Gettin’ Ready to Derby

The weather is finally Spring like in New York City!

IMG_1972 (640x478) IMG_1973 (640x478) It’s a perfect day for party! But first, I had people to see and places to go in order to finish all our last minute errands!  I sipped a delicious iced green tea from 57 Irving early on for the first round of errands.

IMG_1975 (480x640) The second round of errands were done on foot with some super cool sweat stains! I ran from our place, up towards Times Square before turning back down towards Chelsea. I had two stops, Pottery Barn and Williams- Sonoma. Four miles later I was sweaty and probably a bit scary to the innocent shoppers who had to deal with my sweat and smell.

IMG_1981 (480x640) But, after waking up to this crazy mess, Bo and I have taken it from cluttered to shining!

DSC_0207 (640x426) (640x426) DSC_0208 (640x426) (640x426) We finally hung pictures which have been a year in the making featuring memories from our engagement, wedding, honeymoon, and even our trip to Disney World. DSC_0210 (640x426) (640x426)

The hand towels have been put out with care and the new candles have been lit.  DSC_0211 (640x426) (640x426)   Dozens of red roses have been purchased in keeping with the Kentucky Derby theme.

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IMG_1977 (640x478)DSC_0214 (640x426) (640x426) DSC_0215 (640x426) (640x426)The bourbon has been purchased for Mint Juleps, Bourbon slush, and other Southern adult beverages.  DSC_0217 (640x426) (640x426) DSC_0218 (640x426) (640x426)            

Now, it’s time to shower, don my big hat, and get Derby with it!

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Bourbon, Butter, and Cheese

 

It’s officially Derby weekend! IMG_1965 (478x640)

After toasting the weekend, we quickly started cooking!

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IMG_1905 (478x640) (478x640) IMG_1906 (640x478) (640x478) IMG_1907 (478x640) (478x640) IMG_1908 (478x640) (478x640)  IMG_1909 (640x478) (640x478) IMG_1912 (480x640) (480x640) IMG_1913 (480x640) (480x640) IMG_1916 (640x478) (640x478) IMG_1918 (640x478) (640x478) IMG_1920 (640x478) (640x478)We’ve gone through more butter, cheese, and bourbon tonight than we do in a year. But, it’s all for a good cause and can’t wait until our friends enjoy this delicious food tomorrow!

We still have a great deal to cross off before the first guests arrive at 4:30 tomorrow so I have to get back to business. I’m on mixing duty and silver polishing this evening while Bo makes his mom’s delicious cornbread.

See you tomorrow, if I don’t drown in butter, bourbon, and cheese!

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