Insider’s View of the Hampton Classic Horse Show Grand Prix Sunday VIP Tent

Chandelier sparklers from Lugano

Cufflinks for him that resemble watch gears from Lugano Diamonds.

Bubbly from Louis Roederer.

Being a journalist in the Hamptons can be a dream job especially at the end of the summer during the Hampton Classic Horse Show’s Grand Prix Sunday events under the VIP Tents. Here’s my insider’s view of all the fabulous finds starting with a bold and bright table from Robbins Wolfe Eventuers.

Tall boots are the order of the day.

Riders got fitted for new boots from Ariat.

A new horseshoe for luck

Pick a color!

Leather and toile canvas

Loving these leather bags for fall.

Bold bronze pieces in the sculpute garden.

Taligating under the tent.

Linen, wicker, and stone add contrast

Don’t try to wear that flower hat on the Fair Play Farms table, it’s made entirely of flowers.

Painted silk napkins add a certain something fabulous to Fair Play Farm’s table.

Fair Play Farm’s lovely setting

Wonder if there are diamonds and pearls in the gift bags on the Lugano table.

Bold and dramatic with green and black glass and roses for NYC’s Mayor Mike Bloomberg at the Bloomberg table.

Callan Solem Show Stables went traditional with a twist.

Blue ribbons!

Staffers give deep red pillows a fluff before the VIPs arrive.

Elegant white glass goblets balance out the drama.

Roses overflow

Strong’s Marine brought out chains and leather

Love the gold painted Ball jars used as centerpieces from Strong’s Marine.

Giddy Up! at Spring Hill Stables

Rustic and elegant

Two tiers of tables in the main VIP tent

VIPs gathered for the big event on Grand Prix Sunday.

Launching their summer cider Wolffer Estate put out a pretty pink table.

Bridgehampton Florist kept it cool and lovely in shades of blue.

Marders captivated the imagination with “flower” girls.