Thursday 1 December 2016

Big events and business plans

Fedoras are one of those styles that have dipped their toes into both men's and women's fashion. They started as a women's hat, became more of a male style, and now sit fairly comfortably in both camps. Likewise the colour blue has a longer history of being associated with little girls than little boys. Probably, however, a blue fedora is more likely to suggest masculine vibes to most people, and it does so to me.

So what does a very small blue fedora suggest to you?


If you thought "Tanith's having a baby boy!", you are correct.


We are back in pregnancy mode. Once again, I have survived the awful first trimester of nausea and exhaustion, and entered the second trimester of not fitting into your clothes and less exhaustion.

Having a child and being her primary carer has resulted in a lot of soul searching regarding my desire for my own business. There were times when it just seemed impossible, and others when I knew I needed it so much. I know that having two children in my care is going to be even harder and I don't yet know what that means for my business. I will obviously be taking a break, but what kind of pace I keep up after that remains to be seen. I have ideas and plans to make it work, but in the end there could have to be a lot of pauses that I don't plan for. I do intend to keep it up in the long run in some form, even if it takes years to really get back into the swing.


Regarding the fedora, I don't have a small fedora block, so I blocked it with a regular crown on my toddler-sized block, then hand-shaped the pinched fedora look into place. I'm not sure how well it will last but I'm pretty pleased with the look. Plus, it's just adorable, right?

Oh and the new addition, whose social media nickname has already been chosen at T-Rex, is due in early May. Teacup has been told she is getting a little brother, and says that there is "a baby growing in there" but how much of this she really grasps we shall have to wait and find out!
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  1. I know I have commented in every other social media plus in person but I can't not comment here too.
    So awesome! I'm excited for my boy to have another cousin, especially now that he's not getting a sibling. It also means you will get the gorgeous vintage coats back as N. outgrows them :)

    I'm sure the business will cope even at a lower pace and it won't be that long in the scheme of things before you are back in the flow.

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    1. The coats! What an exciting thought. I knew they were a good investment :P

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  2. Aw, I was so pleased to hear your news on Instagram. Congrats again xx

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  3. Oh how wonderful!! Congrats!!! I love T-Rex that is cute :) And as for your business, I'm sure you will figure it all out over time (maybe during those late night feedings).

    Congrats!

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    1. I will have plenty of time for planning, at least!

      Thank you!

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  4. Congratulations my dear! I look forward to lots of baby pictures popping up on your Instagram soon.

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  5. !!!!!!!!!!!!!
    I didn't see this before - congratulations! That's really exciting, I've always wanted to have a baby dinosaur. ;) Best of luck with baby #2. You're really talented, so I hope you find your way back to millinery, even if it's a few years down the road when the kids need a little less active care.

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    1. Thank you! And thank you for the supportive comment, I really appreciate it.

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  6. Congratulations again. I'm sure that even if it takes a little time and gets a little bumpy you will find a way to combine everything that you want to do.

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    1. Thank you and fingers crossed! I've been daydreaming about when they are at school - oh the time I will have! :P

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  7. great hat and congrats on the boy

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