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Tag Archives: derby
Saturday Snapshots
if you’re new here, I use my Saturday Snapshots posts to share a bit about my life with you here. Things I’m doing, things I’m thinking, and things I like. Affiliate links may be included.
This week was one of those that felt like it was a month long. I won’t go into details but I was feeling very overwhelmed and over committed most of the week. Combine that with a few unfriendly people that crossed my path, and this week is not going down as one of my favorites.
DIY Pretty Ponies Necklace
The first Saturday in May is coming up this week, which around here means one thing! It’s Kentucky Derby time! In celebration I’m excited to share with you these Pony Party Favors!
The city of Louisville rolls out the red carpet once a year and welcomes the world. The entire 2 weeks leading up to the Derby is full of lots of fun local events, it’s truly the best time of the year to be in Kentucky.
DIY Kentucky Derby Fascinator
Okay, file this one under GO BIG OR GO HOME! I LOVE a cool Kentucky Derby Fascinator!
Every year at the Kentucky Derby the hats are the stars of the show, second only to the horses.
I’ve been to the Kentucky Oaks several times now and I can tell you that hat watching is one of my favorite parts of the event.
Polka Dot Fashion Inspiration by LuluBelles & a Giveaway!
My name is Gretchen Black from the jewelry online boutique Lulubelles.com and today I am guest posting on Polkadotchair.com. I co-own Lulubelles with my cousin and best friend Natalie Gerlack. We both love fashion, interior design, and anything that is vintage inspired with a modern twist. I thought it would be fun to share with you ten different ways to incorporate the timeless polka dot trend into your wardrobe and home.
Posted in accessories, kentucky
Tagged derby, fashion, kentucky, parties, project polka dot
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Win, Place & Show Ribbons Centerpiece
I decided to add a bit to my Kentucky Derby Decorations this year by making some Prize Ribbon to use as a centerpiece.
I used the Number Junque, Spring Circus, Quaterfoil, & Chevron kits from Rhonna Designs.
In Horse Racing, the first place horse Wins, the 2nd place horse Places, and the 3rd place horse Shows. Hence; Win, Place, Show are terms you hear a lot at the track.
Posted in banners, crafts, kentucky, parties, scrapbooking
Tagged derby, digital, kentucky, rhonnadesigns, scrapbook
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Kentucky Derby Party Ideas
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| The Kentucky Oaks race, the race the day before the Derby, and the one we try to attend. |
Living in Louisville, Kentucky one thing is for sure, you celebrate the Kentucky Derby every year like it’s a national holiday :)
Even though I didn’t grow up here I feel like I’ve embraced Kentucky as my home and find myself every year looking forward to the Derby and all of the great festivities leading up to it. It’s the most wonderful time of the year… at least here in Louisville.
