I am a milliner, which means I design and make women’s hats. I tend to lean towards the European/couture style of hats but have made many different styles. I believe the world looks just a bit better when viewed from under the brim of a hat. I started this specific form of art when I was 11 yrs old. I learned many of the techniques I use now and perfected what I had been doing while becoming certified through the Hat Academy, based in Australia. My creative process depends on whether I am working on a commission piece or if a specific event is the purpose. I am usually inspired by a color or possibly a shape that I feel will translate into a beautiful hat. Then the mulling process begins in my mind while I think through the design and materials needed. Then I begin actually creating the hat.