Feathered Cameroon Juju Hats + Other Feathered Head-toppers

What is that poof-thing on the wall? I've been asking myself that.

So I decided to research it a bit and show you how I fell in love!

 If you can't Wear them, Wall them:
They are Cameroon's tribal Juju Hats. 

Feathers are sewn onto raffia, and worn as hats by Cameroon's
 tribal leaders and by others of importance.

 The hats symbolize beauty ( the rare beauty of the feathers), prosperity,
 and the positive qualities associated with birds.

 So now that  understand, I LOVE them!

 Detail:

The inside of the hat:

As wall decor:

In the UK it's done a bit differently:

     

And also at Mardi Gras:

Interestingly, each example --  regardless of  sex, race or continent  --  connotes status.

Stick a feather in your cap!

xo

Valerie

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Flower Power

I love the way flowers were worked into the designing of these spaces. 

Clever, artful, cheerful:

Believe it or not, this beauty is a D-I-Y ! (directions here)

(DIY directions here)

This is very impressive.

 I wonder if it's comfortable...

If it is, I WANT this!

 This chair is by Kenneth Cobonpue. 

It's only the beginning of what he has done.

Check out his website. Awesome. 

Pollen and stormy weather can be forgiven

 when the beauty of the season is everywhere~

Have a great day!

xo

Valerie

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How to Give $$$$ To Teens

99.9 % of teens want M O N E Y for Hannukah or Christmas. 

Don't want to be tacky about it?

Here's how to do it:

                 more or less...

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               ***or a jar of nuts, etc...

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VOILA!

Happy Hanukkah!!!

Merry Christmas!!!

Season's Greetings!!!

Have a Clever Day!

xo

Valerie

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