Violet Peacock

An appreciation post for Wayne of WD Handyman services.

We’ve used him for probably a dozen projects over the past 18 months & hes Always friendly, professional & his work has been top notch.

Today he popped over to put up my new pegboard, and brought me the cutest little cactus to remind me of Texas.

On TOP of all that, in his *spare* time, he takes his hedge trimmers out into the community & trims down overgrown hedges that are impeding pathways or making it hard for the more vulnerable in the community to safely use, never asking anything for it.

Community hero, right there! Thanks Wayne :)

I love when clients send me photos! I think Nichola looks Stunning in her photos. Making for friends is equal parts nerve wracking and rewarding!

One of the best parts of being an in-store milliner, (other than the hats) is being able to offer hair/make up advice & just generally being able to help women feel beautiful & confident!

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This is my friend, Barbara. She is Scottish! We met in Houston many years ago. This is Barbara wearing Violet Peacock to a wedding….In Italy…But she needed the hat to get to Aberdeen (still with us?)
So this is an English-Scottish (I’m half Scottish) designed Fascinator for my Scottish friend who lives in Texas, but needed it for a wedding in Italy and sent to Aberdeen.

Somehow, we made it work & she seemed to like it.

It was the worst quality sinamay I’ve ever worked with & there were many curse words yelled at it.

Oh, and I had to colour match from a photo!

100 pts to Violet Peacock (and Barbara too, as she was the Best client!

Incase you’ve been on the Moon recently, Violet Peacock is now the in-store milliner at Hats On Top in Harrogate.
Please take a look & LIKE our page!

Gorgeous weather for my commute into Harrogate this morning. Come see me at Hats On Top today!

Not sure if I’ve shared the link for my amazing place of work, so here it is. Feel free to give it some love!

https://www.facebook.com/hatsontop

Hats On Top Specialists in millinery and accessories, Hats On Top sell hats to suit all occasions

1st day of my dream job tomorrow. I’ve never been this excited about starting a job before; I still can’t believe I get paid to play with hats all day!

The Met Gala 1024 was a great event for Millinery.
Which was your favourite?

I’m quite excited to see people’s Met Gala outfits this evening. The theme is Costume Institute’s new exhibition, “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion.”

It’s my birthday.
If you’ve ever bought or worn a Violet Peacock hat (or have a favourite), make my day and post a photo!

https://ladyvioletpeacock.etsy.com?section_id=47577040

LadyVioletPeacock - Etsy Shop items by LadyVioletPeacock located in Manchester, United Kingdom.

More late night contemplations..

I’m going to go through the VP archive and select my favourite pieces and post the album on here.
I’m developing an idea of who I *think* I am and I’m curious as to if/how this album will reflect this.

I’m a creative type but also a fairly realistic person. I’m never going to be “the next big thing”, make a million £££ or anything like that but that’s fine.
I’m lucky I’m in a position where I may be able to make for the love of millinery (we will see) but I do feel like my album excercise will potentially show I have 2 distinct “tiers” I work within.

I’d be interested in seeing if Violet Peacock can work like that; sellable/commercial pieces vs Avant Garde/artistic/Performance pieces.

Watch this space and feel free to join the discussion 🙂

https://ladyvioletpeacock.etsy.com/listing/1699355595

Blue Sinamay Flower Headband With Feathers - Etsy This Headbands & Turbans item is sold by LadyVioletPeacock. Ships from United Kingdom. Listed on Mar 19, 2024

Do people still consider Easter Hats? I used to love my Gran making me an Easter bonnet but I know a lot of people still consider a hat or fascinator essential for Easter.
What’s your opinion?

Ok..
Do I spend the day making smaller/easier to sell headpieces hoping they sell, or on a more interesting/challenging project?

Massive thank you to everyone who has added/accepted my new Instagram account. Much appreciated.

Watch this story by Violet Peacock on Instagram before it disappears. 35 Followers, 331 Following, 4 Posts

While my brain is awake.. how do I ask friends for support “relaunching” Violet Peacock? Realistically what can people do? Ideas?

Violet Peacock now on Shopify!

https://34430c-5.myshopify.com/products/aqua-sinamay-fascinator?utm_content=ios&utm_medium=product-links&utm_source=copyToPasteboard

For sale..
Small aqua fascinator with rhinestones.
Hand sewn with felt base & clip
£25 (including P&P)

Please share with your hat-wearing friends :)

Today’s the day!
I’m awake, dressed, medicated & about to eat bacon sandwiches, the (hat-making) world is my oyster!

Colour/design help. I was able to to get these 2 colours of hood fairly inexpensively but not sure what complimentary/contrasting colours to use with them, especially the pale pink as it’s not a colour I use often.
Am open to suggestions

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Happy Birthday Linda Evangelista ♥️. Chanel Haute Couture by Karl Lagerfeld

Florence Pugh in VALENTINO at the Met Gala