Planning a Kentucky Derby Party: Hats, Hospitality, and a Hint of Bourbon
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Planning a Kentucky Derby Party: Hats, Hospitality, and a Hint of Bourbon

The Kentucky Derby is just weeks away—the one day a year when it’s perfectly acceptable to wear a hat the size of a small satellite dish, sip bourbon before noon, and cheer on horses with names fancier than most royalty. As we gallop toward the first Saturday in May, I can’t help but get excited about the spectacle, the style, and the cocktails. If you’re planning a Kentucky Derby party, this post is full of perfect crowd-pleasing ideas and the original mint julep recipe!

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Watering Essentials for plants
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Watering Essentials for plants

Keeping plants hydrated is something you’ll hear me preach about over and over again! Plants NEED water, especially ones that are outdoors in the summer heat. Today I’m going to talk about the best way to water your plants to ensure they stay lush all year long. I’ve got lots of watering advice as well as a list of my watering essentials for you to see how I keep my plants hydrated.

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Bloom Report, Vol. 004
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Bloom Report, Vol. 004

Welcome to week four of The Bloom Reportwhere I’m sharing all my best gardening tips from the past week, answering your most frequently asked questions, shopping inspiration and more! Read on to catch up on all the good stuff from this past week!

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Bloom Report, Vol. 003
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Bloom Report, Vol. 003

Welcome to week three of The Bloom Reportwhere I’m sharing all my best gardening tips from the past week, answering your most frequently asked questions, shopping inspiration and more! Read on to catch up on all the good stuff from this past week!

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Garden Inspirations

Welcome to my blog! I’m so excited to share my favorite tips, inspirations, and ideas for gardening and entertaining with you. Whether you want to cultivate a flourishing garden or create beautiful spaces for gatherings with friends and family, I hope you find plenty of practical advice and creative ideas. Enjoy! If you want these tips delivered to your inbox (along with other exclusive goodies), sign up for my newsletter!