Horse Sense

In honor of the upcoming Kentucky Derby, I thought it would be fun to put together another equestrian themed post.  Enjoy!

Ribbons at the US Equestrian Team Foundation Center 

Charlotte Casiraghi by Mario Testino for Vogue

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Audrey Hepburn

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Elizabeth Taylor

Badgley Mischka home in Elle Decor

Gary Cooper

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Conchita Cintron and her Arabian horse in 1968.

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Coco Chanel and Boy Capel

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Bianca Jagger arriving at Studio 54 for her birthday in 1977. Don't try this at home!

via The Life of Polarn Per

Polo player Nacho Figueras.  You're welcome. 

Badgley Mischka home in Elle Decor.

Grace Kelly

via Country Living

Charlotte Casiraghi

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via Stables: Beautiful Paddocks, Horse Barns and Tack Rooms book

via Style at Home 

Downton Abbey

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Gary Cooper wearing jodhpurs in Palm Springs, CA in December 1932. 

Amanda Harlech Residence

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Martha Stewart's Stable

Martha Stewart in her stable. 

Tack room at Rallywood Farm.

Queen Elizabeth and Princess Margaret.

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Jackie Kennedy Onassis

Loire Valley, France

Elizabeth Taylor

via Style at Home

Kelly Klein

Diamond Baratta Design 

Ricky and Ralph Lauren 

via Country Living

Amanda Harlech

Lee Robinson Kentucky Derby Tastemaker Tag Sale

As a life long resident of the Northeast, I sometimes wish I was born in the South. First, you get that great Southern accent and get to say things like "bless her heart." Second, you get to grow up in lovely old homes filled with beautiful family furniture and silver.  Oh, and if you're really lucky, you get to attend the Kentucky Derby.  Interior designer Lee W. Robinson and his family grew up with all of these things and probably more but due to that Southern upbringing are also really nice.  You might remember that I had the pleasure of visiting not only Lee's amazing shop but their gorgeous home last fall.  That's a photo of their entrance gallery above. One of my magazine friends needs to publish it so you can see it all for yourself.  It's absolutely stunning. 

If you can't make it down to the Derby this weekend or to Lexington to see Lee's shop, you can check out his Kentucky Derby Tastemaker Tag Sale on One Kings Lane Friday, May 4 at 11:00am EST. In the interest of full disclosure, Lee is a sponsor but I am mentioning his sale more for your benefit than his.  It is sure to be filled with fabulous furniture, equestrian related pieces, and probably a silver mint julep cup or two.  Just remember not to drink too many this weekend or you might miss the Derby all together!