now that it's november, i'm a little bit excited about one of my favorite winter things: hats. i LOVE my winter hats. i could, and probably do, wear one every day--sometimes even in the house when i need an instant comb.

when i was in junior high, my mom would make me wear a hat up to the bus stop. you can bet it was off and stuffed deep into my backpack three seconds after i started walking. same with the boots. and maybe even the socks. what was i thinking? a hat is the difference between a cold day and a great day. i'm totally convinced of this. i can go outside in a sweatshirt and hat and feel warm, or i can go outside in a big coat and mittens and NO hat and be cold.

it's all about the hat, ladies. not the earmuffs or the earbands. the hat.

this is not just a post about hats. it's also a hint to anyone who can't think of what to get me as a gift. you like shoes? well i like hats. lots of them. fuzzy inside, not too tight, can't look like a mushroom.

makes me happy just thinking about it.

happy hat season.