Tag Archives: Royal Ascot

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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Ladies Day at Royal Ascot

Posted on 21/06/2012 by

Sorry that Royal Ascot has not been rain free today, but so delighted that Mrs Middleton is wearing one of my hats for Ladies Day again this year!

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Royal Ascot Eve and Order of the Garter Ceremony

Posted on 18/06/2012 by

On the eve of the first day of Royal Ascot it has been a whirlwind day, both in the studio and the workroom: more ladies collecting their Ascot orders and a buzz of both regular and new clients buying pieces … Continue reading →

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Behind the scenes, countdown to Ascot!

Posted on 15/06/2012 by

Thank heavens for the arrival of ‘the pixies’, a talented bunch of ladies who arrived to ease the workload this week! My assistant Victoria and I were joined by textile whizz Claire, costume girl Leah, and couture dress designer Charlotte, … Continue reading →

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Don’t rain on our Jubilee!

Posted on 03/06/2012 by

So disappointed that I can’t get to London today to see the flotilla…..I was determined to escape the studio to wave a flag by the Thames but a reality check in the studio this morning means I shall have to … Continue reading →

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Sunshine and Ascot glories!

Posted on 24/05/2012 by

Hooray! Finally the summer weather seems to have truly arrived and I can begin to believe it will be a sunny Ascot! So many beautiful hats underway in the studio and still the orders come in! I think the sun … Continue reading →

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Ascot highlights!

Posted on 20/06/2011 by

So thrilled to see Mrs Middleton in the Royal procession on Ladies Day wearing one of my hats, and hugely relieved that the rain stayed away long enough for the carriages to be open! Likewise on Friday when Lady Warren … Continue reading →

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Ascot hats, the finishing line is in sight!

Posted on 12/06/2011 by

With less than 1o hours to go before the studio opens in the morning for the last collections for Ascot I still have hats to finish! A predictably busy week has become a creative marathon! Thank goodness it’s a buzz … Continue reading →

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Ascot is coming!

Posted on 03/06/2011 by

Why does it seem that the number of hours in the day get fewer as Ascot approaches?! Every year I say “this year will be different”, I will sleep, take vitamins and take a break to walk across the marsh … Continue reading →

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Royal Ascot hats 2011

Posted on 18/05/2011 by

The excitement of Royal Ascot looms! It seems this year everyone wants something special, is it because the Royal wedding has put hats back centre stage, or is it that the 300th Anniversary of Royal Ascot is tempting clients to … Continue reading →

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