I love Kentucky Derby parties. Even though I design hats often worn at the Kentucky Derby, I have only attended the Derby once, back in 2009. It was an amazing experience, don’t get me wrong. However I enjoy Derby parties more for many reasons. As a milliner, I am often exhausted on Derby Day from…
My fall line of hats for White House Black Market is available now! You may shop these hats in person at the Hamburg location of White House Black Market in Lexington, KY, as well as on my website. Fall and Winter are classic seasons for hats. Think…fall racetrack season, football games, fall…
A Most Special Afternoon Tea Experience: The Sacred Heart Fundraiser Tea I recently had the immense honor of being the keynote speaker at the 17th Annual Sacred Heart Fundraiser Tea, also known as the Patty Blanton tea. The event, held in Appling, Georgia, was the quintessential experience of Southern hospitality. It was an utterly enchanting…
Spring is officially here and so the rollout of my Spring 2023 hat collection has begun! The theme for this year’s Spring line is, The Rainbow Queen, inspired by Queen Elizabeth II and her colorful style. Queen Elizabeth II famously informed fashion trends around the world for decades and I’ve always admired her unabashed love…
HOW TO IMPRESS WITH YOUR VISUAL DISPLAY Decor wise, I love the idea of finding old trophies and putting roses in them. Filling julep cups with flowers is always a good idea too. I did that for my July wedding. You can order Derby party supplies from many companies. Party City has some fun…
Never in a million years would I have thought I would be writing about a Kentucky Derby in September! But the world is full of surprises and things like our present situation force us to think outside the hatbox! 🙂 The Kentucky Derby this year will be run on September 5th, which is Labor…
