A Bit O' The Blarney

Sadly there is not one drop of Irish blood in me.  My Grandmother made

sure that I was always proud of my Swedish heritage.  But growing up in

the suburbs of Chicago, one day a year I longed to be Irish.  After all,

what other city dyes it's river green?

Some of my very best friends were Irish ~ Kathleen Feagan, Anne Marie O'Hara.

Then I lived abroad for a while and met Denise McGrath from Belfast.  We

instantly became great friends.  So I may not be Irish by heritage ...

But for one day each year I am Irish in my heart.

We'll be having corned beef and cabbage for dinner and maybe a pint

or two.  

And little pots filled with chocolate and shamrock petits fours for dessert.
Isn't this vintage shamrock cute?  I printed it off of The Graphics Fairy.
Karen just posted a lovely vintage bird print too.  I must think of a way
to use it.

Sorry ~ couldn't quite wait to dive into the chocolate pot!

Be sure to visit Beverly for more St Patty's Day fun.

Before I leave you, here is an Irish Blessing ~

May you always have

Walls for the winds,

A roof for the rain,

Tea beside the fire,

Laughter to cheer you,

Those you love near you,

And all your heart might desire!

Bentley ~ let's go see if there are any Irish Setters in the neighborhood!

Big Hugs,

Susan and Bentley