Nestled on the High Street of Nairn, Daisy and Stanley is more than just a shop—it's a sanctuary. Dawn Bartlett (57) opened this unique business with a heartfelt mission: to provide a safe and therapeutic space for women using preloved clothes as a medium for healing and self-expression. Having moved to Nairn from London, after caring for her father, she was inspired to create something meaningful with the legacy he left her.
She says: "My dad left me some money, and I wanted to use it to do something that would help others." Dawn's journey to opening Daisy and Stanley wasn't straightforward. "We got the lease in July last year and did pop-ups to see what it was like.
It was a huge learning curve and there has been a lot of mistakes I’ve made a long the way.” Despite the challenges, Dawn's background in marketing and PR, fashion research and her passion for clothes helped her curate a diverse collection of high-quality, preloved items. She says: "I am a woman over 50 and your body changes a lot.
I wanted to provide a safe place for women to find clothes they feel good in and that are fashionable! “If someone comes in, we want them to leave the shop feeling good and empowered. “I get a lot of stuff sent up from London, so we have a huge selection of brands that you might not be able to get up here.” The shop is not only a testament to Dawn's dedication but also a product of community effort.
"A lot of friends and volunteers donated clothes at the beginning, and tha.
