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Market of Stars – Tote – Courage Dear Heart

$60.00

Designed on Vancouver Island
Fair Trade

55% linen, 45% viscose

“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

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We make poetry you can wear — and now we make poetry you can carry, too! Tote your daily essentials around town with our super-cool new Market bags. Made from the same luxe linen blend as our Artist Pants, these totes are soft and slouchy with wide straps that sit comfortably on your shoulder. We’ve designed them to be travel-friendly too! Fold them up and secure with the snap to bring along as an extra bag when you’re out shopping or running errands. Wherever you roam, our Market Totes will add some stardust to your adventure — and your outfit 😉

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 straps, 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.

55% linen, 45% bamboo/wood viscose. Handwash, hang to dry.

Approximate Measurements: width 47cm, height 42cm (without strap), strap height 26cm (from top of bag to top of shoulder). Interior pocket 17cm x 17cm.

Our Muse

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

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

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.

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