Weekend Picks: Derby Days

I wish I could be in Louisville at Churchill Downs today for the Kentucky Derby but since I can't I thought it was only fitting for this week's Weekend Picks to be inspired by the Derby.

1) Whenever I think of the Kentucky Derby I think of big hats. Now I know some women go all out with linen, satin, and intricate hats but I prefer the sunhat. I love the look of a neutral colored sunhat with a big bright monogram on it (surprise surprise). Just like the hats that Marley Lilly made for Southern Weddings Magazine's article.

2)The drink of the Derby: the mint julep

3)The history behind the Derby is so interesting and they have so many traditions such as the garland of roses, the twin spires, etc.

4)First off I absolutely love Vineyard Vines t-shirts. Secondly this Derby shirt is the perfect way to remember this year's race.

May the best horse win!

DIY: chalkboard mason jars

When planning my birthday soiree I knew that I wanted to serve drinks in mason jars but I couldn't decide how I wanted to differentiate the jars. I thought about putting flags on the straws with each guests' name but then I was searching around on etsy and found these chalkboard label stickers that I thought would be perfect for the jars! After I washed the jars and cleaned them off I started to put the stickers on...but they didn't exactly stick to the jars like I had wanted. Luckily I had picked up some chalkboard paint for another project and figured since it was multi-surface I could probably paint the jars. It worked perfectly!! They are so cute and each jar's rectangle is a little different to give the collection an eclectic look. All it took was a paint brush, some chalkboard paint (I love Martha Stewart's), and mason jars. Have a wonderful Wednesday!

Weekend Picks

This past week could not have been crazier. Luckily it's over and we're about to start a brand new week and hopefully this one should be a lot less stressful.

1) My first weekend pick fits right in with the weekend theme because it is one of my favorite pieces from the new Saturday collection by Kate Spade. I love the use of mint throughout the collection and especially adore the fun open back tops they have. I can't wait to get my hands on one of their new items!

2) Bradley Agather of Luella and June can honestly do no wrong in my book. Her blog is so clean and refreshing and I just love her posts. That being said, her outfit posts are some of my favorite because her style is so minimal, fresh, and fun. Her most recent outfit post is definitely one of my favorites so far because I absolutely adore the way she styled her Tory Burch tunic.

3) Zac Brown Band: heaven to my ears. I have been in a "I need want summer mood" and Zac Brown Band is my ultimate summer music. Their music reminds me of sitting on the beach, drinking sweet tea and *attempting* to tan.

4)Happy Birthday to me! I love birthdays, especially when it's my own. My birthday is this week and I couldn't be more excited. I feel like birthdays are the only days when it is acceptable to be all about yourself. Y'all already know my obsession with paper and stationary so I thought it'd be fitting to include Sugar Paper's birthday cards! Even though the cards are $6 each, I feel like it's okay to indulge in pretty cards if it means your family and friends will enjoy them. Who doesn't love a handwritten birthday card?

 

I plan to be posting a lot more soon so be sure to stay tuned!