Spiddal, Ireland © Maggie Josey, 2013
Above image – the only four leaf clover I’ve ever found was in Ireland. My friend was searching for one in a patch of clover, and I just looked down and there one was. Not even ten minutes later, I found 20 Euro on a solitary beach. Coincidence?
I’m switching up weekend links and doing it today…I should have an outfit for you tomorrow. Today was a sweatpants and t-shirt day for me. This week’s links are St. Patrick’s Day themed. If for no other reason, I like this holiday because it reminds me of spring and of Ireland. It also reminds me of that time I studied abroad in London and our faculty-in-residence scheduled us to go to a four hour opera in Italian on St. Patty’s Day…not many of my classmates were very happy about that.
FOOD:
Green foods are a festive choice for St. Patrick’s Day. Try mint – a homemade shamrock shake (no food coloring!), or matcha (green tea) – donuts, cookies, cream puffs, and cupcakes. If you like avocados, check out my pin board devoted to this favorite food of mine. If you missed it, check out my recipe for avocado pie - yummm!
Bailey’s Irish cream and Guinness are of course popular choices for this holiday. I’d prefer mine incorporated into a desert, though – this Bailey’s pound cake sounds good, as do all of these desserts. Or you could make some Irish whiskey fudge.
CRAFTS/DECOR:
I love this shamrock moss wreath. I’d gladly leave it on my door all year.
These paper shamrocks are cute…and probably easier to make than the wreath.
A felt shamrock garland in the colors of the rainbow – pretty!
These St. Patrick’s Day vases are cute and unique.
Live shamrocks – the best kind!
FASHION:
These Celtic knot necklaces are so pretty! Grab some green cord and follow this tutorial video to tie the knot.
Give yourself a manicure – minty-green nail polish with gold sparkles.
The Pantone color of the year is emerald. Check out this inspiration post I did on wearing emerald for some ideas on how to dress for St. Patty’s Day!
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That wreath is darling! And that is really cool that you found a 4 leaf clover in Ireland