Ribbon Shadow Box

I rode horses and competed in equestrian events when I was in high school.  My 4 year old daughter seems to be just as horse crazy as me.  I look forward to seeing her ride in competitions someday.  I knew I had a ton of old ribbons somewhere but couldn't find them but then my mom stumbled across them when she was cleaning out a closet a few months back.  I decided to put them in a shadowbox and display them as art on my office gallery wall.  I think they turned out pretty nice!  I have quite a few left over that I intend to use as decorations for my daughter's upcoming pony themed birthday party.

via simplifiedbee

I came across this image on pinterest yesterday and was struck by how similar it is to mine!

Happy Trails!

Equestrian Style

When I was in grade school, when most of my friends were more interested in recess than in what to wear, I was concerned with fashion.  Certain looks dominated my wardrobe, including equestrian inspired pieces. I had this fantastic outfit that consisted of black houndstooth stirrup pants, a white turtleneck, black fitted jacket, black riding boots, and a derby hat. A derby hat! I think the whole outfit came from Nordstrom, and I felt very fashionable when I wore it. Not every kid in my class quite understood it, but I didn't care. I knew I was rocking that derby hat.  Unfortunately, I cannot find a picture of me in that outfit.  I can't provide you with that little treasure, but I can give you some of my favorite examples of equestrian inspired pieces that are pretty perfect for fall.

Asos equestrian midi skirt

Bit Bracelet
by rebecca ray designs

Massimo Dutti
fall/winter equestrian line

Cole Haan kids' boots

Ralph Lauren Leather Stirrup Wrap Bracelet

Ralph Lauren belt

~Lori

Equestrian Interiors

Me and Crystal 1997

Elizabeth Taylor in National Velvet

Like many little girls I grew up fascinated by horses.  My heart would beat a little faster if I spotted even an old nag in an abandoned field.  I loved the movie, National Velvet and have memories of setting my laundry hamper in front of the TV and riding along with the Pie and Velvet Brown.  My chance came in high school when I was able to have riding lessons and compete.  I worked very hard to pay for those lessons and I was never happier.  There is something in my blood that connects me to all things equine.

There is also something about equestrian style that just feels right for the fall.  Maybe it is the high contrast neutrals, or the rich wood tones. I am in love with these looks, and always have been.  I seem to go back and forth between light, bright and airy, and high contrast-so I do both! And why not?  I like how equestrian marries both traditional and modern elements with nature.  Equestrian style places an emphasis on creative display and use of equine essentials like trophies, saddles, bridles, and stirrups.  Designers such as Ralph Lauren have kept the equestrian aesthetic in the public eye for many years, and I believe that it is only becoming more popular.

I love over-scaled horse prints. It makes it modern yet timeless.

Classic equestrian--Ralph Lauren

creative art-shadow box with show ribbons.

A small touch of equestrian for any room.

Equestrian hook

Beautiful and dramatic equestrian dining room.

Example of equestrian painter John Ferneley's work.

Perfect equestrian kitchen.

Antique English saddles as art.

leather bridle tables. Fabulous!

This display is beautifully executed.

Modern equestrian sketch.

Beautifully designed equestrian modern chair.

More equestrian interiors to come!  One post is just not enough....