Honey & Lavender Ice Cream

One of my dear friends just had a baby! Which led to me think about her incoming lack of sleep and adjusting to motherhood (well, from what I've heard from other friends).  I looked up foods to eat while nursing on google and found that milk products are great- and to consider the flavors you're ingesting.

I considered all of this in choosing some lovely Honey & Lavender ice cream from BiRite Creamery's cookbook, Sweet Cream and Sugar cones to make for her. I used all organic ingredients as well!

after straining, I knocked into this container during the second straining process and knocked nearly half of it down the sink unfortunately. This just meant there was a little less to churn, but there was plenty to fill some little jars for great presentation. I didn't take anymore pictures after the spill though out of anger...

The flavor of this ice cream is funny at first, and is best enjoyed in a small amount. The Bi-rite book suggests a scoop of Salted Caramel to go along with it... so I also made them a batch of that as well just for good measure!

Recipe Here!!

Happy Birthday to me!

Yesterday, I turned 26!

I decided to take the day off of work in order to spend some time with myself and celebrate. The past 2 weeks of work have been challenging, so this was a much needed break!

I spent the day relaxing and pampering myself. Hair blow out at a local BlowBar, followed by a mani pedi, and some shopping. Then J and I went to Milkwood for dinner (chef Edward Lee's new restaurant here town!) 

Some image highlights:

 Gift from mom and dad! So pumped about this.

awesome gift from J! He got it when a local art fair was going on the weekend before Derby. I love thoughtful one of a kind pieces!

Bubble bath with a Lush bathbomb before dinner.

fantastic dinner at Milkwood!

I had such a great time chatting about the high's and low's of 25, and thinking about the awesome things lined up for 26... 

I think this could be my best year yet.

Derby Day

One of my favorite parts of living in Louisville is everything KY Derby related! We didn't have any friends/guests this year visiting from out of town, so we got to take it easy and enjoy the weekend. 

oversized mint julep cup and horse shoes. I had every intention of filling with lilies and roses, but never got to the store.

Unfortunately, the forecast was bleak with nonstop rain on the horizon. Nonetheless, we were psyched because this year we had the privilege of having REAL SEATS! ahh! 

No mud people land infield for us like years past. 

fancy-seat wrist bands

up close texture of my Lilly P dress, modest heels (on my feet allll day) and my clearance Target scarf.  Lovelove this dress.

Despite the rain, we managed to still have a great time. And... we actually saw the horses run! 

I bet on a favored horse, Orb #16 to win since the 16th is our wedding date. My $2 bet won me a whopping $12.80 since he finished first!! 

It's fair to say we've been spoiled and may never be able to do the infield thing again! 

Oh, Tory...

Tory Burch
is by far one of my favorite designers.
 

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Everything she does feels fresh and young while still holding a sophisticate heir to it.

There must also be some sort of psychic connection they have with me as well. Today is that last day of their Friends and Family Sale (enter TBSPRING at checkout), and i recently received a 

$50 dollar oh just because we like you and want you to spend lots of money here like you've done in the past 

gift card in the mail from the brand. (not sure if i can combine these offers.. but probably not)

I've got till midnight to decide if I want to splurge.

.. I'm leaning towards the flats ..