By the Sea: A Dreamy Afternoon with Nathalia Crabtree

There’s a certain kind of magic that happens by the sea — soft salt air, wild grass swaying on the dunes, sunlight dancing across the water like scattered pearls.

It’s the feeling Nancy Meyers captured so perfectly in her timeless coastal films: that gentle, slow-paced life where linen dresses flutter on the breeze and everyday moments feel cinematic.

On a golden, windswept afternoon, our muse Nathalia Crabtree took some of our most beloved pieces — the Moonflower Nightie, the Bramble Posy Dress, and the Petite Fleur Dress — to the seaside to capture a series of moments that feel like something from a dream.

 

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The Moonflower Nightie: A Quiet Morning by the Shore

 

Wrapped in the soft cotton embrace of the Moonflower Nightie, Nathalia wandered along the water’s edge, the hem of the gown brushing the sand.

The gentle embroidery caught the light, whispering of slower mornings and days spent with nothing more pressing than a book, a cup of tea, and the sound of the tide.

Simple, effortless, and deeply nostalgic — a piece made for quiet coastal mornings where the world feels far away.

 

 

The Bramble Posy Dress: Wildflowers and Ocean Breezes

Later, as the afternoon warmed, Nathalia slipped into the Bramble Posy Dress — a soft, floral daydream woven into cotton.

Among the dune grass and wild sea flowers, the Bramble Posy floated with each movement, capturing the spirit of a day lived softly and intentionally.

A dress that feels just as perfect barefoot in the sand as it does wandering through farmers’ markets or long, sun-dappled lunches.

 

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The Petite Fleur Dress: Lighthearted Afternoons

 

As the light mellowed into that soft, golden hour glow, the Petite Fleur Dress made its appearance — light, playful, and effortlessly feminine.

With its vintage-inspired blue floral print and easy silhouette, it caught the late afternoon sun in the most magical way.

A dress made for coastal picnics, salt-kissed laughter, and the kind of afternoons you wish you could bottle forever.

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A Life Well-Lived, One Slow Moment at a Time

These seaside moments with Nathalia captured everything we love about the Coastal Granddaughter spirit — the simple beauty of slow living, soft fabrics against sun-kissed skin, and a wardrobe designed not for fleeting trends, but for memories.

Each piece — the Moonflower, the Bramble Posy, and the Petite Fleur — was made to be lived in, loved in, and passed down, carrying the echoes of sunny afternoons and quiet, cherished days by the sea.

Because sometimes, the most beautiful moments are the slow ones.

 

Find Nathalia on Instagram @nathalia_crabtree