Custom designed peacock blue wool women’s cloche

Custom designed peacock blue wool women’s cloche

Absolutely loved working on this piece. My client had a few colors she was interested in and had a general idea about the style, but then let me take it from there. I had this AMAZING peacock blue wool that I’ve been wanting to use since it’s one of my favorite colors. I blocked the […]

Derby Hats Are Coming!

Derby Hats Are Coming!

I am currently working on having two different lines of Derby hats in my shop.  I will have the more affordable, yet still incredibly stylish In-Field Collection.  I will also have a more upscale couture line which will have more fine details and stitch-work that I’m calling the Grandstand Collection.  Keep an eye on my […]

50 Days of Hats

50 Days of Hats

What a way to start out the New Year!  I’ve decided to decorate Facebook with a Baubles & Whatnots hat a day for 50 days! “Like” my page now to see some of the posts! https://www.facebook.com/BaublesAndWhatnots

SyFy Channel’s “Face Off” Winner Dina Cimarusti in an Original B&W Hat

SyFy Channel’s “Face Off” Winner Dina Cimarusti in an Original B&W Hat

Season 7 winner of SyFy channel’s Face Off, Dina Cimarusti, in her very own Baubles & Whatnots original hat!  Dina and I took a couple classes together at Season 4 winner, Anthony Kosar’s art studio and she’s been eying my hats for awhile but finally found “the one” recently.  I think it looks fantastic on […]

20% off Sale Until End of Year

20% off Sale Until End of Year

Celebrate the holidays with 20% off all purchases (above $25) in my shop until December 31st! Use coupon code “HOLIDAY14” to apply the discount!

Natural Straw Hat with Gray Top-stitching & Feathers

Natural Straw Hat with Gray Top-stitching & Feathers

Just listed on Etsy! Handmade. Hand blocked. Hand-stitched. Parasisal straw. Victorian button. Fits all sizes. (may require hat pin) Parasissal (straw) sculpted hat. Hand-stitched and hand-blocked. All of the sculpted curves on this hat are top-stitched by hand with gray embroidery floss. Vintage-inspired but with a modern flair. This hat is GORGEOUS. Looks like something […]

Orange Wool Sculptural Woman’s Hat

Orange Wool Sculptural Woman’s Hat

Orange Wool Sculptural Hat with Amazing Silver-toned Pin NOW AVAILABLE ON ETSY! 100% Wool. Handmade. Hand blocked. Hand-stitched. Lined. Measures 22″. Bright orange wool sculptural woman’s hat. A hat that’s truly a unique piece of art. Bottom and swirls are top-stitched. Fully lined with silk and grosgrain ribbon inside (pics available of interior upon request.). […]

Cyber Monday Sale on Now! All items 20% off!*

My Cyber Monday Sale is on now!  20% off all items in my Etsy shop!* >> SHOP NOW!!! Can’t find an item in your size or have an idea for a custom hat for you or a friend?  Use the “custom order” button in my Etsy shop and mention this post before December 7th and […]

Taupe Hand Blocked Wool Hat with Vintage Buttons

Taupe Hand Blocked Wool Hat with Vintage Buttons

100% Wool. Handmade. Hand blocked. Hand-stitched. Measures 21″. Vintage wooden buttons. Silk lining. This is a truly unique and wonderful hat. I’m so in love with it that I’ll be sad to see it go. It’s a beautiful taupe brown. Features an amazing twisted sculptural design. Hat has nine twisted bands that are part of […]

Custom Wedding Fascinator

Custom Wedding Fascinator

A friend of mine recently asked if I would design and create a wedding fascinator for her as her wedding present. Obviously, I jumped at the chance, especially since she was planning a non-traditional wedding and I knew that would mean it would be a lot of fun to make. The base is made from […]