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The sombrero is a wide-brimmed hat that shades the wearer's face and neck from the sun and weather. It is useful for anyone working or traveling outside in a warm, sunny climate. Sombreros originated in Mexico, where they were adapted from the wide-brimmed hats worn by Spanish settlers. They are still commonly worn by farmers in Mexico and in the Southwestern United States, where they were adapted into the cowboy hat. more »
Easter time evokes images of tulips, wide-brimmed hats and bunny rabbits. Presenting the perfect Easter basket can be traditional, but you can add a modern touch to this holiday favorite. Enjoy the suggestions and Happy Easter! more »
Garden parties are all about celebrating the flowers and colors of spring. Therefore, you can indulge in a day of wearing florals, romantic pastels and wide-brimmed hats reminiscent of the Great Gatsby and more genteel times. You can't be too feminine on this day, so go ahead and enjoy wearing a hat that you simply wouldn't wear to work or about town. more »
Much of the time we are instructed to stay out of the sun, or wear long sleeves and long pants, with wide-brimmed hats so we can swelter to death in the heat of the summer but avoid getting a tan that is supposed to damage our skin and create cancerous lesions. Well, there is another option, an entirely healthy one. Read on to learn how to avoid developing skin cancer. more »
The sombrero hat is a Hispanic cultural icon, and is an important part of the traditional Mexican hat dance. This wide-brim hat is usually made of straw or felt. You can use craft foam to make a hat you can wear to a Cinco de Mayo party or as part of a Halloween costume. more »
Getting ready to retire while enjoying life in the Sunshine State? Sand, sun and surf are ready for the taking, but first you need to find a place to live. If retiring to Florida is in your future plans, read the following information to see what's involved in buying retirement condos in Florida. Grab your sunscreen and your wide-brimmed hat, and settle in for some highlighting of your retirement dreams. more »
The coolie hat is the perfect craft for a Saturday afternoon. Whether your child has been studying about Southeast Asia, or you just want to give her a cute hat, this coolie hat is the perfect project. This wide-brimmed hat is used to protect field workers from sun and rain. more »
It is only fitting to include recipes and foodie favorites from the wild, wild West when you are throwing a party where wide brimmed hats, boots and bandannas are the required attire. Whip up a batch cowgirl treats that will have the hungry wranglers screaming, "Yippee!" instead of tying you up to be drawn and quartered. more »
Wedding hats include everything from sprays of beads and jewelry findings to gossamer, shoulder-length coverings to fully lined and fur-trimmed velvet capes with hoods. Snoods with a bit of netting pulled over the face; cathedral trains that rival a fairy princess or a Hollywood celebrity; Victorian wide-brimmed hats dripping with ribbons, lace, pearls and feathers; and Juliet caps with a fountain of silky, beaded tulle are other examples. A bride is only limited by the color of her gown and her imagination, and even those rules can be broken. more »
Charming in their simplicity, most Amish dolls are made to look primitive. Males usually wear black pants with suspenders and a flat-crowned wide-brimmed hat in either black or straw. Females often wear a black bonnet with a black jumper over a purple, red, or blue blouse and skirt. The faces are generally without features, with occasional beards, and the hands have little definition. Male or female bodies are identical, with arms outstretched and legs together, as the illustration shows. The Amish traditionally sew their dolls by hand. You can do the same or use a sewing machine. more »
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