Hats and Threads

Hats and Glasses

Hat Lady — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 04:45:26 +0000

Come by Fine Arts Optical, 888 Valencia St. @ 20th to see the new hat selection. A blend of all my favorites…local artists, my recycled Cashmere hats, fine men’s retro felt hats, women’s designer hats and specialty scarves. This section of the store/gallery is coming along beautifully!

Hours:
Monday-Thursday 11-6
Friday, Saturday 11-7
Sunday 12-6

I’m there Friday through Sunday to help you with your new glasses and hats.

Lola needs surgery.

Hat Lady — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 20:30:39 +0000

My best friend is in need of a minor surgery. Lola, my 9 year old Boston Terrier, developed a small lump on her arm that fills with blood. The vet had good and bad news. So far, there is no sign of cancer, but the lump needs to be removed in 2 weeks. More testing will be done to make sure there is no cancer.

So, I’m asking for your help in paying for this unexpected expense.

Please make a purchase from my Etsy store, or donate whatever you can. I am humbled and grateful for any help you may provide.

Thank you!

Elina and Lola

Update: We sold some Cashmere and got some donations, raised enough to cover the surgery! It went smoothly and Lola is cancer free!!!! Thank you so much for the support, both $ and emotional. It means so much to me.

Cashmere pop up shop at Fine Arts Optical

Hat Lady — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 04:08:13 +0000

Come by Fine Arts Optical for a great selection of Cashmere hats and scarves.

I will be at the shop Friday-Monday to personally help you find cool frames and warm hats!

Fine Arts Optical
888 Valencia St @20th
San Francisco CA 94110

Monday-Thursday 11-6
Friday, Saturday 11-7
Sunday 12-6

Bazaar Bizarre Holiday show

Hat Lady — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 14:57:49 +0000

Visit me at booth #92, Hats and Threads. I will be featuring a new collection of the softest, coziest Cashmere hats and scarves!

Bazaar Bizarre

Concourse Exhibition Center EAST HALL
620 Seventh St. (at Brannan)
San Francisco, CA 94103-4901
Saturday & Sunday, December 1st and 2nd, 11-6PM – FREE TO ATTEND

Bike caps

Hat Lady — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 18:12:46 +0000

I got a really sweet e mail with a photo of a hat collection. Dane really likes my bike caps, and every time he visits from Seattle he orders a bunch! Here is his collection…pretty impressive.

Custom bike caps

Firehouse 8 Pop up shop

Hat Lady — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 16:17:37 +0000

Join me at the historic and beautiful Firehouse 8 for weekend pop up shops. Saturdays and Sundays 11-6.

1648 Pacific, between Van Ness and Polk.

Holiday events

Hat Lady — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 20:05:28 +0000

Check out the schedule of Holiday events!

Art show and new hats!

Hat Lady — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 18:40:14 +0000

I will be at Hangr 16 tonight, Friday 28th, to introduce the new collection of caps.

Art show, DJ, new fall collections, hats!

Hangr 16
3128-16th St @Valencia St
7-10 (I’ll be there at 7:30)

In the studio

Hat Lady — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 15:22:31 +0000

The move out of 418 Valencia went smoothly. I’m so grateful for the help of a few wonderful friends. It means a lot to have support through such a major transition. My customers have been so kind and encouraging, it means the world to me.

My work studio on 16th St is not new. I’ve had it for about a year and a half, but never really had the time to enjoy it or use it. Since the move, I have been sorting fabric, decorating, and “moving in” into the space. It is small, cozy, peaceful, and has the most incredible natural light. I’m not used to having an enormous window with sunlight streaming in, so I’m kind of feeling like a vampire. It is an amazing place and I’m finding myself blissed out as I’m starting to make the Fall/Winter collection for Fine Arts Optical at 888 Valencia St.

In the studio

Fine Arts Optical is a gorgeous, 4000 sq foot store/gallery space on Valencia St. specializing in hand made eye wear and vintage frames from the 1930′s through the ’70s. With over 4,000,000 (that’s right, FOUR MILLION) vintage frames in their collection.

I’m proud to announce that I am the Milliner and Hat Curator for Fine Arts Optical. I’m creating an extensive hat collection both for the Valencia St. store, and for the Store on Polk Street, Optical Works 2217 Polk Street. I am also curating a Hat Show called “Art of Felt” featuring some of the best Milliners in the country.
The show will take place at Fine Arts Optical, 888 Valencia St. on Saturday, November 3rd, 6-8pm.

Read about the amazing stores, by The Bold Italic

News of the store opening on Yahoo News

Take a look at their website, see the gorgeous frames, and read about their History.

Art of Felt on Facebook

Thank you…

Hat Lady — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 05:11:43 +0000

…for the most amazing 18 1/2 years of community, connection, inspiration, creativity, mutual admiration, and hat making bliss.

Stay tuned for news of my next adventures…

3458- 18th St - 9 years

758 Valencia St. - over 3 years

418 Valencia St - 6 years

notice all the 888?

Starting in October, find my hats at 888 Valencia St.