HATS!!!

I thought I'd show you another one of my loves--hats!  Not only do I wear them, but I also make them.  I've been collaborating with my mom for over 5 years now--she crochets and felts the 100% wool hat and I needle felt the decorations with unspun fiber.  We call ourselves Toppers. 

They are fun...

and colorful...

and warm.

But we're definitely out of the wool season (I hope!), so here's an option with no season required...

A completely different take on hats--fascinators.  Wearable hairpieces for everyday and special occasions.  I don't need an excuse to wear a hat, but some people do, so with the Royal Wedding and Kate Middleton being featured everywhere, it's time to bring hat wearers together! 

I've started collaborating with my friend Chris to make these exciting and fashionable new hairpieces.  What fun we have had!  We've used feathers, crinoline, ribbon, vintage buttons and pearls, creating these one-of-a-kind whimsies. 

large black silk flower with ostrich feathers

ostrich feathers and hen feathers with vintage rhinestone buttons

curling pheasant feathers

green feather pad with peacock fringe and vintage button

You can buy these and more at Darling and DeLisle in Damariscotta, Maine, 112 Main Street, 207-563-1919. 

Let me know what you think.