Let's Horse Around

{ Via: Vogue }

So many reasons to celebrate in the next few weeks. In honor of The Kentucky Derby, We are off to the races with all the horsey things.  Think the perfect hat and dress, a run for the roses cake, and a recipe for an authentic mint julep. May your horse win!

Derby Details

This Etsy shop has many clever choices for all of your themed parties!

Design Hivery

Needlepoint Pillow

And why should you?

Furbish Studio

Jockey Party Napkins & Cups

Perfect for your Derby Day Party!

Get them at ...

Etsy or Two Funny Girls

Roses Cake

What to bring to the party?  A Run For The Roses Chocolate Cake! And everyone will. Ships For Free.

Gold Belly

Chantecaille Cheek Shade

Besides being beautiful, this shade in "joy" is part of the brand's Philanthropy collection. $2.20 of the purchase price goes to the American Wild Horse Campaign. But how fun will it be to check your makeup at the Derby with this magic mirror?

Chantecaille 

Party Napkins

I just couldn't resist these cheeky napkins. They have so many fun finds for parties.

En Fete

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Daytime Dresses

Silvia Tcherassi's colorful dresses are picture perfect for race day. Go ahead show your stripes

Saks Fifth Avenue

Wide Brim Floppy Hat
Nothing silly about this hat, just fabulous size and color. It would look fab with the dresses above. P.S. it's affordable.

San Diego Hat Company

Hermes Serving Platter

If you really want to put on a dog and pony show, serve your appetizers on this artful platter.

Bergdorf Goodman

Woodford Reserve Mint Julep Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Woodford Reserve Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• ½ oz Woodford Reservve Mint Julep Cocktail Syrup
• 3 fresh mint leaves
• Crushed Ice

Instructions:

1. Express the essential oils in the mint by rubbing them inside a julep cup or a rocks glass. To the same glass, add simple syrup, bourbon, and crushed ice. Stir.
2. Garnish with more crushed ice, a sprig of fresh mint, and dust with powdered sugar, if desired.

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Hats Off To Spring

Saturdays At Shop This

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Will you be watching the run for the roses? As an ex-race horse owner, I still get excited (and nervous) for The Kentucky Derby. I'll be spending the rest of the weekend getting ready for my first trip to NYC in way over a year! Before your Saturday gets busy, scroll through these quick Saturday links.  And may your horse win, place or show. I'm betting on Essential Quality. 

You don't have to be at Churchill Downs to rock a hat. But they can be expensive. Mod Party offers quite a collection of hats at reasonable prices. They are really fun!

How to make a classic Mint Julep: I have never made one. Have you? These promise to be as good as those served at The Kentucky Derby.

If I had a horse in the race today, I would be wearing this Baguette Horseshoe Ring.

Kiehl's Savings with Mom in mind: 20% off Sitewide with Code: MOM. Ends 5/3

Monograms Etc: This Etsy shop does a lovely job with monogram everything! Their guest towels will add some personality to a powder room. It's worth a look for yourself or gifts.

Also at Etsy: World renowned fashion designer, Prabal Gurung has teamed up with a global group of Etsy makers. They have created a chic collection of home decor styles. It's fun and colorful. Love these cocktail napkins.

Shop Stuart Weitzman's Mother's Day Event and save 25% on select full priced styles. Use Code: SWMOM25

Dying to entertain again? One Kings Lane has some terrific ideas on How to Throw a Garden Party.  And that tablecloth is so divine!

If you or Mom wear PJ'S, Cosabella's Bella Ombre jammies are the prettiest. Shopbop with get them delivered by Mother's Day, too. In sizes XS - 3X.

Who else is excited about Bethenny Frankel's new show, "The Big Shot with Bethenny?" She's a hot mess, but a smart one, and a huge philanthropist. Vogue spells it out. It will be worth viewing just for the fashion!

Hats off to all of you! Each day is a race of some kind for everyone. Let's just do our best this weekend, and we will all be winners.

XOXOX

Deb

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