And they’re off!! Animal Kingdom shocked the world as he crossed the finish to win the 137th Kentucky Derby. It was a beautiful day for racing and good eats with around forty people attending our Derby party! The party was great fun, but I’ll admit I am totally exhausted…
Of course I never take as many photos as I had hoped to! We used our Buffalo Trace half a bourbon barrel to hold ice with bottled drinks and I completely forgot to snap a pic. Oh well. Here are some highlights from the afternoon:
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| “Louisville Shortbread” horseshoe cookie favors |
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| a spread of Kentucky specialties and Derby fare (in addition to burgoo we had cooking on the stove) |
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| Derby Pies and desserts on the dining room mantel |
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| Bourbon Balls |
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| mint for the juleps |
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| playing with the chicks |
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| vintage decanter and Derby glasses |
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| me and my friend, Heather |
If you haven’t been keeping up with this Derby series and would like to see more, check out the first three posts: Talk Derby to Me!, Derby Preparation and Menu, and Derby Party Sneak Peak.
Hope you had a Happy Derby Day!
Everything looks just gorgeous — I especially love the pies on cake plates on the mantel and the vintage Derby cups. And how fun that all the ladies wore hats!
Yes, I can see why you are exhausted!
Camille
Everything looks just gorgeous — I especially love the pies on cake plates on the mantel and the vintage Derby cups. And how fun that all the ladies wore hats!
Yes, I can see why you are exhausted!
Camille
Everything looks just gorgeous — I especially love the pies on cake plates on the mantel and the vintage Derby cups. And how fun that all the ladies wore hats!
Yes, I can see why you are exhausted!
Camille
Wow, love all the details. Looks like it was a lovely party. You've probably already starting planning next year's party!
Wow, love all the details. Looks like it was a lovely party. You've probably already starting planning next year's party!
Wow, love all the details. Looks like it was a lovely party. You've probably already starting planning next year's party!
Now that why I'm for leaving Ireland – just came across your blog. I love the shots of the pie but the roses in the Jars in beautiful x
Now that why I'm for leaving Ireland – just came across your blog. I love the shots of the pie but the roses in the Jars in beautiful x
Now that why I'm for leaving Ireland – just came across your blog. I love the shots of the pie but the roses in the Jars in beautiful x
What a beautiful party! I might just have to throw one next year as an excuse to wear a hat!
What a beautiful party! I might just have to throw one next year as an excuse to wear a hat!
What a beautiful party! I might just have to throw one next year as an excuse to wear a hat!