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  Hoping this finds my sister bloggers doing well on this windy Sunday afternoon. Yep, we've got a little wind howling around here and a tad cool but I am enjoying a lazy afternoon. My Sunday lunch crowd (my family) have left for the day so I am kicked back. Sunday menu today consisted of: Chicken and dressing Giblet gravy Italian green beans with ham Mac & Cheese Homemade chocolate cake with peanut butter frosting and chocolate ganache.  Yep, they are little spoiled at Nana's house. I am not a huge fan of cakes with icing but it must have been good as one of the grands had two slices.  These gals and I have been friends for more years than I remember and since we've all retired within a few months apart in retirement and age (dating back to 4th grade in school) we try to get together once every 4-6 weeks. We always do something extra for our birthdays but was a tad late celebrating mine this year together due to other appointments that was a must. We always have a gr...
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How About A Little Green?

Have you got your green on today?

 Me and my girls
 
Aren't these the cutest Leprechaun shoes ever????


YUM...Green popcorn....



Don't you just love my great-nieces St. Patrick's Day braid?


Everything green at our Conner's Shamrock Bash! Including a birthday cake for my 9 year old grandson!



Awe.,..plain and simple St. Patty's Day tablescape.



These shamrock stones has served me well. I bought several years ago in the mountains from the Dollar Tree. It's a shame I guess when you can't even go to the MOUNTAINS without stopping at the Dollar Tree or Walmart. LOL!


These goblets has got to my all time favorites!


YEP, that would be pony tail holders for my napkin rings from Big Lots.


 I have got to tell you this little story about the green decanter with cups. Our first Christmas together as husband and wife needless to say we were dirt poor! We had a local 5 and 10 cents store and if you shopped ANYWHERE you shopped there. (though I don't recall much being 5 or 10 cents) For you local gals reading this it was called, Lewis' five and dime store. I bought this cute little set as a Christmas gift for my motherinlove and can remember paying around $4 for the set. That was a lot of money nearly 38 years ago on a Mechanic (hubby) and drugstore (me) salary for us. She kept it all these years and I was thrilled to be able to have it. And this is just one my decorative decanter's as I love them!


Simple Green...


 As always....love my little white tree.


Love my little green tea cup too! Think I will have some shamrock tea in it!




Hope you have a Shamrock kind of day! 



Hugs and blessings, Cindy
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  1. Heather{Our Life In a Click}March 17, 2015 at 10:01 AM

    Your place and party look so fun and festive!! Those little shoes and that braid! Wow!!

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  2. Zuni, Chickadee Home NestMarch 17, 2015 at 1:20 PM

    All so fun and pretty, Cindy! I love the decanter and matching cups--they're probably quite collectable now! It so sweet that she kept it all those years and that you have it back in your home now. Happy St. Patrick's day to you and your family, and happy birthday to the birthday boy! ~Zuni

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  3. DiannaMarch 17, 2015 at 1:50 PM

    You make life so fun, Cindy. I hope you realize what a treasure you are to your readers. xo Dianna

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  4. AnonymousMarch 17, 2015 at 4:51 PM

    What fun GREEN pictures Cindy. You sure have some pretty girls there too!
    Connie Royals

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  5. Breathing In GraceMarch 17, 2015 at 7:07 PM

    You are just the most talented, decorative lady I know! And, I know just where that Dollar Tree is, too!!! ;-) My favorite of all your pics is that one of you and your girls....beautiful women! Happy St. Patrick's Day to you, my friend!

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  6. Saleslady371March 17, 2015 at 7:37 PM

    Everything is so beautiful and festive. Love your smiles, too!

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  7. Visits With MaryMarch 17, 2015 at 10:00 PM

    You and the girls look very pretty in your St. Patty's day green!!

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  8. AnonymousMarch 17, 2015 at 11:42 PM

    Cindy, every time I look at the photo's of your family gatherings....I long for the days when I was a kid and was still home with brothers, sister and my mom, father and all of my aunts, uncles and grandparents. My parents and grandparents and my sister have all entered the gates of heaven...but those memories are mine to keep forever and they are special. All these special memories your family creates just makes my heart smile. You can feel the love through every single photo. You are so blessed and I thank you for sharing your family with us....I feel blessed just knowing you. Johnna D.

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    1. Creations By CindyMarch 18, 2015 at 6:32 AM

      Thanks Johnna for your heartfelt words! So many times we take those "family" moments for granite until we no longer have them. Thanks for sharing your heart and my friend it is a blessing to have you in my life!

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  9. LindaMarch 18, 2015 at 1:20 AM

    I love all the things here, Cindy, and my favourite colour is green. And I love all the beautiful smiles in your first photo!

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  10. Lady of the ManorMarch 18, 2015 at 4:51 PM

    Looks like you had a great St. Patrick's Day! Love all of your festive décor!!!

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  11. Celestina MarieMarch 18, 2015 at 9:29 PM

    Cindy you just made St. Patrick's Day so special. Love all your pics and your gorgeous family.
    Be Blessed!!
    Hugs, CM

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  12. corners of my lifeMarch 20, 2015 at 9:53 AM

    I am so impressed that every detail was attended to.
    Your friends and family are blessed to have you as their host.

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So glad you stopped by to visit.
Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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