A Day at Winterberry Gardens

When once I witnessed the magic of childhood through my daughters long ago, I knew I should never be content to simply observe from the outside. For every invitation to partake in their imaginings is the most extraordinary gift and I shall hope to receive it for all my life. And to show my utmost appreciation for being welcomed into the realm of wonderful things, I am keen to do my diligence by contributing a bit of my own reverie from time to time.

For in our little world it is not them and me, or mine and theirs, it us and ours; a shared collective of daydreams, imaginings, and curiosities, giving and receiving from one another at any given moment.

And oh how they’ve given to me. My dreams have never been more magical, and I am ever looking for ways I can bring it all to life. From the simplest acts of observing the extraordinary in every little detail of our day to day, to facilitating occasions where we might all get lost in another world for just a time.

And with that, I’d like very much to invite you to get lost with us for a Day at Winterberry Gardens. A fairytale all it’s own, inspired by the sweetest design by our friends at Luralu.

The Winterberry Blouse and Bloomers convey a feeling that transcends time, akin to dried flora, everlasting beauty. And the Linen Vera Dress is truly one for all occasions of girlhood. The simple silhouette on its own is suitable for any manner of play and layers beautifully for dressing up or keeping cozy.

It is the splendor which is found in the simplest details that really delights our senses and ignites the imagination.

If you feel ever so fondly about this collection, please visit the dear little shop, Luralu who is generously offering any readers of Ivy & Tweed 20% off using the code IVYANDTWEEDBLOG.

Additionally, it’s a joy to give credit where credit is due and share few links to some small shops who add to the magic of our every day:

Beautiful Studio space and Styling Magic by my dearest friend Fiona Louise Design
Knee High Socks from Willa
Ditsy Bear & Linen Hair Bow from The Simple Folk
Leather Boots from Adelisa and Co
Seed Packets (all seeds grown in our garden) from Floret Flowers and Halden Garden

If you enjoy this content very much, please do tell me. For I dearly love to create it and would be ever so happy to continue to do so if I know it brings you joy and a spark of inspiration. But in truth it does take me a great deal of time (which is scarce) and it’s so hard to know if that time is worth while when I put it all out there into the great void of the interwebs, never knowing if it’s reaching the kindred hearts I hope it finds.

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