Horsing Around in Kentucky

My toddler daughter’s fascination with all things scaly is fading. However, her interest in animals remains steadfast, though we’re seeing a softer side to her fixation. She now happily embraces all things hairy—-mainly horses. To be honest she’s really into ponies and their “houses” (a.k.a. stables). This, of course, means we’ve been doing a ton of research about horses, which usually begets the question: “Mommy, when are we going to visit them?” I told my daughter I may not know exactly when we will be meeting our four-legged friends, but I do know where we will be going when the … Continue reading

Attention Fledgling Fashion Designers—This Could Be Your Big Break

The Kentucky Derby may still be a few months away (it takes place on May 5th), but for the men and women who design those infamous race day hats the heat is on. Are you familiar with the tradition that surrounds Derby Day hats? Women don’t just wear hats at the Kentucky Derby. Rather, the head hiding, feather-festooned, flowery creations are flaunted like wedding cakes perched proudly on a female’s noggin. When it comes to Kentucky Derby headgear, high style is the only way to go. The hats are artistic masterpieces—haute couture for heads. They are big, bold… and expensive … Continue reading