It’s that time….just a few weeks before the most famous two minutes in sports…the Kentucky Derby. Whether you are attending the Derby, a Derby party or just want to dress up….here a few ideas. Go Big. The Derby has been about big hats ever since the beginning. Nothing says Kentucky Derby like a large,…
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…
Last December, I had an early Christmas present. I found out that my hats would be featured at the Milliner’s Corner at the lovely and historic Keeneland Race Track! My mind then started racing, turning over ideas for my Keeneland Collection, which consists of 45 hats and fascinators. Many are one of a kind designs…
This is always the time of year that I love, designing for the spring. The hardest thing for me is not coming with new ideas, but having to edit my designs. And of course, I love working with new colors. I thought this chart…
I designed and donated three ladies hats to the Kentucky Equine Humane Center. This worthy organization captured my heart last year when I went to visit. Being a long time champion of animal welfare, I was taken by these lovely horses and the mission the of the KYEHC to rescue, rehabilitate and adopt out…
About a month ago, Lexington Herald Leader writer Vicky Broadus stopped by for tea and a chat. Click the Headline above to see what Vicky had to say about her visit. All photography courtesy of Vicky Broadus and the Lexington Herald Leader.
http://kentuckymonthly.com/ Each year, Kentucky Monthly Magazine does a Derby Issue in April. This year, writer Melissa Burton came to my house and interviewed three different hat designers. It was a sun filled morning with Wales Hunter, the photographer, being the only male present among ten chattering ladies. Melissa brought donuts and we swore off our…
Night and day, you are the one Only you beneath the moon or under the sun Whether near to me, or far Its no matter darling where you are I think of you. Cole Porter How often do we hear “I just can’t make up my mind!” ? Often enough. Once, a customer who just…
It’s funny, but people always assume that our business shuts down after the Kentucky Derby. Yes, it is quieter. However, I stay busy designing hats for the summer races as well as weddings and charity events all year long. Believe it or not, clients buy Kentucky Derby hats all year round! I am working on…
Well, believe it or not, Jan and I survived the Kentucky Derby. We had many obstacles, but somehow, we made it. Everything that could go wrong did, but all ended up fine in the end. You’ll notice that in the photo above, we are dressed alike. We didn’t intend it that way, as you will…
