Kentucky Derby Party Tablescape

Centerpiece with Breyer horse in green sheet moss with red rose collar.

Tray of mint juleps for guests set up on the buffet.

Horse with fresh red roses - one of two at either end of the dining table.

In our little town

every spring

there is a home tour

of four or five homes

to raise money for our school district.

Grosgrain ribbon charger layered with plaid plates and a leather embossed charger
atop a plaid table topper layer. Cupcake with a red rose made of icing at each place setting.

The homeowners are asked to open

their homes and tickets are sold to

go through each home. 

The kitchen and dining rooms 

are often staged

by local decorators and florists.

If you remember, two years ago

we picked a Derby Party theme

and decorated one homeowner's 

red plaid dining room 

with a "Run for the Roses" theme. 

Fresh red roses and greens embellish the silver candelabras on the derby party dining table.

A Kentucky bourbon tasting bar set up for guests on one of the sideboards.

Small trophies and old leather books on the mantel in the room.

Red plaid upholstered walls worked well with the Derby Party theme.

This year, we were asked 

to decorate another home 

but this one is an historic home 

of Art Deco style. 
It's amazing!

Each chair was decorated with extra large custom blue ribbons.

We (Jenn, my business partner and I)

decided to set the table

in a Great Gatsby theme 

for the upcoming event

which I will share with you once again.

Leonardo DiCaprio from the Great Gatsby movie.

The event is a few weeks away 

but it has been fun to brainstorm 

with the florist and the baker in town 

to try to pull together an exciting

display for the tour attendees.

Will share photos the day after the event.

Will you be attending 

the Kentucky Derby this year?

Or will you stay home and host 

or maybe attend a Derby Party? 

Tell me.
I really want to know!

We had custom invitations from Etsy to celebrate the event.

A Two's Company red show ribbon photo frame holds a message on the buffet.

Silver julep cups filled and ready for guests.

You might also like to see the 
Derby Party table we set up
for the kids here.

Or the kitchen that we set up
with a Derby Pie station here.