Celebrating IndependenceI wanted desperately to find a great vintage hat for my Kentucky Derby Hat Swap partner PinkieDenise, or at least find some great vintage items to use in its construction. However, I unfortunately live in an area that used to be a mecca for antique-hunters but - due to the construction of a major highway that re-routed all tourist traffice (think the plotline of the movie "Cars") - all local antique stores have now closed :-( How sad is that?
Anyway, since I couldn't find a vintage great for PinkieDenise, I did my best to re-create one for her. I really hope she likes it. I'm a little nervous after receiving the wonderful crown she made for me (see post below) - it is just sooo artistic and creative. I'm afraid my Kentucky Derby Hat may be a bit too literal. Oh, well.
What I love is that we both used pinks and greens as our main colors. And after reading Pinkie's blog and learning a little more about her, I knew I was on the right track. And I hope my hat reminds her of some of the lovely vintage hats she used to decorate above her window. I hope you love it, Denise!
Lovely creation, what fun the swap was :)
Posted by: Adla | May 02, 2008 at 09:22 AM
Ooooooh, that is soooooo pretty!!!! I love the feathers!!!
I'm so sorry about your antique shops closing!!! :(
*hugs* Dara
Posted by: Dara | May 02, 2008 at 10:10 AM
So very pretty indeed!
I'm sure Denise will love it...
Priscilla
Posted by: Flea Market Queen | May 02, 2008 at 11:11 AM
That hat is beautiful! I love the butterfly embelishment too!
Posted by: Jana | May 02, 2008 at 11:15 AM
Cute hat...great colors....and the feather is the topper!
Terisa
Posted by: Terisa | May 02, 2008 at 09:03 PM
So lovely! You did a great job!
Posted by: Cheryl Dack | May 03, 2008 at 01:24 PM
your hat is just gorgeous!!!
Posted by: Lori | May 04, 2008 at 08:19 AM
your hat is just gorgeous!!!
Posted by: Lori | May 04, 2008 at 08:19 AM