Category Archives: millinery

Spring forward!

Posted on 22/05/2013 by

It has been a whirlwind spring, a fabulous three weeks in Tanzania and Kenya, then home to more baby finches in the aviary, the arrival of two big fat happy hens and of course a busy time in the studio! … Continue reading →

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2013 rushes on!

Posted on 27/02/2013 by

I am amazed to see how long it is since I have posted a blog! The New Year is already old news as we rush headlong into March…where has the time gone! Well, I started the year with company in … Continue reading →

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Sale pricing and flight watching!

Posted on 11/01/2013 by

A bright golden globe in the sky, what is it!!! Busy pricing hats for next weeks sale, there seems to be a real buzz about it, so many people seem to be excited! One of the showstoppers in the sale….. … Continue reading →

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Mad Hatter SALE!!!!!!

Posted on 08/01/2013 by

To clear the way for an exciting new Spring Collection we are having a Mad Hatters moment and having a rare and extraordinary SALE!!! STARTS MONDAY 14TH JANUARY at 10am 50-70% off showroom hats, everything from felts to straws; showstoppers … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year!

Posted on 01/01/2013 by

Goodness…..I admit I am glad to see the back of December, a blur of flu and Chablis! Least said, soonest mended! Here is to 2013, which started with a perfect crisp blue sky day and walking to the Uffington white … Continue reading →

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Autumn hats and Allison Rodger collaboration

Posted on 01/11/2012 by

Finally we can move on from bemoaning the lack of summer sunshine and enjoy some Autumn sunshine! Cold days (and of course rain) but there has been enough blue sky and bright sun to make the colours of golden leaves … Continue reading →

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Spring 2013 Collection and ‘Stand Up To Cancer’ Gala

Posted on 10/10/2012 by

This image is a sneak preview of the Spring/Summer 2013 Collection, as ever they will all be one-off pieces, each unique but to a theme and style that is my mood of the moment. I designed and made this particular … Continue reading →

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A favourite hat!

Posted on 30/09/2012 by

So lovely to see HRH The Duchess of Cambridge wearing on of my creations at a wedding on Saturday. A soft grey straw trimmed with organdie that I embroidered to match the embroidery on the dress……I so enjoyed creating this … Continue reading →

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Millinery workshops, past, present and future!

Posted on 11/09/2012 by

A lovely summer break, including an escape to France,(a stolen rose bud from the Dior garden for my notebook) and back at base two happy workshops! Thank you to Lali, Debs, Nicola, Emilie, Silvia and Michelle for being such engaging … Continue reading →

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In praise of Art in Action!

Posted on 02/08/2012 by

Albeit a little belated I have a huge thank you to say to all the staff and volunteers, my fellow demonstrators and the extraordinary visitors at Art in Action that together made those four days quite breath taking! A wonderful … Continue reading →

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