42cm and with elastic stretched 65cm. Model is 5'9 for reference and is wearing the S/M.
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