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northern style

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I ordered some of my favourite cards- these recycled ones, made by my friend Caireen. They arrived from Scotland this week, and C had wrapped my parcel in these pages from the latest Gudrun Sjoden catalogue. I have a deep love for this Scandinavian designer, and often go and gaze longingly at the images on the website. Wishing my NZ dollars translated into just a few more kroner. The shop sells really beautiful clothing, ethically-made, and homewares, too. And proceeds of the profits go to different environmental campaigns. The colours, the shoes and the styling .. everything. I think you'll like it too, if you have a look.

Have a great weekend- I have a busy one coming up with cafe work and a cake stall to run. Deep breath.

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17 responses to “northern style”

  1. poverty.jane Avatar
    poverty.jane

    I love the Gudrun Sjoden! Very interesting, reminds me a tiny bit of the American Free People, whom you should never spend any money on b/c most of its very cheaply created, but GREAT ideas!

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  2. Helen Avatar
    Helen

    Oh yes! I love GS too, thanks for reminding me 🙂

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  3. Giovanna Avatar
    Giovanna

    This is adorable!
    xo
    Giovanna
    http://www.bohomarket.blogspot.com

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  4. Lovely World Avatar
    Lovely World

    I have never seen this. Very pretty. Looks like winter – and I’m waiting for spring!

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  5. Eyecatchers Avatar
    Eyecatchers

    “Scandi’s” definitely “do” have GREAT DESIGN and STYLE (and a real eye for detail!) . . . I think us Kiwi’s can learn alot from them in those departments!!

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  6. Lies Avatar
    Lies

    Beautiful, thanks for the pretty pictures. Now I’m in the mood for the coming colder seasons. Happy weekend X

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  7. Margaret Oomen Avatar
    Margaret Oomen

    these images are just gorgeous

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  8. Silke Avatar
    Silke

    especially the black skirt looks great

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  9. caireen Avatar
    caireen

    I have taken a deep breath and ordered from GS in the past – it is really worth it, because I notice each time I put her clothing on it is like a conscious treat – you definitely get full value – I have a grey dress I love and people stop me and still give comments altho it is 3 years old! ps I am sitting here in my GS organic nightdress which was xmas treat to myself, and it really elevates from the norm, take the plunge if you can!! Cxx

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  10. oshun Avatar
    oshun

    Oh I like her very much too. The way she mixes fabrics and prints is such and inspiration !

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  11. Nancy Avatar
    Nancy

    Beautiful.I had not heard of this designer. Thanks for sharing.

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  12. Mousy Brown Avatar
    Mousy Brown

    I treat myself to one item each season – I reacon that as everything else is from charity shops it sort of balances out the cost?!! I love every piece and the quality is fantastic – knowing that it is eco/responsibly traded too is the icing on the cake – go on treat yourself! 😀

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  13. cyndi Avatar
    cyndi

    wow! everything! EVERYTHING! is exquisite. i understand your deep love.

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  14. Allison Avatar
    Allison

    Wow–another reason I love reading blogs–you are exposed to so many new and enchanting things! Great line, I will have to wander over there. Oh, and what is a cake stall?

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  15. tinyhappy Avatar
    tinyhappy

    thanks, allison!
    a cake stall is part of a school fair- ill be selling cakes and other baking to raise money.

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  16. Jacqui Avatar
    Jacqui

    I love GS, how fabulous to have a reason to go and look at the site again. When I was in Sweden a couple years ago I was wandering along in the old part of Stockholm and just stopped dead in front of the window of the shop there. Sadly it was just at the change of seasons and they didn’t have a lot of anything left, and what they did was the wrong season for coming back to NZ. Plus of course the prices and the NZ dollar… So I left empty handed but I still love the idea and the colours and the drape of the clothes. When I win the lottery I’m going back and buying up large.

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  17. Vanessa Avatar
    Vanessa

    Beautiful! Love the textures, colours and the feelings of winter. So beautifully Scandinavian.

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