THE YEAR IN REVEIW

What's on the Design Table?...

First, I thought it would be fun to look back at some of the designs that were your favorites from this year.  Here are some of my favorite FASHION HATS,  and the designs from the GOBLINS COLLECTION which I will tell you more about in the New Year!

Parisisol straw, is one of my favorite textiles to use in creating my hats, and I have included them below.  I love the way it keeps it's shape and for me, is easy to work with.  My fashion collection is something that I love to do.  I have always been very curious about accessories , especially HATS!  Nothing shows off the face better that a beautiful hat.  It  dramatizes the eyes, and when worn close to them, frames the face like a beautiful picture.  However, we now live in a time when the status quote, is no longer the norm.  I love to design shapes that are unique in there construction and realistic to how we want to see our girls forecast future style.

My Goblin collection,  has a very special place on my Design Table.  Next year starts with an introduction to lots of "Characters" to come.  stay tuned!

Although all the large HOLIDAY HATS are sold, there are three whimsical little "chimney sweep' styles available in my etsy store, www.susanlake1.etsy.com.  

So...Happy Holiday everyone! Hope you enjoy revisiting these designs and be sure to check my store as the designs you see there now will be gone in the new year!

HOLIDAY DOLL HATS!

This year...

I wanted to celebrate the Holiday Season by designing in two of my favorite Seasonal colors, cranberry red and emerald green. I have coupled the colors with purples, gold and teal to create a delicious palette of holiday cheer! I think I love these colors because they remind me of the Holidays!  I also wanted to design something for everyones tastes.

The first hat is a large gorgeous "Hallmark" of a hat.  I wanted to create something that  made me feel like every Christmas and Holiday story makes me feel around this time of the year.  The hat is large, I have created a small head block that I used to shape the crown of the hat, and the brim is all hand shaped.  The front of the hat is adorned with lots of ribbons, berries and other holiday finds.  I design the doll hats, using the same philosophy I use for designing for my human clients hats, by creating lots of interest in the front and bringing attention to the face.  I think you will agree that this hat would make a great addition to a fabulous wardrobe!

The second hat is emerald green.  It looks like the perfect hat to wear on a sleigh ride! It has a large turned up brim, which I have decorated with a Holiday plaid ribbon, berries a gold holiday trim and swarovski crystals are sewn into the berries in front.  The front brim is turned up and sewn into place.  The back looks just like the hood "little red riding hood" wood love!  Just perfect for a sleigh ride!

The third hat is one of my trade mark designs.  I have designed a modern, architectural twist on a traditional Edwardian design.  This hats brim is one large piece, twisted and sewn into shape.  In the back are sinnamay roses, hand shaped and sewn around the crown.  Of course this hat would be a dramatic statement for any occasion.

Lastly are three whimsical shaped hats.  They are blocked and then I have hand shaped them to sit on top of your dolls head. The brim is cut and left with a raw edge which ads to the humor of the design. They are fun and quirky and would make the perfect focal point for any Holiday outfit.

You can see additional photos and view these Holiday designs for sale in my etsy store.
www.susanlake1.etsy.com