Most years we do not begin our March 17 morning with temperatures in the low 20’s, but today is not like most years, so here we are. Sunday provided a shorts and t-shirts, low 80’s, gorgeous afternoon. In the early hours of Monday we experienced thunderstorms, high winds, lightning and rain, with some tornadoes in the state. By mid-morning Monday, heavy snow showers arrived with temps in the 30’s and everything outside turned white. We should have 70 by Thursday, and 80’s again for the weekend. What’s not to love about the weather around St. Patrick’s Day in Alabama!
“You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”
Psalm 16:11 (ESV)
I gathered a few photos from the archives to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day!
Butch and I enjoyed a few days on the Emerald Isle and would love to return. Ireland’s capital and largest city is Dublin. One of the city’s most beautiful sites is Trinity College, founded in 1592. The Campanile is one of its most iconic landmarks!
The Old Library is the oldest surviving building on campus. Being an avid reader since childhood, this amazing library was a must see for me. The Book of Kells, a renowned artifact, is housed in the Library. Created by Celtic monks circa 800 AD, it contains lavishly decorated copy in Latin of the Four Gospels of the New Testament. It is one of Ireland’s national treasures, no photos were allowed.
The Long Room (pictured above) is the main chamber of the Old Library. It is 213 feet in length. About 200,000 of the Library’s oldest and rarest books are housed in this room.
This simple outdoor table was a Monday Morning Blooms post in March of 2019. With RM’s carpet of rye grass as the perfect backdrop, it was ideal for St. Paddy’s Day In The Country!
A day-long excursion to Waterford, Ireland gave us the opportunity to visit the House of Waterford Crystal. We were given a guided tour of the manufacturing process and the opportunity to shop in their stunning retail shop that houses the largest collection of Waterford crystal in the world!
It was a cloudy and rainy March morning, but as soon as the rain stopped I ventured outside to set up a table.! Two floral arrangements were placed on a bargain rug that I used as a runner. The chartreuse vase was filled with Bells of Ireland, green button pom poms, and white alstroemeria. White and green hydrangeas along with spider mums were arranged around the perimeter of the cream colored vase. Bells of Ireland filled the center! A small dough bowl was filled with varying shades of moss to represent Ireland’s never ending shades of green!
Christ Church is Dublin’s oldest cathedral. This building was started in 1172 and restored in the late 19th century, but the church retains much of its original structure. The nave contains high pointed arches and ornate decoration. While visiting, we heard a partial concert by the First Christian Church Chancel Choir of Norman, Oklahoma. With the amazing acoustics, the choir’s arrangement of “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” was magnificent!
On the south bank of the River Liffey just west of Trinity College is The Temple Bar area. The district is informally know as Dublin’s cultural quarter. It is known for its shops, boutiques, restaurants and pubs along its cobblestones streets, including the Temple Bar.
Mary and I moved our regular third Tuesday of the month Tea to next week, March 24th.
I hope you enjoyed our brief visit to Ireland! Wishing you a delightful week!
Linking with: Pieced Pastimes, Between Naps on the Porch,Katherines Corner, Follow The Yellow Brick Home,
Life and Linda
Happy St. Patrick’s Day, Pam! the trip to Ireland has me a little green with envy, I must be honest. I would love to someday visit my paternal great grandfather’s homeland. the Old Library is outstanding. Your chocie of Waterford is beautiful.
We have the same weather as you, and it is a real threat to spring (lilac, peony) and summer (hydrangea) blooms. The 2+” of snow cover is quite heavy, and real feel temps below 20° last until late Wednesday. 🥹
Rita, I so hope you make it to Ireland one day. I want to go back and spend more time. This weather will probably zap my Viburnum which is about to burst in their creamy white blooms. Bridal Wreath Spirea has blooms and is loaded with buds as is my Lady Banks Rose climbing all over the arbor. I don’t want to complain, we escaped tornadoes on Sunday night. God is good and we are safe. I hope all of your beautiful plants survive. Enjoy the rest of your week!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day, Pam! ☘️ Your post is such a beautiful celebration of the day and the promise of spring. I love the inclusion of your photos from your trip to Ireland—the perfect inspiration for today! You always bring that same sense of charm and beauty home to your table and garden. So glad you didn’t have any damage from the winds and tornadoes. Wishing you a day filled with a little Irish luck and lots of joy! 💚
Thanks so much Mary. We are so thankful. Many people in our county had trees down and power outages.
I hope your day is filled with the luck of the Irish💚
Happy Saints Patrick’s Day Pam snd Butch. 🍀. I can just imagine how beautiful the music and choir was at Christ Church. I teared up remember our visit to Ireland. The name Collins was everywhere, my maiden name. Your weather sounds like Colorado weather, 75 one day, high of 39 the next, low of 12 and snow, then we are expecting 80’s this week. March is usually our snowiest month and I hope and pray we get lots of snow but i’ll take rain because it takes 12” of snow to make 1” of moisture.Thanks for posting on Saint Patrick’s Day❣️🍀
The music was heavenly, Alice. I know you have many fond memories of your trip to Ireland. I am so hopeful you get rain. Droughts are never good. Take care of yourself, my friend 💚☘️💚
Your trip was pretty amazing. Your beautiful table in the garden is so sweet. I hope to get to Ireland. It is on our bucket list. This weather has been pretty nutty. We will be back to spring on Thursday. Can’t wait. Have a great new week. Hugs. Kris
Thank you Kris. I hope you make it to Ireland. Yes, our March weather is always a mixed bag…spring, summer, and winter within a couple of days 💚
Pam what beautiful floral arrangements with RM’s gorgeous green grass as a background. I smiled when I opened your post this morning because it was so beautiful.! I am so glad you included Ireland and your pictures today.(I could spend hours in that library) and how I wish I could have heard the choir sing….” when I survey the wondrous cross.” … actually it’s going over in my mind as I type this.
Using a rug for a runner is genius, my friend. It only goes to show we can use what we have and the results are stunning.
I’m glad you did not have any weather damage, it was 50° when I woke up this morning, no sunshine, just overcast and kind of dreary! This weather is certainly giving us a large variety this season.(I think I’ve shared with you before that I have that exact same green vase and I love to put white carnations , bells of Ireland, etc. in it). KBut if I’m being totally honest, your arrangement, outshines mine… hugs and blessings always.💚👒🍀☘️🌴
Thank you Kari. Your visits are always a blessing. The Library is truly amazing! Hearing the choir gave me chills, the acoustics were unreal. Wishing you a blessed day, my friend💚☘️💚
So lovely Pam! I love all your shades of green and getting to visit Ireland with you this morning. 🍀💚🍀 Wishing you a Happy Saint Patrick’s Day…
Thank you Sue. Wishing you a day filled with blessings 💚☘️💚
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Thank you for this beautiful virtual tour. Just wonderful post!
You are sweet and thank you Maristella💚☘️💚
Looks like you found your pot of gold in Ireland, and that you continue to celebrate your adventure today!
Wishing you a grand St. Patrick’s day!
Thank you, Mary! Wishing you a lovely St. Patrick’s Day 💚☘️
I love seeing photos of Ireland! And your tables are always a treat. Wishing you and Butch a very Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Go Green!
Thanks so much, Jeanie! Yes, go green!
We loved it!! Thank you, Pam! Happy St. Patrick’sDay, everyone!
Thank you Sharon☘️
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! I love seeing your trip pictures. The last big trip my mother, sister, and I took together was to Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. Ireland truly is the greenest place I have ever seen. This is crazy weather for sure! Tonight will be in the 20s and the high for Sunday is ongoing to be 88. And the pollen has started. Ah, spring in the South…I wouldn’t want to be any other place!
Thank you Roxanne. This weather is certainly crazy. So many things have buds and blooms and the freeze will zap them. Butch covered our blueberries, hopefully they will be ok. March weather is always wild! Yes, the pollen is here. I agree, spring in the south is the place to be 💚
Such beautiful shades of green! Thank you for sharing with us, sweet friend! Happy St. Patrick’s Day—one day late!
Thank you sweet friend!
Yep, those temps are up and down but I keep my eyes open for those sunny days and get out and about as much as I can. Cleaning up the garden, going for a walk, turning the compost pile, admiring the daffodils beginning to come up.
I love springtime!
Enjoy the Spring, Linda!