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Derby Day

May 2, 2013 By Elizabeth@ Pine Cones and Acorns 7 Comments

Good morning! Thursday morning, and May 2nd, where does the time go? I noticed this week on Pinterest that people were pinning a lot of Christmas stuff! Already?

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This weekend I plan to enjoy Spring, and all 2 minutes and some odd seconds of the Kentucky Derby? Are you a Derby fan?

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I have been to many parties but not to the actual Derby.  But I would love to have a fabulous hat and dress to attend one day.

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I am not personally a fan of Mint Juleps, but I am told that it because I have not made them the correct way. Point of fact, I do not like Bourbon, so I do not think having them made the “correct way” is going to sway me. 

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I do however like ham on biscuits and pecan pie!

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And of course the stunning horses and pageantry of the day.

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Tell me are you a horse lover? A Derby fan? What about a Mint Julep with crushed ice in a silver cup? And last but not least, what is your favorite Derby food? 

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I would love to hear about your Derby parties, hats, and adventures.

Enjoy your day!


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  1. Castles Crowns and Cottages says

    May 2, 2013 at 12:30 pm

    I AM A BIG HORSE LOVER! I wish I could be there, I tell ya! And I have the perfect dresses for the event. Those cookies, are they not the sweeetest treats? I remember seeing a horse show here once and I could not leave. I wanted to stay and be mesmerized by the Lipizzaners all day.

    How are ya my friend? More snow coming tonight for use into Wisconsin. AHHH!

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  2. Sandy at You May Be Wandering says

    May 2, 2013 at 12:41 pm

    Good morning, Elizabeth…great minds think alike! I wrote about the derby today too…I love it but I also have never been. I used the same Southern Living pic for the mint juleps, too. And, I also do not like mint juleps either…I haven't been able to drink bourbon since a bad experience in college..;)

    Have a lovely day! xoxo

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  3. Mary Palumbo Collings says

    May 2, 2013 at 6:07 pm

    Sounds like fun… I do like Bourbon… and a mint julep sounds wonderful… Have a beautiful day…

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  4. The enchanted home says

    May 2, 2013 at 10:17 pm

    I love everything having to do with the derby…what an elegant excuse to get all dolled up and throw a party while you sip Mint Juleps to your hearts content! Love it all!!

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  5. Unknown says

    May 3, 2013 at 5:32 am

    We have the Melbourne cup down here, it is a chance to dress up, drink champagne and eat good food if you can find a space in amoungst the enormous crowds. I have been once and I will not go again. My horse mad daughter would love those cookies

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  6. Grace @ Sense and Simplicity says

    May 5, 2013 at 4:28 am

    I don't know where I have been all these years, but I have heard more about the Derby this year than i ever have before. I have never been to a Derby party (maybe we don't have them up here in Canada – I've never heard of any) and I've never had a mint juleb and I've never worn a snazzy outfit with a hat, but I think all three would be fun.

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  7. William Kendall says

    May 16, 2013 at 4:51 pm

    I always mean to watch the Derby, but inevitably I'm out doing something else when the race is run.

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