Imagine my surprise to hear that a hat I had designed for a charity auction brought $5,000.00! I was so shocked upon hearing the price that I almost drove off the road! It was quite an evening. The event was the AHC Opening Gala at Churchill Downs, in the 4th Floor Suite. The beneficiary…
DetailsOne of the things I love most about my business is the unusual projects and clients that I get to work with. Back in June, I was in the Atlanta Airport waiting to board a flight, when I get a phone call from Tracy Kujuwa from Angel Heart Arabians. She asked if I would…
DetailsThis summer has flown by for me. For those that think that life stops after the Kentucky Derby for hat designers, think again! I have been incredibly busy with over 9 projects. Back in June, the Lexington Fashion Collaborative had their…
DetailsI have been absolutely loving the coverage of the Diamond Jubilee. As an unabashed Anglophile, I must admit that England has never looked better. If I could only transport myself there, I would be in complete and utter bliss. Since I am “On Holiday”, as the Brits say, I will be posting my favorite hats…
DetailsMy little fascinator Lola was chosen by Hollins Alumni Magazine in the Enterprising Alumni section. It was such a treat to see Lola being worn by Hollins student Albana Moreyna. She really brings the headpiece to life. A funny little story about Lola. I had designed it a year ago and just kept it around…
DetailsEven though it is only early September, it feels like November in Central Kentucky. In order to get over the gloom of the past week, I mentally went back to summer. One of the highlights for me was designing a friend’s bridal headpiece and attending her wedding. Jamie and Curtis met through work. My husband…
DetailsFor those of us who spend any time outside in the garden, a simple garden hat is essential. The sun that we get everyday on short visits outside (a half hour here and there), is what really adds up over time in terms of skin damage. Also, keeping a hat on insures that the money…
DetailsIt seems that the Royal Wedding has initiated interest in hats. I have been contacted by four people in the past month who want to become hat designers. There is more to being a milliner than meets the eye. It is a lot more than making and designing hats. Hat design or millinery is a…
DetailsLast weekend, I went to the Jane Austen Festival in Louisville, This is my fourth visit and my second experience dressing up in Regency wear. My friends and I work all year to make outfits to wear. For fans of Regency fashion and just historical costume in general, this is always a visual feast. This…
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