A Rare Mix

This weekend was a truly unusual mix of elements. On Saturday afternoon, we headed downtown with no plans other than to walk from one lake to another. Nearly everyone out and about was wearing green, either coming to watch the St. Patrick's Day parade or grabbing a beer at a pub. But the strange part was all this was taking place with sunny, eighty-degree weather instead of the unusual snow and chilly temps! The trees were still bare but city dwellers were walking, biking and lounging by the lakes in shorts and sundresses. It was an odd juxtaposition, but wonderful to experience!

Photo by me. 

Irish Spirit

A few years ago, my mom, dad, sister, her husband, my husband and I took a trip to Ireland. We spent a few days exploring Dublin, took a train ride across the country to Galway, and then rented a van (we looked like a traveling family band in that giant green VW!) and drove down the coast to Dingle. It was an incredible trip! We loved the energy of Dublin and the beauty of the countryside. We had so much fun popping into pubs for Guinness, music and conversation. We'd all love to go back one day. This St. Patrick's Day weekend, I'm going to be thinking about those perfect days and all that gorgeous green.

Have a great weekend -- and happy St. Paddy's Day!

Photos by me. 

Happy March!

When March rolls around, I can't help but think about St. Patrick's Day, Ireland and the freshest shades of green. I also start dreaming about spring and travel and ways to refresh. Here's hoping for a great month filled with good fortune and blessings.

* Dress

* Photograph of Ireland

* Abstract painting

* Room

* Cake

* Ring

* Pattern 

A Wish

 Happy St. Patrick's Day!