Today is a major event, "Run for the Roses" - The Kentucky Derby.
Growing up in Kentucky, there was always excitement leading up to the first saturday in May.
Much commotion around a fast and furious race. I always felt proud of the city, the blossoms, the crowds coming from all over the world to be a spectator at Churchill Downs.
My sister Liz, painted this delightful "Dogwood for Derby" - I love the dogwood flower, the fence, the fountain and the home in the distance. Please leave Liz a comment. She is working hard to build a collection for sale, and this sweet little painting would be in bloom all year.
Will you be watching the race today and taking delight in a mint julep served in a silver derby cup sporting a hat with lovely blossoms? Run for the blossoms or perhaps a bit of Kentucky bourbon.
Hi Patricia,
ReplyDeleteIt sounds so Grand.
Your new layout is FAb! I followed youd advise and enrolled into a painting class, starting next week.
Have a lovely weekend!
gr. M
A lovely post-yes, yes, and yes (watching, mint julep and hat)
ReplyDeleteI always love those derby hats. Liz's painting is so lovely. I'll be stopping over to say hi.
ReplyDeleteOh and you won a book on my blog. Yay!
Happy Derby Day. A mint julip sounds great. Check out my Run For The Roses post. Enjoy your day.
ReplyDeleteKathleen
Ooh, I need to get to OTB!
ReplyDeleteHappy Derby Day! Your post about it is lovely! I will be sipping Bourbon and eating Mint Julep cupcakes I baked last night when the race goes off at 6!
ReplyDeleteOMG how does one family have such talented girls!! I'm hoping to catch some highlights online. Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteThis post is sining spring or I will be after the mint julep. I hope the sun in shining in your neighborhood.
ReplyDeleteHave a golden weekend my friend. xoxo
Polishing the silver now and clipping the mint--Kentucky Colonel to be exact! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDelete(Headed over to say hello to Liz now too!)
The Derby is one of my event highlights of the year (also obsessed with the Wimbledon and the US Open) and I am determined to make it there in the future. My sister went once and had a tremendously exciting time sitting in the Guv'enuuuz Box, très swanky. I have a mild obsession with your home state Patricia. Do you know that Elizabeth Turner actually has a Lou'aaavulle needlepoint belt design? I wish I could legitimately get one for myself!
ReplyDeleteI always meant to go to the Derby when in grad school. One summer, apres Derby, I did make it to the beautiful Calumet Farm, but not, alas, to the race. I have been thinking about it today, though, over at my blog.
ReplyDeleteYour sister's painting is lovely. My husband was born in Franklin and went to school in Bowling Green. He loves Kentucky, too. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for stopping by and for your suggestions. Hope you have a wonderful weekend~
Thanks for your support dear sis. Funny I painted this julep cup this morning before I had seen your post! We are sisters for sure!
ReplyDeleteTo a Brit,the words Kentucky Derby seem magical. And mint juleps ohh.
ReplyDeleteI must get there one day. Your sister's painting is beautiful, evocative. Bravo.
oh I want a julip cup
ReplyDeleteSweet nothings,
ReplyDeleteYou should have a julep cup - please ask my sister (Liz), I know she would love to be selling some of her work. She painted one and posted it Sunday.
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Oh my goodness the new header looks amazing! I love your sister's picture. It's so terrific that the artistic gene runs wild in your family. I still remember the one picture you shared by your son....I think it was early fall or late summer.
ReplyDeleteWhat a talented family!
Just visited your sister's blog...I love her painting technique! I could totally help myself to the julep cup in her latest post...
ReplyDeleteI'm born and bread in New England but I've always been fascinated with fun Southern traditions like the Derby. I just love the dresses and hats and the beautiful horses, its a wonderful event.
ReplyDeleteI watched this year and it was a very exciting race for sure.