Second Chances

I don’t wear hats very often, practically never.  A friend once told me I look funny in hats and that was enough to eradicate them from my wardrobe forever.  It’s sad really, because hats offer such a world of possibilities and provide an inexpensive way to jump start a tired wardrobe.  Whether you’re trying convey a sense of mystery and intrigue, or bring out your inner Marlene Dietrich the right hat can do the job. 

We have gotten a slew of hats in the shop recently and the tiny velvet ribbons and birdcage veils are calling to me.  I had to share some of my favorites because they are just so delectable.

They even make me willing to give hats another try.

COLOR!

I appreciate winter.  I have respect for this powerful season and marvel at each blade of frosted grass and tiny ice crystal.  I think there is nothing more graceful than daybreak on a snow-covered landscape and always feel a little guilty when I have to mar its beauty with my footprints.

Still, the shorter days full of hazy darkness leave me longing to batten down the hatches around four in the afternoon.  While I adore the coziness that comes from being confined with the ones I love the most within arms reach and relish in the comfort of my fuzzy socks and trusty bathrobe, I find myself missing the one thing that January isn’t willing to provide…an abundance of color. 

So, today I’ve decided to focus on colorful items that can shine a little light during these long winter months and remind us of what lies ahead.