The Red Beret

So I asked my millinery tutor, "What is the little stalk on top of the beret for?" I know it's kind of a silly question but, it always seemed to me that it was there for a reason. You know like the end of the woolen chain that knit together the beret.

NOPE.

It is a creative choice. Someone, somewhere thought it was a good idea. Honestly, I kind of agree. It's pretty cute.

Above is the red mini beret I made with a stalk.

Fur Felt Blue 40s Style Trilby

So I made this hat a little while back. It's design is based on this 40's hat that I spied in one of the local vintage shops. The original was actually a half size type hat in a navy blue. It was amazing and I'm trying to make a hat that is even closer to that hat in size. This one is more wearable as an everyday hat.

This side profile shows off the ace bow I made for it. This picture doesn't quite capture it though!

The top of the hat has, what someone described as a nipple. Different, oh yes.

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....and salt and pepper shakers!

Check out these awesome salt and pepper shakers....

They are owls and they arrived today. I just love their little hats.

Here are some other ones I bought...I know the toilet bowl ones are kind of wrong but, in a good way, right?

One says "I'm full of P" and the other says "I'm full of S".

hahahahaha

Wedding planning

So it begins.

The guest list is some what squared away. I'm sure as the day gets closer there will be some squabbles. But, on to the fun stuff. Like plates!

Who wants white china? Not me. Our day will have more of a backyard bbq kind of feel to it. I'm a big lover of all things vintage. So I'm using the reception as a bit of an excuse to collect tons of vintage plates..... here are a few