A GIFT FOR ST PATRICKS DAY PERHAPS?

Looking for something small and simple for St Patricks Day? May I suggest an Irish Linen Tea Towel?
'Linen' is a very broad category nowadays as everything from sheets to pillow cases are lumped into this category. Irish linen is made from flax. These products only improve with age. They hold water much better than regular cotton and can be machine washed. The photo on the right is actually a cotton tea towel. The linen products have various patterns from the 'Doors of Dublin' to 'Family Names' and much more. They are available on my facebook store.

An Irish Wedding

It's that time of the year again. Green dye is added to just about everything from beer to cupcakes. March 17th is of course St Patricks Day and we will see so much green between now and then, that the color blue will be so welcome come March 18th!
For one young lady, this day is particularly special. March 17th 2012 is not only St Patricks Day but indeed her wedding day. Julianne Plauche is to wed Mr Nick Folk, kicker for the New York Jets football team. Green has not escaped them either and is being used in some very tasteful ways.
On Thursday March 15th, I have the honor of creating an Irish Bridal Shower for the bridal party. Neither Julianne or Nick are from Irish descent. Julianne explained that each and every St Patricks Day holds special memories for them, so choosing this date was inevitable.

Jesuit Dallas Vs Loyola Academy in Ireland

Jesuit Dallas Vs Loyola Academy in Ireland

Burren Smokehouse Salmon Boxty Pancakes from Handmade Kitchens on Vimeo.

YOUR WINTERY MOMENT

Every day should have it's golden moment. Millions of tea drinkers all over the world know this very well indeed. It is in fact the tag line for 'Barry's Irish Tea'. Founded in 1901 by Cork man James J BArry, it remains to be run by the Barry Family. Their tea is sourced from India, Kenya and Rwanda. Tea is a very important thread in the tapestry that is Ireland. Their tea and their adverts invite warmth into your life. Life throws many curve balls our way and when it does, the first thing you should do is have a cup of tea , nay a cup of 'Barry's Tea'. To some this may seem a little absurd to suggest such a thing. The ritual involved in making a proper pot of tea, sitting alone or with friends to enjoy this amber nectar induces a moment of relaxation. It is difficult not to feel just a little calmer as this tea warms you within. I asked people to submit photographs of their 'Wintery Moment' and the winners will receive a box of 'Barry's Irish Tea'









'BASILICA AT UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME' from Michael Low, Southbend, Illinois

'OUR FIRST SNOWFALL' from Diane Perry, Colbert, Georgia

'MOON PINK CLOUDS' from Patricia Shea,

'BUNNYCONNELANS IN THE SNOW' Cork, Ireland from Eamon O'Brien, Germany

'SUNSHINE SKYWAY BRIDGE' from Monica Tampa Bay, Florida

IRISH LINEN TEA TOWELS

I picked up some of these tea towels, when I was in Ireland. I particularly loved the pair of 'Irish Linen & Cotton' tea towels. The border is so beautifully done, with a very subtle pattern taken from the historic 'Book of Kells'. I have some of these left, although they have been a very popular item I believe at this time there may only be 15 sets remaining. $25 for the pair.

'The Doors of Dublin' is another in the range. This tea towel is 100% linen and simply gets better with age ! It holds water so well....of course you could simply frame it for something a little different !

SOME CHRISTMAS GIFTS PERHAPS ?