tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-334008772024-03-14T01:19:33.924-04:00GWENDOLYNE HATS FOR LIFEEvery day is a new day for me to create the most beautiful hat for someone to wear. My designs are practical for life, and are created to embrace the beauty of individuals. I hope this blog gives you a little insight into the hat designer / artists world.Gwendolynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02692159864620194071noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33400877.post-68530301033273771602012-08-07T10:31:00.006-04:002023-09-02T12:23:04.519-04:00Some Winter Designs and News<br />
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</p><p><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">I am updating this last post my beautiful partner William created back in august of 2012. We closed that studio and shop several months later. Taking a break was a very positive choice as life had other things in store for us. 20 months later William's life almost ended as he had a massive heart attack. Fortunately because we were at the right place at the time in the hospital emergency. They were able to bring him back to life and we got another 8 beautiful years together living for each other. Gwendolyne Hats went to the back burner over those care giving years and I also became a costumer in the film business.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Fast forward 16 months after he has passed, I have put Gwendolyne Hats into a virtual online shop. If you have come across this blog and want to see more you can visit my <a href="https://ateliergwendolyne.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">SHOP here</span></a>.</span><br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">http://gwendolynehatsforlife.blogspot.com/atom.xml</div>Gwendolynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02692159864620194071noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33400877.post-50768876153509697272012-06-10T15:56:00.000-04:002019-01-21T19:25:31.908-05:00Summer Sale!<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
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<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Summer is Romantic, full of adventure and celebration. Whatever the occasion be it a wedding, a cocktail party or a cruise, with Gwendolyne's eye-catching Hats and <a href="https://ateliergwendolyne.com/collections/fascinators" target="_blank">Fascinators</a> you'll arrive in style.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now you can shop with us online, </span><span style="font-size: large;">We're very excited.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Have a look and enjoy.</span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
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<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Gwendolyne's flirty Fascinators will tickle your Summer fancy. Created in individual colour combinations they're designed to compliment you. Each one of a kind <a href="https://ateliergwendolyne.com/collections/fascinators" target="_blank">fascinator</a> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">features an exquisite antique button from our prized collection. </span><br /></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; text-align: justify;">
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<span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Gwendolyne Hats</span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"> create <i>Beautiful</i> accessories to enhance your Summer fun. </span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span face="'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif">Look and feel your best while you frolic in the Sun</span>.</span><br /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">http://gwendolynehatsforlife.blogspot.com/atom.xml</div>Gwendolynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02692159864620194071noreply@blogger.com0Gwendolyne Hats 401 Richmond St W, Toronto, ON M5V 3A8, Canada43.647903757444148 -79.3949532508850143.647544757444145 -79.395570250885015 43.648262757444151 -79.394336250885tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33400877.post-2789609909352248842012-03-21T11:34:00.000-04:002012-03-21T12:59:04.969-04:00Happy Spring!<div style="text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Top it off with one of Gwendolyne's </span><span style="font-size: large;">stylish</span><span style="font-size: large;"> Fascinators and you're ready to go.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Last month our sunny downtown Atelier felt like a garden of earthly delights.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Autumn has arrived and the harvest is sweet.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We create beautiful designer hats and scarves for all the right reasons.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Our cozy Boutique </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">in the heart of Toronto is a bounty of warmth and colour to brighten your day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This year Gwendolyne Hats turns Twenty! Shop with us before October 31st, 2011<b> </b></span><span style="font-size: large;">and wish us "Happy Anniversary" to get <b><span style="color: red;">20% off</span> </b>our beautiful Boucle Knit Scarves</span>.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Gwendolyne Hats make cool winter hats,womens hats, mens hats, ski hats, fashion hats, custom hats, handmade hats and we have the perfect fit in colours that compliment you. Come try one on you'll love it.</span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">http://gwendolynehatsforlife.blogspot.com/atom.xml</div>Gwendolynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02692159864620194071noreply@blogger.com1401 Richmond St W, Toronto, ON M5V 3A8, Canada43.6476631 -79.39474443.6457221 -79.398392 43.649604100000005 -79.391096tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33400877.post-50464208419685675012011-09-20T19:12:00.004-04:002011-10-22T16:28:58.088-04:00It's Another Crowning Achievement!<a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/ex9O7uWrMoQ5xIgY0Q0sJA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-myCPH-6qgn0/Tpb7SUCaIUI/AAAAAAAAIzs/0IyJ6KlfDYM/s800/People%252520in%252520hats.jpg" height="474" width="730" /></a><br />
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</span></div><div style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">You could be a WINNER!</span></b></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Enter on Facebook or twitter as many times as you want to Win in our Random Draw. </span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">See instructions and prizes below. </span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Facebook instructions:</span></b></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Post a photo of "you in your favourite hat" on our Facebook fan page, with a short comment that includes the words "amazing Gwendolyne Hats". </span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Click here to enter: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GwendolyneHats">https://www.facebook.com/GwendolyneHats</a></span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">First "Like" us on Facebook. Then upload a picture of yourself in your hat on our Facebook page wall (no limit to entries). Make sure your comment includes the words "amazing Gwendolyne Hats".</span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">twitter instructions:</span></b></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Follow us on</span><span style="font-size: large;"> twitter:</span><span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="http://twitter.com/#%21/gwendolynehats">http://twitter.com/#!/gwendolynehats</a> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> Then tweet as often as you can with our #20yearsofGwendolyneHats hashtag. </span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">The more you tweet the greater your chances are to win in our draw.</span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">1st prize</span> ~ A beautiful hand-made Gwendolyne Hats hat valued up to $250 in your fit.</span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">One 1st prize winner. On Dec 12th final winner is drawn for 1st prize</span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Winner has one year to claim their hat prize.</span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">2nd prize</span> ~ A hand-made Gwendolyne Hats Christmas stocking valued at $185, </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">with a ticket to the One of a Kind Show.</span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">One 2nd prize winner. Draw happens on day 7 at the OOAK - Nov 30th</span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Winner must come down to pick up their prize at the show and get their photo taken.</span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">3rd prize </span>~ tickets for One of a Kind show Nov 24-Dec 4th</span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Winners pick up their ticket at our shop and get a photo taken with it to share on our social platforms </span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">using the hashtag for twitter or uploading on Facebook.</span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
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<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Ah Summer days . . . Blue skies, bright light and bold colours create brilliant memories.</span></div><br />
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<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Oh Summer fun . . . Garden flowers, fresh fruit, butterflies. Plus Panty Purses for all your friends.</span></div><br />
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<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Summer beauty . . . Gwendolyne's cool cotton reversible hair bands will brighten your smile.</span></div><br />
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<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Summer magic . . . Gwendolyne's downtown Boutique is topped up with sunny inspiration.</span></div><br />
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<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">The bewitching beauty of Gwendolyne's whimsy Fascinators continues to captivate at Gwendolyne Hats in Toronto. In fact they are so popular we've created a fresh new collection. These bonny bouquets full of sunshine are in our downtown Boutique right now.</span></div><br />
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<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">A little bit of Whimsy goes a long way... </span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Your hats love dress up too! Whether you're off to the beach, a special Summer event, or a Wedding. Gwendolyne Hats & Fascinators will take you there in style. </span></div><br />
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<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">The warm weather has arrived and Gwendolyne's Garden of Earthly Delights is in full bloom. With antique buttons, silk flowers, feathers & fine fabrics. We create artistic originals in unique colour palettes that celebrate you.</span></div><br />
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<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Thousands of people come each year to visit the award-winning Roof Garden here at 401 Richmond St. West. As luck would have it this beautiful garden is just outside our windows & inspires us everyday. These pictures reflect the joy that it brings to our creations.</span></div><br />
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<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">If you're looking for a touch of magic this Summer I highly recommend you drop by and see what we have to offer. After all Gwendolyne's Boutique is more than hats. It's a colourful shop for Summer.</span></div><br />
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<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">One of the exciting new additions to our Boutique this year comes all the way from Australia. Maya Neumann's Squash Hats made from woven water Hyacinth are world renowned. They come in many colours & look great with Gwendolyne's new Fascinators</span></div><br />
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<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">In Toronto Spring is budding at Gwendolyne Hats Boutique. Our designs are fresh and the colours sing. We're right on Top of the award winning Creative arts building at <a href="http://www.401richmond.net/">401 Richmond St. West</a>. If you love Art, Music, Dance & Design ... This is where it's Hat!</span></div><br />
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<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Here our best buds dance the latest sensation; the Spring Tease. "Red light, green light, stop and go. First comes spring and then there's snow." Soon this courtyard and the amazing Roof Garden will burst with Green. All this and more happens everyday, in and around our Atelier.</span></div><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">This Topper transports you with great style and grace. Here in the creative center of our city we frequently receive guests from around the globe. Now this hat full of positive energy is going to Japan. May it </span></span><a href="http://www.redcross.ca/article.asp?id=38380&tid=001"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">help bring renewal to that great nation.</span></span><br />
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<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Gwendolyne has a fabulous new line of whimsy Fascinators. These Earthly Delights are in our Boutique right now for the celebrations ahead. Wonders from our sunny Atelier never cease to amaze. And they're all made right here in Canada. </span></div><br />
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Our radiant Boutique in Toronto is filled with warmth and colour. It may be cold and snowy outside but we have the perfect antidote. Don't let those gloomy gray days of Winter get you down. Come to our Happy Valentines Day Sale and lift your spirits with a little magic. After all it is the year of the Rabbit!<br />
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Our creative life is moving forward in leaps and bounds. To top it all off, Gwendolyne's working on a limited edition of our famous Tibetan design to celebrate our 20th anniversary. Here Gwendolyne is modeling an icy blue version of her latest Winter Wave. It's matched with one of our a hand-fringed boucle knit scarves. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">This little "Snow bird" didn't make it south for the winter. But toss in one of our hand-fringed boucle knit scarves and you've got a cozy carpet ride all season long. Did you know you can follow Gwendolyne Hats on Twitter? We love taking pictures and sharing positive energy with the world. See our latest Twitpics on the left of this blog.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">Last year one of our special clients requested a Russian Ushanka hat. That promise was finally delivered to Ken this January and he was very pleased. Now named the Winter Wave this design is made from a double layer wool weave, Italian Lamb shearling and lined with cotton flannel. It’s luxurious feel is equally matched with great warmth for the coldest winter months.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">Here we pause for Tea and tarts as Gwendolyne unwraps her new scarf design. It's made from a rare double-knit Italian wool and has a unique tape measure art applique accent. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">We're thinking ahead to a New Year of style and great taste.<br />
Come to our Shop to look your best.<br />
Happy Valentines Day!<br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"> <b>LOVE. </b>It's the theme at this year's One of a Kind show. At Gwendolyne Hats it's an essential part of everything we do. Gwendolyne made these beautiful heart pins to celebrate that positive energy. We love investing our artistry with spirit and bringing lasting beauty to life. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"> <b>The Harvest Moon</b><br />
Do you believe in magic? Gwendolyne does and she's certainly outdone herself with this marvelous new edition of hand-embroidered hats. Each one is a walking work of fiber Art. Match it with one of our hand fringed boucle knit scarves and wow! You're an original. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"> <b>Handwork</b><br />
Beautiful materials inspire great things and artistic details add character. It sure was a delight to watch this design in progress. Sourcing from her prized vintage button collection Gwendolyne accented each hat with a statement button. This signature edition will definitely bring some new life to Toronto streets this year.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"> <b>The Amelia</b><br />
Sporty and spirited. The beauty of this simple sophisticated cut is found in it's clean tailored lines. It's practical earflaps let you soar through the season while the cashmere blend wool insures a warm smile.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"> <b>The Cordy</b><br />
Our peaks are so popular that men are embracing our sense of style too. This design is created from a rich textured Dutch cotton corduroy. Soft, warm and breathable, cotton offers an excellent natural alternative to those with wool sensitivities. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><b> The Abbey Road</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">Many people say to us that Gwendolyne Hats stand out on the street. I would like to add that our clients are the nicest people. One can always tell by the smiles on their faces.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><b>Gwendolyne Hats is very excited to be part of...<br />
The Christmas One of a Kind Show in Toronto.<br />
Be sure to visit us in Booth G 33<br />
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Our Boutique closes for the show on Saturday November 13th.<br />
Re-opening Thursday December the 9th<br />
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Gwendolyne's Boutique is open for business until Friday December 24th.</b> </span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">http://gwendolynehatsforlife.blogspot.com/atom.xml</div>Gwendolynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02692159864620194071noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33400877.post-81362878076802386602010-07-09T23:34:00.014-04:002010-07-12T22:11:02.229-04:00Good Vibrations!<a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/bzeH6scolt3t-GRmP4NGKg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/TDY6OYkJL8I/AAAAAAAAHv4/chyJFfdy1RU/s800/Thimble%20corner1.jpg" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">It's Summer in the city and we are HOT. Our stylish Atelier is right in the heart of the Fashion District. Gwendolyne designs are hand cut and individually made in downtown Toronto. This local landmark marks the spot. The greenery of our building; 401 Richmond St. West, is above the red streetcar in the photo to the right.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">Gwendolyne's Boutique is more than beautiful Hats. It's a colourful shop for Summer. We design, create and sell magical things. Come see for yourself, you'll love it. Our unique accessories for the body and your home radiate with spirit. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">Today Suzen Sam is celebrating her brand new Abbey Road. Suzen is the Girl on the go for Google Adwords. She's a buzz of positive energy and loves bees. Gwendolyne sewed a bee on her bonnet and off she went to conquer the world.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">Wow! Have a look! This month we've got a full page in Toronto's number one Japanese magazine. I just love the Japanese characters in the copy. The shoot was fun, it taught me a few things about product photography. A special thank you goes out to everyone at <a href="http://www.bitslounge.com/">bits magazine</a>.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">Men love Gwendolyne Hats too! In a world of sameness, men are joining the hunt for personal marks of distinction. Jeff wanted his custom-made hat to feature a maple leaf button cut from the original copper roof that covered our Parliament Buildings. Thoughts like that can shape our destiny. Cast your vote everyday for a better world.</span></span><br />
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We create beautiful things of value that reflect personality and enhance people's lives. We're proud of what we do and that feels good. What more could you ask for!</span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">http://gwendolynehatsforlife.blogspot.com/atom.xml</div>Gwendolynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02692159864620194071noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33400877.post-375978389090130142010-05-17T10:58:00.009-04:002010-07-09T20:14:52.873-04:00Fresh is in!<a href="http://picasaweb.google.ca/lh/photo/n8pUqcjgAYMtHFdXxzHnRA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/S-CIQuClBGI/AAAAAAAAHSY/p_-7Bwumltk/s800/Spring%20moments.jpg" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">We're back in the Shop after a wonderful One of a Kind </span></span><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">Spring show </span></span><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">in T.O. We had a fabulous time. Here's a slideshow with some our favorite moments along the way.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">The show was so invigorating it inspired us to do a Spring clean. With a fresh coat of paint and some redecorating we gave our boutique a refreshing new look for the season ahead.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">We were pleased and you will be too. O</span></span><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">ur designer hats and accessories come in all the colours of the rainbow. This season</span></span><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"> liven up</span></span><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"> your wardrobe and lift your spirits with some magic. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">Gwendolyne Hats boutique sits on top of a artistic hub in the heart of Toronto. Our Atelier looks out on an award winning roof garden that's bursting with life. Yes our work is beautiful; the landscape we create in makes it even better.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">We invite you to visit our building and us during this exciting citywide event.</span></span><br />
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Here's a look and a big smile ahead for our latest Spring Sensations!</span></span><br /><br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.ca/lh/photo/Mk8oKFNmljNqEAdGMElRoQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/S51lUwA3eOI/AAAAAAAAG2A/gLayVKafoEQ/s800/G%20in%20motion.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">As you can imagine our downtown Atelier has been a Hotbed of activity. As creative entrepreneurs we thrive on these opportunities. That's when we use all our knowledge and artistic abilities to inspire the world. It's hard work but there are great rewards. We thoroughly enjoyed the challenge and I believe it shows.</span></span><br /><br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.ca/lh/photo/MhuunoAiJp2FDOTFgVRwxQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/S51rzfDZoII/AAAAAAAAG28/AamYLWcUJk4/s800/Tea.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Gwendolyne has been dreaming of a Tea Cozy design for many years. In January she brought that dream to life in a limited edition of 12. This beautiful Cozy above is entered in the One of a Kind Green competition sponsored by Lipton Tea. By recycling fine tapestry swatches from Toronto's Designer's Walk, Gwendolyne's brought fiber art to the kitchen table. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Place your vote in the Peoples Choice award</span>.</span></span><br /><br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.ca/lh/photo/JorQBSUvbyEG0l09xwo9Qw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/S51t4DOd3LI/AAAAAAAAG30/Oxo6rC2IG3g/s800/Abbey%20Road%20cap.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">People enter our lives for a reason. Some leave with our beautiful creations, others bring us inspiration. This year Victor; above, brought the opportunity for Gwendolyne to create with the finest cotton fabrics from the Netherlands. Thick rich Corduroy, luxurious full velvets in a palette of colour fit for your Spring.</span></span><br /><br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.ca/lh/photo/S8PE9pXl4VD6-PzXjsyGkA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/S51xmhWwUMI/AAAAAAAAG5w/PODEEV6K-xA/s800/velvet%20scarves.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Sometimes simple designs can be the most challenging. Combining silk and velvet is like mixing oil with water. But together they look and feel so good.</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> Gwendolyne knew this and it was the driving force behind her </span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">luxurious Velvet Delight wrap</span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">. In the end the many naps and fabric tensions became one. Definitely worth trying on.</span></span><br /><br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.ca/lh/photo/-DUCgN3AQb9BolfQIm6RoQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/S51v7Ow4x7I/AAAAAAAAG4w/5JvcWvZbNII/s800/Carnabys.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">When the Summer heat arrives the bamboo linen in this year's Carnaby will be a great insulator. This full shaped cap is accented with Antique hand turned vegetable ivory buttons from Gwendolyne's prized collection. She has constructed every peak with a tenacious drive for perfection in a full palette of rich colour.</span></span><br /><br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.ca/lh/photo/elteU88oJfpz15fGLhn7_A?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/S510BN5go-I/AAAAAAAAG6s/FNYBfR43SZI/s800/GwendolyneHats.jpg" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">We're taking more photos these days of people who show us how great they look in our designs. </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Here are some recent favorites. These pictures celebrate people who share our philosophy of life in the world. What we wear can say a lot about what we believe in. Cheers to all those who feel the same way!<br /><br /><br /></span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">http://gwendolynehatsforlife.blogspot.com/atom.xml</div>Gwendolynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02692159864620194071noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33400877.post-73463762115038019772010-01-10T10:00:00.007-05:002010-01-10T23:14:02.045-05:00Happy New Year!<a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/RH7Plw9qzl-k11DK2hlupA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/S0UheeZ8pZI/AAAAAAAAGvY/nBFCrh7cHBM/s800/Love2010.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">It's a brand New Year at Gwendolyne Hats and life is good. After all the fun, festivities and family gatherings we got some rest. Now completely renewed, we're beginning our year with great creativity and invention. We're thankful for the day and excited by what the future has to offer.</span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">People loved our new Winter Collection at the One of a Kind Show in Toronto. Our booth was the best ever. We had fun and a wonderful time was had by all. This year the annual competition had a teapot theme. Gwendolyne was thrilled making her beautiful pincushion teapot & Wow! She won 3rd prize. It was such an honour to receive recognition amongst so many fabulous creations by other artists. Our cup runneth over!</span></span><br /><br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/x3srev2Ob2HMwe6LU_AG1Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/S0UlC22czEI/AAAAAAAAGwE/Cejl8ciXMX8/s800/Teapot%2009.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">You too could have fun creating your own pincushion curio. Sign up for a Spring course at </span></span><a href="http://ateliergwendolyne.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">Atelier Gwendolyne</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">. It's a great idea for a gift or a special treat for yourself. Please contact us to </span></span><a href="http://www.gwendolynehats.com/pages/contact.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">enroll</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">.</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', serif;"><br /><br /><object width="500" height="405"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/HWKyvQTHTyk&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x402061&color2=0x9461ca&border=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/HWKyvQTHTyk&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x402061&color2=0x9461ca&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="500" height="405"></embed></object><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">This charming & informative interview was shot in our booth during the show. Gwendolyne speaks very eloquently about her work & what she believes in. Have a look. It's good to the last shot.</span><br /><br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/F-QEz0wq1FJGYtF52o8npg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/S0Umk9fpEiI/AAAAAAAAGww/4pZMoY_lx14/s800/Moonlight%20wish.jpg" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">What the world needs now is love sweet love...</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /><br />That's the only thing that there's just to little of... So this New Year's Eve under the light of the blue moon, that's exactly what we wished for everyone. Love is the great connector that brings meaning to our lives. The more you give the more you get. The more you get the better you feel.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', serif;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><b>When you love life it loves you back.</b></span></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">http://gwendolynehatsforlife.blogspot.com/atom.xml</div>Gwendolynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02692159864620194071noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33400877.post-74614879857955599182009-10-27T20:31:00.004-04:002010-05-04T17:31:07.970-04:00Turn up the Heat<a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/yZuliwAPCmepOtpB-f26Jw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/SuCoewBLS3I/AAAAAAAAGTs/m2YHDgMKz_E/s800/Blog%20shop.jpg" /></a><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms'; font-size: 130%; font-weight: bold;">Our radiant Shop awaits...</span><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms'; font-size: 130%;"> It's brimming with beautiful things.</span><span style="font-size: 130%;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms'; font-size: 130%;">We bring artistry, fresh design</span><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms'; font-size: 130%;"> and fine materials to practical accessories.</span><span style="font-size: 130%;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms'; font-size: 130%;">So you can look your best and feel it too. Once you've</span><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms'; font-size: 130%;"> experienced a Gwendolyne design you understand. Our kind of quality creates a lasting impression.</span><br />
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</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><span style="font-size: 130%;">We'd love to show you our latest. There's something for everyone at Gwendolyne Hats. We've introduced exciting new designs & a range of affordable prices to please.</span><span style="font-size: 130%;"> Make it an outing, bring friends and enjoy.</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms'; font-size: 100%; font-weight: bold;">Gwendolyne makes magic in the heart of her Atelier.</span><span style="font-size: 100%;"><br />
</span><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms'; font-size: 100%;">Sometimes her surroundings are as exciting as the finished piece.</span><span style="font-size: 100%;"><br />
</span><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms'; font-size: 100%;">Beautiful materials inspire great things, details</span><span style="font-size: 100%;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms'; font-size: 100%;">create character.</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms'; font-size: 100%; font-weight: bold;">We create modern classics you enjoy everyday.</span><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms'; font-size: 100%; font-weight: bold;"> </span> <span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms'; font-size: 100%;"><br />
All the world's a stage. You can play the </span><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms'; font-size: 100%;">Romantic in </span><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms'; font-size: 100%;">our</span><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms'; font-size: 100%;"> new Corona</span><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms'; font-size: 100%;">.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms'; font-weight: bold;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms'; font-size: 100%; font-weight: bold;">Cordy cap & Boucle scarf with an autumn fringe.</span> <span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms'; font-size: 100%;"><br />
Never underestimate the benefits of a great hat and scarf. A warm smile & cozy disposition can change your day. We took this picture out on the street. I wanted to capture Toronto's vibrant urban culture.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms'; font-size: 130%; font-weight: bold;">Many coloured scarves & a Mikado shoulder bag in blue.</span><span style="font-size: 130%;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><div><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms'; font-size: 130%;">The cavalcade of colour outside our windows has been absolutely stunning. It's just so beautiful I had to get some pictures. To see my slideshow <a href="http://picasaweb.google.ca/GwendolyneHats/401RichmondInAutumn#slideshow/5397289093412627250">click here</a>.</span><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms'; font-size: 130%;">You'll get the first peak at our new Amelia </span><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms'; font-size: 130%;">design, as in Earhart the aviator. Yes a new Gwendolyne hat with earflaps has arrived.</span><span style="font-size: 130%;"><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms'; font-size: 130%;">Avoid the crowds. Shop with us before we go to the One of a Kind Show.<br />
Our cozy Shop is where you'll get the most selection & personal service.</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><span style="font-size: 130%;"><b>Our last shopping day before the show is Friday November the 20th. </b></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />
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This year's harvest<br />is sweet and our tasty new treats are ripe for the picking. Here's some<br />imagery to celebrate the colours of Autumn.</span><br /></span><br /><table style="width: auto;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/40fT4neNB9KsfyWZJwD0Cg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/Sr65bxPiWDI/AAAAAAAAFmQ/Nv9EvP0cH8A/s800/steam%20punk%20Abbey%20Road.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11px; text-align: right;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;">The </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;">Abbey Road </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;">our classic </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;">peaked cap</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;">.</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:130%;">It was a sunny Sunday afternoon...together we created this still life with some of the tools of our trade. We wanted to illustrate how our work brings old world craft to life with a modern sensibility and style.</span><br /></span><br /><table style="width: auto;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/vP5Sk98ZNZ8j0gPOmQs0IQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/Sr7F3JR8ssI/AAAAAAAAFn8/bQLRFUtzv40/s800/The%20Bean.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11px; text-align: right;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Bean our funky wool toque.</span><br />People inspire our designs. This year three talented women brought our artistry<br />to life on camera</span><span style="font-size:130%;">. </span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;">We got some great pictures and had a lot of fun!</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/GwendolyneHats/PhotoShoot#slideshow/5386358787821175106">Click here</a> to see more of our photo shoot with Dana in Toronto's Kensington Market.</span><br /><br /><table style="width: auto;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/zJGbHCYzsiyB8yQlk3YhHw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/Sr7HWPfduNI/AAAAAAAAFpE/h4HY23fm5Is/s800/The%20Beans.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11px; text-align: right;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">If you love Gwendolyne Hats . . .</span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;">Watch for frequent updates to our blog.</span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;"><span> We have so many exciting things to show you.</span></span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;"> You can subscribe to our posts below. </span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;">Feedback is appreciated, inspire us with a comment.</span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;"> </span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"> Visit our downtown Atelier where culture art and fashion meet.<br /></span><span>Discover a magical Shop that welcomes the creative spirit and </span></span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;"><span>celebrates individuality.</span></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br />Spread the word!</span><br /></span><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">http://gwendolynehatsforlife.blogspot.com/atom.xml</div>Gwendolynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02692159864620194071noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33400877.post-50003235219359163752009-07-25T21:38:00.082-04:002009-08-06T20:09:31.697-04:00Our Garden of Earthly Delights<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/Smu1fvZ_OSI/AAAAAAAAFWo/QOnwl5SLtYc/s1600-h/Gwendolyne.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/Smu1fvZ_OSI/AAAAAAAAFWo/QOnwl5SLtYc/s400/Gwendolyne.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362579338220747042" border="0" /></a>It’s been a different kind of summer this year in Toronto, elusive and uncertain. A little bit like our world today. One minute its looking good and the next minute it’s not. The plants have certainly flourished. Perhaps it’s because they follow a natural order. They just keep the faith, move forward with confidence and grow with the flow. I guess the lesson here is to trust your instincts and make the best of what you've got. In short live for the day and advance with optimism.<br /><br />I read a wonderful quote that sums this thought up nicely:<br /><br />“Success is a journey not a destination and half the fun is getting there.”<br /><i>- Gita Bellin</i><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/Smu4IyDEa6I/AAAAAAAAFWw/txlGM0MIf3Y/s1600-h/garden+city.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/Smu4IyDEa6I/AAAAAAAAFWw/txlGM0MIf3Y/s400/garden+city.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362582242327817122" border="0" /></a>Here are some sunny Summer moments from the award winning Rooftop Garden outside our window. The first is a picture of Gwendolyne, the beautiful spirit who continues to inspire my life. And if you're familiar with Gwendolyne Hats, chances are she’s inspired you too. Many smiling faces have passed through our doors and left with joy in their hearts. Love is the thread that connects our work together. Love is full of meaning. Everything in our Atelier is infused with a little bit of that magic.<br /><br />"The mind determines what is possible. The heart surpasses it.''<br />- <span style="font-style: italic;">Pilar Colinta </span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/SmvEh9iNLzI/AAAAAAAAFZc/sgKlDH4gM8Q/s1600-h/sedum+web.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/SmvEh9iNLzI/AAAAAAAAFZc/sgKlDH4gM8Q/s320/sedum+web.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362595869047467826" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/SmvEtwQmePI/AAAAAAAAFZk/VfrFrJ6peIY/s1600-h/Cleome.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/SmvEtwQmePI/AAAAAAAAFZk/VfrFrJ6peIY/s400/Cleome.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362596071642396914" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>These days we've been starting work with a refreshing tête-à-tête on the Roof Garden. This peaceful oasis gets our creative juices flowing while nature's power helps to ground us. Our studio is right in the heart of the city. As we contemplate our day ahead we can feel the energy of the urban landscape around us. It's a wonderful balance. While the city feeds our mind and belly, the garden feeds our soul. I dream of a day when the roof tops of the world are green and we all live in greater harmony with nature.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/SmzsTgWXBtI/AAAAAAAAFak/DCibp593pSM/s1600-h/Lilly.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/SmzsTgWXBtI/AAAAAAAAFak/DCibp593pSM/s400/Lilly.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362921076136806098" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/SmzRO6If05I/AAAAAAAAFaI/YbS-Nm3XfSE/s1600-h/sky+%26+barrel+web.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/SmzRO6If05I/AAAAAAAAFaI/YbS-Nm3XfSE/s320/sky+%26+barrel+web.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362891310344688530" border="0" /></a></div><div><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/SnSwXPWLbGI/AAAAAAAAFbU/TLqEpxyXgRw/s1600-h/black+eye+susans.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/SnSwXPWLbGI/AAAAAAAAFbU/TLqEpxyXgRw/s320/black+eye+susans.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365106969408138338" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Our work is a magnet for happy people. During the Summer months many travel to our city. They are always thrilled to discover this marvelous building our business calls home. Here is Lily an artist and hat lover from Vancouver who found us on her holiday. One of our greatest pleasures is meeting kindred spirits who like ourselves share their joy and spread happiness wherever they go.</div><div><br /></div><div>As luck would have it last week we got away for a holiday up north at a cottage on Horseshoe Lake. It was so refreshing to dive into the water and wash our cares away.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/SntwgWidaFI/AAAAAAAAFg4/DDRKNxuRAtQ/s1600-h/William+dock+4.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 353px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/SntwgWidaFI/AAAAAAAAFg4/DDRKNxuRAtQ/s400/William+dock+4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367007082050316370" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>It was a well deserved rest. We've been very busy working on some exciting new surprises for the cool seasons ahead. Vacations are relaxing but they're also a great opportunity to see life from a clear perspective. In our case it has re-confirmed our direction. Art is our calling and creativity the driving force behind our life. True to our hearts we have always made choices to follow that path. Nobody said it was going to be easy, but that's just who we are. We create the beautiful things that we think the world should see and we're proud of it. Our bottom line is quality and true value with meaning. This year you can expect our collection to be the best ever. Seize the day and get them while you can. After all where would the world be without flowers.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">http://gwendolynehatsforlife.blogspot.com/atom.xml</div>Gwendolynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02692159864620194071noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33400877.post-29100867469351342982009-05-27T14:58:00.051-04:002009-05-28T11:14:53.638-04:00Smile!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/Sh2ShqqhLmI/AAAAAAAAFCg/K2-pF7RY2ik/s1600-h/Sky+Light.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/Sh2ShqqhLmI/AAAAAAAAFCg/K2-pF7RY2ik/s400/Sky+Light.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340585840217239138" border="0" /></a>Spring in ancient times was celebrated by the gods of fertility who rose up from the under world with the keys to life.<br /><br />Living here in Toronto just north of the 49th parallel, our eagerness for the warm weather is heightened by a longer wait. It’s always such a magical time of year. Nature’s a powerful force that never ceases to amaze. I often remind people that our Canadian Maple Syrup is the result of our unique temperatures. That's why it tastes so sweet.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/Sh2S_ZJ6akI/AAAAAAAAFCo/PCOcsBTR-gE/s1600-h/Hairbands+and+flowers.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/Sh2S_ZJ6akI/AAAAAAAAFCo/PCOcsBTR-gE/s400/Hairbands+and+flowers.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340586350913153602" border="0" /></a>Spring is the eternal optimist. She can lift your spirits; bring a skip to your step and a flutter to your heart. The desire to open ourselves to the new life ahead is everywhere we go.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Here in our Atelier Gwendolyne has been busy birthing many new designs for the shop. With a fresh palette of colors, her reversible Hairbands will be delighting many faces this summer. Made in all sizes, from cotton prints, these colorful bands will brighten and cool any hot summer day.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/Sh2TcLy6BVI/AAAAAAAAFCw/ae9Ii31U_Cg/s1600-h/Sspring+.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 342px; height: 455px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/Sh2TcLy6BVI/AAAAAAAAFCw/ae9Ii31U_Cg/s400/Sspring+.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340586845543204178" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />This year we’ve added to our scarf collection. Loving silks and color, Gwendolyne has collaborated on this limited edition of exquisite shawls with an artist in Australia. Hand dyed with the themes of water, earth and fire the touch and finished edges of the silks are divine. They are perfect for the many outdoor celebrations planned in the months ahead.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/Sh2T1jMc0wI/AAAAAAAAFC4/F8HuJ_7xom0/s1600-h/Choker.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/Sh2T1jMc0wI/AAAAAAAAFC4/F8HuJ_7xom0/s400/Choker.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340587281321087746" border="0" /></a>Gwendolyne's button collection has inspired a new line of chokers. Made from Japanese ribbons and braids the adjustable sizing allows great comfort. Here is one decorated with antique vegetable ivory turned buttons. The subtle details of these buttons are set off brilliantly from the background. New to the shop they are selling fast. You can ask about one to be made for you as Gwendolyne is also taking custom orders.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/Sh2Ucf9zgwI/AAAAAAAAFDA/io72s6xkHz4/s1600-h/button+bracelets.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/Sh2Ucf9zgwI/AAAAAAAAFDA/io72s6xkHz4/s400/button+bracelets.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340587950469251842" border="0" /></a><br />Recently a customer dropped by and shared her daughters’ love for buttons. I think many of us have this fascination. Especially if your grandmother had jars full of them. Today there are few button producers in the world that create the beautiful styles that were made in the past. The Czech Republic still produces molded glass buttons. It’s nice to see this art and craft tradition continue. It is important to celebrate the good things in our world. After all you reap what you sow. Money is a vehicle that defines our worth and values. How we circulate it is the determining factor of what we want our world to be. More then ever before we must understand what we are buying and look closely at the energy invested in it. We decide what will be created today and cherished in the future.<br /><br />In Gwendolyne's latest line of Button Love bracelets she has brought her cherished glass buttons from the 20's to 50's era to life on the wrist. The colors are vibrant and the base beads simple to set off the detail and color of each button. Many people love the magnetic clasp as it allows for easy closure when putting them on. We have sizes for everyone, come see them soon. I know you'll love them.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/Sh2VmiYA7NI/AAAAAAAAFDI/Uv7dU_c2frA/s1600-h/wristlets.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 332px; height: 442px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/Sh2VmiYA7NI/AAAAAAAAFDI/Uv7dU_c2frA/s400/wristlets.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340589222426373330" border="0" /></a>Last year many new bag designs were created and produced in our studio. Gwendolyne is always determined to bring function and beauty together. She is truly enjoying bag design, as it is both technically challenging and a perfect canvas to display her love of detail and artistry.<br /><br />This year she has continued her search for the perfect carry all. The Raven wristlet is designed to carry the essentials. It can be worn on the wrist or on the shoulder. I think it's all the rage these days as it allows women to carry their core goodies. Some tell me they carry it in their bigger bags during the day and later when they go out at night all they carry is their wristlet. It would certainly make it very easy to dance the night away.<br /><br />As always we have many beautiful hat designs for the season ahead. Come down to our shop and try one on or watch for the next blog.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/Sh2WDEL19bI/AAAAAAAAFDQ/mVu9z3-PFEA/s1600-h/Swan+love.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 310px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/Sh2WDEL19bI/AAAAAAAAFDQ/mVu9z3-PFEA/s400/Swan+love.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340589712538465714" border="0" /></a>Several weeks ago we both had a wonderful bike ride down by the lake to <a href="http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?formtype=search&address=Humber%20Bay%20Park%20W&city=Toronto&state=ON&zipcode=&submit=Get+Map">Humber Bay Park</a>. With the wind at our back the going was easy. On this bright Spring day many people were out walking, riding, and roller blading. Everywhere we went the birds were also enjoying the weather. The freshness in the air and the excitement that winter was over was all around us. We saw a lot of mating rituals that day. In fact these two majestic swans did their dance right before our eyes. Afterwards they leaned in for a kiss and their graceful necks formed the shape of a heart. It was a beautiful moment and a reminder that Spring is a time for new beginnings and a lot of love.<div class="blogger-post-footer">http://gwendolynehatsforlife.blogspot.com/atom.xml</div>Gwendolynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02692159864620194071noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33400877.post-55772527885655275932009-01-31T20:40:00.003-05:002012-05-31T12:01:41.470-04:00Snow Angel<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/SX1HmmKLLrI/AAAAAAAAENE/u7RBfSOr0n8/s1600-h/corner+Shop+2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295467465261395634" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/SX1HmmKLLrI/AAAAAAAAENE/u7RBfSOr0n8/s400/corner+Shop+2.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 235px; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 344px;" /></a><span style="font-size: 100%;">Happy year of the Ox!<br />May the soil you till be rich and fertile.<br /><br />Right off the top we would like to thank everyone for making the start of our winter season such a success. Your enthusiasm was heart warming. With your valued patronage we will continue to make magic.</span><br />
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Wow! What a fresh start for the New Year. It’s frosty white here in Toronto. Of course if you’re the proud owner of a Gwendolyne Hat it's perfect. Say hello winter baby and enjoy it every day.<br />
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With the weather we’ve had lots of sightings and positive feedback. Apparently Art Eggleton was seen wearing one of our Tibetans. Is it true? I don’t know. Keep your eyes peeled; if you see others please let us know.<br />
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A lot has happened since we last spoke. The end of the year is always such a busy time. Our focus going into the 2008 One of a Kind Show was tremendous. All year long we had pursued a path of growth and re-invention in a landscape of economic uncertainty. Think Positive was our daily mantra. Whatever the outcome, we were going to roll up our talents and have fun. The marketplace would decide.<br />
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With a new look and an upbeat attitude our booth was a magnet for happy people and smiling faces. Gwendolyne even managed to get on TV twice. First CTV Weather live with Tom Brown at the show. Then CBC Newsworld with Colleen Jones, which broadcast right across the country. After that we had a buzz in our booth and it followed us home.<br />
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This month our cozy Atelier was filled with laughter and delight. Gwendolynes' Sunday Salons have become such a wonderful addition to our creative life. They're popular too, so we've added a Monday night. We love our studio and it feels good to share it. All you need to join us is the desire to create beautiful things with your own hands.<br />
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I encourage you to read further by visiting her new <a href="http://ateliergwendolyne.blogspot.com/2009/03/take-course.html"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">BLOG</span></a> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Atelier Gwendolyne</span>. If you're interested in joining please click<a href="http://ateliergwendolyne.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank"> here</a>.<br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwSLsG7jgV7iKwBKTuuduV4pd8elCKc5o7fs4BzglyP2esETeyKzdbyvkVqml6A07lvOtWtODYHoYk' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><div class="blogger-post-footer">http://gwendolynehatsforlife.blogspot.com/atom.xml</div>Gwendolynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02692159864620194071noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33400877.post-69165316794334949952008-10-07T23:00:00.017-04:002010-05-04T17:58:44.476-04:00Thanksgiving!<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/SN-o-GXKyoI/AAAAAAAAC94/Lpa9sijaRsY/s1600-h/Sunflower.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251101475350432386" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/SN-o-GXKyoI/AAAAAAAAC94/Lpa9sijaRsY/s400/Sunflower.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt;" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span">by William</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span"></span><span class="Apple-style-span"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span">It's a chilly day outside and our cozy Atelier is bustling with activity. Autumn is here and winter is just around the corner. It's time to prepare for the cool weather ahead.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span">As we stop to admire all the beauty in our shop Gwendolyne and I are giddy with excitement and pride. Our repertoire has grown this year and we’re delighted with the results. Evolution is invigorating. It’s brought a fresh perspective to our worktable. This Fall harvest is sweet and our amazing new creations are ripe for the picking.</span></span><br />
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But the best news of all? </span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Our little Zoë bag created in the Spring has given birth to a whole new line of Gwendolyne Bags!</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> Congratulations are definitely in order.<br />
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There's a fabulous selection of these items and more</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> in our shop right now. Remember, it's the accessories that make your outfit. Our work has lasting beauty. It looks great together too!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The new designs are created in limited editions and each bag is unique. You could be the only one in the world. Everybody we've shown is talking about them. Here are a few of my favourites.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">We want people to have value in their life. That’s why we design and create tangible things you can appreciate everyday. We invest our work with meaning and a spirit that speaks. It's special because we take the time to make it that way. It takes over 200 steps to make one of Gwendolynes' bags. Here are some photos to illustrate her journey </span><a href="http://picasaweb.google.ca/GwendolyneHats/PhotoShoot#slideshow/5386363678598565234"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">click here.</span></a><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Our Talisman started as a romantic flourish for the bags. A final signature detail to celebrate it's beauty or an opportunity to personalize your own. After making one Gwendolyne realized it's true power. Sometimes your work just tells you what it wants to be. Now we see the Talisman as a little bit of magic like a rabbits foot or lucky charm. They come in many sizes and can be hooked onto anything; zippers, key chains, knapsacks, bags, anything that's waiting to be embellished. They make great gifts for friends and family. For a closer look double click on the photo below.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Last weekend we were privileged to be part of Toronto’s </span><a href="http://www.scotiabanknuitblanche.ca/home.shtml"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Nuit Blanche</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> Festival at our building 401 Richmond. The city was alive with enthusiastic seekers of Art and Culture. Our Atelier was open all night long and we had lots of fun. The excitement and support of our visitors was invigorating. It was wonderful to meet so many smiling faces. Art can feed your soul.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">We feel blessed. Thank you.</span><div class="blogger-post-footer">http://gwendolynehatsforlife.blogspot.com/atom.xml</div>Gwendolynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02692159864620194071noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33400877.post-90858003062780357462008-07-31T18:16:00.055-04:002008-11-15T05:16:13.426-05:00Fairy Tales<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/SI-jMH8e5II/AAAAAAAACzI/HPP3GKwoZlk/s1600-h/Echi+close.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/SI-jMH8e5II/AAAAAAAACzI/HPP3GKwoZlk/s400/Echi+close.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228577121086923906" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">by William</span><br /><br />It’s a lazy Summer day at Gwendolyne Hats and that feels good. We’ve been very industrious lately now it's time to relax. After the Toronto Outdoor Art Show we took a little break to enjoy the creativity of our studio and experience some of the excitement our city has to offer.<br /><br />Our Shop’s been busy with some delightful visitors from abroad. Summer is a great time for travel and we’ve met new people from Japan, Italy and the States.<br /><br />Tonight we’re off to the <a href="http://www.toronto.ca/parks/musicgarden_events.htm">Toronto Music Garden</a> for a wonderful outdoor concert of classical music down by our waterfront. Tucked away at the foot of Spadina, this magnificent garden is a magical setting for many reasons.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/SI5IUBw42BI/AAAAAAAACwk/UWYZlqUptNE/s1600-h/Gwen+grass.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/SI5IUBw42BI/AAAAAAAACwk/UWYZlqUptNE/s400/Gwen+grass.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228195726331795474" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Its intimate outdoor concerts are always outstanding and the garden is absolutely gorgeous. The local birds play host to 2 free concerts a week all summer long. If you listen carefully you can hear them singing along with the music for their supper. We always bring a picnic dinner to double the fun. I’m looking forward to <span>Persian Music for a Summer Night</span> Thursday Aug 7th. ~ Maybe we’ll see you there.<br /><br />If you want to see a slide show of this beautiful garden in full bloom <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/GwendolyneHats/MusicGarden/photo#s5229023078230051554">click here.</a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/SI5J-lNAhOI/AAAAAAAACws/NG8IvU-TFz4/s1600-h/Echinasia.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/SI5J-lNAhOI/AAAAAAAACws/NG8IvU-TFz4/s320/Echinasia.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228197556911113442" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />A special thanks to all the people involved with the Music Garden; especially Tamara Bernstein, for providing us with this enlightening opportunity.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/SI5STPvgJuI/AAAAAAAACxM/LcSF2fk-4xg/s1600-h/SKYbird.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/SI5STPvgJuI/AAAAAAAACxM/LcSF2fk-4xg/s320/SKYbird.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228206708020487906" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />The Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition</span> was great fun this year. It’s always such an amazing display of beautiful handmade things from the heart. This year was no exception. Our booth was bustling with fresh and familiar faces. I think people really enjoyed themselves. I know we did.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/SJIi3NK9DtI/AAAAAAAAC6w/mG21I4LWvQ0/s1600-h/The+3+graces1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 228px; height: 291px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/SJIi3NK9DtI/AAAAAAAAC6w/mG21I4LWvQ0/s320/The+3+graces1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5229280449154322130" border="0" /></a><br /><br />There are 3 Graces in Greek mythology. Each with the power to grant charm, happiness and beauty. Here is a picture of the modern version; Gwendolyne, Evelyn and Joey. It was sunny and hot, hot, hot, with the occasional breeze. We drank lots of water and entertained many. It was the peak of the season. By the end of the weekend I really appreciated the value of a great hat.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/SI5efx9OqjI/AAAAAAAACx4/fleBQzd2_14/s1600-h/Evelyn+acting.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 306px; height: 229px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/SI5efx9OqjI/AAAAAAAACx4/fleBQzd2_14/s320/Evelyn+acting.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228220117502831154" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Yes our hats are practical. They also bring a lot of character into the theatre of life. Have a look at Evelyn. She's playing "Juliette" in one of our blue Zinnia hats. “ Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?” Wow! She's so beautiful we felt lucky.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/SI5fi6JYAqI/AAAAAAAACyE/BDQO4PBh9Fg/s1600-h/Glamorous+Rita.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/SI5fi6JYAqI/AAAAAAAACyE/BDQO4PBh9Fg/s320/Glamorous+Rita.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228221270752494242" border="0" /></a><br />And here is our good friend the lovely Rita. She's wearing a vintage Gwendolyne hat called the Garden Shade. How's that for a little glamour! You can see that our work is about self-expression. We create magical things to inspire peoples' individuality, beauty, beliefs and spirit.<br /><br />What a refreshing relief. Our booth was close to the Peace Garden, a lush oasis in a sea of cement. If you travel with a few trees and bring along some running water you can usually attract a breeze. But lets be sensible. You'll always be cool under the brim of a fabulous Gwendolyne Hats original!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/SI5rjKkHcbI/AAAAAAAACyc/jUnj4-2kVqw/s1600-h/Peace.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/SI5rjKkHcbI/AAAAAAAACyc/jUnj4-2kVqw/s320/Peace.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228234469299155378" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer">http://gwendolynehatsforlife.blogspot.com/atom.xml</div>Gwendolynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02692159864620194071noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33400877.post-79072781107140008652008-06-15T14:30:00.009-04:002009-10-28T13:00:01.717-04:00It's Hip to be Happy!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/SFAMPaMnNgI/AAAAAAAACpM/tRUTXprFeFE/s1600-h/1.yellow+lily.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/SFAMPaMnNgI/AAAAAAAACpM/tRUTXprFeFE/s400/1.yellow+lily.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5210678227737458178" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">by William</span><br /><br />We had a taste of summer this weekend and it was delicious. The city felt joyful and sprang to life. There was a buzz in the air and people were talking. It was a magical moment the world was smiling. I thought, we need more of a life like this.<br /><br />That evening the rain came down in all its thunderous glory and brought cool weather. The time had passed so quickly it felt like a dream. It’s going to be a long hot season ahead, so I continued to nurture my thought from the weekend. I imagined what the Summer of Love was like and the positive things that decade had to offer. Peace, love and understanding. Free thinking, self- awareness. We could certainly use more of those ideas today.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/SFAM-KMnNhI/AAAAAAAACpU/qCDCzg3UMXE/s1600-h/2.Carn+Abbey.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 322px; height: 241px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/SFAM-KMnNhI/AAAAAAAACpU/qCDCzg3UMXE/s400/2.Carn+Abbey.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5210679030896342546" border="0" /></a> Wouldn’t it be nice if we had a new era of optimism and hope? Now is a good time to start. Inspire the world around you; celebrate life and all it has to offer. Let's put the power back into the flower!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/SFAZs6MnNiI/AAAAAAAACpc/ql0IXrx8ZZE/s1600-h/3.Adriel.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 202px; height: 346px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/SFAZs6MnNiI/AAAAAAAACpc/ql0IXrx8ZZE/s400/3.Adriel.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5210693028194760226" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Gwendolyne and I live by these ideas. We invest our work with positive energy and share it with you. Yes we make beautiful things but we're philosophers too! Our designs have purpose, feel good and feed your spirit. This summer step out with confidence and spread that joy forward.<br /><br />So, if you want to treat yourself to something special that has meaning and lasting value, Gwendolyne Hats shop in Toronto is the place to be!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/SFGSLKMnNkI/AAAAAAAACqQ/zwJlPPr9S7s/s1600-h/4.clematis.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/SFGSLKMnNkI/AAAAAAAACqQ/zwJlPPr9S7s/s320/4.clematis.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5211106964257846850" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />We love music and it's power to transport us to another time or place. Recently we had the pleasure to enjoy a marvelous concert right on our doorstep. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Quan">Donald Quan</a> and his new store <a href="http://www.musideum.com/">Musideum</a> were celebrating their grand opening. This amazing new addition to our building sells captivating old, new and exotic instruments. Wow! What wonderful sounds come from incredible instruments.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/SFKfTmOzYWI/AAAAAAAACs4/Y-ZPrn31fvY/s1600-h/close+up+fingers.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/SFKfTmOzYWI/AAAAAAAACs4/Y-ZPrn31fvY/s320/close+up+fingers.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5211402877850050914" border="0" /></a><br /><br />While working with our hands we love listening to Jazz FM 91.1 Sometimes it's the soundtrack to our life. This was totally confirmed when we heard “It’s Hip to be Happy”. This jazzy tune by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Ann Hampton Callaway</span> is an anthem for our times. You must read <a href="http://www.lyricstime.com/ann-hampton-callaway-hip-to-be-happy-lyrics.html">her lyrics</a>, they’re light hearted, charming and very timely. Busy lives can be distracting. It's always nice to be reminded that a big smile, a positive attitude and...<br />A Great Hat can change the day!<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/SFLh9mOzYZI/AAAAAAAACtQ/4sbSvMwMxAY/s1600-h/7.Faded.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/SFLh9mOzYZI/AAAAAAAACtQ/4sbSvMwMxAY/s400/7.Faded.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5211476167171989906" border="0" /></a>We invite you to visit us at <span style="font-weight: bold;">Our shop</span> Tuesday to Saturday from noon till six.<br /><br />Or, Come to the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibit</span> in Nathan Phillips Square.<br />July 11-13, 2008<br /><br />We will be in <span style="font-weight: bold;">Booth 560 </span>in<span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>the turquoise section. Just north of the Peace Garden.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/SFHkkaMnNlI/AAAAAAAACrI/EWIMCQSyiHw/s1600-h/Faded.jpg"><br /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer">http://gwendolynehatsforlife.blogspot.com/atom.xml</div>Gwendolynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02692159864620194071noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33400877.post-60199811417663011052008-05-26T18:52:00.040-04:002009-10-28T12:52:23.733-04:00Our Fertile Oasis!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/SDdLXPbiGJI/AAAAAAAACeA/PTXmJmYBQqM/s1600-h/1.wet+trees.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/SDdLXPbiGJI/AAAAAAAACeA/PTXmJmYBQqM/s400/1.wet+trees.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5203710757100984466" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">by William</span><br /><br />What a magnificent Spring we’ve had this year, so fresh and green. All we need now is the warmth of the sun. Then we can look forward to a big burst of colour to top it all off. It's the perfect opportunity to step out and enjoy life. Our studio has been filled with laughter and enthusiasm this month. Gwendolyne has begun teaching a fiber art workshop on Sundays called<br />the Four Elements. If you are interested in joining us please <a href="http://www.gwendolynehats.com/pages/contact.html">click here.</a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/SDeIG_biGNI/AAAAAAAACf8/Y-ANKUBHYP4/s1600-h/2.G+sip.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/SDeIG_biGNI/AAAAAAAACf8/Y-ANKUBHYP4/s400/2.G+sip.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5203777548137404626" border="0" /></a>Water is the first element in this series and the weather has been very co-operative, with lots of rain for inspiration.<br /><br />You may have seen Gwendolyne Hats on <a href="http://www.citynews.ca/news/features_22766.aspx?&categoryurl=http://www.citynews.ca/news/features_745.aspx">CityTV</a> recently, JoJo Chinto stopped by our shop. He was doing a story about the award winning building our business calls home; <a href="http://www.401richmond.net/">401 Richmond St. West.</a> While JoJo tried on some hats, Gwendolyne talked about how this vibrant creative community has helped us and other people grow.<br /><br />There’s always something exciting happening here at 401 Richmond and Our Atelier is no exception . If you love Culture, Design and the Arts you must drop by for a visit. It will uplift your spirits and enrich your life.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/SDdU9fbiGLI/AAAAAAAACeQ/07RekuJj8AE/s1600-h/3.G-tea+close.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 223px; height: 297px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/SDdU9fbiGLI/AAAAAAAACeQ/07RekuJj8AE/s320/3.G-tea+close.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5203721309835630770" border="0" /></a>Sometimes you discover a special spot in the world that's so amazing you put down roots and blossom. That's what our atelier means to us. We're on the top floor. Our windows look out over the courtyard and onto the <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/GwendolyneHats/RoofGarden/photo#s5073845977746328162">roof garden</a>. It's a lush oasis of climbing vines and new growth out there these days. How inspiring!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/SDdlg_biGMI/AAAAAAAACe4/yBEAzBtau7I/s1600-h/4.G-tea+group.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 303px; height: 252px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/SDdlg_biGMI/AAAAAAAACe4/yBEAzBtau7I/s400/4.G-tea+group.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5203739511907031234" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />It’s a quiet day today as we recover from <a href="http://wx.toronto.ca/inter/culture/doorsopen2008.nsf/BuildingsAll?Searchview&query=%28*401*%29OR%28%5BradS3zDistrict%5DCONTAINS%28South%29%29OR%28%5BradS3zDistrict%5DCONTAINS%28West%29%29OR%28%5BchkS3aiCategories%5DCONTAINS%281800s%29%29OR%28%5BchkS3aiCategories%5DCONTAINS%28Green-friendly%29%29%5D,%20%5Binter/culture/doorsopen2008.nsf/BuildingsAll?Searchview&query=%28*richmond*%29OR%28%5BradS3zDistrict%5DCONTAINS%28South%29%29OR%28%5BradS3zDistrict%5DCONTAINS%28West%29%29OR%28%5BchkS3aiCategories%5DCONTAINS%281800s%29%29OR%28%5BchkS3aiCategories%5DCONTAINS%28Green-friendly%29%29">Doors Open Toronto</a>. We’re a popular destination on this city wide tour and this weekend was a lot of fun. Our Shop was bustling with activity as many new people took advantage of the opportunity to play dress up with our latest designs. As you can see we're more than just a hat shop. It was very rewarding to see the positive response.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/SDti8PbiGSI/AAAAAAAAChs/9bDSCFfJQy4/s1600-h/5.wide+corner.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 352px; height: 264px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/SDti8PbiGSI/AAAAAAAAChs/9bDSCFfJQy4/s400/5.wide+corner.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5204862581430425890" border="0" /></a>There's a guest book in our Shop for comments. But, this weekend Gwendolyne got a big smile when the Lady Julia said,<br /><br />"I am so happy to find this place. This is what the world needs these days, things made with care, wonderful materials and so much beauty. Your work speaks of individuality, I am so excited.<br />I want you to be successful as I love what you are making. You are making things that I can relate to, that have spirit and meaning". Then Julia bought something for herself to celebrate th<span style="font-size:100%;">at idea!</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/SDtfgvbiGRI/AAAAAAAAChg/v4KNfaxu3tM/s1600-h/7.HairSHOP.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/SDtfgvbiGRI/AAAAAAAAChg/v4KNfaxu3tM/s320/7.HairSHOP.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5204858810449139986" border="0" /></a>It's great when people totally understand where you are coming from and cast their vote for the positive things in life. That's certainly what Gwendolyne and I believe in. If we noticed one common thread this weekend... More people are feeling this way too.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/SDtcE_biGPI/AAAAAAAACg0/7WQtasiiUMU/s1600-h/6.close+corner.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_s5O4FP4wW1k/SDtcE_biGPI/AAAAAAAACg0/7WQtasiiUMU/s400/6.close+corner.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5204855035172886770" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer">http://gwendolynehatsforlife.blogspot.com/atom.xml</div>Gwendolynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02692159864620194071noreply@blogger.com0