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Better in the Bluegrass + The Kentucky State Parks Culinary Trail
It wasn't an ordinary Wednesday afternoon for me, last week I got to take a day trip down to Lake Cumberland State Park for a lunch previewing the new Better in the Bluegrass Culinary Tourism Initiative with the Kentucky Department of Tourism and Kentucky State Parks. The afternoon was warm and sunny, and the state park was the perfect setting with amazing views of Lake Cumberland from every angle! The purpose of the event was to kick-off the new Kentucky State Parks Culinary Trail (more on how to participate in that below), taste some of the amazing signature dishes that had been thoughtfully planned and prepared to represent each region of Kentucky, and overall just promote the impressive and ever-evolving food scene we have here in Kentucky.
What's NEW: Watercolor Tea Towels from Honey Brush Design
Shop our latest new arrivals now in-store: watercolor dish towels from Honey Brush Design.
We're Having a Baby!
Surprise! The secret it officially out that Alex and I will be expecting our first baby later this year around Thanksgiving. We are so excited and a little surprised too! This definitely wasn't something we sat down and planned but we couldn't be happier nonetheless. Let's be honest, with how busy we are, we never would have felt like "it was time," but God knew that and we trust that HIS timing is perfect.
What's NEW: Cavallini Wrapping Papers from Bluegrass Market
We're so excited to have Cavallini papers now available at The Amsden! You can find them in Bluegrass Market's section of Gathered Mercantile in a variety of prints, with more new styles and products being added regularly. These large poster-size papers are just $6 each and there are so many fun ways to use them in your home! You can frame them, hang them alone as a poster, use as gift wrap, or create a fun DIY project with them! I've linked some of my favorite ideas and inspirations for using them at the end of this post too. Be sure to stop by to check these out in person and stock up on your favorites- they make a great gift too!
Mother's Day Floral Subscriptions + Packages
Our mother's day floral delivery packages + gift subsciptions are now live for ordering! You can choose from bouquets, arrangements in vases, or monthly floral subscriptions and we can set up your initial delivery for this Friday (5/11/18) or Saturday (5/12/18). After placing your order, we will follow up via e-mail to arrange delivery and collect any special requests or customizing you may want to add. You can shop our list of various packages + prices below or head to our florals page here.
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!