herbiehancock

Today after work, we had a fun Easter bonnet party at the library for the library staff.  The party included a fondue potluck meal, some fun and games, door prizes, and lots and lots of hats.   We brought in or made or decorated Easter bonnets to wear during the day while working at the library and for the party tonight.  It was funny to see some of the looks we got from our patrons about our hats.  Some were brave enough to ask us about why we were wearing them.  Others were not.  It was an amusing way to spend the day at work. This is the hat that I brought.  There wasn't much to it, really.  I wrapped a scarf around a straw hat and stuck some flowers on one side and a little plastic bunny and egg on the other.   Some of my coworkers, though, really went all out with their Easter bonnets and even brought along other accessories such as gloves, sunglasses, purses, handkerchiefs, and so forth to go with their hats. There was also an Easter di...

There is a cool giveaway contest going on over at Thistledew Farm . The hats above were all made by the writer of Thistledew Farm . If you enter you could have the opportunity to win a handmade crocheted hat in a design of your own choosing. Go check it out. I've already got my entry in, so why not join in the fun. Below you will see the hat she created from my description. Isn't it great? (You just have to imagine my head where the roll of Bounty paper towels are--ha ha!). :-D Update: My friend, Eric at Speedcat Hollydale Page through the magic of photoshopping and his creative talents made this virtual photo of me wearing the above daisy hat. He's such a nice guy! Thanks, Speedy!