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The Best Ever Floral Maxi Under $30
This maxi dress is definitely one of my favorite finds of the spring! I first spotted it on two of my favorite local bloggers: Shelby of Glitter + Gingham and Melissa of Memoir of a Preppy Mom. I fell in love with the flowy silhouette and gorgeous Anthropologie-style print! When you see this dress in person and all the beautiful details, you won't believe it's under $30 and from Target! It's such a steal and such great quality for the price, plus the silhouette is so flattering on a variety of body types. This dress fits pretty true to size but I would recommend sizing down if you are trying to decide between sizes! I've linked all my outfit details for you to shop including my dress, sandals, + straw purse above + below!
Kentucky Butter Cake with Bourbon Glaze
I have lived in Kentucky my entire life and had never heard of "Kentucky Butter Cake." When I came across the recipe, I knew I had to try it. Kentucky AND butter? It just doesn't get much better than that! Thankfully it tastes just as good as it sounds. Think of a super moist pound cake with a rich, buttery taste. The sugary, bourbon glaze adds just the right amount of sweetness and creates a slightly crisp layer around the edges of the cake. As I've said in the past, I don't have much patience when it come to baking, but this recipe is super quick and easy. I was even able to use my new Nordicware Bundt Pan to make the cake look so pretty without any extra work!
10 Best Places to Shop Vintage in Lexington, Kentucky
I've never been one to be able to keep a secret. That's why I'm always happy to share my favorite places to shop, whether it be for home decor, clothing, or vintage items. There are a handful of amazing places in Lexington along that everyone should know about and frequent if they love vintage! I've rounded up my top 10 favorite places below with a short description of what to expect including what items to look for and what my past favorite finds there have been! Let me know if you've been to any of these hidden gems before and which are you favorite to shop at! I hope to share more of my favorite places from surrounding cities and towns across Kentucky too throughout the summer!
Kid's Painting Workshop at the Amsden
Join us on May 12th @ The Amsden Coffee Club for a fun painting workshop for kids ages 7 and up!
We will learn the basics of mixing colors and brush techniques. Victoria of Running With Color Art will walk you through a step by step watercolor Kentucky painting on 11" x 15" watercolor paper that you will get to take home! (ALL SUPPLIES INCLUDED).
Printed Paisley Jumpsuit for Spring
I love a good jumpsuit, and when one is so comfy that it feels like you're wearing pajamas- I consider that a major win! I had always steered clear of this super flowy, shapeless silhouette of jumpsuit before because I didn't think it would work with my figure. I'm so glad I tried it though, because I ended up loving how it fits (and you could also easily belt it if you want a more defined waist). This jumpsuit has the cutest bright print and details too. Not only does it have adjustable straps, but there's also side ties under each arm that helps adjust the tightness and how low-cut it is on the sides too.
Derby Party Recipes
Derby parties are one of my favorite events to host and a great way to kick off summer outdoor entertaining. Last year I collaborated with Lex Eats to pull together a collection of all our favorite Kentucky Derby party recipes! Our menu incorporates lots of finger foods + bite sized appetizers perfect for snacking on all day throughout your derby festivities. We also included an easy + refreshing cocktail as well as a fun dessert option! Check out the full menu + recipes below. You can even print out the menu to use for your own derby party! Also don't forget to check out the full list of Derby themed posts from other local Bluegrass bloggers!
Favorite Customer Snaps from Our Spring Pop-Up Market
Thank you so much to everyone who came out and attended our first spring pop up market this past weekend at the Amsden! We were blessed with a sunny and beautiful spring day and were lucky to be joined by some amazing local vendors. As always, I loved looking through all our customer's photos from their visit and think that they paint a perfect picture of the event as a whole. I've rounded up my favorites and included them below! As always be sure to hashtag your photos #theamsden when you visit for a chance to be featured!
Vintage Chambray Shirt + Striped Skirt
One of my favorite ways to switch up my vintage denim pieces for spring and summer is by adding fun patches! Using iron-on patches makes it so easy and there are so many different styles available online, Etsy especially. This cactus patches is one of my favorites and I've linked the exact patch I used above + below (it's just $5!). I paired my chambray skirt with a lightweight striped midi skirt and some of my favorite vintage leather flats. You can shop all my outfit details + similar vintage pieces linked above + below!