Here’s a sneak peek of my new Spring Collection. This is a bright pink fascinator made from sinamay & silk with a vintage button and Swarovski crystal beads. I’m so happy with how this piece turned out. I think it’s … Continue reading
In order to make room for new hats I want to make I need to do some Spring Cleaning of my current inventory… so you get to benefit! Now until May 26th you can find much of my inventory on … Continue reading
Forgot to post this one sooner! This is a custom order for one of my customers. She had found this AMAZING antique ribbon/trim on Etsy and wanted me to design a hat around it. I had the PERFECT color fur … Continue reading
So, I surprisingly made this hat in only one day. That RARELY happens. I usually take time to mull things over, analyze, design, redesign… but this one… well, everything fell into place rather quickly. So I started by blocking the … Continue reading
Last night I finished up on a hat I started over the weekend on Saturday. I had only hand-blocked it Saturday then let it sit overnight. Also put a small amount of sizing on it to stiffen it a bit … Continue reading
Here’s a sneak peek of my new Spring Collection. This is a bright pink fascinator made from sinamay & silk with a vintage button and Swarovski crystal beads. I’m so happy with how this piece turned out. I think it’s … Continue reading
Just listed on Etsy! 100% Wool. Handmade. Hand blocked. Hand-stitched. Feather. Oversize mother-of-pearl button. Measures 21 3/4″. Adorable gray wool hat with gorgeous lines! Back of hat has gray top-stitching, front of hat has red top-stitching that matches the feather … Continue reading
Recently listed on Etsy! 100% Wool. Handmade. Hand blocked. Gorgeous leafy grosgrain ribbon. Measures 24″. Dark taupe wool hand-blocked Fedora-inspired hat with leafy grosgrain ribbon. Ribbon is a beautiful aqua, green, cream and taupe printed leaf & flower design. Vintage-inspired … Continue reading
Recently listed on Etsy! 100% Wool. Handmade. Hand blocked. Hand-stitched. Measures 21 1/2″. Vintage-inspired but with a modern flair. This beautiful dark violet wool hat is entirely hand-made and hand-stitched. Has a great sculpted cloche shape and very flattering color. … Continue reading
Recently listed on Etsy! 100% Wool. Handmade. Hand blocked. Hand-stitched. Vintage button. Measures 22″. Crimson red 100% wool with houndstooth detail and black vintage button. Have a black, white or houndstooth coat that needs a pop of color? This hat … Continue reading
Just recently finished a new plum sinamay and silk headband with feathers, beading & Victorian button. Really in love with this one. I actually used the same silk as on my pink headband/fascinator. It blends so well with both colors. … Continue reading
I just finished this one last night. I have to admit. I struggled with it a bit. Couldn’t get the stem and leaf to look how I wanted. I started out using the velvet ribbon used on the leaf for … Continue reading
I couldn’t be more excited when I saw the article come out this week on Baubles & Whatnots now being sold at Vile & Valiant in Chicago. It’s a wonderful article, so I’m incredibly grateful to both the editors at … Continue reading
Just listed on Etsy and available for purchase! 100% Wool. Handmade. Hand blocked. Hand-stitched. Measures 21 1/2″ but because of this style of hat, it is worn on the very top of your head and so it will fit multiple … Continue reading
Recently listed on Etsy! 100% Wool. Handmade. Hand blocked. Hand-stitched. Measures 23″, but because of the shape it sits on the top of the head so it should look great on any size head. Vintage-inspired but with a modern flair. … Continue reading
Just listed on Etsy! 100% Wool. Handmade. Hand blocked. Hand-stitched. Measures 21 1/2″, but because of the shape it sits on the top of the head so it should look great on any size head. Vintage-inspired but with a modern … Continue reading
Happy Holidays!
Use coupon code HOLIDAYS2012 for 10% off everything in my shop until the end of the year!
If you’re shopping in Chicago and near the West Town area, take the time to check out a wonderful little boutique called Vile & Valiant featuring both Chicago and London designers. My hats are now available for sale in the shop! It’s a great place to do some holiday shopping for both the men and women on your list… and to try on a few hats while you’re at it!