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Summer hats when I was growing up weren't so much fashion accessories as they were obligations. I can't say that I always wore my wide-brimmed panama witho

A timeless fashionable and utilitarian wardrobe staple, a straw hat is made of tightly interwoven synthetic or natural straw materials and is brimmed for sun protection. Straw hats can be worn by both men and women and come in a variety of styles. Straw hats have been worn in Asia and Europe since the Middle Ages and have never ceased to provide sun protection and style. They are extremely popular because straw material is very lightweight and the fact that the hats are woven means there are…

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Today concludes our garden tour, and I've saved my favorite for last. This garden, although tucked down a quiet, country road , is quite well known in the gardening world. Since this was actually the first garden I toured, and the tour had only begun about 15 minutes before I arrived, I really expected only a handful of people to be there. But clearly everyone was anxious to see Juniper Hill Farm, because there were already about 50 cars parked in the field. (And although I didn't photograph…

The 18th Century is a challenge to costume on a budget, but with patience, ingenuity, and a little rule-bending, you can create a decent 1700s ensemble for your next costume party! Of course, if yo…