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Wednesday, August 22, 2012

French Inspired Hat Stands




This is what I have been doing the last couple weeks.




I’ve always been a collector of hats,
but never was able to find the perfect hat-stand.
My solution was to make them myself.




This is my helper.



 
I’ve made six and I plan to put them in my booth next spring.




Here are a few closer photos of some the details.



The lovely graphic used on my hat stands
 are from The Graphics Fairy 





The shells on this one are some that I picked up
on the beach at the Atlantic Ocean last February.




The fabric that I wrapped around this one 
was inspired by Carol’s fabric flowers.
You can find Carol at
The Polka Dot Closet


If you have never gone to her blog,
You are missing out on treasures & treasures
Of inspiration, amazing creativity, and goodwill
toward every one who visits.
If you are smart and I know you are,
You will hit the follow button on her marvelous blog.  







 
If you would like to see more and find out more detail about any item that I will be putting in my booth.  Please go to my new blog.
Shabby French Market


At this point having a booth is just a dream, but I am having so much fun planning for this new adventure and making items to sell.
I believe that before you can do anything, you must start first with a dream. 
So I’m dreaming about having a booth by 
next spring.
Come follow my new blog and dream with me.

Connie :)



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66 comments:

  1. Connie, Those are beautiful hat stands. You were so clever to make your own. If you own pretty hats they can be part of your decor. Smiles, Susie

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    1. Hi Susie, I am delighted that you like my hat stands. I have been so excited planning a booth, and now starting to make items to sell in it. I appreciate your feedback . . . because I really want to succeed as a mini shop keeper. Have a wonderful day and please come again. Connie :)

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  2. Connie,
    Oh, I love these french hat stands, and that black hat with the red rose is gorgeous. I wanted to tell you....I didn't take the pictures on my rainbow post. Most of the pictures on our blog we take ourselves, but these are ones that I came across that just went perfect with my post. I think I want a hat stand now.
    ~Sheri at Red Rose Alley

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    1. Hi Sheri, Thank you for the sweet compliments. I am excited that you like my hat stands. It makes me feel that I am on the right track making items for my booth. Do have a lovely day and thank you so much for this warm and lovely visit. Connie :)

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  3. What a fabulous idea Connie, these are beautiful. They will not take up much room when you have many hats. :)

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    1. Hi Becky, I am happy that you like my hat stands. They were a fun up-cycle project. Connie :)

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  4. Hi Connie, I stumbled into your blog and find your amazing creations. How inspiring and wonderful to follow you. Your aprons and other upcycled stuff are great ideas. Can't stop following you.
    Terrie from Hong Kong

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    1. Hi Terrie, I am delighted to meet you, and thank you so much for the sweet comments and for following my blog. I'm coming over to visit yours and see what creative ideas that you are sharing with the blogging world. I love making new friends . . . have a great day, Connie :)

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  5. Hi Connie,
    Wow, you are talented. what a great idea for a hat stand.. I am sure some of those home boutiques out there would love to have some.
    I dont use hats, but i would have one of your hat stands they are lovely.. well done. good luck
    val

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    1. Hello Val, Thank you for the lovely compliment . . . to want a hat-stand even when you don't wear hats is quite and lovely thing to say. You're a sweetie pie. Have a great day, Connie :)

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  6. These are GREAT hat stands Connie! Very inspired and original ... best of luck with your "dream" booth!

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  7. Oh, my goodness, these are gorgeous! What beautiful ways to display your hats. I would have never thought to do this with candlesticks and you've prettied every thing up so well.
    Thanks so much for popping in to see me.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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    1. Hi Shelia, thanks for stopping by. I am so happy that you like my hat stands. Have a great weekend, Connie :)

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  8. these are so clever and pretty, connie! i esp. love the cute tags and vintage looking graphics...oh, and i can't forget that adorable helper:)

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    1. Hello Lynn, Thank you for your sweet comments about my hat-stands and my adorable helper. He's my sweetie pie and sure is good company. Have a marvelous weekend, Connie :)

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  9. Connie, those hat stands are so pretty and clever. Now I want to make a hat stand!!
    Thank you so very much for your encouragement and lovely comments on my blog...it means
    all the more coming from such a creative person as yourself!!

    Jeannie

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    1. Thanks for stopping by and for your lovely comment.
      Your wreath that you posted is beautiful. And fat free, LOL.
      Have a wonderful weekend, Connie :)

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  10. Connie, these are so pretty, and such a great idea!
    JoAnn

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  11. Oh Connie, your hat stands are just dreamy...as is the sweet hat with the 'yoyo' hat band...
    You are so creative.... and what hat doesn't look lovely, when sitting on a sweet hat stand. :>)

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    1. It was so nice to come to the computer with my morning coffee and receive your lovely comment. That straw hat has been my favorite for about ten years. I change the hat band around between this yo-yo one, that I made and one made of seeds that I purchased at a farmer's market. The hat stands were so much fun to make. When I went to Home Depot and bought my wooden dowels (about 6 all different sizes) the lady at the check stand was very curious, to know what I was making, LOL. Thank you again for your wonderful comment . . . you started my day off on a sweet note. Connie :)

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  12. Dream on, dream on, dream ON! You will make your dreams come true. I see evidence of that in these fabulously beautiful, clever hat stands. How wonderful!

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    1. You are soooooooooooooo sweet. Thank you so much! Connie :)

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  13. Bonjour Connie!!
    Quelles jolies chapeaux!!! J`adore!!! :O)
    Bonne semaine!!!
    xxx Maria xxx

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  14. Your hat stands will be big sellers. Great job!

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    1. Hi Sherry, I certainly hope so. I have this fear that I will set up my booth and no one will even stop. I'm trying to think of unique items, but maybe that's not the way to think. After all how many women wear hats? Thank you so much for your kind words of encouragement, I really do appreciate it.
      Have a great weekend, Connie :)

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  15. Golly you must've read my mind. Last two weeks I was wondering how-where to hang or sit my hats in my bedroom. They lay on a closet shelf an I forgit they are there sometimes. I wear different straw hats for gardening. I am looking at the beautiful creative hat stands you have made with wonderful details. You have my mind crunching now with inspiration you shared. Love it!

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    1. Hi Nancy, I am delighted that I could inspire you. You will have to post your hat-stands when you get them made. I can't wait to see your take on this idea. Have a great weekend, Connie :)

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  16. The hat stands are very pretty and I think your "helper" is adorable! Have a great weekend!
    -Shelley

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    1. Hi Shelly, thanks for stopping in and for your lovely comment. I am excited that you are now following me . . . I just know that we will become great blogging friends. When I took these photos I set them up at floor level, so my little Butchy had to investigate, he looked so cute that I could not resist taking his picture. He helps me in so many ways around the house, but mostly he keeps my kitchen floor crumb free, LOL. Have a wonderful weekend, Connie :)

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    1. Thank you Sara. I am pleased that you like them. Connie :)

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  18. I wasn't sure which blog to visit, so I started with this one. These hat stands are gorgeous and just the thing for hat lovers. I like how you made them your own creations. And the colors are great, too. So French! Thanks for stopping by my blog and I appreciate your lovely comment and following. I am trying to keep this old computer going, so I plan to visit your other blogs, but right now, I must shut this computer down and allow it to cool. It's a time thing!

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    1. I am honored that you visited me before your computer took a rest. Thank you for the very sweet comment. I am very excited to make a new friend. Have a wonderful day, Connie :)

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  19. These are darling. You should have no trouble selling them. Thanks for the visit!

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    1. Hi Sharon. Thank you, I sure hope that you are right. Time will tell, if not I'll have a big supply of gifts on hand. Have a great day, Connie :)

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  20. OH Connie LOVE all you have done really darling and so is that doggy (:)
    thanks on my pumpkin bowl..fun to do --kinda slipped off the balloon at first but be persistent (:)
    hugs..P

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    1. I love you pumpkin bowl . . . it looks like the perfect thing to fill with trick or treat goodies. Thanks you for stopping by . . . I love company. Do come again, my welcome mat is always out.
      Have a great week, Connie :)

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  21. these are the sweetest hat stand!!. Very shabby chic and lovely colors with antique are about them :). Perfect for displaying :). You know, small dress forms could be another cute way to display hats, and of couse jewelry :).

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    1. Hi, it is so nice getting a visit from you. I'm glad that you like my hat stands and thanks for sharing your ideas. Have a wonderful day, Connie :)

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  22. Beautiful hat stands, Connie! And oh, your helper is so cute!!

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    1. Hi, thanks for the kind words and yes, I think he's pretty cute, too.
      Have a great day, Connie :)

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  23. I love how clever and creative people are, those hat stand are great! Laura

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    1. I just came from your blog and your little bench and all that surrounds it is so pretty . . . it looks like a very special place to relax. Thank you for your sweet comment, and have a great day, Connie :)

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  24. The hats you make are really fab - love the stands too!

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  25. Hi there, thank you for visiting and good luck with your art show. Connie :)

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  26. Connie, these hat stands are simply gorgeous! You are so talented and you inspire me to continue to create. Blessings! ~Cynthia

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    1. Hi Cynthia, I am delighted if I can inspire you and thank you for the lovely compliment.
      Have a wonderful day, Connie :)

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  27. Connie, thank you for your sweet comment!! I am happily following you back :)
    Susan

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    1. Hello Susan, if you could see me right now I am doing the happy dance. It is a honor to have you following. I can not say enough about your goreous blog. Every corner of your home is a showcase of what can be done when you have an amazing talent for re-purposing and turning junk into awesome treasures.
      Have a wonderful week, Connie :)

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  28. Connie, the hat stands are great. I saw Carol's on her blog The Polka Dot Closet and now yours! Absolutely beautiful. - Revis

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  29. Great idea to have a booth, even if it's just an idea at the moment. I have just two sales each year, gives me a target and something to work towards (and an excuse to buy lovely things, too!).

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    1. Hi, I think that planning for two a year is a great idea. I would love to get into an indoor antique and craft mall, as a permanent little shop, but at the present time we do not have one in our area. I'm tickled that you like my hat stands. Have a great day, Connie :)

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  30. Connie, these are beautiful! I can't wait to see more about your booth. I've been wanting to do that too, and even have our vintage travel trailer to turn into a store someday, though I don't know if I will. I am too busy with other things right now. I'll check out your other blog!

    Kathy M.

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    1. Hi Kathy, I always enjoy your visits and thank so much for following my other two blogs . . . you are a sweetie pie. Having a vintage trailer and using it for a shop is one of the best ideas that I have seen. I'm sure that the little trailer will attract people to your booth and it sure takes care of the packing up and storage issues. Who knows we could be parked next to each other someday. Just a couple of market shopkeepers. Have a great weekend, Connie :)

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  32. Hi Connie,

    Your hat stands look amazing and wonderful :)

    Dee

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  33. I love your little helper. I have a few little helpers, too. Your hat stands are beautiful. I bet they'll sell well when your dream becomes a reality. I'm a new follower that pushed you from 499 to 500 following. Congratulations! When you have a minute, come for a visit to my blog. We'll have virtual tea!

    Looking forward to your posts,
    Amy

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  34. Hi Amy, Welcome to Crafty Home Cottage. I am delighted to have you as a new follower and excited about following your creative journey, too. Number 500 - that is so rewarding. Saturday was my birthday and I was hoping that I would get my 500th follower. I am so happy that you like my hat-stands and my little helper. His biggest job around here is cleaning up any crumbs that fall on the kitchen floor . . . and he does an excellent job of it! Looking forward to a great blogging friendship. Connie :)

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  35. Oh, I love it! I could use some hat stands for my crochet hats!

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