P.S. This party is for the BIG kids in the family- with perks the little kids will love too!
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Founder of the of the Supper Club
P.S. This party is for the BIG kids in the family- with perks the little kids will love too!
These cool, minty green invites from Swanky Press have vintage horses and a banner – it’s a blend of classic and cool. If you think it’s too late to order invites, it’s not. Just drop us an email – we sell digital versions for $15 (no matter how many you want to print or email).
The minute I saw these rose cake pops from Sweet Cheeks Tasty Treats, I was a fan. They look so complicated, but the tutorial is so simple to follow. That’s exactly the mix I love for a party recipe!
Of course, we’re all supposed to love a mint julep at the derby, but personally, it’s a bit too strong for me. This cupcake however, hits the spot! View the recipe at celebrations.com.
This picture makes me happy. Enough said. (photo credit: cooper carras photograpy)
The iconic Derby hat – large and elegant. Custom, one of a kind hats can be found at AwardDesign out of Los Angeles. They have an etsy shop for easy shopping, too!
Good luck and style, wrapped into one pretty ring. This handmade, sterling silver ring was even inspired by (the artist) Lisa’s visit to Churchill Downs! Available at TheBeadGirl on etsy. You can check her out onfacebook, too.
The Mint Julep is the classic drink of the Kentucky Derby. Each year, over 120,00 mint juleps are served at the official Kentucky Derby over the two-day race event (wow!). Those drinks require 1,000 pounds of freshly harvested mint.
Here’s the simple recipe:
4 fresh mint sprigs
2-1/2 oz bourbon whiskey
1 tsp powdered sugar
2 tsp water
Muddle mint leaves, powdered sugar, and water in a collins glass (an 18 to 20 oz narrow tumbler). Fill the glass with shaved or crushed ice and add bourbon. Top with more ice and garnish with a mint sprig.
If you want the more complicated, syrup-based recipe (hand-made syrup, of course), you can find it onFood Networ. However, this IS the simply swanky blog, so I figured you’d prefer the quick recipe!
The Kentucky Derby is known as the Run for the Roses. Red roses seem obvious, but I love the idea of wheat grass mixed with white roses. It’s fresh and modern, but still picks up the classic tones of the Derby. This gorgeous arrangement is available at An Octopus’ Garden in Las Vegas.
Want to wow your guests? Buy a bar of this great Felted Mint Julep Soap for each bathroom and the kitchen. At only $6, it’s an inexpensive way to carry the party theme throughout the entire house. Available from Soap Werks (out of Kentucky, naturally) at their etsy shop.
These painting-based horse coasters would look great laid casually about during the party. Available fromCreative Coaster Chick on etsy.
For those of you familiar with Simply Swanky, you already know I love tissue poms! I thought the light green hues in these would really look fresh instead of the traditional Derby Red. (photo credit: green wedding shoes blog) Be sure to check out my diy tutorial on making poms – it’s easier than you think!
Thank you, Elizabeth from Swanky Press, for sharing your blog with us! Find all of kinds of great ideas at www.swankypress.com
I had never fallen in love with a place before until I met Nantucket 28 years ago- and, let me tell you, I fell hard.…
There is nothing like the bright colors and happy prints of Lilly Pulitzer to make every day feel like a party! For my daughter’s 12th birthday party, she wanted to decorate cakes~ Lilly-style! So, in order to decide how to mesh the two, I kept thinking “if Lilly had a cake shop instead of a juice stand”… I have to admit, this was one fun party to plan! It is a blast to see where ideas go in the hands of a TWEEN! Enjoy and remember, “…being happy never goes out of style!”.
I love Cinco de Mayo each year because it means dinner is a no-brainer and everyone is happy! My kids can’t wait to dive in…
Celebrating your birthday with a Mexican Fiesta is a sure way to have a great time! My daughter and several of her friends had a ball with all of the bright colors and (hopefully) vivid memories of a beautiful party day full of fun! Planning all of the party ideas and details was loads of fun- although we don’t claim to have everything authentically perfect- this is our take on a party that combines Mexican birthday party ideas with a young girl’s likes and wishes! For instance, we know hedgehogs don’t hail from Mexico- but when she fell in love with a festive-looking hedgehog at a local shop, we decided the hedgehog would make a perfectly fun party favor! So read on and enjoy- and hopefully you will find an idea or two that you can use for a Mexican-themed party or even a Cinco de Mayo celebration, too- and inspiration to incorporate ideas that make your party perfectly-suited for the birthday child!
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