Today's post covers All Things Irish Festive Fare. Green is my favorite color. I love to set the table for St. Patrick's Day dinner. You can create mini votives by coring an apple and adding a candle. All Things Irish Festive Fare I love the elegant simplicity of this Celtic tablecloth created with a stencil and fabric paint. If my children are good, a leprechaun might leave a few gold coins sprinkled next to their place setting. Irish Recipes Continuing the simple ... View the Post
All Things Irish Crystal
There are medieval documents that show glass making has existed in Ireland since the middle of the 13th century. Today one of Ireland's most leading and well-known exports is its lead crystal. Companies such as Waterford, Galway, Cuchulainn, Heritage, and Tyrone all produce beautiful crystal pieces. All Things Irish Crystal. Waterford crystal was begun in the town of Waterford by two brothers, George and William Penrose, in 1783. They created crystal that produced such remarkably pure color ... View the Post
All Things Irish Linen
Irish linen is considered by many to be the finest linen in the world. Linen is the oldest fabric known to man. Once again we have the Egyptians to thank for its creation. Today linen is a well-known export from Ireland. Most of the flax fiber from which linen is created from comes from France, the Netherlands, and Belgium. In order for linen fabric to be considered true Irish linen and carry the Guild trademark, the yarn must be woven into cloth in Ireland only. All Things Irish ... View the Post
All Things Irish Castles
All Things Irish Castles, who doesn't love a grand castle? Kilkea Castle All Things Irish Castles Hundreds of castles dot the countryside of Ireland. Although many of the castles are the dreams in which fairy tales are made of, the majority are small fortresses built by landowners a few hundred centuries ago. One such castle is Thoor Ballylee Castle in County Galway. This 16th century Norman castle was purchased by W.B. Yeats. The great Irish poet lived in this castle for 12 years and ... View the Post
A Truly Romantic Home
A few eagle-eyed readers recently asked me about this house, A Truly Romantic Home. A Truly Romantic Home It is featured in the current issue of Romantic Homes magazine. They wondered if it was yours truly enjoying a beautiful May evening in France with Lorie and Rachel. I still get giddy that I can reply “Yes, it was.” Rachel is the blessed woman who owns this lovely home. She worked very, very hard to create such a blissful spot. What a wonderful Moroccan feast she created that ... View the Post
Wayfaring Wednesday 1000 Islands
The 1000 Islands recently made it onto my bucket list when my cousin in love, T, called me and said “Gotta place for you to go.” Now she knows me well. Indeed it’s not uncommon for her to recommend books, recipes or even real estate ads with a “I think you will like this” attached. More often than not, she’s right. The collection of small islands are nestled in the St. Lawrence river between the U.S.~Canadian border. Their actual number is 1,793. The islands vary in size from just a small ... View the Post
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