And Just Like That
As 2021 comes to a close, Dusty reflects on the realities of running a one-woman business, supporting small shops, and heading into the new year with a little more grace and realism.
From the Atelier
Craftsmanship, process, business milestones, studio reflections, and Dusty’s philosophy.
The Future’s So Bright, I Need a New Hat
After a year that changed nearly everything, Dusty reflects on gratitude, resilience, supporting small makers, and finding an even clearer path forward as a hatmaker.
My 2020 Journey
At the beginning of 2020, Dusty looked back on a year that was creative, scary, passionate, challenging—and full of lessons about moving forward with a little less baggage.
Embrace Your Uniqueness and Shine
From a South Dakota ranch and her mother’s stage clothes to music, reinvention, and a new creative path, Dusty shares some of the experiences that shaped her belief in originality.
Handcrafted, Custom, and Original
When the original Dusty’s Originals website launched, it marked the public beginning of a vision that had been taking shape for many years. The idea evolved from dreams of opening an art gallery into something more personal: a place for handcrafted, custom, and original pieces created by Dusty and other artisans. In many ways, it … Read more