The Kentucky Derby @ CCC

CCC - My Kentucky Derby Hat

I will be hosting a Kentucky Derby Party next weekend and I made this Kentucky Derby hat yesterday to wear. I have never seen anything like it! I'll try it on today and decide if I want to add anything else to it and also figure out my outfit. 

I just added this beautiful vintage red silk rose from my collection. The Derby is The Run for the Roses - the winner is draped with a garland of red roses.

My Kentucky Derby Hat

The Chinoiserie Kitchen

Chinoiserie Dish Drying Mat

I love adding blue and white chinoiserie details to my kitchen. This dish drying mat is a perfect example. It would also make a lovely Mother's Day gift or hostess gift. It can also be used as a coffee bar mat, pet feeding bowl mat, or placemat.

Setting the Summer Table

Caspari

 

There is no prettier summer table for me than all blue and white. And it is the perfect opportunity to use lots of blue and white Chinese porcelain from your collection. Use ginger jars and fill them with flowers if you like. My summer favorites are blue or white hydrangeas or white lilies.

Blue and White Splatterware

Tory Burch

 

Blue and white spongeware and splatterware are classics and mix beautifully with blue and white Chinese porcelain. The terms spongeware and splatterware are often used interchangeably nowadays although they are slightly different techniques and designs. Tory Burch has a beautiful collection.