So what to do on a rainy afternoon? Hats and cats, of course!

   Well, its that time of year again. At the supposed end of a long hot summer I sit and fantasize about all things Autumn! Of course, I'm also watching the weather radar because we are under a tropical storm warning and hurricane watch with flood warnings up along the coastal areas. But hey, that's Florida!
   So what to do on a rainy afternoon.... with dreams of autumn leaves and pumpkins dancing about in my head? Look through some clothes and hats, of course!!!  OR clean the house.  Just try and guess which one I've chosen to do.

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   As you can see, Ronan and Fergus have decided to join the fun. But they don't seem overly enthusiastic about looking through everything. Their goal is to turn it all into a mattress with linens. Can't blame them. The rain is starting to really come down now and the thunder is rumbling around. Thankfully the winds have not kicked up much!

   I dug out some of my velvet skullcaps and clutch hats to try on with the clothes. I like to sort of balance elements out.... simple color clothes with a fancy hat and vice versa with a bright colorful garment. But I love it when you find the perfect combo and it all SINGS!!! hahaha
    Found this cute little fascinator a couple of years ago, it needs just a little bit of TLC. So much fun for Autumn! But Ronan wasn't the least bit impressed.

   And then there is this little turkey feather hat. I LOVE turkey feathers!! They look stunning when the light hits them right. Let me say, this photo does not do justice to this hat. It isn't even a style that looks good on me, but the colors are so captivating I try to wear it whenever I can!
   There are a few pheasant feathers scattered throughout to add visual interest. And I want to make note that the turkey feathers may be dyed somehow. They look "normal" on the surface, but the red and orange sheen seems a little extra intense. On a couple of hats that were falling apart (badly) I saw that the shafts had obviously been dyed. In one instance they were a vivid orange!  I don't understand the process, but I can appreciate the result.

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