This August, enjoy the end of summer with a quaint and cozy RHS Picnic. Invite your Red Hat Society Sisters to enjoy a delicious meal outdoors while enjoying a scenic view of a park or even your own backyard. Planning a Picnic is all about convenience, fun and easiness. We’re going to let you know how you can throw an amazingly unforgettable Red Hat Society picnic this summer.

In order to throw the perfect Red Hat Society Picnic, you must first decide on a location. If you’re friends all live near you it might be best to throw it around your hometown at a local park, or in your own backyard if you have great scenery of just think it would be most fun. For friends who live further away, try thinking of a halfway point where you can all meet up to enjoy your RHS summer Picnic together.

Once you have decided on the location, all you need to do is create the menu. Having each friend bring a separate item could be fun if you don’t enjoy cooking. The most common Picnic foods include fried chicken, sandwiches, hot dogs, potato chips, macaroni salad, specialty salads, fruit, cheese, cookies, brownies and of course bottled of wine. If you decide to bring the wine, carefully pack along our Princess Wine Glasses to bring extra Red Hat cheer to your Picnic. If choosing to bring cheeses, don’t forget the Hat Spreaders! Make sure you have a large basket for packing your meal into as well. If you are planning on using a public picnic table or have one of your own you can use a decorative table cloth. If you are planning on eating on the grass, find a comfortable pretty blanket, preferably Red and Purple! Keep the Red Hat fun going with The Red Hat Society’s Pink Elephants Game. Once you have your Red Hat Sisters, the food, wine and games, you’re ready to head outdoors for a true RHS Summer Picnic!

Happy Picnicing!

- Queen Diva Dishberry

Greetings Fellow Red Hatters!

Did you know that in 1984 President Regan declared July to be National Ice Cream Month, and the 3rd Sunday in July as National Ice Cream Day? Regan recognized that Ice Cream was a fun and nutritious food that is enjoyed by over 90% of the population!

We hope that all the Red Hatters spent the afternoon at the Ice Cream Parlor to escape the July heat, and to celebrate National Ice Cream Day last Sunday! Share your Ice Cream Day Photos, Stories and Recipes on Facebook, Twitter, or right here on the blog with us!

There are so many delicious red ice cream flavors to choose from like strawberry, cherry, cherry cordial, black cherry, raspberry, vanilla with strawberry swirl… but some of the favorite flavors of the Red Hat Ladies on Facebook are Mint Chocolate Chip, Rocky Road, and Chocolate Almond! To give these non-red ice cream flavors a Red Hat Twist, try topping off your sundae with some delicious strawberry syrup, red and purple sprinkles or a juicy cherry! Don’t forget that ice cream sundaes make great desserts for red hat parties all year long!

Until Next Time
Queen Diva Dishberry

I’m sure everyone has either seen or heard about the famous hat that Aretha Franklin worn in January. It was the biggest fashion statement at the presidential Inauguration and is currently being displayed at the Smithsonian. Well, we have exiting news here at the Red Hat Society Store, that same Detroit Hat maker Luke Song has made that famous hat available in red and purple for The Red Hat Society! How’s that for some Red Hat Society R-E-S-P-E-C-T!

You’ll feel just like the Queen of Soul in this historic designer hat. The Aretha Franklin capeau will be available in red and purple, adorned with the over-sized bow set off at a jaunty angle and ringed in sparking crystals! Straight from Mr. Song Millinery in Detroit, Aretha’s Hometown. This hat is Perfect for wearing out to any Red Hat occasion. With this hat on your head you’ll be an instant sensation, just like this original!

- Queen Diva Dishberry