Wednesday, May 8, 2013

I'm Definitely a Friendbeast.

I know it is a bit crude, but it was too good not to share. Who doesn't need a little mid-week pick-me-up? From theoatmeal.com.

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Top Ten Pinterest Finds

This week's favorite pins: 
 
1. A greek yogurt, healthy raspberry cheesecake recipe:



2. Transforming a half bath into a spa-like retreat.  I would probably do a slightly lighter color combination, but I love the depth of the multi-shade tiles and the sconces. 


3. Monogrammed seersucker koozies.  These would be amazing poolside this summer.
Source: etsy.com via Pinterest

4. A laid back BaBy Q.  If/when we have a baby, I want to do this for a gender reveal.  I already see this theme now: 
Bowties or 
Bows, that is the 
Question
(if any of my friends do this first, I might have a tiny hissy fit):
Source: etsy.com via Pinterest

5. This practical guide of making dishes to take to others.  I have thought about doing this for others several times, but I can never decide on a decent dish.  Problem solved: 
 

6. I love the idea of removing the linen closet and putting this in: 

7. Carrie Underwood's hair cut and color combo here: 
Source: google.com via Pinterest

8. Helpful guide for selecting necklaces with specific necklines: 

9. This dress and belt combo are timeless. Any ideas on where to find the belt? 
Source: glamour.com via Pinterest

10. Amen!

Thursday, May 2, 2013

Call to the Post


This Bluegrass girl has not always been in Lexington.  No-sir-ee. I lived in Louisville during junior high and high school.  For other Louisvillians, I will go ahead and answer your obviously burning question, I went to Sacred Heart

During this time, I learned to truly appreciate all things Derby.  Thunder, the mini-marathon (as a spectator, let's not kid ourselves, I do not run), and the people watching at the ChowWagons, Oaks and Derby, really symbolize my childhood to me. In fact, we even had Steve, the official Derby bugler, do the Call to the Post and My Old Kentucky Home at our wedding.

Needless to say, Derby-along with its hats--hold a special place in my heart (and my closet because let's be real, those big hats take up a ton of space, and you have to have a new one every year. Obviously).  

C and I will be at a fabulous wedding shower for Katherine and Ben, but we still be sipping mint juleps and celebrating the ponies nonetheless from Lexington. I, like most of you, will be on the look out for the best hats.  Some of my favorites from past years: 

Kentucky Derby hats 
very chic derby hat - oooooooh Deb Baum - here you go! 
You can never start 'em too young
Who doesn't love Erin Andrews?
Tamara Sorreoo, from Austin, Tx., shows off her Derby hat before the 137th Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs Saturday, May 7, 2011, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Denis Paquin)