Hello Folks! Happy March! I am happy to say that today I’m sharing a special shamrock cloth adorned with Celtic knots. This cloth is quite special. Since 2010, it has journeyed from home to home each year, traveling miles upon miles and carrying a bit of shared tradition wherever it goes.
The Luck of the Irish has now come to me! I am happy to say that I am the 16th Keeper of the Special Shamrock cloth. I am so pleased to be part of this tradition!
History of the Cloth
It all started with Marigene In the Middle of Nowhere. The following year she sent it to Kathleen of Cuisine Kathleen. Marigene made it known that the cloth was to be sent to another blogger each year to make an annual showing. It is understood that the blogger who receives it keeps it quiet and they are known as “The Keeper of the Cloth.”
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In 2013 Rett of the Gazebo House was the new recipient. She then handed it off to Mary of Home is Where the Boat Is in 2014. Mary let a little leprechaun jump into the box with the cloth and so Sarah of Hyacinth for the Soul was the new Keeper of the Cloth in 2015.
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In 2016 Kitty from Kitty’s Kozy Kitchen served tea on the special Shamrock cloth. Debbie of Mountain Breaths got to have fun with the Shamrock cloth in 2017 and she passed it off to Jenna of The Painted Apron in 2018. It stayed in Alabama and traveled just a few miles to Pam of Everyday Living in 2019. Pam then chose Rita of Panoply in 2020.
Linda of Life and Linda received the Shamrock Cloth in 2021. Linda has kept excellent records of who has had the special cloth. Thank you Linda!
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2022 Debbie’s Buzz was the next lucky recipient. In 2023 Ann of Corner of Plaid and Paisley enjoyed the cloth and then sent it to Kari of Me and My Captain in 2024. In 2025 Shannon of Belle Bleu Interiors was the Keeper.
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In 2026, I was chosen! I am the 16th Keeper! Let’s call it Sunny 16! Because I live in the Valley of the Sun!
We’re enjoying Irish coffee today in my vintage Belleek mugs. I couldn’t find fresh shamrocks for the Belleek vase, so I tucked in a bit of faux greenery instead.
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I could not wait to use my vintage coffee pot from Cobridge, England.
I love the Celtic Knots on this cloth.
It was an honor to serve as one of the “Keepers of the Cloth” and to be part of such a beautiful tradition. I will soon pass it along so it can continue its journey and be shared with us again in 2027.
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Ask Nancy
Have you ever been to Ireland?
I’m happy to say that we had a wonderful opportunity to visit Ireland a few years ago. It’s truly a beautiful place! We toured Dublin, Ireland and enjoyed a visit to Jameson Distillery.
We then set out into the country to the small village of Blarney. I had to see Blarney Castle!
Climbing to the top of Blarney Castle and kissing the Blarney Stone are wonderful memories for me.
We then visited the coastal town of Cobh in County Cork, Ireland. A colorful Irish Town.
Around the corner we found an old traditional Irish Pub called Rob Roy. These two fellows performed wonderful Irish Songs for us.
Such wonderful memories! We hope to visit Ireland again!
Let me leave you with this Irish Proverb.
Thank You!
Thank you all for being Good Friends!
Thanks for reading and for honoring the spirit of the Keeper of the Shamrock Cloth with me. Traditions like this are meant to be shared.
I hope you have wonderful plans for the rest of this week. If snow is still in your neck of the woods, stay warm and know the promise of Spring is coming.
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