Photo |  Kate Zimmerman for Garden & Gun         INSPIRATION BOARD #239 Sweet Derby           PRETTY DETAILS Trophy Centerpieces           SIGNATURE SIP Peach Julep ..read more

 Photo |  Port and Fin   I can almost here the horses trotting with this Derby inspired cocktail.     PEACH JULEP     INGREDIENTS   3 fresh mint leaves 1 tsp sugar 1 oz bourbon 2 oz peach schnapps 2 slices lime Sparkling water Crushed ice Peach slices (optional garnish)       INSTRUCTIONS Muddle mint and sugar together in a tall glass. Add bourbon and peach schnapps ..read more

Photo |  WeddingWire   Any derby or equestrian inspired wedding absolutely needs a trophy centerpiece...dontcha think? They bring a touch of whimsy to your décor and filled with beautiful blooms these trophy cups are the absolute winner for your event.      Photo |  Sasithon Photography   Photo |  Ali Harper   Photo |  Michelle March   Photo |  Al Gawlik Photography   ..read more

The Kentucky Derby is kicking off in a couple of days and I will admit that this isn't my first Derby inspired wedding board.  If you're interested you can see the old ones  here,  here,  here and  here.  Today's board showcases a palette with refreshing and a little surprising.  The combination of the bold teal with the delicate peach make it one of my favorites.    TEAL | PEACH BOURBON ..read more

Photo |  Christie Graham Photography         INSPIRATION BOARD #238 Spring Serenity         PRETTY DETAILS Drip Wedding Cakes         SIGNATURE SIP The Molly Jane ..read more

Photo |  Kelly Brown   Can this cocktail be any prettier?   It's light and refreshing, perfect for Spring.     THE MOLLY JANE COCKTAIL  INGREDIENTS 1 oz Victoria Gin 1 oz Gifford's Grapefruit 1/2 oz fresh squeezed lemon juice 1/2 oz fresh squeezed grapefruit juice 1/2 oz lavender simple syrup     INSTRUCTIONS Shake all ingredients in cocktail shaker with ice. Pour into glass ..read more

Photo |  Peppermint Photography    The best part of a wedding besides marrying your partner in crime has to be the cake? Am I right? The cake scene has seen some major trends from fondant to buttercream to naked cakes to this latest trend... Drip Cakes.  They are blowing up the internet and making their way to a wedding near you.  What do you think about these drip cakes...yay or nay?     ..read more

  As much we all hate to admit that planning a wedding can be down right stressful.  Today's inspiration board is the complete opposite with it's serene and relaxing color palette of pale green and worn washed-out wood.  It's spring so take a minute to take in the new season and just breathe. EUCALYPTUS | WHITE | WORN WOOD Photo |  Eucalyptus place settings -  Belina Blog  |  Wooden ..read more

      Photo |  Wedding Chicks       INSPIRATION BOARD #237 Spring Garden       PRETTY DETAILS Draped Trees         CREATE Carrot Boutonniere         SIGNATURE SIP Frank the Rabbit Cocktail       ..read more

Recipe + Photo |  10th Kitchen   I have to admit I'm a little skeptical of carrots in my cocktail but it is the "sweeter" vegetable that I can convince myself that it's pretty genius idea for a cocktail...and not to mention a little bourbon never hurt.     Frank the Rabbit Cocktail     INGREDIENTS 2 ounces fresh carrot juice 2 ounces bourbon (Four Roses used here) 1 ounce fresh ..read more