Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Happy St. Patrick's Day

A cute bird house from Belgium.

I do love the colour green and do not know if that is because I married my husband with the surname "Green".
I will share a few green things around the home.





My husband gave me this beautiful bag, one year for my birthday.
I always like to remember St. Patrick's day and it must be having ancestors on my Fathers side of the family, who came from Ireland and Wales.

Just thought of a few words that best describes Ireland

Emerald Isle
Shamrock
Wearing of green
potatoes
luck of the Irish
Celtic language and design
rain
boy bands
dancing with no movement above the waist
leprechaun
festivity
whiskey

May you always have work for your hands to do
May your pockets always hold a coin or two
May the sun shine bright on your windowpane
May the rainbow be certain to follow the rain
May the hand of a friend always be near you
And may God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you.
~ Irish blessing.

Dear friends, I hope that you are all having a wonderful week and if you celebrate St. Patrick's day ~ have a good one!

Hugs
Carolyn
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  1. koraleeMarch 16, 2010 at 5:39 PM

    Thank you for the St. Patrick's Day blessing. You are so sweet..I do love Green too...your purse is amazing. xoxoo

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  2. DeannaMarch 16, 2010 at 6:14 PM

    Carolyn,
    Have a good St. Patty's Day.
    Love the tub! And your hand bag is lovely as well.
    Like this post and what you have said.
    Wearin' green on Wednesday,
    d

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  3. Draffin BearsMarch 16, 2010 at 7:58 PM

    Hi Koralee,

    Many thanks for your visit, always great to hear from you.

    Hi Deanna,

    Oh yes, I will be wearing something green on Wednesday.
    Thanks for your visit.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  4. SusanMarch 16, 2010 at 8:11 PM

    what a fresh and cute post, Carolyn! my Tuesday morning started with this post and it made me smile... thank you for that! you have a beautiful home!
    happy St. Patrick's Day to you, darling!
    xoxo

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  5. UnknownMarch 16, 2010 at 8:44 PM

    Hi Carolyn, what a dilemma.. I don't have anything green in my wardrobe.. I bought balloons and a green tablecover from $2 shop to decorate our pod at work though. Have a really happy day my friend

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  6. ClarityMarch 16, 2010 at 8:46 PM

    Dear Carolyn,

    I adore green too. And blue - the two conjoin sometimes. Thank you for the Irish Blessing; more free association:

    Great Writers
    Gift of the Gab
    Laughter
    Theatre

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  7. LolaMarch 16, 2010 at 10:20 PM

    Happy St Patrick's Day, dear Carolyn!

    Have a great week too!

    XOXO LOLA:)

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  8. C. JoyBell C.March 16, 2010 at 11:04 PM

    hhhhmmmm....perhaps that's why you married the man....BECAUSE of the surname "Green" ...hahahahaha!!!!

    I love the bag, it looks so vintage and classic and snobbish and chic and story-book-like... !!

    ~C ♥

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  9. Carol Schockling LaweckiMarch 17, 2010 at 12:48 AM

    Hi Carolyn, Thank you for stopping by my blog, and for your sweet comments on my tatting. My migraine is finally gone. This one lasted 3 days. :(

    Happy St. Patrick's Day to you!! That is a very cute looking bird house in green. Green is so tranquil, such a calming effect. And the claw footed tub seems so romantic...light a few candles and put some bubbles in the tub. ooh la la! Hugs!!

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  10. Marsha @ Tattered ChickMarch 17, 2010 at 1:21 AM

    Happy St. Patty's Day, Carolyn!

    You know, green is not on my color palette, although I have to say I LOVE your tub and purse, and the little birdhouse is too cute!

    xxoo

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  11. The Victorian ParlorMarch 17, 2010 at 2:05 AM

    Happy St. Patrick's Day to you! What lovely green treasures you have shared:). How fun that your name goes with the celebration!

    Blessings,

    Kim

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  12. ChandraMarch 17, 2010 at 3:07 AM

    I loved the Irish blessing. Thanks for sharing it and also I really loved the birdhouse vignette. Adorable!

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  13. UnknownMarch 17, 2010 at 3:17 AM

    Ciao tesoro!

    Questa volta ti lascio un commento in Italiano...ti spiace?

    Questo per dirti che sei FAVOLOSA e che ti voglio un gran bene!!!

    Quando passo da te...lo sguardo mi si illumina i tuoi POST sono sempre FAVOLOSI!

    Questo per dirti che sei MAGICA, CREATIVA e TROOOOOOOOOOPPO CARA!!!

    Un bacio grande e felice S. Patrik Day!

    KISSES my dearest friend! ;o) NI

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  14. UnknownMarch 17, 2010 at 3:54 AM

    Dear Carolyn, what a truy beautiful post! You home details look so wonderful, I fell absolutely in love with all of them (this beautiful green bag from your hubby being my favorite!:-)) Wishing you wonderful St.Patrick's Day!

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  15. rochambeauMarch 17, 2010 at 5:58 AM

    Hi Louise,
    Happy St. Pattie's Day! Green is a beautiful color. I like the odd shades of green the best! Here is a blessing for you~
    http://www.andiesisle.com/ThisBlessingIsForYou.html

    xox
    Constance

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  16. Julia @ Vintage with LacesMarch 17, 2010 at 7:58 AM

    I just love your bathtub! Happy St. Patrick's Day, dear Carolyn!
    Hugs,
    Julia

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  17. Fé...March 17, 2010 at 9:02 AM

    I don't have the slightest idea about St. Patrick's Day. But wishing you all the while, I'm wishing you a blissful celebration of it :)

    Do you mind sharing me what's it all about? Curiousity tickles me :p Thanks in advance, Carolyn...

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  18. paperbirdMarch 17, 2010 at 9:26 AM

    I love St.Patrick's day- we are having corned beef to celebrate. I adore that sweet green purse, it is wonderful.

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  19. LisaMarch 17, 2010 at 11:22 AM

    Love your greens! And the prayer! They are great!
    Hugs, Lisa

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  20. Draffin BearsMarch 17, 2010 at 12:09 PM

    Thank you Susan and I loved visiting your blog, and the new name really is great.
    Our home is very small, but I am happy here.

    Many thanks Karen, sounds like you are getting into the St. Patrick's spirit and love that you are decorating your work with green.
    Enjoy your day!

    Hi Clarity,

    Thanks for visiting my blog and I look forward to coming over to say hello to you.
    Oh yes, there are so many great word associations, with Ireland.

    Happy St.Patrick's day to you Lola and Nora and enjoy your week.

    Thanks Charity, for your visit.
    I love my bag and it does have a vintage look to it, and often have people remark about it, when I take it out.

    Hi Carol,

    Sorry to hear that your migraine lasted 3 days, sounds awful.
    The only problem with the bath is, takes so much water and we have not had rain yet, so it is a quick shower, until winter comes and we get some much needed rain.

    Thanks Marsha, for your visit and wishing you a happy St Patrick's day.

    Hi Kim,

    Must be why I have so much green around and I do like the colour.
    Many thanks for visiting me today.

    Thank you for visiting Mommy of Monkeyshines, and the Irish blessing is lovely.

    Dear Ni,

    So glad that you have visited today and that is neat that you are writing in Italian. I can see I am going to need to learn some.
    Thanks sweet friend.

    Dear Anya,

    Many thanks for your visit and kind words. I love my bag as it is so unusual and the colour is very different.
    Have a wonderful St Patrick's day.

    Dear Constance,

    Many thanks for your visit and for the blessing, dear friend.
    Just off to visit soon.

    Dear Julia,

    Always lovely to hear from you, sweet friend and thanks for your kind note.

    Dear Fe,

    St. Patrick's day is a national holiday for the people of Ireland.
    People wear green, they sell green beer in pubs and it is a happy day of celebration and festivities.
    Because there are so many Irish people living here in NZ, a lot celebrate the day.

    Many thanks Lorraine, for your visit. Oh yes, the corned beef I forgot about that.
    Enjoy your day.

    Thank you Lisa, always great to have a visit from you.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  21. JuneMarch 17, 2010 at 4:02 PM

    Thank you so much Carolyn for the Irish blessing. I sure did enjoy all your green things. But you are my favorite 'Green' thing ever.
    hugs

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  22. TaraMarch 17, 2010 at 5:28 PM

    I am loving your bathtub Carolyn! I could sink right in with a good book and lots and lots of bubbles. Love the handbag too, Hubby has great taste! Happy St. Patrick's day to you!

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  23. AnonymousMarch 17, 2010 at 6:54 PM

    Happy st pats to you too Carolyn! Lovely images today of your gorgeous home and taste.
    x

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  24. MillieMarch 18, 2010 at 12:44 AM

    MOTH bowed to the Irish tonight & put a couple of dashs of green food colouring into his one lo-cal beer. He's now doing a jig in the Sitting Room, no more food colouring for him!! Enjoyed all your green pics Carolyn.
    Millie ^_^

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  25. Couture CarrieMarch 18, 2010 at 2:13 AM

    Loooooove that bag, darling!

    Happy St. Patty's!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  26. Southern BearsMarch 18, 2010 at 3:25 AM

    Hi Carolyn, I have sent you a Sunshine award, please visit my blog to learn more.

    Pat xx

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  27. NancyMarch 18, 2010 at 7:40 AM

    Hi Carolyn...Have a wonderful day!
    I really love all of your "green". The tub is just gorgeous! And your handbag...love the color and the shape...lucky girl!

    Do you like steel cut oats? I saw this amazing recipe last night on Nightline...with egg, cheese, wild mushrooms etc...

    Talk soon,
    Hugs, Nancy

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  28. JeanneMarch 18, 2010 at 8:30 AM

    Much love and many blessings to you
    Happy St. Patrick's Day
    Love Jeanne♥

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  29. Melissa MillerMarch 18, 2010 at 11:50 AM

    Gorgeous pictures and purse Carolyn. ~Lovely.

    ~Happy St Patty's Day! ~Enjoy!

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  30. Draffin BearsMarch 18, 2010 at 3:22 PM

    Thank you so much June for your visit and sweet words.

    Many thanks Sares, and I am lucky that my husband does have good taste.

    Hi Suzi,

    Always great to have you come by my blog and I hope that you had a wonderful St. Pat's day.

    Oh Millie, I loved the thought of Moth doing a jig in the sitting room and celebrating Irish day, with his green beer.

    thank you Carrie.

    Hi Pat,

    Many thanks for the visit and the Award ~ I look forward to coming to visit you soon.

    Hi Nancy,

    Thank you for visiting me today.
    I do not know what steel cut oats are? will email you.

    Thank you Jeanne and blessings to you.

    Thanks Melissa and I hope that you have had a lovely day too.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  31. Fifi FlowersMarch 18, 2010 at 5:02 PM

    LOVE that purse!!! Happy St PAddy Day to you!

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  32. RosemaryMarch 19, 2010 at 3:36 AM

    Love all of the pretty green!!
    Rosemary

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  33. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresMarch 19, 2010 at 4:02 AM

    Love that clawfoot tub and the lovely bathroom items. Your purse is such a lovely shade of green. How lovely to receive a homemade journal from a sweet friend. Wishing you many blessings, Tammy

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  34. Slices of Beauty...March 19, 2010 at 4:21 AM

    Lovely post!
    Your bag is fab.
    Hope you enjoyed the celebrations.

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  35. BarbaraMarch 19, 2010 at 7:00 AM

    What an adorable bird house, Carolyn! And you have a dark green tub! Divine!
    I have a green plate and a green shirt. That's it. Had to make do with those! My house is all blue and white!

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  36. Draffin BearsMarch 19, 2010 at 8:04 AM

    Thanks Fifi and a happy day to you.

    thank you for your visit, Rosemary.

    Many blessings to you Tammy and thanks for your visit.

    Thanks Slices of Beauty, for visiting today.

    Hi Barbara,

    So lovely to have a visit from you today and I hope that you are having a great week.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  37. MonicaMarch 19, 2010 at 9:42 AM

    OMG, Carolyn! What beautiful greens you have!!!!! LOVE, I mean L*O*V*E your bag and tub!!!!
    Hope you had a fantastic St. Paddy's Day!
    Hugs,
    Monicaxo.

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  38. Draffin BearsMarch 19, 2010 at 11:01 AM

    Many thanks Monica and hoping that you had a lovely day too.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  39. Bella SinclairMarch 19, 2010 at 1:59 PM

    Dancing with no movement above the waist. Aaaaahaha, you are funny. Certainly, there's a name for that kind of dance, isn't there? Oh, never mind. It's always fun to watch.

    Hope you had a wonderful St. Patrick's Day!

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  40. Draffin BearsMarch 19, 2010 at 4:39 PM

    Thanks Bella, for your visit.
    Yes, it does have a name and I remember there was a group called Riverdance, but sorry I could not think of the name.
    Had a lovely day thank and I hope you did too.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  41. Karen ~ Cider AntiquesMarch 20, 2010 at 3:51 PM

    Hello Carolyn, Love all your greens :) That purse is wonderful.

    Karen

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  42. Draffin BearsMarch 20, 2010 at 5:33 PM

    Thanks Karen, for your visit.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  43. The French BearMarch 21, 2010 at 3:30 PM

    Carolyn I think if I had to have green, I would have all the beautiful things you have!!! I really love the purse!!! Although the bathtub is pretty smashing too!!!
    Hugs,
    Margaret B

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  44. Draffin BearsMarch 21, 2010 at 4:48 PM

    Many thanks Margaret, for your visit today and your kind words.
    Always lovely to hear from you.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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Thank you so much for visiting Draffin Bears.
It always makes me happy to read your comments
and I look forward to visiting you.


Carolyn xx

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