March 27, 2015
| Valerie Hayes
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It has been an early spring in Vancouver. The kind where you suddenly notice that all the trees lining the streets are in full bloom. The hyacinths, crocuses, and daffodils have been braving the cool breezes too, this past couple of months. We still have much to look forward to. Like how spring hats and spring flowers go together, reminding us of garden parties, and the long sunny days ahead. The following pictures were taken on the deck a couple of years ago when the clematis was in full bloom.
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March 17, 2015
| Valerie Hayes
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Among the highlights of millinery craftsmanship, the vintage flowers are almost as uplifting as the real ones. The first hat in the post features a 1950’s hat with a Macy’s New York label. Covered in white flowers with a bright pink flower and pussy willows adorning the front ~ it sings of spring. The underside of the brim is lined with green cut out leaves. The pink hat below it is from the sixties. The flowers on this hat are layered between an organza fabric. The third one is a veiled hair band, that came in a small clear box labeled “Date Hat” for a spring prom or dance. The others are examples of past decade arrangements and colours that show the once very popular practice of putting flowers on hats.
Macy’s New York 1950’s Spring Flowers
Hudson’s Bay
A Date Hat
Modern Miss 1960’s
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