Blog | Pretty Good Life Hats by Sarah Dawnay

“I always believed that one women’s success can only help another woman’s success.*”

Happy Internations Womens Day! *Gloria Vanderbilt I love this photo, it says so much about what I love about hats and talent. The hat...

A hat is not just for a wedding - stylishly sustainable

I make hats because I have always loved them. They add fizz to celebrations, they can be hidden under when times and climes are grim. Are...

A Photoshoot at the famous Portrait Kitchen

I have long admired Jon Busby's portraiture, he has the most phenomenal eye for a shot. His photographs have a glorious timeless appeal....

Let’s start 2021 properly!

We have survived the shortest day and 2020 let’s get focused on brighter tomorrows. The winter months can be a huge challenge, but as...

Thanksgiving and Black Friday

2020 has had ups and downs, but I am really grateful to my customers, thank you for those of you who have taken time to comment on my...

Silk linings and beautiful details

I love lining my hats with silk! Why? Many reasons, I think the first reason is I love having special details that only the wearer knows...

Transferring skills not viruses 🦠

Just about everyone I know with a sewing machine and a little time has been busy sewing to help the COVID fight. Initially our hospital...

As mad as a hatter

In days gone by a hatter would stiffen their felt hats with mercury, a toxic metal. Hydrargyria symptoms include muscle weakness, poor...