"My parents had an 18-square-foot shed built in their back garden in the mid-90s, which served a variety of purposes. It always looked cozy and cute. We joked that if I couldn't afford my mortgage, I could move into the shed and live quite comfortably."
"In December 2002, I asked for a joint birthday and Christmas present. It was a weeklong millinery course run by a former hatmaker to the British royal family. The $330, five-day workshop was so interesting and fun, I was hooked."
"I was working 70 hours a week in two jobs, but I could hardly keep away from the workshop, spending weekends and every spare minute from my job, including vacations, making hats."
Katie Vale, a milliner from Essex, UK, began her career in a shed built by her parents. Initially a dancer, injuries led her to explore new opportunities. After working at major tourist attractions, she took a millinery course as a birthday gift, which ignited her passion for hat-making. She dedicated her weekends and spare time to creating hats, eventually turning her hobby into a business. The shed, once a cozy play den, became the foundation for her entrepreneurial journey in millinery.
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