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Let’s Fall in Love

July 14, 2018

A quick little note that I’ll be showing at Dwell Local this Saturday from 10-6pm! (that’s tomorrow the 15th).  I will have hats, lanyards and more! If you have never been to this annual event in Rochester, MN it is a must attend! Dwell Local, LLC presents a wonderful flowing show including artists demonstrations, top-notch vendors and a beverage tent. Don’t let 80 degrees keep you away, come hangout with me.

FALL/WINTER 2018 SHOWS LIST

Next Show! October 13-14: 10am-6PM

Grandview Gallery Events
Byron, MN

Will be taking orders and fabrics to choose from!

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Must Use Soul for Gardening

June 5, 2018

My flower pots have returned from a long nap, the weather is a balmy 71 degrees and the garden shops are bursting at the seams with color…Sooo, why am I not bubbling with the same outta control planting enthusiasm as so many other years before? Hmmm…let’s find out together because I’d really like to know, too…not even kidding.

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A Day in the Life of a Hat Maker

May 10, 2018

From a passionate hat maker and hat wearer, I want to share a little about my daily process!

SHOP NOW

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Filed Under: Blog, Get Creative

Playtime at Work

April 24, 2018

Although the fabrics I work with everyday scream F.U.N. I’m also reminded this time of year that I am so blessed that I consider my work playtime. Of course there are days that feel like I’m actually “working” but recently it feels a lot like playing, not only the fabrics but the mood of  my shop (perhaps it’s because tax season is over and the snow is gone). Take a peek at what I’ve been making the last few weeks in preparation for an upcoming show. More info about the show in a minute because BEFORE I FORGET, you MY PEEPS need to head to my website to snag what’s left because ——->

I will be clearing out all READY TO SHIP website inventory and taking it to the show!  Soooo, if you’ve had your eye on something for a bit, don’t wait any longer.

SHOP HATS

Hustle up butter cup!! Un-hitch the plow!! Let’s see some wheels!!

NOW is your chance to grab it before it’s gone.

SHOP STRIPE HIP MINI

Read on to see what else I’ve been working on for my NEXT SHOW:

HAMMS
(Help a Minnesota Maker Succeed)

APRIL 28, 2018

$8 / buy tickets here
$10 / at the door
Saturday 10-5pm
City House
258 Mill St.
St. Paul, MN
www.hammsevent.com

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Beautifully Limited HIP Mini’s

April 2, 2018

Let’s Chat

The New Limited Stripes HIP Mini has made an appearance to my subscribe tribe and now it’s available to everyone! With a few of these golden ticket Spring accessories you won’t want to leave home without one. Perfect for ball games, farmers market, Target run, walking your pooch, gardening…the list goes on! Besides colorfully glorious and filled with personality…let’s find out why these limited HIP Mini’s are, well, limited…

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Lights, Camera, Bloopers

January 25, 2018

Hello Friends!
New Ready to Ship Hats alert!  Yep! Smalls, Mediums and Larges! Find them right here!

Also, ever wonder what it takes to photograph those hats on my website? The angles, the lighting, the outfit(s) are all carefully considered through a manicured process of a few simple things – a wave of impulse, a good hair day, an overcast sky and a lot of bloopers!  In this post my husband masquerades as a photographer and I gladly embrace his masquerading – because my photography daughter was unavailable. Read on to experience a mix of photo bloopers and their respective handmade hat that got them there in the first place.

So excited to share with you a handful of NEW Ready to Ship Hats on my website!

SHOP READY TO SHIP HATS 

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How Will You Resolve This Year?

January 11, 2018

As the New Year begins, the Christmas tree and its accomplices were swiftly put away as quickly as they were put up. There are minor remnants of red tinsel lurking on the steps, resting under foyer rugs and even finding refuge on the dog.  These glistening reminders shimmer boldly in protest as if refusing to believe the holidays are long gone. As I walk by them I hear their faint sounds of peace, love and joy. Unapologetically I reach down, pick them up and toss them out – grinning all the while about the new and exiting year ahead.

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Filed Under: Blog, Get Creative

Pull Your Outfits Together with Hats

December 8, 2017

Pull Your Outfits Together with Hats

10 outfits that pull your look together!  Although I have had many different outfits over the last couple of months these are my top 10 outfits that will pull your look together in a snap.  Hats are key to making things fabulous from top to bottom!

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Filed Under: Blog, Handmade Hats, Outfits

Shop Local!

November 7, 2017

As I prepare to jot down a holiday shopping list for my people this season I am cheering on my fellow handmade artisans. I’m eyeing up my local boutiques and their cute store fronts they will spend a lot of time preparing for the holidays. We have all witnessed small businesses come and go as they may get swallowed up by big box and same day shipping. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of meeting many handmade artisans and have experienced getting to know them and their wares. Although I’d LOVE to showcase everyone in this blog, I’m focusing on some handmade goods that I’ve purchased in the last couple of years. Find out who I’ve connected with and who I smile about every time I use their handmade item. I may just sneak in an item of mine for that hard to buy for gal….

Show Your Support
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY
NOVEMBER 25!!

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New Products Alert!

October 9, 2017

New products are up and running at Bound to be Creative!  Read on to see more!

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