A Milliner's Musings

Get Ready to Top Off 2025 with the Fakenham World Hat Walk!

Get Ready to Top Off 2025 with the Fakenham Wor...

Pat Brown

Fakenham, Norfolk is gearing up for a spectacular event: the World Hat Walk 2025! On Sunday, April 27th, join us for a colourful, community-spirited stroll, all in the name of...

Get Ready to Top Off 2025 with the Fakenham Wor...

Pat Brown

Fakenham, Norfolk is gearing up for a spectacular event: the World Hat Walk 2025! On Sunday, April 27th, join us for a colourful, community-spirited stroll, all in the name of...

A frozen branch

Conquer the Cold: Choosing the Right Hat for Fr...

Pat Brown

Winter's icy grip demands respect, and nowhere is that more evident than in the battle for head warmth. A simple hat might seem insignificant, but it's a crucial piece of...

Conquer the Cold: Choosing the Right Hat for Fr...

Pat Brown

Winter's icy grip demands respect, and nowhere is that more evident than in the battle for head warmth. A simple hat might seem insignificant, but it's a crucial piece of...

A cerise pink pillbox hat with feathers

The Pillbox: A Tiny Hat, a Mighty Statement

Pat Brown

The pillbox hat. Its name conjures images of elegance, sophistication and a certain understated power. This compact, cylindrical headpiece, far from being a relic of the past, is experiencing a...

The Pillbox: A Tiny Hat, a Mighty Statement

Pat Brown

The pillbox hat. Its name conjures images of elegance, sophistication and a certain understated power. This compact, cylindrical headpiece, far from being a relic of the past, is experiencing a...

Cloche hat, cap, over-sized hat and pill box hat

2025 Hat Trends - Time to Make a Statement!

Pat Brown

Pat here, your resident hat whisperer from The Extraordinary Hat Company! 2025 is now here, and let me tell you, the hat scene is about to explode with creativity and...

2025 Hat Trends - Time to Make a Statement!

Pat Brown

Pat here, your resident hat whisperer from The Extraordinary Hat Company! 2025 is now here, and let me tell you, the hat scene is about to explode with creativity and...

Men staring each other down in the flat cap versus baker boy cap cap-off

Flat Cap vs. Baker Boy: A Head-to-Head Showdown

Pat Brown

The world of hats is vast and varied, but sometimes, the simplest styles offer the most sartorial punch. Two such styles that constantly vie for attention are the flat cap...

Flat Cap vs. Baker Boy: A Head-to-Head Showdown

Pat Brown

The world of hats is vast and varied, but sometimes, the simplest styles offer the most sartorial punch. Two such styles that constantly vie for attention are the flat cap...

A felt fedora still on a bench in woodland, in the rain

Can You Save a Soaked Felt Hat? (The Answer May...

Pat Brown

Most felt hats, provided they are well stiffened, will survive a shower of rain, however if you get caught in torrential rain and your hat gets soaking wet, read my...

Can You Save a Soaked Felt Hat? (The Answer May...

Pat Brown

Most felt hats, provided they are well stiffened, will survive a shower of rain, however if you get caught in torrential rain and your hat gets soaking wet, read my...

About the Author

From headteacher to acclaimed milliner, Pat Brown brings a lifelong passion for art and design to The Extraordinary Hat Company in Fakenham, Norfolk. With a focus on sustainability, Pat incorporates vintage and rescued materials into unique, affordable British designs. Join Pat on her blog as she shares her inspirations, techniques, and love for hats.