Happy Derby Day, Friends

I don't know about you, but I get a little excited about frilly dressing and hat wearing all day. I just learned that Denver is second only to Louisville when it comes to the amount of people celebrating the day. Not sure why or how that happened, but I am guessing it has something to do with the fact that we just like an excuse to dress up and have a good time... why not?!

I started Denver Darling almost one week ago, next week, and the one thing that I didn't realize would be such an amazing perk of this blog ride, is the sweet and like minded friends I would make a long the way. Recently I got to spend an evening with some of my favorite blogging gals and we could not have had a better time.

We enjoyed some of the tastiest treats from Coohills and were delighted with the adorable table setting and other goodies from Swoozie's. I love their assortment of disposable table runners, I have used them for several events and they are such a great way to add to your theme and give a great pop of color without breaking the bank. I also love these mix and match Kate Spade appetizer and dessert dishes, I am so excited to use my set for Mother's Day brunch this weekend.

If you have been following along for a little while now, you know that I never met a monogram that I didn't like :).. I think a monogram adds such a special touch to an everyday item. I love our sun hats (which will also be doubling as my Derby hat this year) and totes for a fun in the sun bachelorette party. For my bachelorette my bridesmaids ordered personalized beach towels (like these) and matching bags, similar to these, and stuffed them full of weekend essentials (magazines, cheap sunglasses, sunscreen, and tons of water). I also think these totes would be great for the new graduate heading to school. I have been carrying my laptop around in my tote lately and know it would be perfect for my little cousin heading to college next year.... I never loved carrying a traditional backpack when I was in school.

I saw this dress and fell for it immediately (also cute without the cutout here). I love investing in pretty pieces that can be dressed up or down and this dress certainly can be. I have already worn it with these flat sandals, these chunky sandals, and these pumps to dress it up.

Swoozie's is offering 20% off to Denver Darling readers in store and online with code DENVERDARLING through May 31st.

I hope you have a wonderful weekend - would love to hear about your Derby Day!

xo

Photography: Corey Anthony