Jumping the Gun

The Pink Pagoda was giving away one of their lovely blue & white iPhone covers and I couldn't resist entering even though I didn't have an iPhone. It looks like the universe must have decided that I need one because I won the giveaway.

Seeing as I have an iPhone case and no iPhone I have already started looking at phone accessories. Premature acts like this are nothing new...there have been occasions when I have started planning outfits before I even owned the key items.

Barnacle

Koostik Speaker

Pink Charger

Photo Printer

What are your favorite iPhone Apps? I just recently learned about the App that tells you when it's the best time to use the restroom during a movie. That's pretty much all I know...so clearly I need your help.

Maryland Hunt Cup II

The first Maryland Hunt Cup was run in 1894.

Lilly Pulitzer wine opener cords

EAS & JCW

Mr. & Mrs. P

The winner of the 2011 MHC.

I thought MD Club Tervis Tumblers had just been an urban legend but they do exist.

 They're off running

There was a half length win by Twill Do.

Congratulations to JAB for riding such a great race...so proud of you.

Before leaving we stopped at Captain Chesapeake's tailgate which was still going strong.

Maryland Hunt Cup I

We weren't quite sure how the weather was going to hold up for Hunt Cup this year...

...so we came prepared with tents to protect the tailgate if the rain came.

It turned out to be a cool yet comfortable day with just a few light sprinkles.

It's a good thing because we wouldn't have wanted the rain to dilute the Mint Julep.

There were plenty of first-class tailgate rides...

...and lots of catching up.

The lady who was responsible for this Maryland themed tailgate happen to be a reader so needless to say we had lots to talk about. Just the other day Lawyer Liz and I were discussing how wonderful her crab dip was...please send me the recipe!

All the Buzz

I have yet to dance walk in public but there have been numerous occasions where I have been dance walking in my head.


Can you even image how the Nameless Dance Walk Guru Master felt when he found out how many people he had influenced?

There has been a Call Me Baby video craze on You Tube and Jessica from The Love List even made these printable calling cards.

I recently discovered the band Alabama Shakes and saw them play at Rams Head Live.

Have you read Fifty Shades of Grey? What did you think? Should I keep it in my Amazon chart?

Staying on a risqué note...I have been watching the HBO series Girls. I was a little embarrassed to come right out and say how much I enjoyed such a graphic show until JCW's parents couldn't stop raving about the new series.

I love finding out about the new fads...have you seen anything lately that you think is pretty cool?

Be.designs Giveaway

Be.designs has offered to giveaway a custom monogrammed pillow. The winner will get to pick out the pillow and monogram of their choice. Be.designs also happens to be Dixie's mom's new online store!

The giveaway ends Tuesday, June 12th at 5pm EST and is only open to U.S. residents. The winner will be drawn using Random.org.

The Giveaway:

1. Leave a comment letting me know your favorite item from be.designs...you must be a follower.
2. Additional entry...become a fan on Facebook.
3. Additional entry...become a fan of Be.designs on Facebook.
4. Additional entry...tweet about this giveaway @DreamsAshore.
5. Additional entry...post about this giveaway on your blog.
6. Additional entry...share this giveaway post from the Facebook page by using the share button found under the post.

Each entry must be in a separate comment. Make sure you leave your email address in a comment if you don't have a blog.

Jack of All Trades

Happy Birthday to my Jack of All Trades! The man that loves to sail, play squash, cook, judge BBQ, can fix anything, is a good listener, expert car packer, always willing to help a stranger and most importantly someone I can be completely silly with.

Last night we started the birthday celebrations with dinner at Woodberry Kitchen...

followed by seeing Zac Brown Band...I can't wait for more birthday festivities.

Grand National

This year's Grand National hats were green and brown.

We had an easy tailgate of sandwiches...

strawberries and Crab Chips...

with a fantastic railside view.

EAS & JCW

The Quinntessential Gentleman's tailgate was very impressive, complete with their "Off the Rails" specialty cocktail which was a combination of Pikesville Rye, half & half, lime and mint.