Gabrielle Messina Just a Girl: Impromptu Hats...{{Sigh}}

Today I headed to our downtown to make some copies of my grandparents wedding photos. I have been meaning to make them for a long time. I know I could have taken them to Wal-Mart or Walgreen's, but, they don't have the same customer service the little old camera shop does. Yes, I end up paying a little more for my copies here. But, I didn't have to fight ridiculous crowds,I had friendly service, and it's just nice to support the "little guys". Plus, the shop's been in business for 50 years. There's something to be said about that. At least I think so. My family has been in the pizza business since 1958. I appreciate my dear customers that support myself and my family. Without our customers continued support, we would not be here.

Now, you may be wondering what all this has to do with the pretty hats on this page. Well, the camera shop happens to be located a few doors away from one of my favorite antique shops ever. I can always find beautiful hats. Sometimes they can be a little pricier, but they are the best around. When I parked(conveniently, directly in front of the antique shop, they were closed...) To my surprise, when I came out from making the copies, they were open! Hooray! I had a few moments to pop in and see what was buried(the shop has to be a fire hazard, there is so much stuff crammed into this tiny shop, with a narrow pathway in the middle) in the shop

Needless to say, I found some hats. This beauty is covered in huge, floppy blossoms. All just waiting to fall off.

Strawberries and cream... Yup, that's what I'm thinking of here.

The splurge of the day! I could not walk away from this gorgeous hat. I just could not leave it sit there all lonesome on that shelf collecting dust. Velvet leaves...{{Sigh}} Dainty flowers just dripping...{{Sigh}} Beautiful Pink Roses....

{{Sigh}} Perfection. Love it so much, I even made it my new banner.

True love... That's what I have with this hat.

This simple little number was a steal. I adore, adore this shade of yellow.

A classic pillbox. A wonderful mix of soft pinks. How lovely!

Pearly pink stamens, soft tattered flowers. Only time can produce such beauty.

I don't know about you, but I always seem to find the best treasures when I don't plan to. An impromptu trip, a quick "pop" into the shop usually results in some great finds, and me being tickled to death!