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

In The Pink

Eugenia Kim Organza Bow Pink Mirabel Straw Sunhat

 

This gorgeous hat is by one of my favorite hat designers, Eugenia Kim. It would be lovely for Easter, Kentucky Derby parties, and outdoor weddings. I am hosting a big Derby party and this would be perfect.

Happy Derby

CCC

 

Happy Derby! My event last night was great. I have another Kentucky Derby party tonight. Another hat! My money is on Journalism to win but keep your eyes on a horse that was just added when another horse scratched - Baeza in the 20th post position.

Kentucky Derby No-No's

Mark and Graham

 

Tonight is my Kentucky Derby Wine Tasting & Pairing. The Derby is tomorrow and my favorite horse is Journalism. I used this photo last year for a Derby post and it was so much fun, I thought I would do it again. Who can name the four mistakes in this mint julep photo?

The Kentucky Derby

Mark and Graham

I will be hosting a Kentucky Derby Party this Friday, the night before the Derby, with 30 people coming. It is a wine tasting and food pairing with the wines and foods of the Kentucky Derby.

I have a large collection of hats and fascinators. Since the red rose is the official flower of the Kentucky Derby, I will be wearing a red rose and feather fascinator by my favorite hat designer, Peter Bettley, that I bought on a trip to London.

Hat Day

Anne DePasquale Millinery

Today will be a big day for hats with the coronation of King Charles in London and the Kentucky Derby here later today. It is 5 AM and I am up watching the coronation.

Happy Derby Day

Furlow Gatewood

This is such a beautiful vignette combining two things I love - chinoiserie and horses.

The Kentucky Derby

Mark and Graham

 

The Kentucky Derby is coming soon - Saturday May 7th. I love thoroughbred horse racing - I almost married someone who owned race horses and have been to lots of tracks both here and in Europe, but I always especially loved going to the Kentucky Derby. And I love a great mint julep. Can anyone spot a big no-no in the photo above?

Happy Derby Day

Furlow Gatewood

Time to get out my Jefferson cups today for the perfect Mint Julep.

Saturday Inspiration - Blue and White & Derby Day

And Happy Kentucky Derby!