Happy Birthday Hat Therapy

So there we go, I've officially been open 10 years and to prove it I thew an open house celebration on Saturday.

Lots of lovely things were made to fill the shop with a variety of hats and accessories, I even made my very own cardboard chandeliers twined with ivy and lights for both windows.

Lots of clients and friends popped in throughout the day and we celebrated with drinks and lovely food. It was great to see so many people all in a Christmas mood and ready to celebrate.

Presents were purchased and lots of hats found new homes.

So Monday morning I needed a quick trip to buy some new fabrics to keep me going till Christmas, however I was really tired, and hopped on the wrong train on the way back home.

All was not lost as I got the little rural bus back home with scenic views all the way. Silver lining !

The lovely mug was a birthday present from a friend and sums up my week perfectly.

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Today I celebrated another year at the shop and I was joined throughout the day by lots of friends and clients both old and new.  

The weather was pretty miserable but there was lots of laughing inside as we remembered events, dramas and even window displays.

Everybody drank mulled wine and mulled cider to keep out the chill and the homemade mince pies disappeared very quickly. Lots of lovely presents were purchased ladies were selecting items they loved for partners to buy and generally we had a great day.

I can't quite believe I have been open for 8 years but I if I could add up the hats that have been made it that time it might be a real shock.

So it's onward and forward from here with new designs and ideas in the new year, Christmas first though.!