Friday Things- Kentucky Derby Party Edition
{homemade derby hat sugar cookies}
The Kentucky Derby is this weekend, and I couldn’t be more delighted. Not only am I excited to see what everyone is wearing at the Derby (especially the hats!), but I am hosting a party as well. Here is a glance at some elements of my Derby party.
{derby hat for second half of the party}
{party favor: mint julep vase with junior mints}
{party polish: Pandora by Zoya}
{individual bottles of PURE LEAF Sweet Tea}
I have no idea how to make \”Southern Sweet Tea\”, and when I tried it tasted awful. PURE LEAF\’s Sweet Tea taste perfectly homemade and the individual bottles are a classic touch.
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Fashion meets Food 
Girl, you should have asked me about making sweet tea! Your ML hat is too cute–love the scarf/tie around it. The vase and mints–adorable! I hope you have a wonderful party!
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I love all the party elements! So fun! Have a great weekend!
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Those are all such good ideas! That's awesome, I'm excited for your guests, that sounds like a great party! Have a great weekend!
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Fun! I'm having a cinco de mayo party, but will definitely be sipping on a mint julep or two during the race!have a great weekend love!
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The cookies are so cute! Where did you find the monogrammed hat? I love it!
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Pandora is a nice nude and I have yet to try that iced tea, thanks for sharing!:D***** Marie *****allthingsmarie.com
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Oh sweet tea is so easy to make when you do it right…it's one thing every Southern woman knows how to make – I could totally give you a great, no-fail recipe if you want! You are soooo creative, love those cookies!! I have that color on my toes this week…love!!
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I love sweet tea and since my family is from the south, I am a pro at it:-) I love those cookies! so cute. And of course I have always wanted to go to the Derby. I went to a Derby event where I live last year and got to wear a cute dress and big ol hat…LOLI tried mint juleps and I think they are awful. I really don't know why people like them
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Those cookies are darling! All your polish colors have inspired me. I painted my toes a pretty spring color last night!
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How fun! Have an awesome party and weekend!
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aww, your hat is so pretty!!! :D<3, Mimihttp://whatmimiwrites.blogspot.com/
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I almost bought Pandora the other day but was concerned that it looked too nude. It looks stunning!I'm doing a giveway. Please enter if you're interested. xx
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I'm sorry, stupid autocorrect! I love Pandora, it's one of my favorite Zoyas! Looks stunning on you *Erica! 😉
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What a fun hat! I hope that your party went well.
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love that nailpolish color, so pretty.
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Love the little derby hat cookies! They look yummy too.
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