Freyja's Day.... Celluloid Kingfisher earrings.

   Oh how I love these! They're celluloid with a white coating and clip on backs.  They cover quite a bit of ear! From beak tip to extended wing tip they measure two inches and are approximately one and one eighth inch in height.
    I have to position them just right so they hang properly. They're an awkward shape but once I get them on they look awesome! I've decided that they probably are not a good candidate for conversion to pierced. While that's disappointing, I can live with it. They look that good on! hahaha

    I find the whole stunted appearance to be a major part of their charm. The wing detail is lovely! But now I can see where they bear a definite resemblance of those Angry Bird characters. How bizarre!

   I do believe these were made in Japan. If I'm remembering correctly I saw a brooch pin once that looked very similar. Wonder if I can accumulate a set someday?  :)

What is it about feather hats?

   I'm well aware I started acquiring feather hats because of memories of my paternal grandmother.... but you'd think that my common sense would have kicked in by now and I'd have sworn off of them.   Yep, fat chance of that happening!   chuckle    I mean, lets get real about this .... I live in Florida, a semi-tropical climate, and we have more insects that LOVE to munch on feathers and furs than Carter had little liver pills!  (Yes, you'll probably only understand that remark if you are of a certain age! hahaha)
    So why? Is it the texture? I have Buff Orpington hens in the backyard and I just love to sit and pet them. Feathers are such a wonderful tactile experience. But then, how many people pet their hats?    hmmm...
    Perhaps its the sheen and iridescence. The play of light and color is downright magickal!  Even with natural solid black feathers... the colors that flow across the surface remind me of rainbow obsidian. Who wouldn't want to wear something that looks like that?! Beautiful!

   Whatever it is...... I admit to being hooked!   With that said, I've chosen this attractive little pheasant feather hat to share on Style Crone's Hat Attack #29.

http://stylecrone.com/2015/12/01/hat-attack-29/
   
   It needs some feathers replaced and other areas are bare and need filled in. But the colors are the important part! These 'selfies' don't even begin to do this hat justice. When I can round up a friend with a camera I'll try for some better photos that can truly convey how lovely this really is.
   

    Hey, do I look a little bit like a mushroom? :)    I was trying to show that the inside is also covered in feathers. Not a very successful attempt! hahaha
  

Belated Freyja's Friday......... Thermoset leaf earrings for my birthday!

    Since yesterday was occupied by taking Mom to the lab for blood work and dealing with the after effects... I'll just slip this in a day late!
    As a little present to myself for my upcoming 57th birthday I found a pair of the molded thermoset earrings that I love so much. And in my favorite color family too.  Oooooh blues!!!   I'm hoping some day to accumulate a parure of this design. Of course, if I could amass sets of every color I'd be over the moon! hahaha
     Seriously, I've always loved leaf designs. I try to capture a bit of Nature and the beauty of the tree people when I wear such things as these. After all, Mother Nature is a magnificent designer!  As you've probably noticed, down through time we humans have always tried to copy her. And while we pale in comparison.... sometimes things of great beauty are created by mortal hands during the effort made.  Ahh humans, we're such an amazing bunch!  Anyway, my hat is off to the Lisner company for designing some lovely jewelry and making it affordable to our mothers and grandmothers back in the day.
     Hope everyone is enjoying their holiday preparations! Be safe and HAPPY! 
     
    

Freyja's Day ............ Flowers to Protect.

    Well, I've had a week to digest world events and while I'll never understand the evilness and insanity of certain individuals and the groups to which they belong.... I must say that I'm very proud of my species! Our capacity for understanding, compassion and empathy is extraordinary.
     It is my sincerest belief that goodness shall prevail. The Universe is Love... and so Love will win the day.
     Has everyone been blessed to see the video that's so popular on the internet right now? The one of the little boy and his father in Paris. I'm not sure how to put a proper link to it in here, but I'll try......... 
       http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=video+of+man+and+son+in+paris+flowers&FORM=VIRE1#view=detail&mid=7917C834FB6660E2E6437917C834FB6660E2E643
   
(  Tried it and clicked on the link that came up. Its the correct one. :)  )

Photos from The 13 Hats of Halloween posts!

    I have to say that I had fun with the last 13 posts!   And that surprises me. You see, I absolutely DESPISE having my picture taken. Always have.
    But, this whole blog experience is about growth. And I intend to always keep trying! While it was hard to find the time for the photos, it was sooooo worth it! (My mother's dementia is racing ahead of her Parkinson's at this point. Just trying to get out into the yard for a photo shoot with my friend definitely had its difficulties.)
    Anyway, I must credit Style Crone's October Hat Attack for triggering my effort.  I do so love my black hats!   
    Here are some photos that didn't make it to the final posts. Most have me starting to laugh. John Turner and I had a blast taking these! Thanks again John!

This one didn't even make it to a post. But I do love those little feathers.

S0 its navy and white.... I just wanted a picture of it! hahaha

John was trying to make me laugh. And he succeeded... again!

 Just having fun!  Medicine for the Spirit.

Hat #13.... The 13 Hats of Halloween!

    Bet y'all were expecting the stereotypical witch hat weren't you?  chuckle!  Seriously, doesn't this make an awesome Halloween hat?? I actually consider this one to be commanding enough to be witchy. Plus for the warm Florida weather a sinamay hat just makes more sense. Common sense is a very important component in magick after all!
    And this hat is soooo multipurpose. Its a real shapeshifter!  Depending on the clothes I wear it can make a strong showing at a Derby party.... or an Edwardian style tea or garden party....... a thoroughly modern day at the museums and galleries..... or a "dressy" funeral.  (You know the kind I'm talking about.)  And, of course, a bit of spell casting when that sort of thing is called for!  I really do adore this hat.


   I just have to post the following photos. Not only do they show some of the details of the hat, but they also show how much fun my friend John and I have when we try to do the photography thing! hahaha   
    Laughter is not only the best medicine... it is wonderful magick too!

Trying hard NOT to start laughing.

NOT succeeding!



Total collapse. But such nice details! 

    So to everyone..... have a safe and happy Halloween! And say "Howdy" to your ancestors for me.

Hat #12.... The 13 Hats of Halloween.

   I had to really dig deep to unearth this hat! It is a bit of a monster. Yet there is still something about it that I find appealing. Its large, impressive and I must say... heavy as all get out. Its like wearing a large crown of sorts. Maybe that's it. Regardless of being cumbersome, it still has an oddly regal air about it! 

    I'm such a sucker for gimping! haha And there is a beaded accent glued on the crown. Its something you only see if you're up close though. A nice little embellishment!

    There is also plenty of netting with a sequined edge gathered on top. It shows up better in the previous photo, but I really like this angle better. (I'm not a fan of sequins! There, I admitted it!)  All in all, there are a few things I'd like to do to improve this grand dame. Mind you, just to give her a more finished appearance. Perhaps she needs to be crafted into a magickal hat. Yes....   now where did my wand get to?