Courage Dear Heart Cottage Cardigan

$148.00

Crafted from cozy printed cotton & spandex and lined with super soft poly-fleece, our Cottage Jackets combine the warmth and comfort of a cardigan with the style, versatility, and look of our Stardusters. They are washable, and include patch pockets. After many months of development, we're so excited to welcome this special new piece to our collection for cooler days!

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.

Cotton/spandex blend outer, lined in poly fleece. Machine wash gentle or handwash, gently reshape and lay flat to dry.

Cardigan measurements: length approximately 65cm, width (across back, underarm to underarm) approximately 74cm. Model is 5’7” for reference.

"Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage."
- Anais Nin
“The best way out is always through.”
- Robert Frost
“But no one except Lucy knew that as it circled it had whispered to her, "Courage, dear heart," and the voice, she felt sure, was Aslan’s.”
- C.S. Lewis, The Narnia Chronicles

How To Wear

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Our Cottage Cardi is so cool & versatile, you’ll be reaching for it again and again… whether you’re out running errands on a chilly day, or getting cozy at home with a good book. Layer it with jeans & a turtleneck, pack it along on your weekend getaway for a light jacket, or pop it on over your solid basics to instantly elevate them. Perfect for everyday wear, our Courage Dear Heart print is one you’ll be reaching for over and over.  Layer if over a basic tee and joggers for a comfy and chic look or swap out the joggers for a long skirt, ankle boots & a crossbody bag for a vintage, romantic vibe.  We also love this piece paired with the matching Artist Pants for when you’re out running errands or just lounging at home with a warm cup of tea ;)

Our Muse

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The steadfast, the brave-hearted. Women with bold and tenacious spirits who never give up on themselves or the ones they love. Women who find a way.

More Inspo

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This is usually the space where we explore the art and artists behind our designs. But this time, I’d like to use this paragraph as a little message to you! If you’re reading this, and if you’re struggling, remember that no feeling is permanent and every situation — however hard — is temporary. You are stronger and braver than you know, and one day soon the clouds will break and sun will warm your beautiful face. Be brave, Dear Heart.
xo,
Danielle

The Poem

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Do not forget the lion
in your belly. Asleep
these years, the warm
patient creature of hope
who stretches to the light,
even on a night
without stars. Did you forget
she has teeth? Wake her.