5. Spanish Moss & Creepy Willow Canopy

Create a deep southern gothic or haunted bayou aesthetic using trailing botanicals.

  • Drape clumps of preserved grey Spanish moss or faux black willow vines around the base and tip of each hat.
  • Allow strands of moss to hang 12 to 18 inches below the brim, brushing gently against the ambient light.
  • Pair this with flickering amber hanging lanterns to cast spindly, moving branch shadows across the porch floor.