Frenchifying The Kentucky Derby

Here in Kentucky when the snow begins to melt, our thoughts

turn to The Kentucky Derby. Life revolves around Horses,

Hats, and Highballs.

Its always fun to tie in with the city celebrations, but I

do like to Frenchify things a bit !

Well Thanks to Bristol at Honey Bend Vintage, for planting the

seed for my Derby Hat Swap at European Antique Market.

Please click on the flyer, as I'm having trouble today!

If you happen to live near Louisville we would love for you to

participate. Bring your hats in to the store (the earlier the better).

We'll embellish the store with hats in preparation for the soiree.

Chef Gregoire of Mirabelle Gourmet Catering will be serving

up his delicacies.

We are also raising money for "Mom's Closet", a resource center

dedicated to developing the potential of single mothers through

encouragement and education. Mom's Closet was founded by

Shelia Day, the wife of famous jockey Pat Day.

Catherine of Alexandria is the patron saint of Milliner's

and young girls.

Since the Middle Ages, young women 25 or older, who were not married, were

responsible for adorning the head of St. Catherine's statue with a beautiful

headdress on her Feast Day. (November 25th) Almost every church in

France has a statue of St. Catherine.

The girls are lovingly referred to as Catherinettes. The custom has

pretty much died out now, except in the fashion world.

St. Catherine is also going to help me Frenchify my Hat Swap!

If you aren't near Louisville, stop by Bristol's Blog and participate

in her Hat Swap. It should be fun!