Fascinatingly Different

08/11/2026

What an absolute brilliant night we had Dumfries & Galloway Life awards at Easterbrook Hall Lots of bubbles. 🍾

It was truly a special magical evening from start to finish and a privilege to be there with so many talented people and with our friends Crawick Multiverse

Wow music from The Merlin Boys was just awesome.

The lovely Louisa Birdsall - Illustration and Design won Artist and Maker of the Year. A worthy winner. Huge congratulations 🥳

I felt incredibly lucky to be one of the three finalists in this category, with it being such a strong category in this region.

06/11/2026

A Bali love story.

Created for a very special wedding in beautiful Bali, this bespoke headpiece is a celebration of sculptural elegance and artistic flair. Featuring flowing golden natural textures, dramatic sweeping shapes, and striking hancrafted emerald green and gold botanical details, it was designed to make a statement from every angle.

This one-of-a-kind creation travelled all the way to Bali to be part of someone's unforgettable special day.

A headpiece with a story made to be remembered.

05/11/2026

IT’S OFFICIAL… I’M A FINALIST!

Absolutely over the moon to announce that I’m a finalist in the Dumfries & Galloway Life Awards 2026 for Visual Artist/Maker of the Year!

This means the world to me to be a finalist with another two talented makers from D&G.
Its just amazing. 😁 I'm looking forward to the Awards night Easterbrook Hall on Friday.

Every piece I do is crafted by hand and rooted in Scotland, created to be fascinatingly different.

A huge thank you to everyone who has supported me, never let me give up & and believed in me along the way. Your support means everything.

Here’s to celebrating creativity, individuality, and doing things a little differently!

03/11/2026

A little piece of her outfit, made into something truly special…

A bespoke Mother of the Bride hat, with beautiful personal details.

Soft blush and ch*****ne tones, with a delicate shimmer between layers and beautiful handmade feather flower, all brought together with lace pieces carefully taken from the Mother of the Bride’s own outfit and incorporated into the design.

The lace has even been carried through onto the handmade feather flower, making this headpiece truly unique and full of sentimental meaning.

It's all in the little details. A one-of-a-kind creation.

Because sometimes the most beautiful accessories are the ones that tell a story.

30/10/2026

Local Market coming up. Great opportunity for any makers, crafters, small business owners & hobbyists. 😁

We wanted to get this date out as quick as we can.

Bringing together local businesses, makers and creatives to connect, support and celebrate everything our wonderful community has to offer.

We're kicking things off with our very first event – The Merry Makers Market 🎄✨

📍 Sanquhar Town Hall

📅 28th November

⏰ 12–4pm

Celebrating independent businesses, local talent and handmade treasures.

Crafted in Upper Nithsdale ❤️

📩 Get in touch: [email protected]

27/10/2026

Coming soon to my website shop!!

BLOSSOM & BLOOM BOATER

Statement coral pink feather boater hat – elegant, theatrical, and full of vintage glamour!

Make an entrance with this gorgeous statement boater hat in a beautiful soft coral pink shade.

It features a large ostrich flowing natural shape feather with a diamonte embellished spine. This hat is the perfect finishing touch for any special occasion outfit.

Perfect for weddings, race days, ladies' day, garden parties, afternoon tea, or any occasion where you want to stand out from the crowd.

A beautiful blend of vintage elegance and modern occasionwear glamour. Guaranteed to turn heads!

Model Laura Moore
Headpiece Fascinatingly Different
Location Drumlanrig Castle & Country Estate
Jewelery Aura Handcrafted Design
Shoes Vinted
Dress Models own.
Photographer Emma Mitchell

23/10/2026

A little moment of gratitude… and a very special achievement.

I’m absolutely delighted and truly honoured to share that Fascinatingly Different has been named a 2026 International Wedding Awards Winner in Wedding Accessories! 🤍

For me, this recognition means so much more than an award. It celebrates the heart and soul behind what I do — creating meaningful, one-of-a-kind pieces that tell a story.

The piece featured here was created for a recent bride using a treasured family heirloom, thoughtfully redesigned and handcrafted into something beautiful for the modern bride.

There is something incredibly special about taking a piece filled with family memories and giving it a new life, allowing traditions, love, and precious stories to be carried forward through generations. By reimagining what already exists, we can also create something beautiful and sustainable without losing the sentimental value that makes it truly irreplaceable.

This is what inspires me every day: bringing old and new together, preserving what matters, and creating pieces that are as meaningful as they are beautiful.

And to everyone who supports my wee business and believes in the beauty of handmade, individual, and sustainable design, I am so grateful.

Fascinatingly Different — crafted by hand, rooted in Scotland, and created with love. 🤍

22/10/2026

So another surprise today. What a week I'm having. It's Crazy!

I've won an International Wedding Award for Wedding Accessories.

I'm actually lost for words at the moment.

All I can say is thank you & thank you to all my amazing customers for continuing to support me & let me make you Wedding headpieces & accessories for your special day 🤍🤍🤍

20/10/2026

I couldn't quite believe it when I opened my email the other day.

Congratulations! You are officially a finalist in the Female Founder Awards Scotland 2027!

We are absolutely delighted to share this exciting news with you and welcome you as one of our incredible finalists for 2027.

Being recognised as a finalist is a fantastic achievement and a celebration of the passion, resilience, dedication, and hard work you bring to your business.

Your finalist details
Award: Industry Award

Award Category: Design

The Female Founder Awards Scotland exists to celebrate the women building businesses, creating opportunities, inspiring others, and making a difference across Scotland.

I'm so excited and hope that any young woman/person out there reading this, are inspired to chase there dreams. Don't let anything stop you. If you had asked me a few years ago, would I be doing this right now I would never have believed you.

To all followers, clients, friends & family voting has now opened, so if you like my work & and ethos, please take the time to vote:

http://www.femalefounderawards.co.uk/scotland

Emma ❤️

20/10/2026

Small but striking! Sophisticated, artistic & perfect to pack for a sunny wedding abroad or at home.

This headpiece features a slim gold-tone headband adorned with sweeping layers of blush pink, dusty rose, and raspberry metallic gold curved feathers that create movement and a graceful, airy silhouette.

At the base, sculptural loops of pink woven sunamay add texture and dimension, while tiny pearl accents and a clear crystal embellishment provide a subtle touch of sparkle.