hat collection

Hello blog, sorry for the lack of updates! I'm currently at my parents log home in Pennsylvania. I came down here to make sure my dad's surgery went ok. Luckily, everything went smoothly. The doctor did give my dad a stern talking to, and told him that he needs to start going for regular check ups. Ahhh, he's so stubborn! Haha.

I've really been enjoying the nice weather here! I went swimming with my nephew, went mushroom picking, and went into "town" to go to some cute antique and thrift shops!

Here's what I scored:

1940's stiff velvet hat....It makes your head look like an apple :-)

Nice beaded detailing

Vintage sailor hat...this will be so good for photoshoots!

1950's grey felted cocktail hat

I love vintage hats. Each hat has so much personality! I recently took out a library book on old millinery techniques, and it's sooo much work to make a nice, well-crafted hat. I can really appreciate the craftsmenship that went into making them.

Hmmm, so I'll be here until Sunday, and then I'm going to NYC for a few days, and then to Long Island for a friend's wedding. Luckily there's a serger and sewing machine here...so I'll be able to get some work done, too! Anyway, I hope everyone has a great rest of the month. I can't believe September is almost here! :-(

Back from vacation

Sorry for the blog absence! I am back from a much needed break. Freddy and I drove down to NY and then to my parent's house in Pennsylvania. We spent most of our time in Brooklyn biking around, eating yummy food, and visiting friends.

 

For those of you who don't know the whole story- my parents used to live in Brooklyn but they decided they wanted to be "one with nature" in their ripe old age. So now they live in a log home in the middle of the woods.  The area is mountainous and there are lots of evergreens. It was a great way to end a busy NY trip.

Freddy and I had an awesome time there...we sat by their fireplace, drank fresh water straight out of a stream, and biked up a long treacherous mountain (not my idea). Freddy really likes a "challenge". I only do challenges if you get chocolate or a prize at the end. Ha.

My dad says this little house is for geese. 

Me, the back of Freddy's head, and my dad.