Fall is on its way and its time to start thinking about hats again.
I prefer the combination of whacky, arty, pretty and handmade. The kind that lets people know you are aging with humor and keeping your head warm while doing it.

Here are some of my etsy favorites. Jannio is two people run by Janine & Isabelle. Skilled hat makers residing in France.
  They design wonderful hats and their felted purses are truly works of art.

 For cute comfy and eliminating the need for dying your hair pink, visit  DesignProjects.
The macho duck hunter  silhouette is offset nicely by the lush soft yarn and the adorable ears.
I still love a good whacky hat with kitty ears on those over fifty.
When your hair follicles aren't what they use to be its good to have a back up plan and it might as well be Betsy Johnson Pink

I mailed this coat off to Marty Gear a week ago. He wanted it to have a bit of the vampire on it. The dark muddy red fabric on the lapels and the skirt is actually the back side of a bright red fabric. Sometimes its the wrong side that is actually the right side.

My face hurts from grinning for solid week! Belle Armoire has just published their Jan/Feb issue for 2010. Inside is an eight page interview and photo layout of their featured designer. ME! I am thrilled to no end! They are showcasing some of my womens coat designs.
This magazine can be purchased directly from their site. I have also seen it at Jo-Anns Fabrics, Michaels and Borders.