Embellish Atelier-

50s Revisited

2010-11-28T02:41:00.000-08:00

50s Revisited

Congratulations to the photography group Lightshed on their fabulous exhibition on show at Vampt Vintage Design amidst all their fabulous furniture .

486 Elizabeth St Surry Hills .

www.thelightshed.org

The exhibiton is on until December 5th

All hats photographed were made by Embellish atelier .

Spring 2010

2010-10-21T03:58:00.000-07:00

A few new pictures and a couple of links to keep up to date with Embellish atelier comings and goings in this exciting timeslot for hatlovers , hatmakers . Fashion Parades at the Ruby Lotel were lots of fun and the Champagne flowed as the girls modelled.

Thanky you to beautiful Charlotte, Zoe, and Sarah Jehan who were fabulous models showing off the spring range to perfection .

http://balmain-village-voice.whereilive.com.au/news/story/hats-all-folks/

http://www.dailygloss.com/Home/tabid/40/EntryId/98/Top-it-off-with-a-Hat.aspx

Embellish atelier Students of Millinery and Soft Furnishings have been very busy creating masterpieces to wear to the races and continue to surprise themselves and inspire one another. Thankyou Paula for these great photos .

Embellish had a fun outing and assisted The Redkite www.redkite.com

team to create headpieces for their Melbourne Cup day function .

Lia Edwards lia edwards photography and Lizanne have been busily

creating amazing photographic images so keep your ears and eyes posted for details of their upcoming photography exhibition using lots of Embellish headwear for the shoots. .

and lots of beautiful headpiece being created for the spring carnival .

For Melbourne Cup Day this year I will be supporting one of my favourite Charities .

Professor Chris O'Brien Melbourne Cup Race Day on board the Blue Room http://www.shnci.com/

and a trip to Melbourne for Emirates Day day to help Tess celebrate her end of HSC exams.......... yippeee.

The beautiful Fairwater Garden Party is coming up on Sunday 14th November for the Friends of the Australian Ballet . book online www.australianballet.com.au/fairwater

and the Balmain Art and Craft Show is a must for all your christmas shopping under one location .

Whispering Brook

2010-10-03T19:47:00.000-07:00

If you visiting the Hunter Valley , then dont miss the boutique Vineyard and Olive Grove of Susan and Adam Bell at Whispering Brook. www.whispering-brook.com.
Their new release semillon is not to be missed and lunch on the wide sweeping verandah is a memorable experience.

September - Spring Hat parades at Ruby Lotel .

2010-09-16T03:56:00.000-07:00

Not too late to see you at the Ruby Lotel Victoria Rd , Rozelle tomorrow or next Friday. Parade starts at 1pm . See article in the Western Suburbs Courier featuring the gorgeous Maddie, Zoe, and Charlotte .

Charlotte modelling gorgeous parasisal straw curled quills with vintge flowers and dragonfly trim .

The thorn between the roses.

Not too late to sponsor us for the Blackmores running festival . The kelly family is aiming to raise money for Red kite by participating in the Blackmore’s running festival a cause that is close to our hearts and we would welcome any contribution, great or small, that you could make! Please visit my Fundraising Page: http://www.gofundraise.com.au/KellyC All donations to this site are electronically wired to Redkite and an automatic receipt is emailed to you immediately. Help me make a difference by making a small donation - Every little helps to reach my target of $1000

Thanks Lia, from Lia Edwards photography for this amazing shot which she displayed in her recent photographic exhibition - Embellish wire and lace headpiece with handmade silk flower .

Similar available from Embellish atelier or at David Jones- Elizabeth St or Bourke St, Melbourne

Sydney Community College Classes finished for the term. Did you see Sharon

s' creation on her daughter Chantelle featured in the Sun Herald at Mad about the Hat Day ?She looked gorgeous .

Sharon just completed the Millinery Essentials class and made the hat during the workshop . Several millinery classes coming up in the studio - email for September/October class timetable info@embellish-hats.com.

Testimonials from Term 3 Millinery Essentials 2010 - "Loved this Course. Catherine was fantastic. Will definitely be attending further courses with Catherine "." Didnt miss a class . Our tutor was lovely and attentive and I learned a great deal. I can see why its so popular. " Term 3 "Intro to Making Soft Furnishings " - "I would recommend this course highly . Catherine is very enthusiastic about her craft and passionate. "

2010-08-22T04:42:00.000-07:00

In this edition of Embellish Spring News:

· Ruby Spring Hat Parade

· David Jones Launch

· Red kite and fundraising

· Hat making Workshops

Inspired by a recent trip to France Embellish atelier will launch the latest collection during featured parades at Ruby Hotel, Victoria Rd , Rozelle every Friday in September. Free glass of champagne - $ 10 dollar lunch menu
For bookings - http://www.rubylotel.com.au/, 95551900
68 Victoria Rd Rozelle NSW 2041

A collection of Embellish atelier designs will be available at select David Jones stores in mid- September.

DON’T MISS OUT
September/October Millinery workshops
make a race day hat, and fascinator, and flower making classes

Details on website . www.embellish-hats.com

or Email info@embellish-hats.com for registration and further details

The kelly family is aiming to raise money for Red kite

by participating in the Blackmore’s running festival

we would welcome any contribution, great or small, that you could make!

Please visit my Fundraising Page:

http://www.gofundraise.com.au/KellyC

All donations to this site are electronically wired to Redkite and an automatic receipt is emailed to you immediately. Help me make a difference by making a small donation - Every little helps to reach my target of $400.00.Thank you for your support!

Embellish atelier will continue supporting Redkite http://www.redkite.org.au/
The Friends of the Australian Ballet http://www.fab.org.au/
And the Sydney Head and Neck Cancer Research Institute http://www.shnci.org/
At various events throughout the year.

European Holiday

2010-08-01T04:47:00.000-07:00

So much news - life has been hectic , amazing , and great fun .

Paris - a flea market on the left bank where we sat on old iron chairs for sale drinking champagne enjoying the fading light over this amazing view of the Notre Dame.

So much inspiration , every door handle, museum,

shop facade, window display a constant source of inspiration . A milliners dream come true.

-more photos and news to come

about the millinery course with Dillon and Adrian at Chateau Dumas.

Red Kite Girls - at the New South Wales Race horse owners Night of Champions . A very glamorous evening at Rosehill .Sharon Hunt does an amazing job organising this beautiful evening .

Jenni Seton won Best Dressed at the event wearing Moss and Spy with a handmade Embellish atelier patent flower brooch pinned to her lapel. Me- pictured wearing my lace and beaded mini wire tophat. Watch out for details to sponsor us in the walk/run on 19th September . . and raise funds for Redkite http://www.redkite.com.au/

Sarah looking fabulous in her hat made in Millinery Essentials at Sydney Community College Class .Term 2 2010 . Term 3 is already underway -a full class busily making a hat and fascinator . Did you miss out ? Places available at the studio in September ( 9,16,23, September .or 7,8th,9th October for the 3 day intensive Millinery course.

email info@embellish-hats for a registration form and further details.

Elesha made her masterpiece in the 1 day fascinator workshop at the Embellish atelier .

Lindy admiring her headpiece she just completed using sinamay and embellished with a gorgeous pheasant feather to compliment the fabulous murano glass hatpin her friend Michelle presented her from Venice .

www.embellish-hats.com

0416182486 to make an appointment at the studio

Embellish atelier Studio Workshops

2010-05-30T19:41:00.000-07:00

Work in Progress and some gorgeous finished hats and fascinators from recent

Make Your Own Fascinator Workshop

Make a Raceday Hat Workshop

and Sydney Community College Millinery Essentials Class.

Fantastic Work Ladies.

Book upcoming workshops on info@embellish-hats.com

Collection of Blocked Hats

Sinamay Bases drying in the Embellish courtyard

Fascinating Fascinators

Louise in one of her many accomplishments - a jaunty purlple fedora - awaiting a trim

Snappy Red Hat . Ready for Raceday .

In the Pink - Mothers Day Classic

2010-05-07T06:10:00.000-07:00

Happy Mothers Day .

I think tomorrow is a say- something- hat day (Vida Boheme)

http://mothersdayclassic.com.au

Presenting a small snapshot of Pink Hats that I have made over the years - I will be walking the Mothers Day Classic in the domain with the family again this year. It has become a regular on our calendar raising funds for Breast Cancer.

All hats featured were designed and created by Embellish atelier

http://mothersdayclassic.com.au/

Silk Flower Making Workshop

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The finished flowers - each one individual and beautiful .

Jennifer tooling flowers in the Embellish atelier courtyard.

Materials all prepared.

Anna, Anna, Kate - cutting out petals .

Fun day - Making Silk Flower Workshop in the Embellish atelier studio .

Ariel putting together her wedding headpiece - flowers made from "scraps" from her wedding gown - a beautiful embroidered silk . Silk flower made in Flower workshop and cocktail shapes class to finish off - veiling was attached to finish off . Have a beautiful day...

If you would like to join an Embellish atelier workshop -

email info@embellish-hats.com or check out the website www.embellish-hats.com

for upcoming workshops in Silk Flower making , Make a Raceday hat, or advanced Millinery skills .

Sydney cup Day

2010-04-28T02:22:00.000-07:00

Great fun at Sydney schweppes Cup Luncheon for New South Wales Race horse owners at Randwick. Judged Best Hat - Jane Pittman wearing lovely Nerida Winter Hat , and runner up Jenny Mosely wearing a Neill Grigg creation . Loved the colours and feminine styling . Sharon Hunt and Jane Beason looked fabulous in their Embellish atelier creations

Embellish - Royal Easter Show win

2010-04-21T14:55:00.000-07:00

Displaying articles and materials used in hatmaking under the amazing chandelier in The Country Trader

I spent last weekend at The Country Trader at the Belle Luxury Living Show showing my latest hats and demonstrating the Art of Hatmaking. It was great to be part of this terrific event and to display my hats against the backdrop of all the incredible french furniture . Rosemarie Hillier did the duty on Sunday and took this photo for me while I headed down the long and winding road to Whispering Brook http://www.whispering-brook.com/

in Broke with the car piled with Hat boxes, and Tess , Maddie, and Helen (who were my beautiful models for the day.) What a beautiful spot - we will definitely be back. Susan and Adam have developed the perfect retreat to create their boutique wines .

I collected my hats from The Royal Agricultural Easter show where one of my hats won first place in the Leather Section - 0227 . I was also awarded a Standard of Excellence in this category . My Ned Kelly inspired helmet received a Highly Commended in the Wirework section.

Ned Kelly Inspired Hat created for Outlaws at Breathing Colours Gallery -

Highly Commended - Royal Easter Show 2010

It did rather take me back to the days of the Capella Show - could smell the saddle grease when Robert, Michael and I would trot over from the dairy to the Peak Downs Pony Club in our finest to compete .Robert and Mick often won best rider . Mum always got heaps of awards and prizes for her fabuous fruit cakes , jams , and chutneys, and Dads pigs were also well beribboned. I much preferred the barrel racing . I do recall first prize for my plate of scones one year , and in year 3 Cursive Writing... Will have to do a photo search of the year I was Miss Central Highlands Showgirl - and

was first runner up at the Brisbane Exhibition for the Queensland Showgirl Comp. Was heaps of fun and had some really encouraging mentors along the way. Great for a shy country girls' confidence. But the Show was always a big build up and a special part of our lives .

I am off to judge the best hat again this year at the New South Wales Race Horseowners luncheon at Randwick . I am certain it will be a difficult job again as everyone makes such a big effort. I love seeing everyone dressed in their finest for the races.

Enjoyed a session last night at The Sir Stamford at Circular Quay with klick communicatinos klick.com.au

learning how little I know about blogging and facebook et al. A very informative and inspiring evening .

Here are a few of the beautiful hats left from my collection if you are hatless for Saturdays Sydney Cup Day . Contact me on info@embellish-hats.com .

Minerva - Teal felt hat trimmed with handmade grosgrain trim - peri winkles.. $460

Terpsichore

Mini tophat in purple felt trimmed with fabulous hand made cerise silk flower, gold chain EMB AW17- $390

Aurora- Orange felt made on vintage 50s block with fabulous pheasant feather trim . EMB AW18

Calliope- EMB AW 14 $520 - Classic animal print felt crown and bone felt upturned brim trimmed with handmade felt , and leather flower and cut peacock feathers.

Hats and High Tea.

2010-04-04T01:25:00.000-07:00

Today has been a perfect day - Easter Sunday - The Family all home , Easter Mass, Belle Fleur Chocolate, a glass of Whispering Brook Blanc de Blanc, and brunch with good friends.

It has been a busy and wonderful time at Embellish atelier .
High Tea has been a regular addition to the schedule.

The Golden Slipper Enchanted Hats and High Tea was a great success.It is such a pleasure to be involved in an event which is putiing Sydney Couture Milliners on the Sydney Map.

Dear Sydney Couture Milliners ,

I would like to thank each of you for your contribution to the Golden Slipper Enchanted Hats and High Tea. . Each and every hat modelled and displayed looked exceptional. I hope you agree the move for the milliners to exhibit in the foyer created a welcome and tempting atmosphere.

Thank you to NSW racehorse owners association who stage the event and President Ray McDowell for continuously striving to promote and raise the profile of this event .

Thank you to Sharon from Sharon Lenton Events for all her energy and hard work to put the event together, and for her and Rays continued networking with the AJC and the STC .

Samantha Storry and her team at Sir Stamford work very hard to make every aspect of the day perfect for us and thank them for everything yesterday.

I am sure you will agree that every model was simply beautiful and they looked gorgeous in their Anthea Crawford outfits- showing off each hat to its best advantage . Congratulations to all the winners . Especially Denise for her Hat matching and Anthea Crawford outfit and Neil whose display and parade was judged to be the best. Lisa Wellings looked amazing in her ensemble and won best dressed .

Jenni Seton from Redkite spoke poignantly in her address about the important work of Redkite and her passion for hats.

We are very grateful to our wonderful sponsors for the event and are proud to have raised close to $2500 for for Redkite.
Thank you also to Rebecca Willis , Tess, James , and John Kelly, and Ray McDowell who sold the raffle tickets, Mystery Envelopes , and Auction Prize.

We wish to acknowledge our generous sponsors and trust you will continue to support them .
NSW Racehorse Owners Association
AAMI Golden Slipper Day
Golden Slipper Festival
Sharon Lenton Events www.sharonlentonevents.com.au
Embellish Atelier www.embellish-hats.com
Anthea Crawford
Whispering Brook - Boutique Wines and Olives www.whispering-brook.com.au
Arbonne
Artika International www.artika.com.au. Beautiful Shibori Scarves
Sydney Showboats
Beautiful Things by… Beecroft – the most beautiful shop in the world. jean@beautifulthingsby.com.au
P.I. Fitness –Personal Trainer - Jacqui Azizi . 0402156160 Duke St , Balmain
Vera Mcelroy - Personal stylist 0413704863 veraM@altisarchitecture.com
Sir Stamford at Circular Quay
Sydney Community College www.course.com.au
Suzanne O’Brien www.suzanneobrien.com.au
Hat box Designs by Denise Bromley
Kim Sonda Mobile Beauty Therapist
Winning Edge

Thankyou to our wonderful Jean Carroll O.A.M for her wonderful words encouraging everyone to wear a hat every day.
There are certainly many good reasons to wear a hat every day but most of all because it lifts your spirits.

Keep up your beautiful work and look forward to seeing you all again at the next event .

We will send a more formal letter but just wanted to pass on my thanks to each of you for your part . To any one I have forgotten please beg my pardon , let me know and I will amend my ways..

Hats off,

Hello Catherine, I want to say what a wonderful day I had yesterday. You really did a great job with the organizing of the milliners and the the lobby and the mannequins were beautiful. I thought the hotel had done that. Everything ran very well. That suite you had on was really beautiful it took you to another dimension really runway worthy. You and Carole Maher were the best dressed milliners in my opinion I have to lift my game for spring!!!! Kind regardsDenise

I stole a couple of days off to fly to Brisbane to see the Stephen Jones lecture and view the Anthology of Hats. High Tea at GOMA with Kit and Jean Carroll topped off a perfect day.

A further highlight last week was demonstrating hatmaking at Balmain Hospital

Cathy,

Yesterday was a wonderful day due to your generous provision of yourself and your skill as an artisan and raconteur! Many, many thanks.

Regards, Ann-Marie

Dr Ann-Marie Crozier

Millinery Essentials and Making Soft Furnidshings classes finished off really well with lots of great hats and soft furnishings being made. Enrol asap if you are considering joining as these classes fill very quickly http://www.course.com.au/

This weekend Embellish atelier is demonstrating and exhibiting at The Country Trader in Waterloo. For more information log on to http://www.pyd.com.au/belleluxuryliving/

Embellish atelier will also be holding a parade at Whispering Brook on 11th April in Broke as part of A little bit of Italy.
log onto http://www.whisperingbrook.com/

Champagne

2010-03-07T18:38:00.001-08:00

A busy week at the studio- The Millinery Essentials students on Monday evenings are steaming away on their hats and progressing very well. Lots of interesting shapes and ideas happening .

Tuesday evening Making Soft Furnishings students are deciding on their major project for the next four weeks. Have made some gorgeous shoe flowers for this week. Thursday evening was a fun evening promoting our Enchanted Hats and High Tea at the New South Wales Race Horse Owners Cocktail party. See photos of Kelly and Harry sporting Embellish atelier hats. Sharon standing behind her display of hats and a sample of some Embellish atelier hats as well. Sunday at the Stables with Gai proved another winner on Sunday . John and I purchased this at the last Posh Ball raising funds for The Cancer Council. Maggie, Susie, Janice , and I were treated to a parade of Race Horses at Tulloch Lodge stables . We were then invited in for Champagne and an opportunity to meet with the owners in the T.J. Smith Room . Gorgeous rooms with the walls covered in racing memorabilia and fabulous coordinating soft furnishings in the racing colours .Maggie then took us to her favourite Indian restaurant for a quick Masala Dosi while discussing if our funds could stretch to buying a share in one of the syndicates going for a chestnut colt out of Jet Spur by Belvedere. We are off to see Alice in Wonderland on Wednesday evening - for some more enchantment and to raise funds for I-India project. - more enchantment .

Today in the Embellish atelier studio

2010-03-02T04:02:00.000-08:00

Embellish has the studio in chaos - Today I have been working on 2 pieces - a beautiful flower from a luscious piece of silk and a classy little headpiece for a mother of the bride from steel grey lace piece. Am dreaming up some flowers I will make from some faux patent leather I picked up . There are still a couple of winter hats from my new collection underway and I continue to add and subtract ideas for the trims . Orders all underway - blocked and waiting to be trimmed. The colours of the felts are so delicious . I taught Making soft furnishing class tonight . Everyone finished off cushion covers and mastered zippers tonight and I demonstrated lampshade making. Such fun - really an excuse to make a hat for a lamp. Last night was week 4 my Millinery Essentials class at Sydney Community College . Everyone busy steaming and shaping their felts and finishing off the little headpieces they started. Very inspiring and productive . Some surprised at how long it takes to get it right - I love that students learn the whole process of couture millinery and really understand what is involved.

Off to International Womens Day Breakfast at Monte Sant Angelo in the morning - Tess has her speech all prepared .

Just learning to upload photos so have included a few of my recent hats - glamorous and fun -

Good night .

Create Dream Imagine - In the Studio

2010-01-06T13:50:00.000-08:00

Hat making has begun in the studio after a wonderful christmas break.
Ate way too much turkey and plum pudding .
Finished two gorgeous sewn summer hats yesterday , and finishing off a silk flower today. Winter range is coming along nicely also. Begin January Special workshops at the studio next wednesday .
Community College brochure arrived in the post this morning for workshops beginning in February.
Sharon and I have been organising the Hats and High Tea at Sir Stamford - Mark your diary - Sunday 21st March. Have a great day.

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