Maternity Leave Details
It's been an eventful 2023 here at Miss Ava's Millinery, with some gorgeous commissions, fabulous clients, another great year of Medway...
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Maternity Leave Advance Notice
I'll be on leave from mid-December, with bespoke commissions closing in November.
Hopefully I'll be returning with limited hours in mid-late February - watch this space or sign up for emails to hear the latest.
MISS AVA'S MILLINERY
Handcrafted in the UK by Sarah Blacker-Barrowman
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- Aug 1
Mother of the Bride Style - A Bespoke Pillbox Hat with Birdcage Veil, and a Lovely Review!
I have a real soft spot for creating bespoke headwear for mums who are off to the wedding of their child, but are at a loss for what sort...
- Jul 21
Customising a Client's Hat for Ascot
Customising a client's existing hat to add a pop of colour to make it the perfect headwear to make it perfect for her Ascot outfit.
- Jun 14
Medway Open Studios & Arts Festival, 2023
Medway Open Studios is back for 2023, and it's a great chance to take a peek inside my millinery studio.
- Mar 20
Featured In - Unconventional Wedding Blog
There's always a certain thrill to get an email asking me to be a part of a photoshoot, and yet another when I get a follow up email from...
- Jan 17
How to choose a colour for your fedora
After a fedora but wondering what colour to choose? It's a more common problem than you may think but I have a few tips that may help you.
- Sep 13, 2022
A Bespoke Mother of the Groom Fascinator
Once the first flush of excitement of hearing the news that your child is engaged and getting married has happened, thoughts will...
- Aug 25, 2022
Customisation of a Bridal Pillbox Hat
Earlier in the year I had a visit from vintage loving bride-to-be Ali. She'd spotted one of my bridal pillbox hats and was keen to try it...
- Aug 19, 2022
In The Press - Lionheart Magazine
I've always adored a magazine, especially a lovely indie one full of fabulous things to read on beautiful paper, so I was thrilled to be...
- Jun 17, 2022
Mother of the Bride Style - A Bespoke Wide Brimmed Hat in Mint Green and Pewter
Creating a bespoke statement hat for a mother of the bride off to a summer wedding.
- Apr 19, 2022
Choosing a Hat as the Mother of the Bride or Groom
If you're reading this, there's a good chance you're off to a rather special wedding soon. Hurrah! And if you're anything like my mum,...
- Feb 25, 2022
Bespoke Bridal Headwear - All About the Pearls
Bridal hats, headpieces and veils will always have a special place in my heart as a milliner. One of my earliest bespoke commissions was...
- Feb 11, 2022
In The Press - insideKENT
Last year a lovely email from a journalist popped into my inbox about an interview for a local magazine, something which always makes me...
- Jan 21, 2022
Style Trends - Gothcore
I'll start with an admission - the term 'gothcore' irks me a bit. Maybe it's because I was a 90s teen, and I still have the 'vintage'...
- Jan 12, 2022
Featured In - Gay Wedding Blog
I recently had an email pop into my inbox to let me know the exciting new that the 'Sugar & Spice' styled wedding shoot that I created...
- Dec 1, 2021
In the Press - What's On
If you pick up a copy of the December - January edition of What's On for Medway, Gravesend and Maidstone you'll spot a little feature...
- Sep 30, 2021
On the Web - Love Local by Nia Rose Photography
Earlier this year I was introduced to Vickie of Nia Rose Photography, and she asked if I'd be interested in being interviewed for her...
- Sep 1, 2021
In the Press - Quirky Weddings Magazine
I loved taking part in a Sugar & Spice themed styled wedding shoot earlier this year - you can't beat a fun theme to play with - so I was...
- Jul 31, 2021
On the Web - Royal Hat Blog
It was a lovely surprise to receive a mention on the Royal Hat blog, whose eye was caught by the whimsical nature my 'Run Wild' statement...
- May 16, 2021
Styled Shoot - Sugar & Spice
I love a creative brief, so was over the moon when the wonderful Lily of Lily Jones Events got in touch to ask if I'd like to be a part...
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