It’s Kentucky Derby time, which means you should be prepping with big hats, dapper suits, and some Mint Juleps. But, if Mint Juleps aren’t your thing, here’s an alternative that’s just as classy and Southern. (And maybe a bit more in tune for the gents at your amazing Derby party!) The Classic Old Fashioned Ingredients. Makes […]
Lifestyle
Book Review | ‘The Heiresses’
If you’ve been following along for a while you may have gathered that I enjoy writing – after all, why would I start a blog? – but what you may not know is that I love, love, love reading. I read everything – books, magazines, cereal boxes, the backs of shampoo bottles (thank you to TIGI and […]
Wedding Wednesday | Transportation Issues
Hello there lovely readers! Welcome to another installment of Wedding Wednesday. Since I was a mess last night and didn’t bother have time to queue this one up, you’re going to be reading it a bit later than usual – sorry about that! One of the issues that I’ve struggled with a bit in this […]
Work/Life Integration
There is a distinct difference between Gen X and Gen Y, and – as far as I can see – it’s defined by our ideal work situation. Generation X, comprised of teens who grew up listening to punk rock and throwing their middle finger up at the “establishment,” has a hard and fast rule: there’s […]
Cocktail Hour | Mint Juleps
To follow up with yesterday’s post about planning the perfect Kentucky Derby party, I decided that I should probably pass along the official recipe for the Derby drink of choice – Mint Juleps. According to the Kentucky Derby website, Early Times Mint Julep Ready-to-Serve Cocktail has been the official drink of the Kentucky Derby for nearly 20 […]
Hosting The Perfect Kentucky Derby Party
Spring has finally sprung, which means it’s Kentucky Derby time! If you can’t make it down to the races, there’s no reason that you can’t celebrate the day (and yes, it’s an entire day long-affair in honor of those two heart-stopping minutes) in style. This year the Kentucky Derby will be held on Saturday, May […]
30 Day Challenge | No Carbs!
I have shingles. You know, that disease that is usually reserved for people who are 60 years old – yeah, that one. It’s one tiny patch just to the right of my tailbone, which is quite uncomfortable but so far nothing I can’t handle with a bit of whining. The problem here is that I […]
Wedding Wednesday | The Veil
For my entire life I’ve had a couple of dreams for my wedding – and one of them was to have a loooooong veil. I’ve also always loved the way a blusher (the piece of the veil that falls in front of the brides face) looks. (Oh, and one of the only things my father […]
{Coachella Coverage} Cocktail Hour | Crack Baby
You guys – it’s Coachella time! To kick off the first of this three weekend, musical extravaganza in the desert, I’ve decided to provide you with a tibble that’s totally Coachelle appropriate, and Royal approved. Ellie Goulding (one of my absolute, favorite artists) is performing on April 11 (today!) and April 18 at Coachella. She also performed at […]
Wedding Wednesday | Sweating For The Wedding
Do you know what I am loathing most about this whole wedding planning thing? It’s the “getting in shape for the wedding” thing. In high school (and for a brief time in college) I was an athlete. Two or three hours of practice per day were the norm. Even during the off-season I was still […]