Bea & Evie Millinery

08/25/2026

Portland Bound 🌸

The studio is buzzing as I get ready for Portland next month! I’m busy creating a beautiful collection of handmade millinery flowers that will accompany the clothing lines represented by Susan Burris and Jen Robinson at the Northwest Market Association , September 12–14.

I’m excited to see how these flowers come to life alongside the beautiful fashion collections and to share a little of my millinery craftsmanship with the buyers attending the show.

So much making, pressing, shaping and stitching still to do—but it’s all part of the fun! ✨

08/21/2026

08/12/2026

New works are arriving in the studio, just in time to keep us going through the social season and make the most of this glorious summer weather. ☀️

Fresh shapes, beautiful straws, playful colour and plenty of millinery magic are coming together — perfect for garden parties, summer weddings, race days and all those special occasions that call for a little something fabulous.

Here’s to long, sunny days and hats made for them.

08/11/2026

✨ Discovering new talent in Seattle! ✨

Last week, while wandering through the Seattle Art Walk at Occidetal Park, I came across the work of an amazing young designer, Immtonioo

He creates incredible pieces by quilting together denim — using recycled and reclaimed pieces to give old materials a completely new life. I couldn’t resist bringing home this fantastic denim jacket, and I’ve already had so many compliments on it as I walked around !

I love discovering designers who are doing something fresh, creative and thoughtful with materials that might otherwise be discarded. This jacket is a perfect example of how sustainability and great design can go hand in hand.

Nice work, Immtonioo!

08/05/2026

Every now and then, a truly extraordinary commission lands on my workbench.

One of my wonderfully eccentric clients dreams up every hat down to the finest detail, then entrusts me with bringing her vision to life. This bespoke toque is a perfect example.

Finished with glowing hessonite garnets, waist-length vintage veiling that trails with dramatic elegance, and ruffed grouse wings accented by a treasured gold eagle charm supplied by my client, every element tells part of her story.

Collaborations like these are a reminder that millinery is more than making hats—it's transforming imagination into something beautifully wearable. It is always a privilege to help bring such unique creations to life.

08/03/2026

There's something truly special about preserving a piece of family history. ❤️

This beautiful 1960s fascinator belonged to Tracy's grandmother and holds decades of treasured memories. When Tracy chose to wear it for her wedding, her mother, Jane, brought it to us at Ballard Millinery Studio for a careful repair and refresh.

It was an absolute privilege to restore this precious heirloom so it could become part of another generation's story. Knowing that Tracy walked down the aisle wearing her grandmother's fascinator is exactly why we love what we do.

Thank you, Jane and Tracy, for trusting us with such a meaningful piece. Wishing you a lifetime of happiness—and we're delighted to have another happy customer!

07/31/2026

✨ Flashback Friday ✨

As autumn begins to whisper its arrival, we’re taking a look back at one of our most beloved designs through the years — the Draper’s Cloche.

From richly textured felts to sculptural trims and unexpected details, this style has evolved season after season while staying true to its unmistakable character. No two are ever quite the same, and that is exactly what makes the Draper’s Cloche so special.

Always handcrafted. Always distinctive. Always unique. 🍂🖤

Which version of the Draper’s Cloche has been your favorite over the years?

07/28/2026

✨ New for Spring/Summer 2026 ✨

From easy, everyday straw hats made for sunshine-filled strolls to elegant, show-stopping pieces for weddings and life's most special celebrations... the new collection has arrived.

Whether you're dressing for a garden party, a weekend market, or walking down the aisle, there's a hat waiting with your name on it.

Beautifully handcrafted. Wonderfully wearable. Unmistakably Bea & Evie.

Come and discover the Spring/Summer 2026 collection at Bea & Evie Millinery. 🌿

07/25/2026

Day Two at the Bellevue Arts Fair... and we're back at it! ✨

If you've been thinking, "I'll pop by tomorrow," congratulations—tomorrow has arrived. 😉

Come and say hello at Booth G9, where you'll find handmade hats with plenty of personality, a dash of British charm, and perhaps the perfect piece you didn't know you needed.

We'll be here all day, smiling, chatting, and trying very hard not to bring the entire hat collection home again.

See you at Booth G9!