Preparation for the 2010 Central Park Conservancy "Hat" Lunch

On Wednesday, May 5, 2010, I'm off to Central Park Conservancy's 28th Annual Frederick Law Olmsted Awards Luncheon. Each year, I look forward to this date on the social calendar because it's always an afternoon filled with the beauty of the Conservatory Garden, the resonant sounds of strings and horns, and a vibrant show of finery.

After decorating my hat for the last couple of years' lunches, I decided to make a tradition of it. As the year passes, I'm always on the lookout for supplies for this special project.

For this year's hat, I used two birds from last year's hat.

Last Year's Hat (Side and Back View)

A flower from gift wrapping on a present from my parents, a branch of faux ivy from Gracious Home, and a butterfly from the wrapping on a jewelry store purchase rounded out the ingredients for this year's hat.

Front View


Side View


Overhead and Back View

Recycling rules.

and

Two birds in the hand are worth less than two on a hat.

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xoxo,
Krom

Olympic Gold

Polo Ralph Lauren Team USA Opening Ceremony Hat, $75.00

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Of all the items designed for the Americans participating in the 2010 Winter Olympics, this hat is the MostSuperFabulous. Unfortunately, at the moment, it is sold out. Do you think Ralph could knit some for me and all my SuperFabulous friends?

I want it!

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xoxo,
Krom

Happy Belated 4th of July

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I love these two great pieces from adidas' SLVR line; they are truly superfabulous looking, and at a great price to boot. The fabric content (95% cotton, 5% organic cotton single jersey) and stripes make the case for this purchase.

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xoxo,
Krom

Central Park Conservancy "Hat" Luncheon 2009

This year was the 27th Annual Frederick Law Olmsted Awards Luncheon aka the Central Park Conservancy "Hat" Luncheon.

Krom and Mom proudly wear their (Krom designed) Hats.

Krom and Mom (from head to toe)

Hanging in the Garden before Lunch

Great Earrings and Necklace, Coat, and Dress

Krom spied a photo worthy hat.

And so did Bill Cunningham of the New York Times.

Feathers still seem to be on trend.

Flowers in Abundance

Flair for the Dramatic

Bill Cunningham, the Legendary Photographer for the New York Times

Necklace Creates Interest

Menu
Fallen Spinach Souffle and Asian Chicken Salad

A Trio of Spring Confections
Strawberry and Cream Fraisier, Iced Lemon Souffle, and
Valrhona Chocolate and Caramel Tart

Dots Spotted

My friend, Vani, Beautifully Attired

Stunning Flower Detail on Dress

This is a very extraordinary way to spend an afternoon - good food, amazing friends, great conversation, honoring the people who make a difference in the life of the park and the city, and fundraising to keep Central Park looking superfabulous so it can be enjoyed by all.

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xoxo,
Krom

A Hat for Krom's Mom

Krom's Mom

It's Krom's Mom's 80th birthday this weekend. She was born in 1929 along with other notables. Sometimes it's easy to forget that Anne Frank and Jackie Kennedy Onassis were born the same year.

Jackie O

Grace Kellly

Martin Luther King Jr. and Christopher Plummer

Audrey Hepburn

Image courtesy of LeoFuchs.com

Anne Frank

June Carter Cash

On Wednesday, May 6, 2009, she and I will be going to the Central Park Conservancy's 27th Annual Frederick Law Olmsted Awards Luncheon. We look forward to this date on the social calendar because it's always an afternoon filled with the beauty of the Conservatory Garden, the resonant sounds of strings and horns, and a vibrant show of finery.

As a gift for my mom, I decorated her hat for this occasion. She gave me a white cotton Helen Kaminski hat. I had a bit of writer's block. Usually I have supplies at the ready, and that's where my inspiration comes from. However, this white hat was like a white canvas, the possibilities were endless. To narrow it down a bit, I asked my mom what she was planning to wear to the lunch. She showed me a beautiful white Akris suit with a fuschia circle pattern. This was the catalyst I needed.

I remembered that tucked underneath the dining room table (where I keep my supplies) was an old Yves Delorme duvet cover with a circle pattern on one side and orchids on the other. I decided to cut out the leaves and sew them to her hat, and make a flower from the circle patterned fabric.

3/4 View (Front)

Left Side

Right Side

Detail

Back

Recycling Rules.

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xoxo,
Krom

Preparation for the 2009 Central Park Conservancy "Hat" Luncheon

After decorating my hat for last year's Frederick Law Olmsted (FLO) Awards Luncheon, I decided to make a tradition of it. As the year passes, I'm always on the lookout for supplies for this project. At this year's Chocolate Show, one chocolate company was using blue birds as part of its gift packaging. When I saw the birds neatly lined up on the table, I immediately thought of the "Hat" Lunch. I explained to the woman at the counter what I wanted to do with one of their birds, and she gladly let me select a bird to join me for lunch.

My friend Jane who introduced and accompanied me to the Chocolate Show, later saw this pink bird on display at a department store. With me in mind, she asked the salesperson about the bird, and he said go ahead and take it.

Back

The hat is an inexpensive straw hat I bought a few years ago with the "Hat" Lunch in mind. The final ingredient was the leaves. They were left over from another project, and I thought the colors worked well together. After I collected all the materials, the design fell into place.

Remember a bird in the hand is worth less than two on a hat.

U r 24K!

xoxo,
Krom

Feathers Are Forever

Vanessa Bruno Bolero, $975 and JMM Dress, $172

Tracy Reese Dress, $575 (the dress is great, but the shoes and leg wear do the dress a great disservice) and Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent Belt, $150

Fendi Handbag, $1,680 and Dori Csengeri Necklace $1,770

Christian Louboutin Shoes, Jennifer Ouellette Headband, $75 and Rag & Bone Hat, $150

Ava-love and Edun T's

St Kilda Earrings, $275 and Alex Monroe Earrings, $415

Annette Ferdinandsen Earrings, $340 and $530 respectively

Stunning Chanel Necklace and Earrings (I Love, Love, Love the Necklace! I don't think this picture does it justice).

Chanel Feather for the Hair (looking through a shop window)

Feathers and Fringe, Givenchy Haute Couture by Riccardo Tisci

Image courtesy of The New York Times Magazine

Stick a feather in your cap, and call it SuperFabulous!

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xoxo,
Krom