Hats Over Head

 The past few homes I've lived in, I have had high ceilings and created an arch of purple transferware platters over my bed that extends outside of the posters.  In this house, the bedroom has vaulted ceilings which also are high but they begin to angle upwards just a few inches below the top of my bed posts.   I did not have room to create a huge arch over and around the bed.  The walls are dark brown with a hint of aubergine to them so I decided that something light against the walls might be a fun change.

Straw or woven hats add warmth, texture, light (against my dark walls) and a little personality punch as well.  

I would love to find an old hat rack to hang them from, but for now they are hanging by little nails hammered through the weave of the hats so as not to damage them.  

Hats are inexpensive decor.  I had a some of mine already but picked up a couple more at Ross for less than $8 a piece.  I've seen some at other stores like T J Maxx as well.  Thrift stores would probably be a good choice for locating some as well.

Have any of you all ever decorated with hats?  How so?

I think I might need to find a little larger one to go on the right sid end...what do you think?

I've gathered some pics of hats on display that I want to share in a few days to give you even more ideas...but until then I'll be joining these lovely ladies and their lovely parties:

Sherry at No Minimalist Here

 Yvonne at Stone Gable

Susan at BNOTP
Nita at Mod Vintage Life

And Kim at Savvy Southern Style
Courtney at Country French Cottage
Debra @ Common Ground
Delightful Order

Flair is a primitive kind of style. It is innate and cannot be taught. It can be polished and refined. When a person has flair, a grounding in the principle of design, and self-discipline, that person has the potential of being an outstanding designer.

Albert Hadley, The Story of America's Preeminent Interior Designer