I was so thrilled, because she sent me a package O'goodies for a St. Patrick's Day vignette.
Let me show you what she sent...
First, a lovely note card showing St. Patrick and shamrocks...
...second, a box of Irish shortbread cookies shaped like shamrocks, and tied with a green ribbon...
...and third, a pair of socks with shamrocks...perfect for dancing an Irish jig. I don't know how to dance an Irish jig, but if I did, these are the socks I'd wear.
Now let me show you the vignette I made with these fun gifts...well, not the socks. I'm wearing them...
Here's how I started...
...a green ticking table cloth...
... a vintage tray I recently found at the antique mall...
...a mother sheep and her lamb, I found on ebay.
They're wearing their shamrock collars, especially for the occasion...
...shamrock shortbread cookies which, btw, are delicious...yes, I already ate one...or two..
...and the green ribbon from the box, used as a "napkin ring".
The doily, with the claddagh, was a gift from our son and dil several years ago.
The claddagh represents love (the heart), friendship (the hands) and loyalty (the crown).
Since I never got around to making a trap to catch that Leprechaun, I put some "gold coins" in my glass bowl from Ireland...and wouldn't you know it...
...the little rascal magically appeared to wish all of you...
...and from us, too...
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
For each petal on the shamrock
This brings a wish your way -Good health, good luck, and happiness
For today and every day.
~Author Unknown
We're all on our way to Cuisine Kathleen for her 4th Annual St. Patrick's Day Blog Crawl on March 13th.
Savvy Southern Style for Wow Us Wednesday.
Ivy and Elephants for What's It Wednesday..
See you there.
~ Babs
How sweet, and what a great friend. I have never seen shamrock shortbread cookies!!
ReplyDeleteBabs, what a sweet gift and I love your vignette.
ReplyDeleteThose socks got those this Irish woman's attention. I'd do a jig in them too - love, love, love them! I always enjoy reading your blog. Susie
ReplyDeleteAwwww, I ♥♥♥ your sweet little lambs, Babs! Isn't Sarah just the sweetest blogger? I ♥♥♥ her, too.
ReplyDeleteYour vignette is lovely & if you don't mind, I'd like to pin it to my St. Patrick's Day Pinterest board. I always ask permission first.
Happy St. Patrick's Day, Early,
Rett
Love the little lambs in your festive vignette. The shortbread looks delish!
ReplyDeleteA yummy gift indeed! Love your vignette:@)
ReplyDeleteBabs, It looks like you have the luck of the Irish getting this wonderful little package from Sarah! I think those socks could do the jig for you! A very pretty little table! Linda
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect vignette! Those lambs are adorable and I love the doily too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet gift from Sarah!
Thanks so much for this lovely entry to the blog crawl, so glad you joined inM
Happy SPD!
shortbread, claddaghs and plaid! Fun~ Happy SPD!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet vignette! The lambs are adorable and the green ticking tablecloth is just perfect. I've had Christmas shortbread before, but this is the first time I've seen the shamrocks. I have to confess that I'm a wee bit addicted to those buttery little buggers. ;~)
ReplyDeleteStopping by from Kathleen's party and now following your lovely blog! Have a grand St. Pat's Day!
So sweet. Love those socks!
ReplyDeleteBabs, your vignette is charming. Your new little lambs are precious. Happy St. Paddy's day, sweet friend.
ReplyDeleteLove it, Babs! You know how to tell a good story both with pictures and with words. Happy st. Patrick's day to you!
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