talk derby to me

 well, i'm off to the races!

virtually speaking 

(darnit all, but it will be sunny and warm in the northeast where i am, 

and louisville is calling for a downpour! can you believe?)

here's a sampling of the dress choices and hat.

the hat is much too small for my liking,
but it still bumps into doorways when i wear it.

and here is a little derby-inspired table decoration!

i'm using red roses, but i thought this was just too cute!

and since i'm a barbie girl, i found this cute derby-inspired barbie!
isn't she a cute little derby souvie?

will post pics and tales on monday!

hoping you all have a lovely weekend!

pre-party prep

$1,000 sterling silver 136th kentucky derby mint julep cup by tiffany & co.

party planning is almost complete...i'm praying for gorgeous weather next weekend!

this weekend entails getting all the goods together and...
yardwork -- mulching & planting (bleh)

i'm not much for the outdoors or yardwork.

here's whay i have planned for the party....

FOOD

• pulled pork bbq • golden flake dill pickle potato chips (sent up from my parents in TN) •
• corn dogs for the kids • coleslaw • raw vegetable tray • fresh fruit tray • cheese & cracker tray
• derby pie • mini red velvet cupcakes • horse-shaped iced sugar cookies

DRINKS

• mint juleps • peach champagne bellinis • sweet tea • pink lemonade • beer

ATTIRE

spring dressy casual
dresses and hats for the ladies; khakis and oxfords for the gentelmen

DÉCOR & AMBIANCE
red, white and blue (derby colors)
red roses and silver trays
oversized gold foil horeshoes
framed pictures of derby icons (churchill downs, horses, women in hats, etc.)
derby imprinted paper plates and napkins
country music
derby pre-race festivities on the big screen

GAMES
pick the winning horse
best hat
make your own derby hat (for the little ladies)
stick horse races (for all the children)

please tell me what i'm missing or need to alter!
hope you have a fabulous weekend!