Sunday, July 31, 2016
Lazy Days of Summer Aren't Lazy Days Around Here
Yes, that's right. No laziness here. We have been experimenting with our new product from Australia which arrive a little over a week ago. Grab the 13 yards of silk and begin playing Margie decided. The product is called Liquid Radiance and there are so many uses for all kinds of fiber artists. Immediately Margie began to mix a drop of this color and a drop of that color and she came up with some dynamite colors on her silk pieces. Next time she will keep track of what colors she used. It was sheer play for her as she couldn't wait to jump into the processes. Her sheep apron was the closest to her work space so now the sheep (yet to be named) has a nice little red dot on her forehead...soon to be removed!
Designs are always floating around in Margie's head so we need to get them out and implementing them.
She has been brushing up on some social media skills and she is so lucky that she has DoSpace and Metro Community College so close. She also has taken advantage of some of the workshops provided by the Fashion Institute Guild, here in Omaha. She continues to mentor her star high school student Frank as he prepares for his first ever appearance in Omaha Fashion Week.
Photo Credits:
Hat Designer: Margie Trembley Chapeaux
She also is helping hubby Glenn with his new website greekglassusa.com. Springfield Artworks is now officially licensed to produce Greek sorority gifts. He is starting small but will progress to other sorority gifts as demand continues. Let us know if you have a sorority connection you would like us to persue.
Good Bye for now and as Margie's
sister Judy used to say "See you in the funny papers."
Designs are always floating around in Margie's head so we need to get them out and implementing them.
She has been brushing up on some social media skills and she is so lucky that she has DoSpace and Metro Community College so close. She also has taken advantage of some of the workshops provided by the Fashion Institute Guild, here in Omaha. She continues to mentor her star high school student Frank as he prepares for his first ever appearance in Omaha Fashion Week.
Photo Credits:
Hat Designer: Margie Trembley Chapeaux
Model: HaleyM Develop Model Management
Photographer: Heather and Jameson
Dress Designer: Leah Kareen Studios
Hair & Makeup: Kali Rahder
Stylist: Margaret JowGood Bye for now and as Margie's
Monday, June 13, 2016
Summer is here!
Yes, it hit over 100 degrees this last week so guess it's officially summer. Not being someone who loves to bathe in the sun, it definately means it's time to finish all those partially started projects.
Last minute panic calls for next week's wedding must be the norm for some. Reminding everyone 60-90 days out is preferred so that there is plenty of "creative time" and time to order special embellishments if necessary.
Derby season was filled with lovely hats, happy customers, and new friendships. Thanks to all who contacted me about either making them a special hat or adding a few quick touches to an already fabricated one that I have here at the shop.
This is the first year in a couple of years that I didn't go to the Kentucky Derby. It was a good thing however, as I was able to be available to take care of my customers requests. We participated in the Omaha International Equestrian event by providing models wearing my hats during the Kentucky Derby Party. They did a wonderful job and were also great marketers (a real plus).
Will share a couple of images of some of my hats at the Derby. It's very rewarding to see those happy faces and to hear about their experiences in Louisville. We were not represented in the Longines Fashion Contest at the Kentucky Oaks this year except by one of my customers, and I did miss being there in person. Maybe next yeat at least my selected hat will be there.
A Nebraska young woman will be the featured majorette starting next year for the University of Louisville. She was invited to be with the band when they played "My Old Kentucky Home." I am so proud of her. She too was sporting a Margie Trembley Chapeaux when she wasn't performing with the band. Katie Cole, the Iowa young woman who is the Miss Nationwide pageant winner just informed me that she too won another national pageant and she wore my hat I made for her for her Miss Nationwide pageant at that winning pageant too. That's special!
Think I could write a book about Derby hat experiences. It was fun seeing my hatboxes walk out the door with their new chapeau tucked neatly inside.
Springfield Days 2016 just happened last weekend. That always brings in new people who have never been to our studio and shop. Always a fun time.
Don't forget. We do Weddings! Bridesmaids, Mothers of the Bride, Mother of the Groom, and of course the bride herself. If you have a wedding coming up later this summer or next summer, feel free to make an appointment with us. We are eager to assist you.
Margie
Ps The photoshoot was completed in March. Still awaiting the lookbook from the printer. Anxious!!! Here are a few photos that were taken at that photoshoot. Credits are given to the fabulous team that I worked with on this project.
Photo Credits for first five photos:
Last minute panic calls for next week's wedding must be the norm for some. Reminding everyone 60-90 days out is preferred so that there is plenty of "creative time" and time to order special embellishments if necessary.
Derby season was filled with lovely hats, happy customers, and new friendships. Thanks to all who contacted me about either making them a special hat or adding a few quick touches to an already fabricated one that I have here at the shop.
This is the first year in a couple of years that I didn't go to the Kentucky Derby. It was a good thing however, as I was able to be available to take care of my customers requests. We participated in the Omaha International Equestrian event by providing models wearing my hats during the Kentucky Derby Party. They did a wonderful job and were also great marketers (a real plus).
Will share a couple of images of some of my hats at the Derby. It's very rewarding to see those happy faces and to hear about their experiences in Louisville. We were not represented in the Longines Fashion Contest at the Kentucky Oaks this year except by one of my customers, and I did miss being there in person. Maybe next yeat at least my selected hat will be there.
A Nebraska young woman will be the featured majorette starting next year for the University of Louisville. She was invited to be with the band when they played "My Old Kentucky Home." I am so proud of her. She too was sporting a Margie Trembley Chapeaux when she wasn't performing with the band. Katie Cole, the Iowa young woman who is the Miss Nationwide pageant winner just informed me that she too won another national pageant and she wore my hat I made for her for her Miss Nationwide pageant at that winning pageant too. That's special!
Think I could write a book about Derby hat experiences. It was fun seeing my hatboxes walk out the door with their new chapeau tucked neatly inside.
Springfield Days 2016 just happened last weekend. That always brings in new people who have never been to our studio and shop. Always a fun time.
Don't forget. We do Weddings! Bridesmaids, Mothers of the Bride, Mother of the Groom, and of course the bride herself. If you have a wedding coming up later this summer or next summer, feel free to make an appointment with us. We are eager to assist you.
Margie
Ps The photoshoot was completed in March. Still awaiting the lookbook from the printer. Anxious!!! Here are a few photos that were taken at that photoshoot. Credits are given to the fabulous team that I worked with on this project.
Photo Credits for first five photos:
Hat Designer Margie Trembley Chapeaux
Model: HaleyM Develop Model Management
Photographer: Heather and Jameson
Dress Designer: Leah Kareen Studios
Hair and Makeup: Kali Rahder
Stylist: Margaret Jow
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Hat Designer: Margie Trembley
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Model: HaleyM Develop Model
Management
Photographer: Heather and Jameson
Dress Designer: Leah Kareen
Studios
Hair & Makeup: Kali Rahder
Stylist: Margaret Jow
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Hat Designer: Margie Trembley
Chapeaux
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Model: HaleyM Develop Model
Management
Photographer: Heather and Jameson
Dress Designer: Leah Kareen
Studios
Hair & Makeup: Kali Rahder
Stylist: Margaret Jow
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Hat Designer: Margie Trembley
Chapeaux
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Model: HaleyM Develop Model
Management
Photographer: Heather and Jameson
Dress Designer: Leah Kareen
Studios
Hair & Makeup: Kali Rahder
Stylist: Margaret Jow
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Hat Designer: Margie Trembley Chapeaux
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Hat Designer: Margie Trembley
Chapeaux
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Model: HaleyM Develop Model
Management
Photographer: Heather and Jameson
Dress Designer: Leah Kareen
Studios
Hair & Makeup: Kali Rahder
Stylist: Margaret Jow
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Two lovely couples at this years Derby and the ladies wore a MargieTrembleyChapeaux. Great seats!
Thursday, March 24, 2016
Easter, Derby, Oaks, Tea Parties, Garden Parties, Weddings, Oh my, Are You Ready?
We have had a very busy schedule and have been a bit negligent in keeping up with our blog. Sorry.
A couple of weeks ago we had a re-do of our gallery, Springfield Artworks, and my millinery studio and shop. Glenn and I are both really excited about the new look. If you have not been in since the re-do, please stop by to see it and just maybe you'll find something special to take home with you.
In January Glenn and I went to Elko, NV to the Cowboy Poetry Gathering. We really didn't know what to expect as we are not necessarily into poetry. We went so that I could take a cowboy (or other men's hat) class from a master "hatter" Roy Jackson and his assistant. I had seen info on this event in the past and had visited with Meg Glaser from Elko at the Trailing of the Sheep Festival. We were both impressed with her documenting history of the people near Sun Valley, ID and decided this was the year to go to Elko so that I could take a class on learning how to make men's hats. The lucky recipient was Glenn who is now sporting a 100% Beaver camel colored hat with dark brown features. Hopefully I will be able to get some tools in the not too distant future so that I can also make men's hats. They are frequently requested.
The festival was wonderful. We got to hear a professor who has researched thoroughly the disappearance of the buffalo and other animals from the US. How they disappeared was not what we all have been lead to believe. We also got to hear some very fine singing and poetry of course from some very talented storytellers. We met a Nebraska ranchers wife whose knack for writing is top notch. We now carry her music in our store. On a side note, her hats are pretty cool too.
In the last month, a long awaited photo shoot took place near Omaha, fences, stable, horses, model, photographer, designer and all. It is the first time I have been "on site" when my hats are photographed outside. Loved every minute of it. Can hardly wait to see my new look book. This came about by a generous donation from Alyssa Dilts of Develop Model Management and the Fashion Institute Midwest. Without that support, this would not have happened. I will definitely share the pictures when they are approved for publication.
It's Kentucky Derby time right around the corner. Several of my hats will be there on their new owners and you may just see one of them in the Kentucky Oaks Fashion Contest just like they were the last two years.
We still have some hats in our gallery/boutique so if you are going to the Derby or other Spring or Summer events or Derby parties.We would love to set you up with a Margie Trembley Chapeaux hat.
Please stop in to see our new digs and enjoy browsing around the gallery and who knows, maybe you will find something you can't live without.
Margie
402-301-9162
A couple of weeks ago we had a re-do of our gallery, Springfield Artworks, and my millinery studio and shop. Glenn and I are both really excited about the new look. If you have not been in since the re-do, please stop by to see it and just maybe you'll find something special to take home with you.
In January Glenn and I went to Elko, NV to the Cowboy Poetry Gathering. We really didn't know what to expect as we are not necessarily into poetry. We went so that I could take a cowboy (or other men's hat) class from a master "hatter" Roy Jackson and his assistant. I had seen info on this event in the past and had visited with Meg Glaser from Elko at the Trailing of the Sheep Festival. We were both impressed with her documenting history of the people near Sun Valley, ID and decided this was the year to go to Elko so that I could take a class on learning how to make men's hats. The lucky recipient was Glenn who is now sporting a 100% Beaver camel colored hat with dark brown features. Hopefully I will be able to get some tools in the not too distant future so that I can also make men's hats. They are frequently requested.
The festival was wonderful. We got to hear a professor who has researched thoroughly the disappearance of the buffalo and other animals from the US. How they disappeared was not what we all have been lead to believe. We also got to hear some very fine singing and poetry of course from some very talented storytellers. We met a Nebraska ranchers wife whose knack for writing is top notch. We now carry her music in our store. On a side note, her hats are pretty cool too.
In the last month, a long awaited photo shoot took place near Omaha, fences, stable, horses, model, photographer, designer and all. It is the first time I have been "on site" when my hats are photographed outside. Loved every minute of it. Can hardly wait to see my new look book. This came about by a generous donation from Alyssa Dilts of Develop Model Management and the Fashion Institute Midwest. Without that support, this would not have happened. I will definitely share the pictures when they are approved for publication.
It's Kentucky Derby time right around the corner. Several of my hats will be there on their new owners and you may just see one of them in the Kentucky Oaks Fashion Contest just like they were the last two years.
We still have some hats in our gallery/boutique so if you are going to the Derby or other Spring or Summer events or Derby parties.We would love to set you up with a Margie Trembley Chapeaux hat.
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| Inside Glenn's hat, all hand sewn. |
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| Handsome guy sporting his new hat. |
Margie
402-301-9162
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| Avalon Huddleston sporting a Margie Trembley Chapeaux hat at last years Kentucky Oaks Fahion Contest at Churchill Downs. Photo by LymanDVM Photography |
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