“May God grant you always…
A sunbeam to warm you,
A moonbeam to charm you,
A sheltering angel, so nothing can harm you”
~Irish Blessing
Happy Monday dear friends and I hope your week is off to a good start. Can you believe it is the first Monday in March? It seems that time is speeding by so fast I can hardly keep up. This coming weekend we spring forward which tells me springtime can’t be far behind. The first Monday of the month means it is time for an edition of Monday Morning Blooms. I am excited about our common theme today and I know you will be inspired by my flower loving friends. Believe it or not, you will find me outside for this one!
Saturday morning began as another cloudy and rainy day. I had so hoped the weather would cooperate so I could be outdoors for this edition of Monday Morning Blooms! By mid morning it stopped raining and the temperature was in the mid fifties! Was it the luck of the Irish?
You will find the links for my talented friends at the bottom of this post.
I am sure you have guessed that our common theme is St. Patrick’s Day. My Renaissance Man’s winter rye grass presented the perfect backdrop. He sows it in early fall, and it provides a lush green color against the browns and grays of winter. My floral arrangement is very simple…white and green hydrangeas, Fuji (spider) mums, and Bells of Ireland. I arranged the mums and hydrangeas around the perimeter of the vase and filled in the center with the Bells of Ireland.
I found this cute rug that I am using as a topper while shopping the St. Patrick’s Day markdowns at Hobby Lobby. I knew it would be perfect on the picnic table!
I had made the floral arrangement in the chartreuse vase several days earlier for a special post last week. It still looked amazingly fresh, so why not have two floral arrangements?
The two florals play off each other, and to think it wasn’t planned…more Irish luck?
Butch and I made a very special trip to Ireland in 2015. The weather was cloudy and drizzly while we were there, much like the past couple of months here in NE AL. This was just a random hillside showing the vivid greens of the Emerald Isle. You can read more about our trip here.
I decided to elevate the rustic outdoor setting with a pair of silver candlesticks. I had planned to use them on the dining table if the weather hadn’t cooperated.
We love living in the country on our thirty one acres. We just added six more acres recently with a very old barn we hope to restore. I will be sharing that journey when it begins!
Bells of Ireland, green button pom poms, and white alstroemeria fill the chartreuse vase!
The small dough bowl, an anniversary gift from our chosen daughter, is filled with varying shades of green moss and moss balls to represent Ireland with its never ending shades of green!
Not exactly Irish fare, but it was color appropriate and delicious…cream cheese and pepper jelly in a phyllo tart shell!
I shared the tale of the Traveling Shamrocks last week. In case you missed it, you can find it here.
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For beautiful St. Patrick’s Day floral therapy, be sure to visit Shirley, Mary, and Lidy!
Mary @ Home Is Where The Boat Is
Shirley @ Housepitality Designs
The flowers in Ireland were absolutely stunning. Window boxes were overflowing in the Temple Bar area of Dublin!
Thanks so much for your visit and the comments you leave behind. They truly make my day. I leave you with this Irish blessing!
May you always have work for your hands to do.
May your pockets hold always a coin or two.
May the sun shine bright on your windowpane.
May the rainbow be certain to follow each rain.
May the hand of a friend always be near you.
And may God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you.
Be sure to join me tomorrow for a “Springtime Tablescape Blog Hop!
Linking with:
Pieced Pastimes, Dwellings-Heart of Your Home, Stone Gable, Confessions of a Plate Addict, Worthing Court, Between Naps on the Porch, Cedar Hill Farmhouse, A Stroll Thru Life, Katherines Corner, Petit Haus, Follow The Yellow Brick Home, Love Of Home, Celebrating Everyday Life, Little Farmstead, Rustic & Refined, The Freckled Rose, Life and Linda, DIY 180, Celebrate & Decorate, Me and My Captain, Shabby Fufu, Designthusiasm, Imparting Grace, Calypso in the Country
Pam, I believe it was the Luck of the Irish that Mother Nature cooperated and the rain moved out for your table. What a lush and vibrant green carpet you have in your winter rye grass! Your checked rug makes the perfect picnic table topper and I love your combination of flowers. I’m green with envy over your 31 acres and I’m sure I’ll have barn envy with your new acquisition. What a fun project to undertake with the restoration, I’m sure Butch is up to the task! You can beat phyllo tart shells for a quick and easy appetizer, love the green pepper jelly paired with cream cheese. As always it’s a treat to join your for some flower therapy and count you as a flower loving friend. Look forward to joining you at the table tomorrow.??☘️
Thank you Mary. I think we may have to hire some help on the barn restoration. Age is creeping up on us!?
You did have the Luck of the Irish on your side! The beautiful green grass for your backdrop was outstanding! And the rain stopped!
And the rug as a table topper… smart cookie!
Your vases full of delightful floral green was a stunning combination! And the tarts… yum!
So you have a new project… a barn to restore…! I am so excited! Can’t wait!
Thank you Nancy. We are gluttons for punishment attempting a barn restoration!
I love the idea of using the rug for a table topper. I’m heading to Hobby Lobby! Gorgeous arrangement. After reading ‘Home is Where the Boat is,’ I decided to hop over and am glad I did. Have a great day.
Welcome and I am so glad you came over via HIWTBI. Thank you so much!
Just lovely, it must be warm enough in AL to be outside, and your table is inviting. It is still a bit cold for that here, but I am looking forward to warmer days and spring flowers.
Saturday was in the 50’s. Cold weather came in last night, going down into the high teens tonight.
Beautiful arrangement Pam. The flowers and the backdrop are just perfect!
Thank you so much Christine!
Those pretty greens and whites really make me believe that spring is on it’s way!
It suddenly turned really cold here. But, spring will come!
I LOVE how you featured the Bells of Ireland in each of your arrangement making them the focal point and stars. As always Pam, the tablescapes you create outdoors are always magnificent with the truly charming backdrop of your gardens. So glad you found a window of opportunity to photograph outdoors (our treat) and the vignette indoors is just as beautiful…I hear about all the horrible storms in Alabama and hope that none of it has affected you…and I am so looking forward to your barn project…another 6 acres?…and here we are obsessing over maintaining 3/4 of an acre…your property is so beautiful Pam…regards to Butch and maybe one day we can pop over and see the fruits of his labor!!! So very fun participating with you in our Monday Morning Blooms! Have a great day Pam!
Shirley, I am trying to convince Butch that we are too old to start new projects. He has amazing energy and can’t sit still. We shall see how it goes with the old barn. Thank you, love sharing MMB with you!
Pam, I love your arrangements. But I am a big fan of Bells of Ireland. I am quite taken with your chartreuse vase, love the color. Everything is so pretty set outside with the lush green grass in the background. It is especially pretty to me as I am watching it snow. Your treats look yummy. I do love cream cheese and green pepper jelly. Have a great week, Pam. Stay warm!
Thank you Sandra. I am going to try and grow Bells of Ireland, hopefully they will come up. Stay warm!
Pam, are all of you safe and sound in your part of Alabama? The news about the tornadoes is so frightening. One touched down about 30 miles from us this weekend, no injuries.
That dough bowl filled with all the mosses is definitely a keeper. What a brilliant idea. And I love you term “chosen daughter”… what a loving sentiment.
Roxanne, we are safe with no tornadoes here. But 120 miles south of us had horrific tornadoes with 23 as the latest count of those who died, many of them children. They are saying many are missing and the death count will definitely rise. I am praying for all those who have suffered tremendous loss. Thank you for your concern my friend!
Will continue my prayers for all of you
Thank you Roxanne
I love those Bells of Ireland. I think that crisp green color makes such a statement with the stark white. Have a wonderful week, Pam.
Thank you Katie. Wishing you a good week!
Oh Pam I am truly Wowed! Your striking arrangements against the background of rye grass is GORGEOUS! I’m so glad the sun came out! Your arrangements are truly beautiful and perfect for the Irish/St. Patrick’s Day theme. The dough bowl full of moss could not be more perfect for your vignette. I must say you Monday Morning Bloom ladies always make me want to run out and buy flowers! Praying today for our fellow Alabamians suffering from the tornadoes…
Jenna
Jenna, the devastation is heartbreaking. I just weep over the loss of lives.
Thank you for your sweet comments!☘️?☘️
Truly Irish this morning and beautifully done! Love the lush green from the field. Everything so delightful. I love old barns so much and am very excited for you and Butch. This will take us on a new journey and I know Ella Mae is going to be excited too. I keep praying for these families. It is heartbreaking.
Thank you for your prayers for my fellow Alabamians. The devastation is horrific, Dianne!
I told Butch we are too old to take on a restoration!❤️
Wow, the rye grass is the perfect backdrop for your dramatic Bells of Ireland-centered floral arrangements, Pam. The spires of blooms stand so tall and stately! It feels so quickly that spring is nearly here, but I’m happy it is. This gives me such a happy feeling, seeing your outdoor setting today.
Rita, since we have been talking maintenance I must share this with you. I always try to prevent Butch from planting the rye grass each year because it has to be mown. I would like for him to have a few months of rest from garden and lawn work, but he plants it anyway. The man enjoys work!
Oh Pam, you are after this Irish gal’s heart with those Bells of Ireland arrangements. What a find with the rug to use as a topper for your table. I am sure the rye grass gives you the hope and feel that Spring is near.
My quiet time today included prayers for families and for those killed in the horrible tornadoes. Stay safe dear friend.
Kari, thank you for your prayers for those who have suffered such a tragedy. It is total devastation and it breaks my heart.
Lush greens and gorgeous backdrop for your Monday Blooms arrangement. I am so glad the rain stopped and you were able to do such a pretty table. I love your choices of flowers and containers. All the greens are gorgeous. Your candlesticks add the perfect elegance and the rug was the perfect topper.
Butch is a supportive husband and his lush rye grass is a showstopper background.
I am continually amazed how you keep Ella Mae and do all you do so effortlessly.
Butch is so supportive and I could not do what I do without his help. However, I always try to get him not to plant the rye because it has to be mown. He just loves the look and doesn’t mind the upkeep. Bonnie, I feel a little weary tonight. But, a good night’s sleep will help.
Pam, this is absolutely beautiful! We have snow on the ground this morning, and all that gorgeous green has me dreaming of spring! Your floral arrangements are so pretty, and your outdoor backdrop is perfect! Happy Monday, sweet friend!
Thanks sweet Shannon. We don’t have snow but it suddenly turned cold!
When all you see outside is white, seeing all this green makes a girl’s heart swoon. They bells of Ireland are lovely and so is everything else in this beautiful post!
Thank you Jeanie. It has suddenly turned cold!
Pam, this is a beautiful spring scene! I am so glad the weather cooperated with you. The grass is so lush, it is a perfect backdrop with the rolling hills. I can hear the birds chirping and see the squirrels scampering about in my imagination! The silver candlesticks are lovely. The two vases of flowers are gorgeous and and vases play well off one another as both are so very elegant. The glasses are such a pretty shade of green as well. The dough bowl with the moss is a wonderful idea & adds so much to the display. The centerpiece cotton rug is perfect for the picnic table; what a clever use! We are praying for those impacted by the tornadoes yesterday as it is such a tragedy. Blessings to you and your family. Clara ❤
Thank you Clara, the devastation from the tornadoes is heartbreaking. Lives lost and people still unaccounted for. The news just makes me cry.
I was thrilled to find the rug at Hobby Lobby. The weather quickly changed to freezing temps. Blessings to you dear Clara?☘️?
So, so beautiful, sweet friend! And the cream cheese/pepper jelly tarts look amazing! Spring is coming soon! I can’t wait to see all of your beautiful posts when it arrives, too. Coming here always warms my heart. God bless you!!
Spring is coming, but we have just gotten a blast of cold air! Thank you dear Cheryl!
Pam I am happy to read that you are safe. We had a little snow (not as much as predicted). The green bells of Ireland are beautiful but I am not familiar with them.
Marion
Thank you Marion, I am going to try frowning Bells of Ireland.
Thank God you and yours are safe. I love your display. The flowers in the window boxes are beautiful.
Marilyn
Thanks so much Marilyn.
So beautiful Pam. Seeing the green winter rye grass growing is a real boost to the spirit! Spring is on the way! I love Bells of Ireland and your arrangements are beautiful! How exciting that you’ve purchased more land with a barn! Sounds like a nice project is in store for you both!
Thank you dear Liz. It seems we keep creating more work for ourselves. I told my hubby we were getting too old for this?
Looking fresh and pretty.
Thank you Cath.
I think these may be some of my faves of yours, Pam. I love the green and white!
So beautiful! Thanks for the inspiration! ~julie
Gorgeous arrangement – love the greens and white
Thank you Carol☘️
Beautiful arrangements just in time for St. Pat’s. Top O’ the mornin’ to ya! Happy Spring, Kippi #kippiathome
Pam, your table is lovely and the flower arrangements are just gorgeous! Those Bells of Ireland – oh my. I love the color of your candles and all the different greens you chose. The rug is perfect and everything looks fabulous with the rye grass in the background. I can’t wait to see what happens with the barn. Happy upcoming St. Paddy’s day!
Kim, thank you for your comments! Wishing you a wonderful weekend ☘️