Photo Shoot Day

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This Monday the sun was out and I was very relieved as I had a photo shoot. Umbrellas not required.!

There will be  lots of terrific pictures of the shoot in a few days time which will show off the delights of Hebden Bridge.

I was joined by Debbie owner of  Zeitgeist a FABULOUS cutting emporium where every cut is perfection.

Together we put together a shoot based around the film  'A boy a girl and a bike' filmed locally in1949 and tells the story of working mill girls who belong to a cycling club.

Our clothing was supplied by a local boutique Amelia and a lovely make up artist Aimee came to dust cheeks, apply lashes and all other kinds of make up magic.

Spring seems to be here and the valley where I live has been beautiful esp the canal.

When the photographs are ready to post I will be back with another instalment of 'A boy a girl and a bike'

As Shelly from  Toast say's 'don't rush my genius'.  However she is a genius in general especially with a camera.! She also has the most incredible new web site.

Sunshine On The Doorstep

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Last week was half term so we took a trip to a museum in Manchester. The big red brick buildings with all their Victorian pomp and ceremony are always impressive and inspiring. I love all the details in the brickwork over doors and windows.
There were a couple of very last minute wedding needs. Luckily I was able to make them in time and the sun shone for the wedding which is always what you hope for.
I have also had some lovely spring sunshine on my doorstep which is keeping my hellebore happy. Always nice to be greeted by a happy plant as you enter a shop.

Next week I shall be involved in a very unusual photo shoot so there will be some great pictures to share, I'm just crossing my fingers for a blue sky and no rain.! The felt beret will be taking part in the shoot. The lattice felt strips remind me of a cherry pie top.

A Lunchtime Event

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Last Monday I went to the The Devonshire Arms Hotel to give a talk on millinery. It's a lovely hotel with roaring fires, the sort of place you could sit and just do nothing for a while. However I had plenty to do and after a Delicious lunch I demonstrated the steaming of a felt hat.

Everyone was suitably impressed [thank goodness]so after a chat about millinery in general, I took a few orders and said goodbye to a really lovely group of women.

I was even given a great bunch of tulips which happen to be my favourites.

I looking forward to going again soon. 

Hats in Every Shape and Colour

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The last two weeks have been very busy, we have made so many different shapes and styles of hats.

One for the races in Dublin, one for a dreamy wedding in Spain, a red one for the window on Valentines day and a large leopard felt hat.

On Monday I am giving a demonstration to a group of ladies at The Devonshire Arms Hotel  which has the most beautiful setting and always a pleasure to visit.

I shall be steaming a felt hat and showing a few millinery tricks as well as chatting about owning a shop and millinery business.

Lets hope this dreadful weather we have had starts to calm down and allows everyone to travel.!