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British Millinery in Austin, Texas

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The Art of Slow Living

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““I’m a milliner inspired by British tradition and the philosophy of slow living. Each hat is thoughtfully handmade, valuing quality craftsmanship and timeless style. Explore my stories, inspiration, and insights on slow-crafted living by visiting my blog.””
— The Mad Duchess

Read my Latest Stories from my Atelier, Tend, Table, and Jam sessions!

Featured
Tend: How I Accidentally Designed a Garden for Sitting and Growing
Tend
Tend: How I Accidentally Designed a Garden for Sitting and Growing
Tend

It started with two patio chairs and a beat-up orange stool. I wasn’t trying to redesign my life—I just needed a place to sit. But in moving those chairs to the east-facing porch, I unknowingly stepped away from five years of garden frustration and into something quieter, more sacred.

The garden I thought I was building was about growth. The one I actually built? It taught me how to rest.

Tend
March in a minute! Revamping a vintage hat.
Atelier
March in a minute! Revamping a vintage hat.
Atelier

How I tranformed a simple vintage fur-felt hat design and fit using ribbon flowers and a new lining.

Atelier
Year-end UPDATES!
Atelier
Year-end UPDATES!
Atelier

Chinatown in Three Acts, currently on exhibition at Austin’s Asian American Resource Center until April 5, 2025.

Atelier

JAM: Just Ask Me
Got questions about hats, slow living, creativity—or just life in general? JAM (Just Ask Me)! Submit your questions below, and I'll answer selected ones right here on the blog.
This form is just for JAM sessions. If you have a hat inquiry, or a general questions please fill out a request HERE.

If you like what you see, consider buying me a cup of tea and biscuit.

Jam jar for tea

Past Exhibitions - More information about my past work.

Harrogate Gardens & HERE
Chinatown in Three Acts