Gettting ahead!

These are the headstand that M. fashioned for me, and I have to admit they are superb. I thought they would look less homemade and classier if I stained them. Three coats later, I think I am almost getting to the colour I want. 
Had a surprise feedback from a neighbour today. Unbeknownst to me, they know (via sheep circles!) one of my first clients. She'd been very complimentary about her hat for Buckingham Palace, and my neighbour realised it was me who had made it!