Women's Handmade Hats and Accessories
Hello Friends! October came and went as fast as the leaves blew off the Maple trees and now it’s November already? Whew! Anybody else feel the cozy weather shifting swiftly from Fall to Winter? Let’s get right to it so you can get to the polls and VOTE~ already did? Good for you – now let’s take a peek at something much less stressful than predicting politics…and there might be an introductory offer inside!
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Packing your hat for travel is essential for those no-wash hair days of, especially when you just rolled out of that comfy guest bed and remembered Aunt Norma wants to take you boutique shopping in ten minutes. Your hair might protest, but your hat is there to save the day.
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Happy 2019!! With the whirlwind of the Holidays behind us it’s actually more relaxing now than it was over the Holidays – anybody else feel this way? All the hat orders are caught up and so now it’s a perfect time to grab my coffee, turn up the tunes and say….
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Can I see some id please? How many times have we heard that? At least three times already for me this week. This morning is just a quick little (re) introduction of the Lanyard with id Badge and a window into what they’re all about. Keep reading about a world into back seat driving.
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How are you enjoying your slow summer days? Summer often begins with familiar phrases like: A. where is the summer going?! B. any vacations this summer? or my favorite C. before we know it school will start! I think we can all relate to these phrases in some way. My response to all these is A. summer is STILL here and I’m just gettin’ started B. no vacations – staycations C. good, because I need a break. Slowdown this summer take it all in. Slow summer days include keeping the shop stocked with loud music while my handmade soul is getting a boost of inspiration.
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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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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….
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A journaler by night and a sewist by day, put them together and you have some very pretty fabric covered journal writing booklets. Grab a favorite pen and bring along tons of inspiration because your list writing / journaling just started flowing.
Let’s get our hands dirty in the white Minnesota snow with natural winter beauty and blooming bulbs (and I’m not talking about the burned out bathroom bulbs). As winter interest has a place in my home so in my home has it been an interesting winter. Read on to see just a slice of my recent life through the eyes of an apple seed (or two) – it may just be what the doctor ordered.
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