VISIT GORANCI WITH ME + OUTFIT PROPOSAL ( DIY PAINTED JACKET)

April is finally here, and that means spring is in full swing. The temperatures are not exactly predictable, but that is spring for you. As long as there is sun, I'm not complaining. You can always throw on a jacket if it gets windy, right? That is what I did with this outfit. I'll get into more details later on. One thing I love about spring is taking the chance to spend more time in the open. Spring is simply perfect for little getaways and trips. Speaking of which, today I prepared another travel post for you.

 Recently, I have visited Goranci village for a little giveaway. Only five minutes drive from Mostar, this village is a great weekend destination. In fact,  I visit this little village fairly often. In spring this area is especially beautiful, and that makes it perfect for little trips. Everything is green and the air here is so fresh. It's lovely seeing horses and other domestic animals around. There is also a hiking and bicycle track that I can recommend, having tried it once or twice. Feel free to visit my old posts for more details. Herzegovina is full of hidden gems like this one, I tell you. I could probably spend all days here without getting bored, just staring at the mountains and enjoying the fresh air.

Are you interested in learning more about Goranci village? Do you want to see more? Rural tourism has many advantages and is gaining popularity. Is it something you'll like to try out? If your answer is yes, you're welcomed to check out these old posts about Goranci village.

1. Nature Park Goranci

2. Sights to see, places to visit (Goranci )

3. Goranci (photography post)

4. A day in the country (Goranci)

5. Cropped chic outfit in Goranci

When we arrived to Goranci, first we stopped for drinks in restaurant Goranci. There I ordered a natural  aronia and apple juice that is produced locally. I tried it before in another local restaurant but couldn't find it in stores. We asked the waiter where the juice could be bought, and he told us that we can buy half a litter bottle for ten euros so we bought a bottle to take home. Ten euros may sound a bit pricey for half a liter, but I believe it is always good to support local businesses. So, if you stop for drinks in this restaurant, remember that you can buy this juice. 

While we were walking about, we met some extremely friendly dogs. The dogs followed us around all the time we were there, so we were in good company. I don't know if you know, but I'm definitely an animal lover. I love dogs and I think they always sense that because they always come running to me. So, you see we where in good company.  I was planning to write about local breeds of dogs, I think that would be an interesting subjects for all dog lovers. It is amazing how many breeds of dogs are there, isn't it?

MY OUTFIT

Now, a few words about my outfit. This white vintage jacket has a blue tree painted on it. I painted it myself with textile paints a while back. I'll leave a photo and a link bellow just in case anyone is interested in trying this DIY project. I wrote a lot about painting with textile paints, and as always you're welcomed to check out my old posts about it. The pros of this kind DIY project are pretty obvious. When you paint on clothes (or/and accessories) you end up with a personalized item. Who wouldn't want that? What are the cons? Well, one of the downsides of painting with fabric/textile paints is that  you might not be happy with the result. This DIY project can actually turn out less  then satisfactory. I know, this might sound odd coming from someone who is always cheering for DIY projects and writing about them, but I'm also all for honesty. I don't regret painting a single clothing item or accessory but before you do it yourself, ask yourself will you regret it? Obviously, there is always a choice that a DIY project will not end up well. What is my advice? Think about what you really want and only then reach for the textile paints. Painting with textile paints isn't difficult and you can always use patterns or copy the design onto the clothing item. However, once you paint something, there is usually no going back so keep that in mind.   If you're looking for some textile paints DIY project inspiration, feel free to check out my previous posts here,  here, here, here, here , here , here , here , here and  here.

DIY PAINTED JACKET 

Now, a few words about the rest of my outfit. I wore a staw hat and tied a blue scarf around it so my outfit would be more matchy matchy. I do love wearing straw fedora hats in spring, I think they look good with anything and they do offer protection against the sun. It's all about those spring vibes, right? I love how this jacket is warm despite having 3/4 sleeves and since I hand painted it, I wear it even more. I think it looks great paired with blue and white items. For instance for this outfit, I wore  it with an ordinary white shirt and a pair of blue jeans. It's all about basics with some DIY touches to keep it interesting. White and blue is always a nice colour combo, and it seems very appropriate for the spring. I think this kind of casual styling would look good for every day. What do you think? Do you like my hiking outfit? Do you like this area? Let me know in the comments. 

As always, thank you for reading. Have a lovely day!