St. Patricks Day 2020
The Book of Kells As an avid thrift store shopper, I have discovered many treasures over the years. One such treasure is a scarf from Dublin, Ireland with illustrations from the Book of Kells adorning it. Doubtless it was sold in the 1970's, by the feel of the polyester material used, as a tourist item commemorating a visit to view the 8th century Book of Kells housed at the Trinity College Library, Dublin. This unique piece of clothing found it's way promptly into my dining room, settling on a bright celtic red tablecloth and further adorned by my favourite rustic dinnerware, Midwinter's Stonehenge Creation. Every year as a holiday approaches, I look for fresh inspiration for themes and decorations. St. Patricks Day tends to beg for green every year, and I usually grant it Ireland's signature colour. One year, I looked to the flag and an old folk song about the Troubles for a Catholic-Protestant Orange and Green theme. Another year, I leaned heavily on white