Cuisine Kathleen is having a sharing of the green party. If you’ve never visited her blog you should because she always has such yummy goodies to share and pretty tables to show. She knows what to put on a plate!
This little Belleek bowl is about the only thing I have that is Irish and worthy of St. Patrick’s Day. I found it at a thrift store for under $5.00 and thought it was a steal!
The Dear Little Shamrock
by Andrew Cherry
There’s a dear little plant that grows in Ireland.
‘Twas Saint Patrick himself sure that set it.
And the sun on his labor with pleasure did smile.
And a tear from his eyes oft-times wet it.
It grows thro’ the bog, thro’ the brake, and the mireland,
And it’s called the dear little Shamrock of Ireland.
That dear little plant still grows in our land,
Fresh and fair as the daughters of Erin,
Whose smiles can bewitch, and whose eyes can command,
In each climate they ever appear in:
For they shine thro’ the bog, thro’ the brake, and the mireland,
Just like their own dear little Shamrock of Ireland.
That dear little plant that springs from our soil,
When its three little leaves are extended,
Denotes from the stalk we together should toil,
And ourselves by ourselves be befriended.
And still thro’ the bog, thro’ the brake, and the mireland,
From one root should branch, like the Shamrock of Ireland.
Photobucket is holding all my photos that I stored on their site from 2007-2015 hostage replacing them with ugly grey and black boxes and asking for a large ransom to retrieve them. It is a slow process to go through all my posts deleting the ugly boxes.
The Happy Wonderer ~ ellen b. 
Ellen,
I almost picked up a Shamrock plant at the grocery store this past Friday. I talked myself out of since I really wanted to purchase 2 pounds of shrimp. Don’t ask me what shrimp has to do with St. Patrick’s Day, but that’s how I rationalized my purchase. Have a great St. Paddy’s Day. Stop by Applejack Lane if you can.
Beautiful post, Ellen!
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!
Top o the mornin to you, Ellen! I once had a shamrock plant. I suppose I should buy another one, just because, you know…
Do you really have some Irish blood? Have fun celebrating this day…Last year I heard that the Irish even had green beer for their celebrations.
Unknown to me….
Ellen, Your daffodils are so very, very beautiful! Love the Belleek bowl too. Happy St. Patrick’s Day!!
Oh that was a steal, Ellen! It is so pretty!
Thanks for joining in the party! And your kind words are greatly appreciated! Happy SPD!
that little bowl is adorable and I love those flowers
~ Sonny ~
Beautiful belleek bowl!
I love the bowl. You never know what treasures you will find at a thrift store. That is my favorite part.
What a find on your Belleek piece – so cute! Great photos!
Now that’s showing the spirit 🙂
Oh, I just love that little bowl! Great buy Ellen, it’s a keeper~
Happy St. Patties Day to you!
Cindy
A terrific thrift store find!!
Happy St. Paddy’s to you!!
Blessings!
Gail
Belleek for under $5.00? I am impressed and just a little bit green… LOL Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Loved the poem and the Belleek. Wonderful party.
Willow
Everything is just lovely here. Thanking you for the charming poem :>) Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!!!!
Beautiful Belleek bowl and I love the daffodils with them! The Irish have some many wonderful poems and sayings 😉
I LOVE your Belleek – and what a bargain!
Have not been to your blog in so long, but want to wish you a wonderful St Patrick’s Day from N Ireland.
Your Belleek bowl is beautiful — with those daffodils as accents!!
What a sweet story and I love your Belleek. When I was in Ireland I bought a tea put and a cup and saucer and I just love it with all the dainty hand painted shamrocks. Happy St. Patrick’s day to you.
Joyce
What a find on that Belleek bowl! it’s so pretty. “The Deer Little Shamrock” is such a sweet addition to this post. laurie
Loving that bowl and all your Irishness !
Kammy
What a cute little bowl! I love finding little treasures like that, don’t you?