Cynthia, Top Dog

I’ve worn many hats in my  professional life:  an Interior Designer, Writer, Merchandising & Retail aficionado, and  shopper extraordinaire. 

         Actress Fern Andra &  her Belgian Malinois Shepherd.          

 Image:  Verlag Ross, Berlin, 1920’s.  

After the sale of my business in 2010, I needed to find something to occupy my free time, something I could sink my teeth into.  A new creative ventue. 

Dovima wearing a Balenciaga suit & cloche with  Sacha, an Afghan Hound. 

 Café Les Deux Magots, Paris.  Image: Richard Avedon, 1955. 

With so much free time on my hands, I discovered the blogosphere.  I was hooked.  So, I threw my hat in the ring and created the Interior Design Hound.

Ballroom dancer  Irene Castle   with Brussels Griffons, Nota Josph & Nota Moomee.  Irene’s dogs were  shown in the  ring  at  the   1919 Westminster Dog Show.  Image: New York,  Bettmann 1919.   

I have actually hung my hat in 27 homes. That was not a typo…  I’ve  moved  twenty seven times.  

Image:  Unknown lady with Terrier. 1920’s

I’ve moved from the North to the South…

Vintage postcard,  Date unknown. Image: E.A. Schwerdtieger & Co., London.   

…from the East to the West,

Automobile racing witha Chihuahua.   Image: George Grantham Bain, 1910.

…and  even overseas.

Actress Gertrude Lawrence & Schnauzer, 1920′s.  

Rearranging furniture is considered a sport in my family and packing is a fine art. 

French Bulldogs in trunk.  Image:  Unknown Woman, Hulton, 1928

I now call  Kentucky  my home so it’s no coincidence that I adore hats.  When you live in the Bluegrass State, you learn that a hat is an essential Southern accessory…especially for the Derby.   

Actress Mildred Davis with  her Pekingese.   Image:  George Grantham Bain, 1921.

For the record,  Taffy,  my Scottie Dog wouldn’t be caught dead in a hat.  Even at Derby.

Feel free to  drop me a line  and let me know what’s under your hat.