Cottage in Ireland

Well, it could be Ireland. Don't you love this setting? Springtime anywhere is wonderful.

"May flowers always line your path and sunshine light your day. May songbirds serenade you every step along the way. May a rainbow run beside you in a sky that's always blue. And may happiness fill your heart each day your whole life through." An Irish Blessing for St. Patrick's Day!

Irish Blessing for St. Patrick's Day . . .

Shamrock Shake Recipe

McDonald’s® Shamrock Shake Copycat Recipe via

3 cups good quality vanilla ice cream (I would use Breyers)
1-3/4 cups 1% milk
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
Green food coloring if desired
1. Blend all ingredients in a blender until completely thick and smooth.
2. Pour into glasses and serve!

I've never had one but this looks good, agreed? Even if it's not St. Patrick's Day!

Shamrocks, Planted by Leprechauns

For some reason, I frequently get wild shamrocks growing along with my seedlings. In this case, it's a rosemary cutting. I have some growing along with a geranium in one of my pantry windows too. Happy St. Patrick's Day, dear friends. Today, everyone is Irish. xo

Gorgeous Wetlands with Water Fowl

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Someone got up early to snap this gorgeous photo and I love it. 

HAPPY ST PATRICK'S DAY!

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A Proper Irish Stew + Recipe

The New York Times has a recipe for A Proper Irish Stew For St. Patrick's Day and you have 9 days to round up all the ingredients by March 17th.