“Flowers have a language of their own, and it is this bright particular language that we would teach our readers. How charmingly a young gentleman can speak to a young lady, and with what eloquent silence in this delightful language. How delicately she can respond, the beautiful little flowers telling her tale in perfumed…
Can you recall the scene in “The Wizard of Oz”, where the Wicked Witch turned the Tin Man into a “human beehive”; or, can you conjure up Kevin Costner’s performance as the college friend around whose funeral the movie “The Big Chill” revolves? Of course you can’t, because, in both cases, those scenes were deleted…
Quite often, I’ve purchased white or ivory vintage hats and they have had spots on them. It can be a challenge to clean hats. Bickmore’s Nustraw Straw Hat Cleaner removes most oil and water based stains on all colorfast straw. Bickmore is made is Brighton, Michigan and their website is www.bickmore.com. Their phone number is…
Remember your mother saying “Don’t forget to wear your hat or you’ll get sick.”? I heard that all the time growing up. As it turns out, your mom was right! Hats do help keep us warmer and keep in body heat. I know for me, having my ears covered helps me avoid colds. I almost…
Writing this blog was difficult as I’m still battling the flu and my brain is all clogged up. The upside of the flu is that one has a perfect excuse not to do anything but drink tea and watch television! I’ve always loved Masterpiece Theatre on PBS. Each Sunday at 9:00 p.m., they are running…
It might seem a strange blog topic, but when you have the flu and feel awful, what is there to do but lay around and feel perfectly miserable? I’ve been in that situation all week. I can’t really work, but I’m tired of being in bed. Some activities that can cure boredom and not be…
Made in the USA is important. Read below to find out more. My hats are all designed and made by me. I feel my customers deserve fine workmanship and quality. Many companies have outsourced clothing and hats. I was taught at F.I.T. that there is no substitute for quality. What I have noticed with hats…
Are hats Eco-Friendly? Yes, they are if they are made from sinamay, natural straw, feathers and silk flowers. The hats I design and sell are eco-friendly. Using natural materials is better not only for the environment but also for those wearing hats. Synthetic hats are made from materials such as plastic that does not “breathe”. …
I’m always amazed at the constant popularity of vintage fashion. I’ve got a few theories why vintage is always hot. It’s unique. Tired of the same old clothing that everyone can buy at the mall? Go visit a vintage store. You’ll find treasures that no one else has and they will most likely be better…
As much as black and red can be powerful colors, white has a strength all of it’s own. In color therapy, white represents an innocence and protection from negativity. Jennifer Lopez has often worn winter white. It brings out her coloring and looks different from the black that everyone else wears. I wore black for…